SCHOOLS
See geographic subdivisions of SCHOOLS heading, below.
See also, in the note at the UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES heading, a list of many
post-secondary institutions which have been given individual headings.
If you can read this, you're a survivor [concerning struggle of gay/lesbian/bisexual/
transgender youth in growing up and getting through school system;
as a "survivor" of the education system, be a role model]. By Erin Scriven.
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 9 (40cm.)
The latest battleground [a general article concerning the need for a fight for lesbian and
gay rights and against homophobia in the education system, with brief reference
to Surrey, B.C., Winnipeg, and Saskatoon]. By Gens Hellquist.
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999)[pages on which this article is printed are
misdated March 10, 1999]: 7-8 (55cm.)
From where I sit [in which the author discusses the issues surrounding school violence;
recalls violence personally and in his own days at school; "now the freaks,
faggots and weirdos have guns. The jocks and the cool kids are frightened";
author "in no way endorse[s] the use of violence"...but concludes that he does
know "that if people who invest their time in abusing others now begin to
think twice for fear of retaliation, then maybe the tragedies in our schools of
late will have had some benefit after all"]. By Jeff Dodds.
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 4-5 (56cm.)
It's Elementary [and] Riding the Sodomobile [two newsnotes on American television
works -- It's Elementary, a documentary first released in 1996 and shown
"at hundreds of teacher-training programs in the United States and Canada,"
to impart critical thinking skills to children, helping to teach them not to
hate; also Michael Moore's television series, The Awful Truth; details].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 23 (15cm. and 18cm.)
Phys ed: cruel and unusual punishment, or when jock itch is not a burning desire
[in which author builds comments about physical exercise and the
humiliations and defeats (as well as some joy) of school physical education
class around a decision by Washington (USA) schools to ban yelling at students
during classes in physical education; "in gym class, there are three things you
don't want to be: the faggot, the spastic, or the 'fat kid'"]. By Jeff Dodds.
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 6-7 (80cm.)
Anti-homophobia campaign begins on MTV [GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight
Education Network) and MTV launching four-week ad series designed to combat
homophobia in schools; some detail].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 21 (11cm.)
Bullied teens at risk [recent study "cited in the May 2002 issue of the Journal of
Adolescent Health" says gay teens bullied and harassed at school more likely to
take risks with sexual health; data from the Youth Risk Behaviour Survey of
14- to 17-year-olds in Vermont and Massachusetts in 1995; other details].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 28 (21cm.)
Try to remember... [author recounts various experiences of his early school days,
including having an unconcerned teacher; grade five was "the year that I
decided to publicly declare my affinity for other boys"; unlike other earlier
issues "that everyone eventually forgot, for the duration of my schooling no one
ever forgot that I was a fag"; September brings a feeling of elation that he
doesn't have to go back to school]. By Jeff Dodds.
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 7-8 (59cm.)
From Here to Diversity: The Social Impact of Lesbian and Gay Issues in
Education in Australia and New Zealand. Edited by Kerry H. Robinson.
(book review)
P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page]
(March 10, 2004): 21 (34cm.)
SCHOOLS -- ALBERTA
Queers in school [overview of various actions in field of education in Alberta, including
Alberta teachers' association approval of motion calling on Alberta government
to amend legislation to include sexual orientation protection; inclusion last year
by Calgary Board of Education of sexual orientation in harassment policy;
University of Calgary's education of student pediatricians about lesbian/gay
youth; Calgary Roman Catholic teacher's reported anti-gay comment; etc.].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 13 (28cm.)
[First listing on Perceptions community groups ("In Your Area") pages for
Northern Rainbow Youth, support group for high school students,
listed in the Alberta section of community pages, with phone and e-mail contacts
(compiler note: no city or town given; therefore listed here only under province)].
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 18 (1cm.)
Supporting youth [Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Lethbridge (GALA/LA) has applied
for grant for project, "First Contact"; purpose of project to make contact with
schools in a wide area of southern Alberta and to help lesbian and gay teens
connect for peer support; etc.].
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 11 (19cm.)
SCHOOLS -- ALBERTA -- CALGARY
Queers in school [overview of various actions in field of education in Alberta, including
Alberta teachers' association approval of motion calling on Alberta government
to amend legislation to include sexual orientation protection; inclusion last year
by Calgary Board of Education of sexual orientation in harassment policy;
University of Calgary's education of student pediatricians about lesbian/gay
youth; Calgary Roman Catholic teacher's reported anti-gay comment; etc.].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 13 (28cm.)
Dealing with suicide [Calgary school trustees vote to create information package to
assist teachers working with lesbian and gay students; decision came after
release of study by Chris Bagley, University of Calgary].
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 14 (24cm.)
, and SEE ALSO related "Suicide &
Teens" note on same page, a request for participation in research
project of a University of Alberta doctoral student.
Queer grad [newsnote that Alberta's first high school graduation for gay and lesbian
students, "initiated by members of I-Dentity, a support group for lesbians and
gay teens," was held this June in Calgary].
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 14 (8cm.)
Schools address homophobia [Calgary Public School Board one of few in Canada to
address issue; details].
P108 (v14n7)(Oct. 23, 1996): 13 (28cm.)
Intolerance banned [Calgary school board unanimously supports new policy to address
homophobia and intolerance in schools; action follows on University of Calgary
study; brief description of plan; also mention of objections].
P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 10 (22cm.)
Banning books [Calgary Public School Board bans two books; some details].
P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 11 (39cm.)
Books back on shelves [in Calgary schools; two titles removed (Baby BeBop and
Grima's Not the Only One); one now back on shelves].
P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 13 (8cm.)
SCHOOLS -- ALBERTA -- EDMONTON
Edmonton faggot [concerning Harry Ainlay Composite High School student,
Ian Paterson, who had poem, "High School Faggot," published in school
newspaper, etc; poem included with article].
P16 [1985]: 8-9 (51cm.)
SCHOOLS -- ALBERTA -- RED DEER
Building alliances [report of formation of Gay/Straight Alliance at Lindsay Thurber
High School in Red Deer, Alberta, "home of Alliance [political party] leader
Stockwell Day"; details, with comments of alliance members].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 19 (27cm.)
SCHOOLS -- BRITISH COLUMBIA
Supporting queer kids [resolution passed at March convention of British Columbia
Teachers Federation "calling for affirmative action programs to deal with
homophobia in the school system"; details].
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 28 (28cm.)
Gay teachers suing [Surrey school board book ban spawns lawsuit by BC gay teachers'
association, Gay and Lesbian Educators of BC (GALE BC); recent protest stems
from inclusion of gay-positive curriculum in BC schools and Surrey decision to
ban gay-positive curriculum; additional details].
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 24 (33cm.)
Anti-gay stance OK [BC Supreme Court says teacher certification cannot be refused
simply because students required to believe homosexual behaviour a sin;
Trinity Western University case].
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 29 (40cm.)
One small step ["homophobia in the school was a contentious issue at the March 16
conference of the British Columbia Teachers' Federation"; details].
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 28 (21cm.)
Education minister cited [BC Human Rights Commission has received complaint, filed
by gay teacher, Murray Warren, and his spouse, Peter Cook, against B.C.
Minister of Education, who is cited "for not doing enough to stop anti-gay name
calling in British Columbia schools"; etc.].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 27 (17cm.)
