The students of the OCDSB 2021-2022 2SLGBTQ+ Voices: Pathways Program proudly presented the 17th annual Rainbow Youth Forum 2022 on Wednesday, May 18 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. This event was held via Zoom and registration was open to all 2SLGBTQ+ OCDSB students, OCDSB staff, community organizations and parents/guardians supporting an attending student.
The 2022 edition of the Rainbow Youth Forum (RYF) was filled with fantastic events, workshops and opportunities to connect with each other. Participants chose from a variety of sessions that included Drag Workshop, Drag Storytime, Queer Rights, Trans Resources and more. The event provided participants a time and space to build community together in a time when coming together is so important.
The RYF encourages safe and inclusive school environments by providing an opportunity to enhance knowledge and awareness about equity and diversity issues. The RYF aims to help build knowledge and understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, as well as homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia.