A Topic of Contention Sexual health education has a history of being contested, debated, and questioned, which continues to happen today. On September 20, 1 Million March 4 Children organized protests in cities across Canada, including Winnipeg, Brandon, Winkler, Steinbach, and Dauphin. These protests advocated against 2STLGBQ+ inclusion, or “gender ideology,” and advocated for “parental… Read More
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2STLGBQ+ Talk Resources
Helplines: TransLifeline | 877-330-6366 | They only have a phone line, which is also a SafeHotline, meaning they do not call emergency services without someone’s consent. The Trevor Project | thetrevorproject.org | For ages 13-24. They have a text line, call line, or online community people can join. YouthSpace | youthspace.ca | For anyone under… Read More
2022-23 AGM featuring guest speaker, Adrienne Huard
Join us on Wednesday, June 14 from 5:30-6:30 pm CDT for our Annual General Meeting. We will review the 2022-23 fiscal year. This year’s AGM will feature a presentation from guest speaker Adrienne Huard. Adrienne Huard (they/them) is a Two-Spirit Anishinaabe curator, writer, Sundancer, scholar, and performer. They are a registered member of Couchiching First… Read More
SERC Responds to Calls to Ban 2STLGBQ+ and Sexual Education Books
Sexual health education has a history of being contested, debated, and questioned, and this continues to happen in the present day. On May 1, the CBC published an article detailing a recent Southwestern Manitoba movement targeting puberty and sexual health books for children and youth at the South Central Regional Library in Winkler. We know… Read More
Gillian Roy takes on new role as Co-Executive Director of SERC
SERC’s board of directors is excited to announce that Gillian Roy will be stepping into the role of Co-Executive Director of SERC, effective May 1, 2023. Gillian will join established Co-ED Leigh Anne Caron in our co-leadership structure. The board made a conscious decision to move toward a co-leadership model in 2021, and we stand by our… Read More
Call for Board Members
SERC is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Are you interested in supporting and growing sexual and reproductive health education in Manitoba? Join our Board of Directors! WHAT YOU BRING Commitment to SERC’s vision, mission, values and strategic direction WHAT YOU’LL DO Help set and monitoring of the Mission, Values and Strategic Directions of… Read More
Join us for our 2022 Annual General Meeting!
Please join us for our virtual AGM! Information below. Click here to register!
Transgender Day of Visibility
International Transgender Day of Visibility March 31 marks the International Transgender Day of Visibility. This is a day to celebrate and honour the power, courage, and resilience of the transgender and gender non-conforming community worldwide. Social Media Campaign In honour of Transgender Day of Visibility, SERC has published a series of personal stories, quotes, photographs,… Read More
Masks Still Required at SERC
Public health orders requiring masks in public places in Manitoba ended on March 15. However, masks continue to be required for all SERC staff and visitors. Both offices are open to the public, and we look forward to welcoming people (safely) in person. We will continue to screen visitors, maintain physical distancing, sanitize frequently, and… Read More
Volunteer Opportunity: Board of Directors
Have you ever wanted to volunteer with SERC? Now is the perfect time! We are currently seeking a volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Directors. This volunteer position requires a time commitment of two to four hours per month. The term is two years, with the possibility of renewal. The Board Treasurer will be… Read More