Should bigots teach? [Trinity Western University has been trying for four years to gain
accreditation for its teacher-training program from B.C. College of Teachers;
College of Teachers feels teachers taught to discriminate against homosexuals;
case in the courts; details].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 23 (48cm.)
Homosexuality on trial? [complaint lodged with British Columbia Human Rights
Commission against Citizen's Research Institute (CRI) and leader, Kari Simpson,
for attempt, through distributed "Declaration of Family Rights," to prevent
teachers from advocating tolerance for gays/lesbians; "Simpson has been
involved in anti-gay actions in B.C. for a number of years..."; other details].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 28 (27cm.)
Teachers' guide raises ire [Challenging Homophobia in Schools, a 232-page resource
manual, which includes lesson plans for kindergarten to Grade 12, is available
for B.C. teachers; Heather Stilwell of Surrey School Board thinks is unnecessary;
"resistance to issues of homosexuality is not a new one for the Surrey School
Board," which banned three books earlier; handbook funded by British
Columbia Teachers' Federation and others].
P139 (v18n6)(Sept. 13, 2000): 24 (35cm.)
B.C. ministry fights dirty [newsnote concerning fight by Murray Warren and Peter Cook
to get sexual orientation included in a British Columbia education curriculum
guideline, and reaction of provincial education ministry].
P139 (v18n6)(Sept. 13, 2000): 25 (11cm.)
Teachers approve alliances [concerning Gay-Straight Alliances in schools; 16 students
at Highland Secondary School in Comox, B.C. formed alliance; shortly after,
B.C. Teachers' Federation voted in favour of GSAs; mixed reactions; another
GSA formed in Coquitlam; goal is "to establish a presence and encourage
tolerance as a first step"; details and some names].
P139 (v18n6)(Sept. 13, 2000): 25 (25cm.)
Gay-positive teaching guide [very brief newsnote about Challenging Homophobia in
Schools, which is "a 232-page reference book dealing with homophobia, teaching
strategies, lesson plans and resource lists" and which was created by the
BC Teachers' Federation and the BC Human Rights Commission].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 25 (5cm.)
Family values ["Declaration of Family Values" distributed in 1996 by
Citizen's Research Institute, of which Kari Simpson is executive director, to
parents and schools throughout British Columbia; "threatened legal action against
schools portraying homosexuality" as acceptable; group of gay teachers and
straight parents filed hate-discrimination complaint with BC Human Rights
Commission; proceedings began Oct. 2, 2000; some details of the proceedings;
hearing now adjourned to April 2001].
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 26 (33cm.)
SCHOOLS -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- BURNABY
Safe Schools Project [report on attempt to introduce a queer-positive curriculum in the
Lower Mainland's third largest school district, Burnaby; Burnaby School Board
has yet to make decision; many details and individual comments/opinions].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 26 (44cm.)
No out teachers in Burnaby [Burnaby has, until now, been an exception to the
conservative school boards in British Columbia; however, statement made by
Anne Smith, a Burnaby trustee, on cable TV, as Debra Sutherland is developing
anti-homophobia curriculum; etc.].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 26 (14cm.)
SCHOOLS -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- COQUITLAM
Gay student rights [elementary school teacher Murray Warren calls for greater protection
for gay/lesbian students and curriculum dealing with gay/lesbian issues; stirs up
Coquitlam, B.C., school board; additional details].
P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 22 (18cm.)
SCHOOLS -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- KELOWNA
No shows in Kelowna [British Columbia; travelling theatre group that does presentations
to teens on violence and date rape not allowed to continue performances in
Kelowna-area schools; outline of school board struggle between chairperson
Nicki Hokazono and fundamentalist Christians, the latter of whom wished to
maintain a Board policy "fostering AIDS-phobia, and homophobia in
general..."].
P99 (v13n6)(Sept. 13, 1995): 23 (26cm.)
SCHOOLS -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- NANAIMO
Gay teachers [newsnote about contract between Nanaimo school board and teachers
prohibiting discrimination in hiring on basis of sexual orientation; some
disagreement].
P50 (v7n5)(July 12, 1989): 8 (10cm.)
SCHOOLS -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- NORTH VANCOUVER
Straight student sues [Azmi Jubran "launched a suit against the North Vancouver
School Board for its failure to intervene when he was harassed for his
perceived sexual orientation"; case before BC Human Rights Tribunal;
article claims this "will have very far-reaching impact"].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 26 (12cm.)
SCHOOLS -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- PORT ALBERNI
No skirts allowed [gay high school student, Patrick Ovington, suspended because wore
skirt to school; etc.].
P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 22 (8cm.)
SCHOOLS -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- PRINCE GEORGE
Enough is enough [report on the suicide of 18-year-old gay youth, Jamie Lazarre;
when he moved to Prince George from the Nak'azdli reserve, he was harassed
further at Prince George Secondary School, where staff "turned a blind eye to the
bullying that was a constant reality for Lazarre and other gay students at the
school"; names of other harassed students given; comments of the school
principal and of a local lesbian researcher; other details].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 26 (36cm.)
. See also related Editorial, p. 3.
SCHOOLS -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- QUESNEL
Teacher suspended [B.C. College of Teachers suspends for one month the
licence of Chris Kempling, a Quesnel, British Columbia teacher and
guidance counsellor; found guilty of professional misconduct over
homophobic letters written to local paper; some details].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 27 (12cm.)
SCHOOLS -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- SURREY
Homophobia alive and well [concerning homophobic activities of Surrey, B.C., school
board; number of resolutions passed; additional activity regarding book banning
and James Chamberlain].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 24 (39cm.)
Gay teachers suing [Surrey school board book ban spawns lawsuit by BC gay teachers'
association, Gay and Lesbian Educators of BC (GALE BC); recent protest stems
from inclusion of gay-positive curriculum in BC schools and Surrey decision to
ban gay-positive curriculum; additional details].
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 24 (33cm.)
Fighting book ban [group goes to court to fight Surrey, B.C., School Board ban of
three gay-themed books from elementary schools; James Chamberlain,
Murray Warren, and others named in article; other details].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 25 (22cm.)
Short of support [lawsuit against Surrey school board for book banning could use more
financial help; James Chamberlain and Murray Warren are part of group taking
Surrey school board to court; other details].
P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 29 (21cm.)
Homophobes ban school books [newsnote of ongoing issue of Surrey, B.C., school
board and banning of three gay-themed children's books].
P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 24 (22cm.)
Book ban in court [British Columbia Supreme Court began hearings June 29/98
concerning Surrey School Board's banning of three gay-themed children's books;
case ended July 10, but decision later; some details].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 23 (42cm.)
What's at issue with the Surrey school board? [concerning issue of banning of three
gay-themed children's books, with discussion, more broadly, of meaning and
implications]. By Prof. Don Cochrane.
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 6 (31cm.)
Book ban overturned [BC Supreme Court overturns Surrey School Board ban of three
gay-themed children's books; details, including titles of books].
P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 24 (41cm.)
Surrey Board appealing [BC Supreme Court decision overturning school board's ban
on three gay-themed books; opinions of various individuals reported, including
those of gay teachers, James Chamberlain and Murray Warren, and of gay BC
MLAs Ted Nebbeling and Tim Stevenson; etc.].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 23 (31cm.)
Teacher wins class action [James Chamberlain, teacher in Surrey, B.C., "won a suit
against his school board for pulling a student from his class"; some details of
case and ruling].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 25 (13cm.)
