LGBTQIA+ stands for Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual and many other gender and sexual identities. People in this community face stigma and discrimination on a range of platforms.

Although being open-minded and positive is essential to becoming an LGBTQIA+ ally, there are many other things that you can do. Taking it upon yourself to learn more about the constructs of LGBTQA+ is a great first step.

Web resource:

• http://lgbtq2stoolkit.learningcommunity.ca/being-an-ally/

In this video, Anastacia Tomson talks about why she wrote a book about her experience as a transgender person. (4:30 min video)

This web resource explains the difference between gender identity and sexuality:

• https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/sexual-orientation-gender/trans-and-gender-nonconforming-identities