On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, two of our staff at SERC presented to the Brandon School Division Board of Trustees in opposition to a proposal that would have seen comprehensive sexuality education and 2STLGBQ+ books reviewed and potentially banned in the Brandon School Division. Kerri Judd, Program Manager, and Marshall Morrisseau, Sexuality and Reproductive Health… Read More
News & Updates
“Brandon LGBTQ community members fear effects of proposed school books ban” article by Chelsea Kemp of the CBC
Marshall Morrisseau, Sexual and Reproductive Health Facilitator for the 2STLGBQ+ Program in SERC Brandon, was interviewed in an article about the effects of the proposed book bans in the Brandon School Division. Click here to read the full article.
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
“Delegation calls on Brandon School Division to remove LGBTQ and sexual education books” article by Chelsea Kemp of the CBC
Our Program Manager, Kerri Judd, was interviewed by the CBC for her take on the book ban proposal that was presented to the Brandon School Division board of trustees on Monday, May 8. Click here to read the full article.
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
“The Value of Informed Decisions”, article in The Uniter
Check out this article in The Uniter! We were featured in an article by The Uniter, alongside Nine Circles Community Health Centre, where we discussed the value of informed sexual decision-making and what we were up to during Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week 2023. Read it here.
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