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LGBT National Help Center

Provides free and confidential telephone and online peer support and information to members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning community.

  • LGBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
  • LGBT National Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743
  • LGBT National Senior Hotline: 1-888-234-7243
  • LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline: 1-888-688-5428
  • Email: [email protected]

Trans Care BC

Supporting gender-affirming healthcare in B.C. Connects trans people, their loved ones and clinicians with information, education, training and support.

Transgender Health Program

Vancouver Coastal Health’s Transgender Health Program provides support and information for transgender folks, loved ones and anyone who would like to learn more about transgender health and wellness services.

  • 1-866-999-1514 (toll-free in BC)
  • 604-734-1514 (in the Lower Mainland)

Love in a Dangerous Time: Teacher Guide by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Support your students as they learn about the historical significance of the LGBT Purge and the resilience of 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Canada.

Canada and the LGBT purge of the Cold War by Je me souviens

Between 1950 and 1960, Canada joined the United States and other Western forces in a Cold War against the Soviet Union and its allies. It was against this backdrop that the Canadian government launched a campaign to identify and eliminate “security risks,” or people presumed to have “character weaknesses” such as homosexuality.

The LGBT Purge Resource Guide by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights

In this guide, you will find links to resources about the LGBT Purge alongside material that examines other examples of state‐led discrimination and oppression of 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada and internationally. Includes book lists, media reports, educator resources, human rights information, and more.

Rainbow Veterans of Canada

The Rainbow Veterans of Canada is a not-for-profit organization with information on The Purge, the class action suit and subsequent apology from the government, and more.

The Fruit Machine

Survivors of a decades-long homosexual witch-hunt recount their personal stories of dedication and betrayal at the hands of the Canadian government. YouTube video for personal, non-commercial, at-home viewing.

Canada’s Cold War Purge of 2SLGBTQ+ from Public Service by The Canadian Encyclopedia

The Canadian Encyclopedia entry on The Purge, the period between the 1950s and 1990s in which the Canadian government responded to national security concerns generated by Cold War tensions by spying on, exposing, and removing suspected 2SLGBTQ+ individuals from the federal public service and the Canadian Armed Forces.

LGBT Purge Fund

in 2016, survivors of the LGBT Purge launched a nation-wide class action lawsuit against the Canadian government, and a historic settlement was reached in June 2018. This settlement compensated survivors, and allocated funds for reconciliation and memorialization measures.

The Paddle Journey

A Squamish Nation matriarch and her daughters take you on a journey through the history of Turtle Island from an Indigenous perspective. By sharing true history and Coast Salish stories, this family will inspire your organization to step confidently into reconciliation.

Community Support Services – District of West Vancouver

Learn more about District and partner agency programs and services offering housing, shelter, food, and other supports for people in need.

BC Government: Supporting people through the Tumbler Ridge tragedy

The government of British Columbia is working to ensure every possible support is available for the community of Tumbler Ridge, and for people around the province dealing with the impacts of this tragedy.

Capilano University – English for Academic Purposes

Offers a stand-alone course “English for Academic Purposes” to help you build your English language skills quickly. 

Lynn Valley Services Society

The Mollie Nye House in Lynn Valley offers intermediate ELL classes. These small, relaxed group sessions designed to help you build confidence in listening and speaking  

Shred-It Event

Simultaneously support the Library and get rid of previous years’ tax filings and receipts with the Friends of the Library Shred-It Event on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

森林野火和气候安康快乐

UBC Climate Hub – Forest fires and climate

热浪、心理健康和安康快乐

UBC Climate Hub – Heatwaves, mental health, and well-being

加拿大真相與和解委員會: 94項行動呼籲 (中英對照)

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: 94 Calls to Action (Chinese Translation)

How Does AI Work? Basics to Know

This article explains how artificial intelligence works, covering its core processes, types, and disciplines. It explores machine learning, neural networks, generative AI, and practical applications. 

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