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What we do
Bill 7 was passed as the result of gay and lesbian
activists fighting the discrimination that exists
against us all. Those activists recognized that
although the queer community is a diverse one, together
we face a common oppression. The Bill 7 Award is named
in honour of this spirit of our unity.
Queer students often face discrimination in the form
of economic problems. Their needs are not adequately met
by the present financial aid system.
We feel that the responsibility for educating our
youth should be taken up by our community. Increasing
the numbers of educated queers in all aspects of our
society will create future spokespersons to articulate
our community’s issues and concerns.
The Bill 7 Award Trust Fund is formed to financially
assist gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered,
transsexual, queer and 2-spirited post-secondary
students who have demonstrated financial need and are
active in the queer community. |