GSA Conference: Reflections of Me!

The Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Conference is an annual event hosted on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia. The Durham District School Board’s (DDSB) Equity and Inclusive Education Department, in partnership with PFLAG Durham Region, invites students who are active in their school’s GSA to be a part of our Reflections of Me conference.

DDSB LGBTQ students and allies will enjoy sessions ranging from Songwriting, to Queer and Drag History, to Ideas to Bring Back to Your GSA. Together we will raise the Pride Flag, socialize, and celebrate who we are. The keynote speaker is Shawnee, an Indigenous Two-Spirit singer/songwriter who empowers youth through her music. The endnote speaker is Max Denley, who will share his story of perseverance and self-discovery as he journeyed through mental illness and transition.

Celebrating Who We Are

Event:              GSA Conference: Reflections of Me!           

Date:               May 17, 2019             

Time:               9:00 am – 2:00 pm                 

Location:         DDSB Education Centre, 400 Taunton Road East, Whitby, ON      

Audience:        Grade 7-12 students involved in their school’s Gay Straight Alliance                     

Preferred
Media Time:    9:15 am – 10:00 am  

Arrangements can be made in advance or on-site for interviews and/or photo opportunities.

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is responsible for public education in the rural settings of Uxbridge, Brock and Scugog Townships and the urban settings of Ajax, Whitby, Pickering and Oshawa. The DDSB employs 6,900 teaching and educational services staff. With 133 elementary and secondary schools and learning centres, the DDSB accommodates more than 70,000 regular day students and thousands more who take advantage of a wide variety of continuing education and adult credit courses. More information can be found on the DDSB’s website at www.ddsb.ca. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @DurhamDSB and YouTube at DurhamDSB.

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