Mission Statement

RAINBOW Allyship provides education about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We believe that education is the key to combating misinformation, creating safer spaces, and empowering people to become active allies, advocates, and accomplices within their communities.

* 2SLGBTQIA+ stands for 2-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual +.

Our Services

Rainbow Allyship is excited to offer multiple education avenues and programming options! Feel free to browse through our website to learn more about upcoming opportunities.

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Our Allyship training consists of programs designed for anyone who wants to learn how to be more effective allies – as individuals, classmates, teachers, professors, social workers, healthcare providers, people of faith, community leaders, politicians, parents, family, and more. Read the full descriptions of our available programs HERE.
Are you looking to ensure that your organization’s policies, practices, and administrative paperwork is inclusive of the trans and queer community? If so, our team will review your materials and make constructive suggestions on anything that could be improved in order to be more intentionally inclusive of the trans and queer community. Learn more HERE.
Hosted in Zoom sessions during the Fall, Winter, and Spring - these workshops are available for anyone to participate, regardless of location! Admission is by donation through a sliding scale. View upcoming workshops HERE.

2023 Report

Over 450 virtual and in-person participants

98% of program participants would recommend Rainbow Allyship

Over 50 hours spent hosting training and workshops

Testimonials

Alicia, Public Workshop Participant

“RAINBOW’s programs have helped the development of my voice as an ally. Not only do I feel better equipped to support and advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and communities, I feel confidence behind my words and actions. I see areas now where I can make a difference (professional and personally), helping me in my transition from an affirming individual to an authentic ally. The RAINBOW curriculum is thoughtfully curated to be engaging and to help you consider important questions through the lens of a 2SLGBTQIA+ ally, through manageable amounts of information in each program/component.”
Compass Community Services (Allyship Training)

“Sydney and Chris offer a fresh perspective on training on the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Detailed, organization and audience targeted, they offered insight into areas that even our attendees who are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community were not aware of proving this is a continually changing landscape. Engage Rainbow Allyship today – you will be glad you did!”
Natalie, Public Workshop Participant

“The Rainbow Churches program is jam-packed with valuable information for faith communities wanting to be allies of and provide safe spaces for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Sydney and Chris bring their lived experience to this labour of love. They are open and vulnerable, and relish in the open curiosity of participants. I appreciated knowing my congregation is on the right track, and that perfection is counterintuitive to safe spaces.”
Department of Philosophy, University of Windsor (Allyship Training)

“[Rainbow] creates a friendly environment for sharing knowledge and becoming effective allies. They are extremely knowledgeable and provide a highly informative but also engaging workshop. We especially appreciated how [the facilitators] related trans issues to other intersecting social justice issues, and even those of us well-steeped in social justice activism had valuable things to learn.”
Jim, Public Workshop Participant

“I found the seminar very helpful. For years I have struggled to find balance between the various bible verses on both sides of the discussion while maintaining my belief in the authority of scripture. The content, especially in the first section on the bible, was very helpful in finding that balance. The discussion about being an affirming church with many practical suggestions was also thought provoking. The presentation of all the material was excellent. “