Surrey bigotry continues.
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 27 (9cm.)
Pay back time [Surrey School Board has suspended openly gay teacher,
James Chamberlain, for seven weeks without pay; many see suspension as
pay-back for Chamberlain's fight against the Board; background details].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 25-26 (25cm.)
Teachers' guide raises ire [Challenging Homophobia in Schools, a 232-page resource
manual, which includes lesson plans for kindergarten to Grade 12, is available
for B.C. teachers; Heather Stilwell of Surrey School Board thinks is unnecessary;
"resistance to issues of homosexuality is not a new one for the Surrey School
Board," which banned three books earlier; handbook funded by British
Columbia Teachers' Federation and others].
P139 (v18n6)(Sept. 13, 2000): 24 (35cm.)
Banning books [British Columbia Court of Appeal "has left both sides claiming victory"
in September 20 ruling concerning three gay-themed books banned by Surrey
School Board; Board is "controlled by Christian fundamentalists"; comments
also concerning James Chamberlain].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 25 (29cm.)
"It hurt me so bad" [Nasima Nastoh, mother of 14-year-old Hamed Nastoh, who
committed suicide after being taunted that he was gay, is refused permission
by Surrey School Board to address students; Hamed wrote in his suicide note
that it was the school's fault; this school board is "notoriously homophobic";
Hamed's suicide note is reprinted in this news report; Mary Polak, chair of
Surrey School Board, says "the student body is not ready for this kind of
presentation"].
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 25 (41cm.)
Battle over costs [in case of Surrey School Board against James Chamberlain and
Murray Warren regarding banning of gay-themed books; Surrey board has
filed application for legal costs after BC Court of Appeal reversal supporting
school board; etc.].
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 28 (12cm.)
Book controversy continues [further information about the James Chamberlain and
Surrey School Board controversy over three children's books with gay themes;
BC Supreme Court support for Chamberlain overturned by BC Court of Appeal;
Chamberlain will continue fight in Supreme Court of Canada on June 12, 2002;
additional information on policy of Toronto District School board and opinion
of Canadian Civil Liberties Association].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 27-28 (39cm.)
In the Court's hands [case of Surrey school board banning of gay-themed children's
books is now in hands of Supreme Court of Canada; some details of arguments
presented and comments of some of Supreme Court Justices; decision expected
this fall].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 26-27 (33cm.)
Surrey book ban banished [Supreme Court of Canada "has faulted the BC school
board for siding with a group of parents who, based on their religious
beliefs, did not want these books taught in their school"; Chief Justice
Beverley McLachlin says religious views of some cannot be preferred
over views of others and that "children cannot learn tolerance unless
they are exposed to views that differ from those they are taught at home";
two dissenting judges were Michel Bastarache and Charles Gonthier;
other details].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 25 (45cm.)
Breaking the Silence [annual conference on gays/lesbians and schools will be
held March 28-29; some details of program; Bishop John Spong will
offer a University of Saskatchewan Special Lecture in conjunction with
conference, exploring "some of the positions used by 'religious' people
to discriminate against gays and lesbians in schools and elsewhere...";
article also presents some details of two court cases which "highlight
the need for open discussions between public schools and organized
religions" -- the Surrey School Board case on which Supreme Court of
Canada ruled on Dec. 20, 2002 and the Ontario Superior Court May 2002
case of Marc Hall and the Durham Catholic District School Board].
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 14, 19 (50cm.)
Surrey board bans bad grammar [after order from Supreme Court against them
for banning books with positive portrayals of same-sex parents, Surrey
School Board has banned the same books for imperfect English;
Board has produced list of criteria they have used to again ban the books;
details and reactions].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 27 (50cm.)
SCHOOLS -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- VANCOUVER
Vancouver schools going queer friendly [Vancouver School Board "will be
improving its district policy manual with measures to make its schools
not just tolerant of its GLBTQ students, parents and staff, but to celebrate
them"; policies the result of Board recommendations made two years ago;
only a few of Vancouver's neighbours making similar changes, and
"conservative Liberal provincial government is in no hurry to imitate
Vancouver"; claim that "ministry of education has totally abdicated its
responsibility"].
P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): 27 (46cm.)
SCHOOLS -- CANADA
AIDS policy adopted [3-line note that the "Canadian Teachers' Federation has adopted
an AIDS policy that backs the rights of infected students to attend regular
classes"].
P34 (July 22, 1987): 29 (1 1/2cm.)
Queers in the schools [reporting on a number of recent or upcoming conferences and
initiatives for the education of teachers and school boards about homophobia
in school systems -- Western Canada Diversity Conference, sponsored by
Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (in which "educators from across Canada"
participated); GLHS workshop at "recent Teacher's Institute in Saskatoon";
the 2nd annual Breaking the Silence conference, hosted by the University of
Saskatchewan Faculty of Education, on March 12 and 13, 1999; etc.; many
details].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 8 (54cm.)
Church struggling [Moose Jaw news report that delegates to Canadian Catholic School
Trustees' Association convention were told in a message by Father Glenn Zimmer
that they must deal with topic of same-gender couples; Zimmer called on
delegates to look at ways to make schools safe for homosexuals in a
discriminatory society; etc.].
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 13 (20cm.)
The time for grassroots action [complexity of issues arising from homophobia "seems
unending"; spousal relationship rights have just been won; must turn our attention
to dealing with homophobia in education system and unwillingness to address
the health and social problems in queer community; we should be suing school
boards for not providing a safe learning environment and suing universities for
graduating helping professionals who have no knowledge of realities of
homophobia; other suggestions]. By Gens Hellquist.
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 4-5 (66cm.)
Safe schools [resource manual on homophobia, titled Safe Schools: Breaking
the Silence on Sexual Difference, has been produced by Saskatchewan
Teachers' Federation; also, Canadian Teachers' Federation, in
conjunction with Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, has
produced manual for addressing homophobia and creating safe
environments for gay students -- title is Seeing the Rainbow, and is
obtainable from Ottawa office of Canadian Teachers' Federation].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 8-9 (28cm.)
Thousands dying each year ["at least 5,500 lesbians, gay men, bisexuals or
transgendered people die premature deaths each year in Canada";
homophobia takes an "enormous toll" on queer community; substance
abuse, suicide, and other life-shortening behavior result from stress
of living daily with hate; health care and education systems "rife with
homophobia"; reference to two studies commissioned by Gay and
Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, on the economic and the human
costs of homophobia; other details]. By Gens Hellquist.
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 4-5 (67cm.)
I could not speak my heart [Regina report that western Canadian symposium,
titled "I Could Not Speak My Heart: Education and Social Justice for Gay
and Lesbian Youth," to be held Oct. 15-16, 2004; list of sponsors; keynote
speaker: David L. McIntyre, composer and director of Prairie Pride
Chorus; event will also feature book launch of I Could Not Speak My
Heart, by James McNinch and Mary Cronin; contact and registration
information].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 10 (17cm.)
. See also display
advertisement, p. 11.
Work study for LGBTQ teachers [report that University of Alberta research
team, led by Dr. Andre P. Grace, is engaged in a national project "that
investigates welfare and work issues for lesbian, gay, bisexual,
trans-identified, queer (LGBTQ) and allied teachers in Canada";
first phase is extensive analysis of policies and procedures of ministries,
teacher associations, and representative school districts, with report
anticipated to be published in 2005; in second phase, want to speak to
teachers, and invite contact; contact information given].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 20 (28cm.)
