Organized by students, it began as a way to connect GSAs together across the division to share ideas but the networking event has quickly evolved to become a universal place where LGBTQ2S+ students gather to be who they are.įor many young LGBTQ2S+ youth, finding safe spaces to fully express themselves can be difficult, even at home or at school. Staff adviser Paula Dvernichuk said the summit has gained real traction since its inception, as students come every year to talk about growing up LGBTQ2S+ in small-town Saskatchewan.Ī volunteer tapes a sign made by students at Lumsden High School, where students from across Prairie Valley School Division gathered for the third annual Gay Straight Alliance Summit. The summit, now in its third year, brought together GSA groups from across the division to talk about creating gender and sexually diverse environments in schools to support LGBTQ+ students. “Pure chaos and excitement,” said Tuchscherer.

Cas Kreller, one of the senior students in the organizing Lumsden GSA, said the energy coming in the doors Saturday was through the roof.