Nova Scotia Association of Teachers for Equity in Education
Safe Schools, Not Safe Spaces: from Performative to Authentic 2SLGBTQ Allyship
Provincial Conference - Friday, October 27, 2023
Registration CLOSED!
No refunds after October 13th
We are delighted to announce the upcoming NSTAEE conference, dedicated to fostering a better understanding of how to support LGBTQ2IA+ students in educational settings. The event will feature a diverse array of esteemed presenters from various regions across the province, each bringing their unique expertise and backgrounds to the table. Regardless of your level of experience, this conference offers a valuable and inclusive opportunity for all participants. We look forward to welcoming you and engaging in meaningful discussions at this important gathering.
All registrants will attend the Keynote, then cycle through three of five workshops, in a small group setting
Registration Information
Conference Fee (NSTU Members) | $85.00 |
Substitutes | $45.00 |
Pre-Service Teachers | $45.00 |
Retired Members | $45.00 |
Other Affiliates | $85.00 |
As per NSTU Operational Procedure 14 E. IV.: receipts of payment and attendance will not be distributed until the conference has concluded.
Location
Kings County Academy
35 Gary Pearl Drive, Kentville NS, B4N 0H4
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Keynote - Chris Cochrane, "Elle Noire"
Chris Cochrane is a Trans Black activist and public speaker. She speaks and educates about her lived experience through her intersectionality. Chris works toward creating spaces for QTBIPOC people, as well as working with 2SLGBTIQIA+ youth to ensure those spaces will be upheld for years to come.
Agenda
Friday, October 27 |
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8:30am - 9:00am |
Registration |
9:00am - 10:00am |
KeynoteChris Cochrane, "Elle Noire"
Chris Cochrane is a Trans Black activist and public speaker. She speaks and educates about her lived experience through her intersectionality. Chris works toward creating spaces for QTBIPOC people, as well as working with 2SLGBTIQIA+ youth to ensure those spaces will be upheld for years to come. |
10:00am - 10:15am |
Break |
10:15am - 11:15am Capacity: 35 |
Sesson AA1: Discussing Gender and Sexuality in the Elementary ClassroomRachel Creasor (she/they), Marley (she/they), Kass Knapton (they/them), Allison McLay (she/her) & Danielle McQueen (she/her)
Rachel, Kass, Allison, and Danielle are queer and trans elementary school teachers with experience in grades primary through 6, including in French immersion, and learning center teaching. Marley is a student in Kentville. |
10:15am - 11:15am Capacity: 35 |
Sesson AA2: Discussing Gender and Sexuality in the Secondary ClassroomShae Morse (they/them)
A workshop on teaching about and including 2SLGBTQ people in the secondary classroom, regardless of the subject. Topics will include integrating figures from the 2SLGBTQ community in lessons, creating a welcoming classroom environment, and addressing homophobic and transphobic comments in the classroom.
Shae Morse (they/them) is a longtime teacher and 2SLGBTQIA+ community advocate. They specialize in building inclusive spaces for queer and trans youth and adults inside and outside of the education system. Shae played a role in Nova Scotia's 2019 gender marker changes and is an active facilitator of Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia and Restorative Approach's Moving Beyond the Binary project. They enjoy making music, being in nature, and gaming. |
10:15am - 11:15am Capacity: 35 |
Sesson AA3: Supporting LGBTQ+ students from conservative backgroundsAdam Dolliver (he/him)
Drawing on personal experience, education, and one-on-one support to queer and trans youth, this workshop seeks to provide basic information about gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and allyship. The workshop is conducted in a conversation style where the presenter seeks to engage the audience in a back-and-forth discussion. Questions and comments are encouraged. This workshop is presented as a ‘safe space’ for learning and acceptance in a judgement-free arena.
