The Thames Valley District School Board is taking it on themselves to spread awareness.
150 student leaders are taking part in the Gay Straight Alliance conference today, the event’s focus is to teach students about diversity in their schools and support students of the gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Student leaders from various schools will be introduced to various activities to bring back to their school with the end goal of making all students feel safe and educated.
The event takes place at the Education Centre in the Thames Room from 8:45am to 12:10pm.