Why LGBTI?

At RFF we know there are many different versions of the “LGBT” acronym used around the world. In Canada, where RFF started, people often use the acronym “2SLGBTQ+”. This is especially important in Canada as it acknowledges and prioritizes the 2-Spirit identity some Indigenous folks use to identify themselves. Because RFF is an international organization that works with partners in the Global South we decided that LGBTI would be the most appropriate acronym as many Indigenous folks outside of Canada may not identify with the “2S” identity. That said, you may find us using a few different iterations of the acronym throughout our materials depending on who we believe our audience is at that specific point of time.

To learn more about the meaning of each letter take a look at this graphic made by UBC. 

* While not explicitly mentioned in the graphic, we would also like to acknowledge pansexuality and all of its derivatives as another valid identity.