SCHOOLS -- GREAT BRITAIN
BBC cancels school TV gay drama [two-part drama, "Mates," cancelled by Thatcher
government].
P32 (April 29, 1987): 13 (10cm.)
SCHOOLS -- MANITOBA
AIDS education disappointing [Manitoba students reported not be be impressed by level
of education in schools re AIDS and sex; head of Winnipeg's Health Sciences
Centre agrees, fears lack of explicit AIDS information could lead to teen deaths;
Joyce Martin, co-ordinator in Manitoba Education Dept. claims curriculum is
providing necessary information].
P86 (v12n1)(Jan. 26, 1994)[cover date Jan. 24/94]: 12 (17cm.)
No personal life [Assiniboine South School Division "going to court to defend a policy
that forbids a teacher from informing her eighth grade class that she is a lesbian";
judge ruled that teacher has right to arbitration board hearing; teacher does not
want name published; etc.].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 13 (18cm.)
Twins speak [Jennifer and Corinne Sterling made class presentations on homophobia to
several classes at River East Collegiate; River East School Division ordered
them to stop; students were supported by their principal; they are planning to
visit Manitoba Human Rights Commission; etc.].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 14 (24cm.)
Educating educators [brief report of Rainbow Resource Centre's conference,
"Envisioning Equality: Making Schools LGBTT-Friendly"; chance to learn and
share strategies for combatting homophobia; conference at University of
Winnipeg, April 5 and 6, 2002; "huge success"; "nearly 80 people attended";
details of some events].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 12 (17cm.)
Rainbow grants [Winnipeg's Rainbow Resource Centre has received two grants
totalling nearly $60,000; projects are the "Identifying Allies -- A Safe Space"
project, with the University of Manitoba and concerning gays, lesbians, bisexuals,
and transgendered on campus, and the "Breaking Barriers in Education" project to
provide anti-homophobia training to student teachers at the University of
Manitoba].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 13 (26cm.)
SCHOOLS -- MANITOBA -- SELKIRK
Students can hear about AIDS [students have won battle with school division board to
have HIV-positive person speak to students about AIDS and safer sex].
P77 (v10n8)(Dec. 9, 1992): 13 (13cm.)
SCHOOLS -- MANITOBA -- THOMPSON
No education please [some Thompson, Manitoba parents angry about educational
workshop on AIDS presented by Rick Koebel, a member of Winnipeg's
Body Positive Coalition].
P61(v8n8)(Nov. 21, 1990): 11 (27cm.)
SCHOOLS -- MANITOBA -- TREHERNE
Students lose [high school students at Treherne Collegiate, Manitoba, planned human
rights day, including speakers Chris Vogel and a lesbian among representatives
of the many groups invited; school principal, some parents, Roman Catholic
priest objected to attendance of a gay man and lesbian; student organizers decided
to cancel entire program rather than discriminate themselves by bowing to
pressure].
P72 (v10n3)(April 29, 1992): 10 (28cm.)
SCHOOLS -- MANITOBA -- WINNIPEG
User should also examine the broader SCHOOLS -- MANITOBA heading and other
Manitoba subdivisions for additional items of possible relevance
Canada's first gay mayor [Glen Murray elected as first gay Canadian mayor, in
Winnipeg, on October 28, 1998; mention also that Lori Johnson and Kristine
Barr, open lesbians, elected to Winnipeg's school board].
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 10 (23cm.)
School board furore [delegation of students asks that issue of homophobia
be addressed in Winnipeg schools; report of both support and opposition,
including effect on Winnipeg Lesbian and Gay Resource Centre's planned project
to speak about homophobia in schools].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 13 (25cm.)
Debate rages on [concerning plan by Winnipeg School Division 1 board to strike
committee to examine issues of homophobia in school system; details, including
names and comments].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 14 (30cm.)
Intolerant attitudes [professor at University of Manitoba, Hymie Rubenstein, circulated
material during Winnipeg school board debate over homophobia; a flyer listed
18 myths Rubenstein claimed were being spread by radical gays/lesbians;
students' union lodged complaint with university; other details].
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 14 (20cm.)
Furore continues ["in Winnipeg over efforts to introduce programs to reduce homophobia
and heterosexism in Winnipeg One School Division"; some details].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 13 (19cm.)
Opposition dying ["furore over anti-homophobia measures in Winnipeg School
Division 1 appears to have run out of steam"; Board chair, Lori Johnson, says
"the experience of the board has been that majority opinion supports this
[anti-homophobia] initiative"; Fort Garry School Division, Winnipeg, has
decided to consider anti-homophobia resources and information in schools;
other details].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 19 (26cm.)
"It's reprehensible!" [report that Kristine Barr, "openly gay lesbian school trustee" on
Winnipeg One School Board, is going to sue radio station AM 1290 for
defamation; is also suing radio personalities John Collison and Gerald Fast;
details].
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 9 (46cm.)
Teaching teachers [report on the activities in Winnipeg's School Division One towards
addressing homophobia; Fort Garry School Board also considering following
School Division One's example].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 19 (39cm.)
Kept in the closet [Manitoba school teacher, Gale M'Lot, has been fighting school board
for right to be open lesbian; support from teachers' association, which took
fight to arbitration; in June, Manitoba Court of Appeal ruled against her in a
split decision; she will determine whether to appeal; other details].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 13 (19cm.)
Classroom closet [Winnipeg teacher, Gale M'Lot, has applied to Supreme Court
regarding lower court ruling; school board had informed her it was not
acceptable for her to tell her students that she was lesbian; this issue led to
grievance filings and court rulings; outcome of steps so far; reason given
by M'Lot for decision to come out to students after over 20 years of teaching;
etc.].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 19 (36cm.)
Proselytizing in the schools [newsnote that fundamentalist Christians, who lost in
attempt to prevent anti-homophobia education in Winnipeg schools, are now
trying to "evangelize" school children; reactions, comments].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 12 (29cm.)
Treading softly [Winnipeg school trustees moving cautiously with respect to books
addressing homophobia; school division has approved $300 per school for books
to be used to combat homophobia in the system, but list of books being kept
secret for fear of backlash; other details].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 21 (21cm.)
"It's what God has said" [two and one-half year battle "appears" to have ended for
Christine (name earlier given as: Kristine) Barr; Winnipeg school trustee was
attacked by Talk 1290 radio show hosts; "station has formally apologized...and
given her an undisclosed cash settlement"; two hosts, John Collison and
Gerald Fast, "unwilling to apologize"; other details].
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 12 (28cm.)
We did no wrong [Rainbow Harmony Project continuing with complaint to
Manitoba Human Rights Commission against Mennonite-operated camp,
which refused choir permission to use facilities; other details, including
support for choir from Winnipeg School Division Number One].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 12 (23cm.)
SCHOOLS -- NOVA SCOTIA
Chaos in the classroom [Eric Smith forced from teaching position with Shelburne
County (N.S.) district school board when his HIV-positive condition became
public knowledge; ongoing fight to return to classroom].
P64 (v9n3)(April 24, 1991): 12, 17 (23cm.)
Not going back [Eric Smith "forced out of his classroom in 1987" when it was found
he was HIV-positive; is giving up battle to return to classroom -- has
reconsidered because of stress and threats of violence].
