THE POSITIVE
SPACE INITIATIVE
The Humber Students' Federation (HSF) and Humber
Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
(Humber ITAL) are committed to establishing:
• A genuinely inclusive community;
• A campus that is free of discrimination on the
basis of sexual orientation;
• An environment that is welcoming and inclusive.
By establishing the Positive Space Initiative, the
HSF and Humber ITAL are making this campus a
more inviting and comfortable place for all
community members.
The Positive Space poster is a centerpiece, and the
most visible part of this initiative. By displaying this
poster, we are demonstrating our support for an
inclusive and welcoming community.
Whether you are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or
Transgender, Transsexual, Straight, Queer,
Questioning, 2-Spirited, Intersex [LGBT(TSQQ2SI)],
putting up a Positive Space poster means that you are
contributing to the creation of an environment that
welcomes sexual diversity. Essentially, you are
showing that you welcome a safe environment for all.
Why is this issue important?
Intolerance, hate, and shame prevent many
LGBT(TSQQ2SI) people from fully participating in
society due to fear of discrimination and violence.
The LGBT communities are at a higher risk of
self-inflicted and social violence. The Positive
Space Initiative is intended to heighten awareness
in the Humber ITAL community of LGBT issues
and encourage greater acceptance of diversity in
its many forms.
Do I assume that places without a Positive Space
poster are not supportive of sexual diversity?
You should not assume that. Supporters of sexual
diversity do not necessarily participate in the Positive
Space Initiative. There are many ways of supporting
sexual diversity and creating an inclusive community
at Humber ITAL. The Positive Space Initiative is one
visible way of developing an inclusive community on
campus, but you can also be active through clubs,
committees and your everyday actions.
Will a Positive Space poster in my room or office
make people think I'm lesbian, gay or bisexual?
Putting up a Positive Space poster only means that
you are contributing to an environment that
welcomes diversity. It is an indication of support for
a fully-inclusive environment at Humber ITAL.
WHAT CAN I DO?
• Talk about it!
• Challenge anti-LGBT
comments
• Speak out against
discrimination
• Get involved in the
campus club
• Promote tolerance
• Be informed |
