* 2SLGBTQIA+ stands for 2-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual +.
“Reclaiming” is the act of retrieving or recovering something that was previously lost. In engaging in the work of allyship, we recognize the importance of reclaiming space that has been taken up by those with privilege, reclaiming language that has been used in harmful ways, and reclaiming diverse ways of being.
An “accomplice” is someone who intentionally gives assistance to another person. In the context of equity-seeking work, an accomplice is someone who will actively place their own social standing, professional status, and/or physical well-being “on the line” in order to create a space of inclusion, equity, and safety for all.