Adam Dolliver (he/him), originally from Cape Island, NS, has been the Executive Director at SHYFT Youth Services in Yarmouth since 2014. Prior to his work with youth, Adam worked as a Program Coordinator with the Hepatitis Outreach Society of Nova Scotia, and with Shelter Nova Scotia as a Support Worker in a men’s halfway house. Adam is passionate about community work and grassroots initiatives, and utilizes his fierce advocacy skills to combat stigma and address gaps in services and supports for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, and for those at-risk of homelessness folks dealing with mental health and addictions challenges. Adam is also an incredible father to 2 amazing kids. |
10:15am - 11:15am Capacity: 35 |
Sesson AA4: Welcoming Trans Students and Staff in your School: a Practical 101Quinn Kloppenburg (he/they)
A workshop followed by a question and answer period about how to support trans students and staff in your school building, including discussions of how to speak up against misgendering and transphobic comments, how to support students in the process of coming out and transitioning, and how to make your school more welcoming of gender diversity.
Quinn Kloppenburg (he/they) is a non-binary grade 9 French Immersion teacher in the Halifax area. Quinn has been openly queer since their own junior high years, and came out as trans after beginning their teaching career. Since then, he has advocated for more queer and trans representation in schools, as well as more robust supports for young people in transition. They enjoy tabletop gaming and bicycling. |
10:15am - 11:15am Capacity: 35 |
Sesson AA5: Managing backlash against LGBTQ+ representation and inclusionA workshop on strategies to address backlash against 2SLGBTQ, accompanied by a review of the legal and policy protections afforded to teachers via RCE and NSTU personnel, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. |
11:15am - 12:15pm Capacity: 35 |
Sesson BB1: Discussing Gender and Sexuality in the Elementary ClassroomRachel Creasor (she/they), Marley (she/they), Kass Knapton (they/them), Allison McLay (she/her) & Danielle McQueen (she/her)
Rachel, Kass, Allison, and Danielle are queer and trans elementary school teachers with experience in grades primary through 6, including in French immersion, and learning center teaching. Marley is a student in Kentville. |
11:15am - 12:15pm Capacity: 35 |
Sesson BB2: Discussing Gender and Sexuality in the Secondary ClassroomShae Morse (they/them)
A workshop on teaching about and including 2SLGBTQ people in the secondary classroom, regardless of the subject. Topics will include integrating figures from the 2SLGBTQ community in lessons, creating a welcoming classroom environment, and addressing homophobic and transphobic comments in the classroom.
Shae Morse (they/them) is a longtime teacher and 2SLGBTQIA+ community advocate. They specialize in building inclusive spaces for queer and trans youth and adults inside and outside of the education system. Shae played a role in Nova Scotia's 2019 gender marker changes and is an active facilitator of Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia and Restorative Approach's Moving Beyond the Binary project. They enjoy making music, being in nature, and gaming. |
11:15am - 12:15pm Capacity: 35 |
Sesson BB3: Supporting LGBTQ+ students from conservative backgroundsAdam Dolliver (he/him)
Drawing on personal experience, education, and one-on-one support to queer and trans youth, this workshop seeks to provide basic information about gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and allyship. The workshop is conducted in a conversation style where the presenter seeks to engage the audience in a back-and-forth discussion. Questions and comments are encouraged. This workshop is presented as a ‘safe space’ for learning and acceptance in a judgement-free arena.
Adam Dolliver (he/him), originally from Cape Island, NS, has been the Executive Director at SHYFT Youth Services in Yarmouth since 2014. Prior to his work with youth, Adam worked as a Program Coordinator with the Hepatitis Outreach Society of Nova Scotia, and with Shelter Nova Scotia as a Support Worker in a men’s halfway house. Adam is passionate about community work and grassroots initiatives, and utilizes his fierce advocacy skills to combat stigma and address gaps in services and supports for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, and for those at-risk of homelessness folks dealing with mental health and addictions challenges. Adam is also an incredible father to 2 amazing kids. |
11:15am - 12:15pm Capacity: 35 |
Sesson BB4: Welcoming Trans Students and Staff in your School: a Practical 101Quinn Kloppenburg (he/they)
A workshop followed by a question and answer period about how to support trans students and staff in your school building, including discussions of how to speak up against misgendering and transphobic comments, how to support students in the process of coming out and transitioning, and how to make your school more welcoming of gender diversity.