P65 (v9n4)(June 12, 1991): 17 (28cm.)
Teacher's story on film [two films planned about Eric Smith, Cape Sable Island, Nova
Scotia school teacher fired because HIV-positive; details of plans; CBC plans to
air TV movie produced by National Film Board; Glenn Walton also planning
film].
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 22 (25cm.)
Classroom espionage [Halifax gay community has set up program called The Lesbian,
Gay, And Bisexual Youth Project, part of mission of which is to help students
learn about homophobia; approach often requires agreement not to talk about
homophobia or homosexuality, but can agree to answer any questions put to
them; parents rather than students seem to have most objections to the group].
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 27 (23cm.)
SCHOOLS -- ONTARIO
Ontario kids won't get all the facts [Ontario Ministry of Education's new Health and
Physical Education curriculum for elementary schools includes guidelines on
sexuality, but not on bisexuality or homosexuality; lesbian doctor at a Toronto
teen clinic does not like this omission; article says guidelines do not dictate that
sexualities other than husband/wife cannot be taught, but no materials are
provided; etc.].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 28 (21cm.)
Queer books in school [on August 15, union representing Ontario's elementary school
teachers in the public system "voted overwhelmingly in support of a motion to
lobby school boards to buy storybooks that include positive portrayals of gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgender people for use in kindergarten to Grade 8";
individual boards must still decide, so many schools may never get any].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 28 (16cm.)
SCHOOLS -- ONTARIO -- BRAMPTON
Sex ed stir [Brampton, Ontario, teacher "suspended for discussing gay and lesbian
lovemaking, sexually transmitted disease, and condom use; additional details].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 27 (11cm.)
SCHOOLS -- ONTARIO -- BURLINGTON
Suing the school board [two students, bullied and harassed during years at
Lester B. Pearson High School, have filed a statement of claim with Ontario
Superior Court of Justice; students are David William Knight, 17, and
Katherine Louise Knight, 16; other details].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 26 (20cm.)
SCHOOLS -- ONTARIO -- LONDON
No drag allowed [Mike La Fave suspended for three days; became angry when his
London, Ontario, school vice-principal said he would not be allowed to wear
a dress to school dance; principal of school: Tammy Connor].
P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 22 (17cm.)
SCHOOLS -- ONTARIO -- OSHAWA
Prom plans postponed [Marc Hall, a student at Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic
Secondary School (Durham Catholic District School Board, Oshawa, Ontario,
near Toronto), is not permitted to bring his male date to his Grade 12 graduation
prom; details].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 24 (56cm.)
The Church, the prom and logic [in which author discusses the Marc Hall prom case
against the Durham (Ontario) Catholic District School Board; more broadly, he
discusses the policy shift of the Roman Catholic Church and fundamentalist
Christian homophobes towards a more subtle "love the sinner, hate the sin"
argument in their condemnation of homosexuality]. By Jeff Dodds.
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 7-9 (63cm.)
Marc: 1, Catholic Church: 0 [Marc Hall, Oshawa (Ontario) high school student, able to
take boyfriend to graduation prom; Ontario Superior Court Justice
Robert MacKinnon grants injunction; Durham Catholic District School Board had
tried to block Hall; judge ruled that Church's right to promote religious views
does not override Mr. Hall's human rights; "Hall has received support worldwide
for his stance"; other details].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 26 (54cm.)
Breaking the Silence [annual conference on gays/lesbians and schools will be
held March 28-29; some details of program; Bishop John Spong will
offer a University of Saskatchewan Special Lecture in conjunction with
conference, exploring "some of the positions used by 'religious' people
to discriminate against gays and lesbians in schools and elsewhere...";
article also presents some details of two court cases which "highlight
the need for open discussions between public schools and organized
religions" -- the Surrey School Board case on which Supreme Court of
Canada ruled on Dec. 20, 2002 and the Ontario Superior Court May 2002
case of Marc Hall and the Durham Catholic District School Board].
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 14, 19 (50cm.)
Marc Hall continues the fight [although Hall won fight to go to his Roman
Catholic school prom with boyfriend, he's not finished; lawyer says
there was no binding decision that would be useful in another case;
concern also that publicly-funded Roman Catholic school is not
abiding by provincial non-discrimination policy; Hall's lawyer "is
now asking for a trial date"; etc.].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 26 (26cm.)
Marc Hall -- Prom Queen [report on Marc Hall's fight with Durham Catholic
District School Board concerning attendance at his prom with boyfriend;
some details of aftermath of this event, including making of film Prom
Queen].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 21 (24cm.)
SCHOOLS -- ONTARIO -- OTTAWA
Supporting queer youth [gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students in Ottawa
high schools supported by two projects -- posters developed by Pink Triangle
Youth, a project of Pink Triangle Services social agency, and the formation of
GLBTQ groups at Glebe, Canterbury, and Lisgar high schools; further details].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 26 (23cm.)
SCHOOLS -- ONTARIO -- STRATHROY
Bullies lead to suicide [Joshua Melo, a Grade 10 student at Strathroy Collegiate
Institute, hanged himself; he "had been subjected to constant bullying
and homophobic slurs by other kids at his school," although his aunt
denies he was gay; details].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 27 (25cm.)
SCHOOLS -- ONTARIO -- TORONTO
See also TORONTO BOARD OF EDUCATION; TORONTO DISTRICT SCHOOL
BOARD; METROPOLITAN TORONTO SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD
In Toronto ["some Metro Toronto Separate School Board trustees and staff...vehemently
opposed to instructing students in the use of condoms...to prevent the spread of
AIDS"; Harold Adams, one trustee, is against; Donald Clune in favour].
From Globe and Mail.
P30 [misnumbered 29] [1987]: 11-12 (13cm.)
Gay youth ads censored [Fresh Perspective, youth-run newspaper distributed to Toronto
high schools, carried ad for Lesbian and Gay Youth Toronto; one junior high
school principal burned papers, one Catholic high school threatened to destroy
them; etc.].
P42 (June 29, 1988): 12-13 (21cm.)
Gay-positive advice [Toronto Board of Education students can now receive gay-positive
counselling from social worker, Tony Gambini; issues of curriculum revision,
staff professional development addressed; etc]. From newsnotes compiled by
Gens Hellquist.
P45 (Nov. 9, 1988): 12 (23cm.)
Fighting homophobia [Toronto's first openly gay school board trustee, John Campey,
"says he is going to target homophobia in the school system"; says that "being
known as lesbian or gay can halt promotions"; etc.].
P70 (v10n1)(Feb. 5, 1992): 11 (22cm.)
Homosexuality 101 [Toronto Board of Education rescinds earlier policy and has
"approved a teachers resource guide that will help them to present positive
information about gays, lesbians and the dangers of homophobia to their high
school students"; leader in this was John Campey, openly gay trustee; leading
fight against was evangelist, Ken Campbell; etc.].
P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 19 (22cm.)
Hatred against straights [new Toronto organization, Citizens United for Responsible
Education (CURE), says "kids in Toronto schools are being brainwashed and
taught to hate straights"; CURE wanted Toronto Board of Education's sexual
orientation curriculum put on hold; trustees turned down motion to delay;
John Campey, who is fighting for gay/lesbian positive education, is "delighted"].
P76 (v10n7)(Oct. 28, 1992): 19 (25cm.)
