CFS - Sexual Health Centre

04/02/2026

“Diversity is all around us and we all want to serve our clients the best way we can … This training offers an opportunity to engage in conversations and learn about things that might not always be at the front of our minds but are important to the clients we serve.”

Organizations in rural communities often don't have access to the same resources as those in the city.

Thanks to generous funding from RBC, we are looking to train 1,000 professionals in rural Alberta by August. Our workshops can help any organization that wants to create safer, more inclusive environments, particularly those serving newcomers or Indigenous populations.

We sat down with Kyle, one of our Training Centre facilitators, to talk about this initiative and why it's so valuable for organizations that are already overloaded: https://www.centrefors*xuality.ca/training-centre-cat/expanding-inclusive-training-in-rural-communities/

03/31/2026

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of transgender people.

This day was was created in 2010 by trans advocate Rachel Crandall in response to the most media stories about transgender people being focused on violence. TDOV gives us an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the lives of transgender people while still acknowledging the barriers they face.

While the opportunity to learn exists year-round, consider taking some time today to learn and reflect. Some resources:
🏳️‍⚧️ https://glaad.org/tdov/
🏳️‍⚧️ https://www.hrc.org/campaigns/international-transgender-day-of-visibility
🏳️‍⚧️ https://www.queerevents.ca/tdov
🏳️‍⚧️ https://egale.ca/egale-in-action/trans-day-of-visibility-2026/

03/26/2026

Curious about Camp fYrefly? Join one of our free virtual information sessions!

We are hosting a session on April 1 for prospective volunteers: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PXlI_VybRnGluDlQch44XA #/registration

And one on April 8 for potential campers and their parents or guardians: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zdmv4Dh4SBKhRrs4ueF26w #/registration

Hope to see you there!

03/25/2026

When your child asks... will you be ready?⁠
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We're excited to be offering our "Can we Talk?" workshops in a new format virtually over lunch! On April 7 and 8, we're talking about s*xual health and parenting.⁠
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Learn about defining s*xual health across childhood, get tips to talk about s*xual health and wellness with your kids and learn tools for age-appropriate conversations.⁠
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Sign up for free by scanning the QR code or by visiting https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FPYngoUrTrOqnpny_xnl6Q.

03/20/2026

"We can only move at the speed of trust. Building relationships takes time, more time than we often think it will take, but the investment is worth it."

Today is Two-Spirit and Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ Awareness and Celebration Day. We were lucky to get some time with our very own Marshall Vielle to talk about inclusion, building programming that actually reflects community needs and building trust as the foundation for lasting change. Read the conversation at https://www.centrefors*xuality.ca/uncategorized/two-spirit-and-indigenous-lgbtqqia-celebration-and-awareness-with-marshall-veille.

03/20/2026

As we approach Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ Celebration and Awareness Day, take some time to learn ❤️

Created in 2024 by the Two-Spirit Team at CBRC, this documentary celebrates and documents the ongoing resurgence of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer identity happe...

03/17/2026

2026 APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN 🏕️🌲🌄⁠
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Calling all campers, volunteers and workshop facilitators! Applications for Camp fYrefly 2026 are now open! Camp fYrefly is a five-day retreat for 2SLGBTQ+ youth ages 13-17 in beautiful Kananaskis Country.⁠
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Find out more about camp and send in your application at https://www.centrefors*xuality.ca/programs-services/2slgbtq-programs/camp-fyrefly

03/16/2026

03/12/2026

We're looking for our next Gay Men's Health Program Coordinator! This role provides support, referrals and systems navigation assistance; and facilitates educational programs and supports community connections through community engagement programming.⁠
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If you have a background in social work, public health, human services or a related field, we want to hear from you.⁠
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Learn more at https://centrefors*xuality.bamboohr.com/careers/112! Apply by March 22.

03/10/2026

Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer friends - our next Indigiqueeries is on Monday, March 16! Join us for our monthly gathering to share space on a range of topics.⁠
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Indigiqueeries exists as a sharing circle, a point of connection for those who experience intersectionality. For the comfort of participants, session registration is limited to Indigiqueer and Two-Spirit folks only.⁠
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Food is provided. Register for free at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/indigiqueeries-a-two-spirit-cafe-series-tickets-631767552757.

03/04/2026

🎥 We're excited to be partnering with for their screening of A Place Where I Belong!

WHEN: Thursday, April 2. Doors at 6, film starts at 6:30, followed by a talkback with guests and experts
WHERE: The Confluence, 750 9 Ave SE

A Place Where I Belong is follows six 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities as they navigate identity, love, and systemic barriers through an innovative non-profit program called Connecting Q***r Communities (CQC).

As the participants find safety and solidarity within CQC, their stories—ranging from self-advocacy and family rejection to the joy of coming out—highlight the urgent need for inclusive spaces. But with CQC at risk of disappearing, the film asks: What happens to a community when the only safe place they’ve ever known might be taken away?

We hope to see you there! Register at https://www.storymoneyimpact.com/calgary.

03/01/2026

PSA for parents: Talking about s*x doesn’t make kids more likely to have s*x!

There’s a persistent myth that talking about s*x with kids will make them want to have s*x sooner. Many parents worry that bringing something up might “plant the idea.”

But decades of research tell a different story. Open, age-appropriate conversations about s*x and relationships are not linked to earlier s*xual activity.

Studies consistently show that when parents talk with their kids about s*xual health, young people:
❇️ are more likely to delay s*xual activity
❇️ are more likely to use protection when they do become s*xually active
❇️ report stronger decision-making and confidence navigating pressure

Curiosity is already part of growing up. Talking doesn’t create it. Conversations provide context, reduce shame and give young people language for boundaries and safety. They make it clear that questions are welcome.

Avoiding the topic doesn’t prevent exposure, especially in a world where young people encounter messages about s*x online, in media and from their peers.

Silence doesn’t protect our kids. Connection does. When young people know they can talk to a trusted adult without fear or judgment, they’re better equipped to make thoughtful choices.

Having the conversation isn’t planting the seed for curiosity. It’s guiding and giving clarity to curiosity that already exists.