About our Professional Development and Consultations
Build your professional capacity to effectively support the health, mental health, education, safety, and socialization needs of sexual and gender diverse children, youth, and families!
We offer evidence-informed presentations and individualized consultations for K-12 schools, non-profit agencies, and both public and private organizations. Our PD is also available to students, classes, faculty, and support staff at the University of Alberta. Sessions include experiential learning and participant engagement through activities.
Workshops are customizable upon consultation and we are happy to provide workshops in-person (In Edmonton or surrounding areas) or online (through Google Meet or Zoom). If there’s a specific topic you or your group would like to learn more about, please let us know!
Rural Fyrefly in Schools
A Fyrefly Institute educational initiative developed to help reduce discrimination against 2SLGBTQ+ youth, increase awareness of the impacts of homo/bi/transphobia, and equip students with the tools they need to become effective allies for diversity, equity, and human rights within their schools and communities.
For bookings, consultations, or inquiries, please contact Star Oldring (they/them) at ruralout@ualberta.ca
Have you wanted to learn about trans athletes through history, what science tells us about fair competition, and how to create an inclusive environment in sports? This workshop will cover your bases, and use peer reviewed research to inform you of inclusive practices. Let's get sporty.
This interactive workshop will discuss how to create a more welcoming and inclusive classroom for all students. Together we will also examine some methods for introducing topics that are often forgotten in an ESL course, such as 2SLGBTQ+ rights and history, both explicitly and implicitly.
- 2SLGBTQ+ Terminology
- Pronouns and best practices for the workplace
- The differences between sex assigned at birth, gender identity, and attraction
- Allyship Skills and Strategies
Where the Rivers Meet
This program focuses on bringing culturally relevant teachings based on Indigenous ways of knowledge. Teachings include traditional and contemporary perspectives on Indigenous gender and sexual diversity. Our program goal is to uplift and empower Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Indigenous youth to be their most authentic selves.
For bookings, consultations, or inquiries, please contact Rae Madge (they/she) at wtrm@ualberta.ca.
Some workshop topics available are as follows:
Alberta GSA Network
The Alberta Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Students Alliance (GSA) Network provides support to students & teachers to start, strengthen, and sustain GSA clubs (also known as gay-straight alliances, gender & sexual orientation alliances, queer-straight alliances, pride clubs, rainbow alliances, and many other names) in Alberta's K-12 schools.
Every year, we hold the AB GSA Conference which provides educational workshops and presentations on 2SLGBTQ+ topics to students and teachers. It provides students with vital resources, resiliency skills, and access to safer spaces.
For any inquiries, please contact fyrefly@ualberta.ca.
Learn more about the AB GSA ConferenceContact Us
The Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity
Leave us a voicemail at 780.492.0772