Queer school [new school this fall for lesbian/gay Toronto high school students who
don't feel comfortable in regular high school; Triangle Program of Toronto
Board of Education will open separate school; details].
P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 22 (25cm.)
Gay proms [newsnote that Triangle Program, run by Toronto public school board, will
hold gay prom each year; any graduating gay/lesbian student may attend].
P105 (v14n4)(June 5, 1996): 21 (3cm.)
Struggle in Toronto [report on move to improve quality of life for gay/lesbian youth
in Toronto public schools].
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page](Oct. 28, 1998): 21 (34cm.)
Setback in Toronto [Toronto District School Board's draft equity policy doesn't
include gays and lesbians; comments and opinions presented].
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 24 (18cm.)
PFLAG's first posters [report of PFLAG Toronto's public awareness poster campaign
in Toronto's subway system; "also working with the Toronto District School
Board in placing anti-homophobia posters in 300 schools"; details and
additional directions].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 25 (31cm.)
Policy attacked [newsnote that Christian and Muslim religious organizations attacked
Toronto District School Board equity policy, passed last year, with respect to
positive depiction of gays and transgendered persons and regarding
discrimination protection].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 28 (7cm.)
Gossip? [Stig Arne Korjus suspended by Ontario College of Teachers on March 28;
in 1999, teacher Richard Villeneuve appeared in Gay Pride Day photo in
Globe and Mail newspaper; Korjus, for four months, photocopied and
distributed copies of the photo to teachers, students, and parents, and made
derogatory remarks; other details].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 27 (22cm.)
Book controversy continues [further information about the James Chamberlain and
Surrey School Board controversy over three children's books with gay themes;
BC Supreme Court support for Chamberlain overturned by BC Court of Appeal;
Chamberlain will continue fight in Supreme Court of Canada on June 12, 2002;
additional information on policy of Toronto District School board and opinion
of Canadian Civil Liberties Association].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 27-28 (39cm.)
SCHOOLS -- ONTARIO -- WHITBY
Trustee comes out [Tanya Gulliver, part-time Whitby, Ontario school trustee came out as
bisexual to other trustees; a year earlier had been attacked as a child recruiting
lesbian; names of some of attacking groups given; Gulliver now living with
husband and lesbian lover].
P84 (v11n7)(Oct. 27, 1993): 20 (19cm.)
SCHOOLS -- SASKATCHEWAN
AIDS -- a prairie perspective [transcript based on presentation by Bob, a young
aboriginal man with AIDS, to a number of reserve schools in northern
Saskatchewan, March 1991; in this account, Bob presents his story of growing
up, sexual abuse, alcoholism, gay relationships, and illness]. [Transcribed by]
Ralph Wushke.
P64 (v9n3)(April 24, 1991): 7-8 (78cm.)
Teachers benefit [Moose Jaw Women in Education group wants Saskatchewan
Teachers' Federation to provide spousal benefits to partners of gay and lesbian
teachers; proposal generated opposition; Federation council meeting in April
did not want to deal with this, voted to have executive study the proposal and
bring recommendation to next council meeting].
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 11 (18cm.)
Support for teachers [plans underway to start support group for Saskatchewan lesbian and
gay teachers; named individual: Rae Vogel, male elementary school teacher].
P101 (v13n8)(Dec. 6, 1995): 13 (24cm.)
From where I sit [concerning HIV/AIDS education in Saskatchewan schools].
By Jeff Dodds.
P103 (v14n2)(March 13, 1996): 5 (68cm.)
AIDS on school curriculum [Saskatchewan "children in grades 1-6 will now learn
about AIDS as part of the health curriculum"; other details, including objections].
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 10 (28cm.)
Breaking the Silence [University of Saskatchewan Faculty of Education "will sponsor
a day-long conference on...March 21, 1998 entitled 'Breaking the Silence:
Gays and Lesbians in Our Schools'"; some details].
P118 (v16n1)(Jan. 21, 1998): 13 (22cm.)
Breaking the Silence [first annual conference, "Breaking the Silence: Gays & Lesbians
in Our Schools," sponsored by University of Saskatchewan Faculty of Education
on March 21/98; nearly 100 attended; "aimed at educating teachers and school
administrators about the plight faced by lesbian, gay and bisexual students and
staff in the educational system"; details of conference].
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 19 (39cm.)
Teachers' benefits [newsnote that Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation "approved a
resolution to provide same-sex spousal benefits during their recent convention";
some further details].
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 20 (10cm.)
Getting the word out [Gay & Lesbian Health Services has developed "You Are Not
Alone" poster to be used in schools and other settings; developed as part of
the Safe School Project; mechanism being created to ensure poster seen across
northern Saskatchewan].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 11 (29cm.)
The death of Matthew Shepard [in which the author, a teacher writing anonymously,
presents the murder of the gay University of Wyoming (USA) student as "a wake
up call" and as a starting point for strong criticism of the school system in relation
to gays and lesbians]. By Sir Reel.
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page](Oct. 28, 1998): 5 (45cm.)
Breaking the Silence [details of the upcoming second annual "Breaking the Silence:
Gays & Lesbians in Our Schools" conference on March 12 and 13, 1999,
hosted by University of Saskatchewan Faculty of Education; program and
registration information; contacts].
P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 11 (39cm.)
Queers in the schools [reporting on a number of recent or upcoming conferences and
initiatives for the education of teachers and school boards about homophobia
in school systems -- Western Canada Diversity Conference, sponsored by
Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (in which "educators from across Canada"
participated); GLHS workshop at "recent Teacher's Institute in Saskatoon";
the 2nd annual Breaking the Silence conference, hosted by the University of
Saskatchewan Faculty of Education, on March 12 and 13, 1999; etc.; many
details].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 8 (54cm.)
Conference a success [report on second annual "Breaking the Silence" conference,
sponsored by University of Saskatchewan, Education Department; over
90 attended; held March 12 and 13, 1999; includes some personal reactions of
named attendees].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 14 (41cm.)
Same-sex benefits [Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation "overwhelmingly supported"
resolution on same-sex benefits at April conference; some details and comments].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 14 (12cm.)
Breaking the Silence [third annual "Breaking the Silence" conference, hosted by
University of Saskatchewan, College of Education, to be held March 18-19, 2000;
guest speaker, Mark Tewksbury, Olympic medallist; some details of planned
program].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 10 (28cm.)
Breaking the Silence [plans finalized for 3rd annual "Breaking the Silence" conference
on March 17 and 18, 2000; details of events; registration information].
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 10 (35cm.)
Breaking the Silence [detailed report on the 3rd annual "Breaking the Silence" conference
on gays/lesbians in the school system, hosted by University of Saskatchewan
College of Education, March 17-18, 2000; considerable detail on presentation
of guest speaker, Olympic medallist Mark Tewksbury].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 10 (65cm.)
Editorial [which describes an invited visit by the author and Charlotte Huculak, youth
worker at Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, to a rural
Saskatchewan school to address high school students about gay/lesbian issues;
some of the results of the successful visit, including invitation to return to
address new students in the fall]. [By Gens Hellquist?].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 3 (14cm.)
Teaching OK, adopting not [poll of Saskatchewan residents in late 2000 conducted by
the province's two major newspapers and University of Saskatchewan
researchers included a few questions on gay/lesbian issues; approximately
57 percent not bothered by open gays/lesbians teaching in schools, but
55 percent against adoption; comments by Don Cochrane and Gens Hellquist;
survey published in the newspapers in January; other details, including that only
two percent admitted to same-sex sex].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 11 (31cm.)