Quinn Kloppenburg (he/they) is a non-binary grade 9 French Immersion teacher in the Halifax area. Quinn has been openly queer since their own junior high years, and came out as trans after beginning their teaching career. Since then, he has advocated for more queer and trans representation in schools, as well as more robust supports for young people in transition. They enjoy tabletop gaming and bicycling. |
11:15am - 12:15pm Capacity: 35 |
Sesson BB5: Managing backlash against LGBTQ+ representation and inclusionA workshop on strategies to address backlash against 2SLGBTQ, accompanied by a review of the legal and policy protections afforded to teachers via RCE and NSTU personnel, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. |
12:15pm - 1:30pm |
Lunch |
12:15pm - 1:15pm |
AGM |
1:30pm - 2:30pm Capacity: 35 |
Sesson CC1: Discussing Gender and Sexuality in the Elementary ClassroomRachel Creasor (she/they), Marley (she/they), Kass Knapton (they/them), Allison McLay (she/her) & Danielle McQueen (she/her)
Rachel, Kass, Allison, and Danielle are queer and trans elementary school teachers with experience in grades primary through 6, including in French immersion, and learning center teaching. Marley is a student in Kentville. |
1:30pm - 2:30pm Capacity: 35 |
Sesson CC2: Discussing Gender and Sexuality in the Secondary ClassroomShae Morse (they/them)
A workshop on teaching about and including 2SLGBTQ people in the secondary classroom, regardless of the subject. Topics will include integrating figures from the 2SLGBTQ community in lessons, creating a welcoming classroom environment, and addressing homophobic and transphobic comments in the classroom.
Shae Morse (they/them) is a longtime teacher and 2SLGBTQIA+ community advocate. They specialize in building inclusive spaces for queer and trans youth and adults inside and outside of the education system. Shae played a role in Nova Scotia's 2019 gender marker changes and is an active facilitator of Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia and Restorative Approach's Moving Beyond the Binary project. They enjoy making music, being in nature, and gaming. |
1:30pm - 2:30pm Capacity: 35 |
Sesson CC3: Supporting LGBTQ+ students from conservative backgroundsAdam Dolliver (he/him)
Drawing on personal experience, education, and one-on-one support to queer and trans youth, this workshop seeks to provide basic information about gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and allyship. The workshop is conducted in a conversation style where the presenter seeks to engage the audience in a back-and-forth discussion. Questions and comments are encouraged. This workshop is presented as a ‘safe space’ for learning and acceptance in a judgement-free arena.
Adam Dolliver (he/him), originally from Cape Island, NS, has been the Executive Director at SHYFT Youth Services in Yarmouth since 2014. Prior to his work with youth, Adam worked as a Program Coordinator with the Hepatitis Outreach Society of Nova Scotia, and with Shelter Nova Scotia as a Support Worker in a men’s halfway house. Adam is passionate about community work and grassroots initiatives, and utilizes his fierce advocacy skills to combat stigma and address gaps in services and supports for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, and for those at-risk of homelessness folks dealing with mental health and addictions challenges. Adam is also an incredible father to 2 amazing kids. |
1:30pm - 2:30pm Capacity: 35 |
Sesson CC4: Welcoming Trans Students and Staff in your School: a Practical 101Quinn Kloppenburg (he/they)
A workshop followed by a question and answer period about how to support trans students and staff in your school building, including discussions of how to speak up against misgendering and transphobic comments, how to support students in the process of coming out and transitioning, and how to make your school more welcoming of gender diversity.
Quinn Kloppenburg (he/they) is a non-binary grade 9 French Immersion teacher in the Halifax area. Quinn has been openly queer since their own junior high years, and came out as trans after beginning their teaching career. Since then, he has advocated for more queer and trans representation in schools, as well as more robust supports for young people in transition. They enjoy tabletop gaming and bicycling. |
1:30pm - 2:30pm Capacity: 35 |
Sesson CC5: Managing backlash against LGBTQ+ representation and inclusionA workshop on strategies to address backlash against 2SLGBTQ, accompanied by a review of the legal and policy protections afforded to teachers via RCE and NSTU personnel, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. |
2:30pm |
Closing |
Primary Contact / Registrar
Quinn Kloppenburg | gkloppenburg@nstu.ca