Ontario Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN) expands its”Digitally Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations” Initiative with WAGE Grant extension Toronto, Ontario – July 15, 2026 – The Open Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN) is proud to announce the extension of our…
Fostering Online Cultural Safety for 2SLGBTQIA+ Diasporic Communities TORONTO, ON – June, 2026: The Open Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN) andWisdom2Action are proud to announce the launch of their latest project, “Fostering OnlineCultural Safety for 2SLGBTQIA+ Diasporic Communities: Addressing…
New National Initiative to Protect Rainbow Seniors from Online Dating Scams [Toronto, ON] — In response to the growing number of online dating scams targeting older adults, a national initiative from the Open Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN) is…
2024 in Review: Growth, Action, and Impact This year, ODLAN expanded our digital safety training programming, supported grassroots 2SLGBTQIA+ groups, launched a tech subsidy program to bridge the digital divide and much more! Amid rising anti-queer and anti-trans hate, we…
ODLAN’s Response to the 2024 U.S. Election We are deeply concerned by the results of the U.S. election. A significant portion of voters elected a candidate who openly opposes human rights for Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, people…
ODLAN Launches New Digital Resilience Program with support from the Digital Citizenship Contribution Program The Ontario Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN) is proud to announce the launch of their latest project titled ‘Digital Resilience: Addressing the Rise of Transphobic…
Ontario Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN) Launches “Digitally Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations” Initiative with WAGE Grant Support The Ontario Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN) is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking initiative, “Digitally Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations,” made…
“Canada’s intelligence agency is warning that extremists could ‘inspire and encourage’ serious violence against the 2SLGBTQI+ community” – CBC The escalation of anti-2SLGBTQIA+ online hate nationwide has resulted in the closure of several queer and trans organizations, resulting in a…
Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility 2023! Every year on March 31st we come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the Trans community and raise awareness about Trans discrimination around the world. In celebration we have highlighted some resources that offer information and support on a variety of trans and non-binary topics.
Here at ODLAN we are extremely disappointed to see the online hate that has been generated in response to Hershey’s inclusion of Fae Johnstone, a trans woman, in an ad campaign celebrating Women’s History Month.