Breaking the Silence [4th annual "Breaking the Silence: Gays and Lesbians in Our
Schools" conference scheduled for March 16 and 17, 2001; some brief details
of events; contact information (Don Cochrane)].
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 20 (18cm.)
Locker room homophobia [report on the fourth annual "Breaking the Silence"
conference, sponsored by University of Saskatchewan College of Education;
this year, conference focussed on homophobia in school athletics; keynote
speaker, Pat Griffin of University of Massachusetts; Christian Truth Activists
from Regina "showed up to protest the two-day event"; etc.].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 13 (37cm.)
Sharing our stories [Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation is "in the process of researching
and writing a document that will be used to assist teachers in supporting lesbian,
gay, bisexual, two-spirit and transgender students" in Saskatchewan schools;
request for participation and contact information for those interested in sharing
their stories].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 11 (20cm.)
Breaking the Silence [Joseph Arvay, Q.C., to be keynote speaker at 5th annual "Breaking
the Silence" conference at University of Saskatchewan, March 15-16, 2002; other
conference activities outlined; contact information].
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 11 (38cm.)
Silence-breaking successful [report on the 5th annual "Breaking the Silence" conference;
nearly a hundred attended this year; Joseph Arvay presented about Surrey book
banning case; Cheryl Erlandson unveiled two equity documents to be ready for
June; etc.].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 13 (33cm.)
Breaking the Silence [annual conference on gays/lesbians and schools will be
held March 28-29; some details of program; Bishop John Spong will
offer a University of Saskatchewan Special Lecture in conjunction with
conference, exploring "some of the positions used by 'religious' people
to discriminate against gays and lesbians in schools and elsewhere...";
article also presents some details of two court cases which "highlight
the need for open discussions between public schools and organized
religions" -- the Surrey School Board case on which Supreme Court of
Canada ruled on Dec. 20, 2002 and the Ontario Superior Court May 2002
case of Marc Hall and the Durham Catholic District School Board].
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 14, 19 (50cm.)
Safe schools [resource manual on homophobia, titled Safe Schools: Breaking
the Silence on Sexual Difference, has been produced by Saskatchewan
Teachers' Federation; also, Canadian Teachers' Federation, in
conjunction with Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, has
produced manual for addressing homophobia and creating safe
environments for gay students -- title is Seeing the Rainbow, and is
obtainable from Ottawa office of Canadian Teachers' Federation].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 8-9 (28cm.)
Spong speaks [in conjunction with 6th annual Breaking the Silence conference;
"over 700 people packed Knox United Church" to hear Bishop John
Shelby Spong, retired Episcopalian (Anglican) bishop from Newark, NJ
(USA); report on Spong's presentation; following day, conference
continued with number of workshops (some titles and personal names
mentioned)].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 10 (37cm.)
Breaking the Silence [concerning upcoming 7th annual Breaking the Silence
conference, March 20, 2004; conference theme is "Safe Schools for Gays
and Lesbians"; details of programming; contact for inquiries and
registration].
P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page]
(March 10, 2004): 11 (20cm.)
Breaking the Silence [report of activities at the 7th annual Breaking the Silence
conference at University of Saskatchewan; approximately 100 attended;
speakers also from Edmonton].
P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): 10-11 (39cm.)
Establishing "SSAGA" ["in recent years, the realities, priorities, and needs of
bisexual, gay, lesbian, transgender and two-spirited...teachers have
gained considerable visibility within the teaching profession"; lengthy
report on actions taken by Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation;
tentative title of new council is "Saskatchewan Straight and Gay
Alliance"; brief mention also of Canadian Teachers' Federation actions].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 8-9 (63cm.)
I could not speak my heart [Regina report that western Canadian symposium,
titled "I Could Not Speak My Heart: Education and Social Justice for Gay
and Lesbian Youth," to be held Oct. 15-16, 2004; list of sponsors; keynote
speaker: David L. McIntyre, composer and director of Prairie Pride
Chorus; event will also feature book launch of I Could Not Speak My
Heart, by James McNinch and Mary Cronin; contact and registration
information].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 10 (17cm.)
. See also display
advertisement, p. 11.
"A Place to Start...Saskatchewan Straight and Gay Alliance (SAGA)",
Community dance hosted by the Gay and Lesbian Health Services in
partnership with the Saskatchewan Teacher's [i.e., Teachers'] Federation,
Welcome...Federation Conference Delegates!, January 28, 2005....
[display advertisement].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 25 (12cm.)
SCHOOLS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- NORTH BATTLEFORD
No sex please [newsnote that group of parents "protesting efforts by the North West
Catholic School Division to introduce a new sex education program...";
group's lawyer says "will lead to a chaotic personal life and foster promiscuity
and homosexuality..."; etc.].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 13 (13cm.)
SCHOOLS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- PRINCE ALBERT
From where I sit [concerning two matters: Saskatoon police making public issue of man
believed to have AIDS spitting in face of police officer and, secondly, the new
Saskatchewan HIV/AIDS school curriculum in relation to the Prince Albert
Public School Board and trustee Rob Ardell].
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 4 (45cm.)
Trustee called "ayatollah" [Rob Ardell, trustee of Prince Albert school board, tables
homophobic motions; Jeff Dodds of AIDS Saskatoon and Gens Hellquist of
Gay & Lesbian Health Services address the board; show of community concern;
Board votes Ardell down].
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 10 (57cm.)
Homophobe withdraws [Prince Albert public school trustee, Rob Ardell, withdrew
motion calling for Saskatchewan Education to include "the real statistics on
homosexuality" in HIV/AIDS curriculum; details].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 12 (20cm.)
Not going to answer [public school board candidates in upcoming Prince Albert
civic elections "are reluctant to answer questions submitted to them on
gay-related issues"; teachers' association of Prince Albert and area asked
questions in letter sent to several named candidates; details].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 11 (23cm.)
SCHOOLS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- REGINA
No condoms in school [newsnote that Regina Public School Board has determined
that condoms will not be made available in schools; Board approved making
AIDS information available on annual basis as part of the family life education
program].
P82 (v11n5)(July 28, 1993): 14 (10cm.)
Catholic students can't walk [Regina Catholic School Board decides AIDS Regina can't
place posters advertising the AIDS Walk in Roman Catholic schools;
public school board "had no problem putting up the posters"].
P100 (v13n7)(Oct. 25, 1995): 11 (20cm.)
Reaching out to youth [Pink Triangle Community Services, Regina, reaches out to
Regina's youth; was asked to talk to youth group, Street Culture, and to help
with presentation to peer and guidance counselors from three Regina high
schools; other details].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 10 (25cm.)
SCHOOLS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- SASKATOON
Indignant parents [at Saskatoon Catholic school board's annual meeting to protest AIDS
education in Catholic schools].
P61 (v8n8)(Nov. 21, 1990): 9 (18cm.)
AIDS policy established [Saskatoon public school trustees approved AIDS policy in
November; brief outline of policy].
P62 (v9n1)(Jan. 16, 1991): 9-10 (22cm.)
Safe schools [concerning difficulties for gay students and teachers; meetings of the
Safe School Project group].
P118 (v16n1)(Jan. 21, 1998): 10 (31cm.)
