Mischa Oak founded LGBTQ Inclusion Training to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQ+ people and support meaningful diversity and inclusion within organizations.

With over twenty years of experience as an educator and 2SLGBTQ+ advocate, Oak holds a Master of Education in Social Justice Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning. He gained international recognition as part of the first wave of legal same-sex marriages in the world, featured on the reality TV series My Fabulous Gay Wedding. His involvement in the Queer Liberation movement propelled his lifelong advocacy, including expanding transgender and Queer inclusion in Canadian schools during his seventeen-year teaching career.

Today, Oak delivers transformative talks worldwide, guiding teams, communities, educators, care and service providers, and governments toward meaningful 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion.

Oak is a Loran Scholar and an alumnus of Queen's University, the University of Toronto, and Memorial University. He lives in Vancouver Island, Canada.

"Rainbow Wisdom is for allies to stand together to honour and respect rainbow warriors for exactly who they are. By showing the love and understanding we all deserve, we can collectively reach higher, better versions of ourselves." --Bob Joseph, bestselling author, 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act

"There's no better advocate for our beautiful community than Mischa Oak. Rainbow Wisdom is a celebration of our resilience, our strength, and our joy." --Darcy & Jer, world-famous comedian couple

"An essential book for the troubled times we are living in." --Tamara Adrián, former Deputy of Venezuela's National Assembly; world's first transgender presidential candidate

"If you need a book to remind you about how to do right by yourself and others during these trying times, then Rainbow Wisdom is the book for you." --Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, award-winning author, The Disordered Cosmos

"Mischa Oak's heroic journey to becoming his authentic self by remaining teachable is now a gift for us all." --Mardi Pieronek, trans elder, activist, and beloved social media personality

"The perfect blend of testimony, history, and antidotes to guide anyone on the journey to becoming more accepting, bolder, and more inspired by the joy and existence of the Queer community." --Jahqué Bryan-Gooden, founder, My CRE Buddy: AI for culturally responsive education

"What makes this book truly remarkable is how it transforms lived Queer experience into universally human lessons. Mischa Oak reminds us that authenticity is a gift, not a liability, and that inclusion isn't about tolerance--it's about thriving." --Julia Rivard Dexter, former Olympian; CEO, Shoelace Learning

"A wonderful and beautifully written expression of love, solidarity, and understanding for Queer people and for all people who seek the best for humanity." --Libby Davies, Canada's first openly lesbian former Member of Parliament

"A beautiful book with the brimming light of love and openness." --Kalki Subramaniam, Indian trans rights activist; artist; author

"This book isn't just for the Queer community--it's for anyone who wants to live with more honesty, courage, and care." --Barry Brandon, (The Queer Indigo)

"Rainbow Wisdom invites readers to welcome courage into their lives with a degree of self-compassion that can lead to a world with more empathy, more acceptance, and perhaps most critical--belonging." --Neil Pretty, CEO, Aristotle Performance

"Whether you are Queer or an ally, I dare you to read this book and not be inspired by Mischa Oak's ferocious positivity as a strategy for thriving in these dark times." --Randall Garrison, one of the longest serving out gay Members of Parliament in Canada

"Rainbow Wisdom affirms what the law--and our shared humanity--must recognize: that dignity, inclusion, and the freedom to be oneself are not privileges, but rights. Mischa Oak's voice is both timely and enduring." --Paul Rivard, retired Ontario Superior Court of Justice judge

"A masterclass in authentic living and a blueprint for how love can triumph over fear." --Jonathan Santos Silva, founder, The Liber Institute

"Rainbow Wisdom is an uplifting social science tract about embracing queer communities and creating a more inclusive society." --Foreword Clarion Reviews

"Thought-provoking, positive life lessons for LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies." --Booklife Reviews, Editor's Pick

"[star] The book's sheer comprehensiveness--the author addresses the social, political, and historical aspects of queerness--is truly impressive. . .The author's emphasis on actionable steps and his unrelenting positivity make for an absorbing read that audiences--regardless of their sexuality--are sure to reference again and again. A soaring celebration of selfhood and diversity that urges readers to move through the world with joy and positivity." --Kirkus Reviews starred review