What is a Positive Space Program?
A Positive Space program brings visibility and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans individuals. A Positive Space indicator (sticker) on an office door, workspace, or living space identifies the occupant as accepting and being supportive of these communities. Participants in the program answer questions, provide assistance, suggest resources, and refer individuals to appropriate offices and services. Positive Space campaigns have been established at other universities (University of Toronto, University of Calgary, and York University). Three groups sponsor the Queen’s program: OPIRG Kingston, the Human Rights Office, and the Education on Queer Issues Project (EQUIP).
A Positive Space program brings visibility and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified individuals. A Positive Space indicator (sticker) on an office door, workspace, or living space identifies the occupant as accepting and supportive of these communities. Participants in the program answer questions, provide assistance, suggest resources, and refer to appropriate offices and services. Positive Space campaigns are currently underway at other universities, including the University of Toronto and York University. OPIRG Kingston, the Human Rights Office, the Education on Queer Issues Project (EQUIP) of the AMS, and the Kingston Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans-Identified Association (KLGBTA) are instituting the Positive Space Program at Queen’s University. Why is Positive Space needed at Queen’s? For many lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans-identified students, university provides their first opportunity to “come out.” This can be a difficult and confusing time, especially if they