Educating teachers [first-ever workshop on gay/lesbian issues presented at Teacher's
Institute, attended by over 80; mention of the Safe School Project and upcoming
"Breaking the Silence" workshop].
P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 9 (28cm.)
Getting the word out [Gay & Lesbian Health Services has developed "You Are Not
Alone" poster to be used in schools and other settings; developed as part of
the Safe School Project; mechanism being created to ensure poster seen across
northern Saskatchewan].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 11 (29cm.)
Queers in the schools [reporting on a number of recent or upcoming conferences and
initiatives for the education of teachers and school boards about homophobia
in school systems -- Western Canada Diversity Conference, sponsored by
Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (in which "educators from across Canada"
participated); GLHS workshop at "recent Teacher's Institute in Saskatoon";
the 2nd annual Breaking the Silence conference, hosted by the University of
Saskatchewan Faculty of Education, on March 12 and 13, 1999; etc.; many
details].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 8 (54cm.)
Meanwhile, in Saskatoon... [public school board is looking at ways to address
homophobia in the schools; committee established by director of education; etc.].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 19 (14cm.)
Supporting our youth [Gay and Lesbian Health Services "has [for the past two years]
sponsored a Safe School Project to address the issues of homophobia in the
education system"; this year will work at "developing and supporting
Gay-Straight Alliances in some Saskatoon high schools"; details].
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 12 (31cm.)
School boards discussing queers [both Saskatoon boards, public and Roman Catholic,
"have undertaken initiatives to address issues faced by gays and lesbians in
their school systems"; March 23 seminar held by Saskatoon Catholic school
division; public board heard from earlier-appointed Ad Hoc Committee on
Homophobia; other details].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 14 (38cm.)
Report finally surfaces [concerning Saskatoon public school division report produced
during 1999/2000 school year on homophobia in the school system; report
presented to Board last spring; general public not aware of it until recently;
various details, including Gens Hellquist comment, "It's way past time for the
board to react on the report....Kids are killing themselves and lives are being
destroyed...."].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 19 (43cm.)
Sodomites & lesbians [report of another homophobic activity of Bill Whatcott and the
Christian Truth Activists; on Sept. 9, 2001 distributed two flyers in Saskatoon;
one flyer "encouraged people to 'Keep Homosexuality out of Saskatoon's Public
Schools'"; the other flyer attacked abortion; additional details].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 14 (35cm.)
Principals discuss homophobia [at January 16, 2002 meeting of principals and
administrators in Saskatoon Public School Division, panel presentation "on
homophobia and the plight of gay, lesbian and bisexual students and staff in
that system"; panel members named; other details].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 19 (25cm.)
Status refused [by Saskatoon public school trustees to Prairie Christian Academy, which
requested to be funded as an associate school; PCA uses fundamentalist
Christian program which was earlier turned down by Alberta in the 1980s; many
express concern that "program used at school to breed hate"].
P151 (v20n2)(March. 13, 2002): 10 (17cm.)
Gay/Straight Alliance [Saskatchewan's first GSA held its first meeting at
Mount Royal Collegiate, Saskatoon, March 18; background and details;
note that discussion going on for "GSA for teachers" through the
Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 12 (29cm.)
Prairie history [report on publication of scholarly article by Valerie Korinek on
Doug Wilson, who, in 1975, was a graduate student in the University of
Saskatchewan's College of Education and was suspended from
supervising student teachers when ran an advertisement to form a
university gay group; "a detailed examination of one of the key players
and pivotal events in the development of Saskatchewan's gay and lesbian
communities"; article published in Canadian Historical Review,
December 2003 issue; this article "is the first result in print of Korinek's
ongoing research project 'Prairie Fairies,' a history of gay
and lesbian community formation in Western Canada"].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 9 (50cm.)
SCHOOLS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- WHITEWOOD
Condoms at school [on March 11, small town of Whitewood, Saskatchewan became
first in province to install condom vending machines in high school washrooms;
Division board delayed approval, but also approved installation; reactions in other
Saskatchewan communities; etc.].
P71 (v10n2)(March 18, 1992): 12 (39cm.)
SCHOOLS -- UNITED STATES
Hate at home in Iowa [in which a Perceptions volunteer discusses several issues
concerning the gay/lesbian community in his home state of Iowa].
By Gary Hanson.
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 7 (69cm.)
No support in Salt Lake [Utah].
P104 (v14n3)(April 24, 1996)[dated April 26 on contents page]: 27 (26cm.)
Youth wins harassment case [US federal court jury in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, agreed
that school administrators "intentionally discriminated" against student for
being male and gay when they failed to protect him from homophobic
harassment; other details].
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 29 (16cm.)
Landmark case won [in Wisconsin; Jamie Nabozny sued Ashland School District;
was not protected by school board administrators from injury and hatred because
of sexual orientation; received $900,000; etc.].
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 28 (20cm.)
Teen sues teacher ["high school student in northwestern Pennsylvania says that verbal
abuse from his gym teacher, including taunts that he is 'queer,' nearly drove him
to take his life"; additional details].
P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 25 (20cm.)
Teacher wins one in Utah [wins "suit against the school district officials that fired her
because she was a lesbian"; Wendy Weaver, teacher; some details].
P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 27 (13cm.)
Phys ed: cruel and unusual punishment, or when jock itch is not a burning desire
[in which author builds comments about physical exercise and the
humiliations and defeats (as well as some joy) of school physical education
class around a decision by Washington (USA) schools to ban yelling at students
during classes in physical education; "in gym class, there are three things you
don't want to be: the faggot, the spastic, or the 'fat kid'"]. By Jeff Dodds.
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 6-7 (80cm.)
Student sues school [Derek Henkle "filed a lawsuit January 28 [2000] against several
schools, school officials and teachers in Reno, Nevada, for failing to protect
him from anti-gay harassment...."; some details].
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 27 (19cm.)
Boy sues school district [in Kentucky; newsnote that Bradley Putnam sues Somerset
Independent School District; was ridiculed and harassed during attendance in
1997-98 because it was thought he was gay; suit settled for around $135,000;
details, background].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 28 (14cm.)
Acceptance only a generation away [survey "focusing on gay issues and high school
seniors has shown there is overwhelming acceptance of gay and lesbian issues";
statistics presented; "Dennis Gilbert of Hamilton College of New York...helped
design the survey (compiler note: this appears to be about the August 27, 2001
"Hamilton College Gay Issues Poll," which, as of Feb. 17, 2005, was posted on
the Web at www.hamilton.edu/news/gayissuespoll/ )].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 22 (17cm.)
2QTCZTHRQR [newsnote that students in Crete, Illinois (USA), near Chicago,
voted lesbian couple to be "School's Cutest Couple"; students' choice
rejected by school administrators, but rejection overturned by school
board and district superintendent praised the students; etc.].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 29 (17cm.)
Queer filmmaker makes good at Cannes [Gus Van Sant won awards for film,
Elephant, a fictionalized account of Columbine, Colorado high school
tragedy; "follows two gay boys as they plan the massacre at their
school,...extracting revenge for their ill treatment from students and
staff"; etc.].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 25 (19cm.)
Family pride unacceptable in Grade 2 [Lafayette, Louisiana report on punishment
of 7-year-old who revealed at school that he had lesbian mothers;
American Civil Liberties Union is now involved; other details].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 28 (24cm.)