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This resource is developed to help student and researchers to find information on 2SLGBTQIA+ Health more readily. Please use the menu on the left to find articles, books, other resources, and uOttawa researchers who are working in this area.

Gender neutral and inclusive pronouns

Using the correct pronouns is important as it is a way of acknowledging someone's identity and is part of forming an inclusive environment. Below are resources that provide an introduction to key definitions for sexual orientation and gender identity.

EGALE's Glossary of Terms
EGALE is an Canadian organization for 2SLGBTQI people and issues. They work to improve and save lives through research, education, awareness, and by advocating for human rights and equality in Canada and around the world.
GLAAD Glossary of Terms: LGBTQ
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) works through entertainment, news, and digital media to share stories from the LGBTQ community that accelerate acceptance.
University of Wisconsin LGBTQ+ Resource Centre: Gender Pronouns
Answers frequently asked questions about personal gender pronouns.

uOttawa Pride Centre

University of Ottawa Students' Union Pride Centre
The Pride Centre is an independent, student-run service that strives to promote and represent a culture of affirmation through the celebration of individual diversity and choice in all areas of life. They address various equity sectors (anti-ableism, anti-racism, anti-colonialism, etc.) with a core focus on the intersections of gender and sexuality topics at the University of Ottawa.

Pride flags

Progress Pride Flag

Progress Pride flag image by Paul2520 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International and was retrieved from Wikimedia Commons.

Philadelphia Pride Flag

Philadelphia Pride Flag image has been released into the public domain by the Philadelphia City Council and Tierney and was retrieved from Wikimedia Commons.

6-Colour Pride Flag

This image was retrieved from Wikimedia Commons.

Gilbert Pride Flag