AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

We strive to empower 2SLGBTQ+ youth and allies through mentorship and community.

We have two After-School programs made up of twenty (20) 2SLGBTQ+ students and allies in grades 8-12 from various schools in the Ontario, and Winnipeg. The groups meet once a month for sessions focused on learning new skills, leadership, community, and advocacy. We offer unique experiences such as guest speakers, field trips and collaborative year-end projects, which is a fun way of offering new experiences in a safe and welcoming environment. Thanks to our generous partners the program is completely free for the youth involved.

Poster for The Get Real Movement's Ontario after-school program. It features diverse illustrated children, some holding pride flags, and colorful icons like flags, music notes, and microphones. The background is orange with text inviting students to join the program for skills, connection, confidence, and leadership. Details about registration and contact are included.

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Flyer for Get Real Manitoba After-School Program featuring diverse young people holding flags, with a rainbow flag, and text about the program for LGBTQ+ and ally students in grades 8-12 across Winnipeg, emphasizing learning new skills, community connections, confidence, and leadership, with contact information and website.

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Ontario

Meet Wren Bond (they/them) & Joseph Enriquez (he/him). They run our Ontario Monthly After-School Program, now in-person, for 2SLGBTQ+ and Ally Students! This program is completely free for participants. Sessions run from October- June for students in grade 8-12! APPLY TODAY! Official first meeting date is Oct. 21, 2024!

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Winnipeg

Meet Tiffani Sawatzky (she/they) & Charlie Eckert (they/them). They run our in-person Manitoba Monthly After-School Program for 2SLGBTQ+ and Ally Students! This program is completely free for participants. Sessions run from October- June for students in grade 8-12! APPLY TODAY!

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This year the After-School Program students created a Virtual event called
“Get REAL’s Queer Joy Panel: For YOUth by YOUth”!

A colorful flyer for an event for Thursday, March 28th, 2024 at 5:30 CST / 6:30 EST. The flyer features a pie chart with photos of three youth, hosted by Get Real's after-school program students, with text inviting diverse backgrounds and identities. The flyer includes a rainbow at the bottom and decorative stars and clouds, with text indicating the event is for youth, Q***R youth, and anyone of any background, gender, or ethnicity.

A digital collage with a joyful message thanking youth for participating in a queer joy panel, featuring a handwritten style message, colorful stars, rainbow, and a screenshot of a virtual meeting with diverse youth participants.

This year, the program ran virtually, allowing students from across the province to join in.

The program ran with support from TikTok Canada, allowing participation to be completely free to youth.

The group collaborated throughout the school year to brainstorm, plan, and eventually create this zine you have in front of you. It is a heartfelt compilation of art, writing, and music from members of our group. We share this in hopes that it helps someone else to feel a little less alone, and inspires them to love their true self

A zine from the Ontario After-School students

A colorful, artistic zine cover with abstract shapes in purple, teal, and green, containing text about a youth program called Get REAL Movement Ontario, promoting LGBTQ+ community and activities for youth aged 12-17, featuring a quote from Sylvia Rivera.

A digital music player screen displaying a song titled 'All of the World' with pink and green abstract shapes and a QR code at the bottom left corner.

A poem titled "All of the World" by Jules (she/they), featuring colorful text, pastel background, and decorative elements such as stars, a pink flower, and pastel textured shapes.

A colorful illustration of a poem titled 'All of the World' by Jules (She/They), accompanied by drawings of a heart, an arrow, a planet Earth, and abstract shapes and glittery effects.

A comic strip about Alan L. Hart, featuring illustrations of him, a microscope, and a skeleton. The text discusses his life, career, and medical achievements, including his work diagnosing tuberculosis and his contributions to healthcare.

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