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Addressing Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

The Positive Space campaign seeks to raise awareness of diversity in sexual orientation and gender identity and to challenge the patterns of silence that continue to marginalize bisexuals, gays, lesbians, and transgendered individuals.

Positive Space promotes the creation of a space defined by equality, free from discrimination and hate. It is a public proclamation of support and affirmation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning members of our community, making the campus a more welcoming place for all.

Displaying a Positive Space symbol expresses your commitment to speaking out against the marginalization of individuals through homophobia, heterosexism, and gender identity oppression.

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The Positive Space Campaign gratefully acknowledges the formal endorsement and financial support of the following: B.C. Government and Service Employees Union, local 702; Canadian Union of Public Employees, local 1858; Human Rights Office, VIU; VIU Faculty Association; VIU Students' Union, Canadian Federation of Students local 61; Vancouver Island University Executive Council.

We also wish to acknowledge the expertise and assistance provided by staff in the Communications & Public Relations department and the Library in the development of these web pages.