CFS - Sexual Health Centre

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.

02/25/2026

It's , part of the international movement to stand against bullying in all its forms.⁠
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Bullying doesn't just happen at school - it can happen to folks of all ages and backgrounds at different points in life. From school programs to community initiatives to our work training professionals, our programs give participants of all ages and backgrounds the tools to create safer environments for everyone.⁠
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▪️ From our Training Centre: "We often think bullying only happens on the playground or at school, but we know that workplace bullying has significant impacts on 2SLGBTQ+ employees. It is important that organizations have the skills and tools to recognize and address bullying of gender and s*xually diverse staff. Our trainings help all employees, including leadership, to support safer workplaces for all."⁠
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▪️ From our Gender Specific Programs team: "Despite strides in anti-bullying measures, it's always important to learn how we can build empathy, acceptance and safety for ourselves, our loved ones and our greater communities. That's why our youth programs open up conversations on what healthy relationships can look like and how to stand up for others as an active bystander."⁠
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▪️ From our Relationship and Sexual Health Education team: "Everyone has the right to feel safe in schools. That means free from bullying. Relationship and Sexual Health Education means that young people can learn how to make their environments safer, resulting in healthy friendships and relationships."⁠
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Learn more at pinkshirtday.ca.

02/23/2026

02/23/2026

Parents: "I'm not sure" is one of the most powerful things you can say.

As parents, we’re often expected to have all the answers. But being the adult in the room doesn’t mean knowing everything. And sometimes one of the most powerful things you can say is “I’m not sure” or “I don’t know.”

Sharing that you are unsure does not weaken your authority. It models honesty and curiosity. It shows your child that learning doesn’t stop at adulthood and that gaps in knowledge don’t have to be embarrassing.

You can try different ways to answer your child when you’re not quite sure. You can try “That’s a good question, let me think about it.” Or “I don’t know the answer to that yet.” Or “Let’s look it up together.”

Honesty builds more trust than always being right. By being frank about your own knowledge gaps, you are teaching your child that you can figure things out together, it’s OK not to know everything and most importantly, that questions are always welcome.

02/19/2026

Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer friends - Indigiqueeries is this coming Monday, February 23! Join us for our monthly gathering to share space on a range of topics.

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.

Food is provided. Register for free at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/indigiqueeries-a-two-spirit-cafe-series-tickets-631767552757?aff=oddtdtcreator.

02/17/2026

Boundaries don't just matter in person. They also matter when you log on. They matter in group chats, DMs, comments and games.⁠
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Online boundaries can look like:⁠
📱 Deciding what you share and what you keep private⁠
📱 Changing your mind⁠
📱 Not replying right away (or at all)⁠
📱 Blocking or muting without explaining yourself⁠
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If something online feels uncomfortable, pressured or confusing, you're allowed to pause the conversation, say "I'm not into this," screenshot before blocking or ask someone you trust for help.⁠
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Your comfort matters and you deserve spaces where your boundaries are respected, both online and offline.

02/13/2026

The internet has changed a lot, and so has the way we access information about s*xual health.⁠
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Here are some ways to line up your tech education with your s*x education:⁠
☑️ Think critically about digital media and information. ⁠
☑️ Protect your privacy. Know where and how tech companies are collecting your data and health information. ⁠
☑️ Have real-life conversations to break the stigma around s*xual health.⁠
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This Sexual Health Week, take action and protect your future by checking out SexPlusWeek.ca!

02/12/2026