For Educators

As of 2018, youth make up about

one-quarter ( 0 %)

of all new HIV cases in Canada.

Over half ( 0 %)

of new youth HIV diagnoses were attributed to

gay, bisexual and other men who
have sex with men.

Almost one-quarter ( 0 %)

of new HIV diagnoses in youth in 2017

are attributed to heterosexual sex.

Your Role as an Educator

As an educator, you play an important role in building the self-awareness and capacity among young people to address sexual health issues. CANFAR’s Educator Guides are developed by a community of experts with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and cover a range of topics including: Identity & Self Awareness, Healthy Relationships & Consent, HIV/AIDS Basics, and HIV Risk & Prevention. These guides include grade-appropriate activities and correspond to curricula across all Canadian provinces and territories.

“Great videos that are age appropriate, accurate, relevant and engaging…the discussion questions are great!”

“Awesome idea of the body map! Great way to have students create a symbol of their body with visuals and text that represent who they are.”

“Thank you for these free resources in a time where knowledge/ information can come with a cost!!”

- CANFAR Educator Review Committee Member

– Evelynne Hill, RN, Sexual Health Nurse, Six Nations Health Services (Ohsweken, ON)

SExT: Sex Education by Theatre

CANFAR has partnered with award-winning, Toronto-based youth-led sexual health performance group, SExT: Sex Education by Theatre.

Founded by Dr. Shira Taylor, SExT is a peer education program that uses theatre, dance, drama, rap, song, poetry, and spoken word performed by youth to educate other youth about various topics on teen health and well-being. SExT’s comprehensive shows address mental health, racism, homophobia, HIV, STIs, testing, teen pregnancy, cyberbullying, healthy relationships, violence, and more.

Both CANFAR and SExT share the mutual goals of empowering young Canadians to take control of their own health and well-being, to prevent HIV/STIs through comprehensive sexual health education, and to celebrate diverse identities and experiences among youth.

Since 2018, CANFAR partnered with SExT on an annual national high schools tour, bringing their show to over 100 communities and reaching over 10,000 youth in remote communities and urban centres across Canada. Impacting both students and educators, SExT has proven its ability to prompt meaningful reflection for both individual and pedagogical change.

To learn more about our partnership, visit our story here or watch the highlights from our 2019 and 2018 tours in our videos below.

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Testimonials

I learned about HIV. I thought that you’ll get infected if you hug or kiss someone who has HIV, but I was wrong. You’ll get infected from unprotected sex.”

— Female Student, Age 16, Grade 10 | John Polyani Collegiate Institute | Toronto, Ontario

[I will] get tested before anything or use condoms.”

— Female Student, Age 12, Grade 6 | Twin Lakes Community School | Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan

I [used to] feel uncomfortable about my health but I won’t anymore.”

— Male Student, Age 18, Grade 12 | Rossignol High School | Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan

I will be more careful when I get into sexual relationships.”

— Male Student, Age 14, Grade 9 | John Polyani Collegiate Institute | Toronto, Ontario

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