Out of the shadows: How this alum is helping the LGBTQ+ community 

After struggling with his sexuality and mental health in his youth, arts alum Alex Sangha strives to create safe spaces for the South Asian LGBTQ+ community as a social worker, counsellor, filmmaker and activist.

SHIFT discussions: An interview with Harlan Pruden

Image of event poster shows SHIFT in bold, bright orange, red and white. White font underneath says LET'S TALK gender violence. Registration link: douglascollege,ca/shift

Find out about the work Harlan does to combat gender violence and elevate the status of people in the Two-Spirit community.

Drawing a map for queer and transgender kids

Photo of Tanysha Klassen, Psychology student, by David Denofreo

Tanysha Klassen wants to help others navigate the challenges of gender identity.

Trans Day of Remembrance

Content warnings for mentions of violence and transphobia. When I think of Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR), a lot of feelings arise. As someone who is transgender, it’s a very sensitive topic, and I tend to get overwhelmed trying to discuss it. While I have not faced physical violence for being myself, and I do not wish to experience it, every attack against others who are transgender can feel very personal when you are trans as well. It’s especially difficult when those around you do not understand why you feel so strongly… Read More

Coming out

2 LGBT2Q+ students kissing holding a pride flag in front of huge rainbow letters that spell out pride

Douglas student Christen McDonald describes her experience coming out.

Humans of DC: Teaching acceptance

Humans of DC, Humans of Douglas College, portrait of student smiling in classroom

“we built an LGBTQ community on campus and we even had lessons. The first lesson I got to teach I went absolutely bonkers about gender, and everyone loved it!”