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SUMMARY:THRIVE 2025 - Virtual Leadership Program
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM\nTHRIVE is a ten-week virtual program that will develop the next generation of Two-Spirit\, queer and trans people managers. Participants will get exclusive access to queer and trans leaders working at the highest levels of Canadian business and engage in important peer-to-peer discussions. Through live Zoom sessions\, collaborative group study\, and self-directed work our fifth THRIVE cohort will collectively unlock their potential as out leaders. \nHOW TO PARTICIPATE\nThe fifth cohort of THRIVE will support a positive learning environment and peer-to-peer learning. The process by which those interested in participating will open on Thursday\, December 5\, 2024. The deadline for applications will be Wednesday\, February 12\, 2025. Those selected for the fifth THRIVE cohort will pay a participation fee\, due upon acceptance: \n\nFee for employees of Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners & Community Partners: $1\,500 (plus applicable taxes)\nFee for employees of other organizations: $2\,000 (plus applicable taxes)\n\nApplicants who are self-employed\, employed by a nonprofit or by a registered charity may indicate their interest in being considered for a scholarship to THRIVE. Those accepted as scholarship participants will be charged no fee for participation. \nVisit our THRIVE 2025 page for further details.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/thrive-20250225-2/2025-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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SUMMARY:THRIVE 2025 - Virtual Leadership Program
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM\nTHRIVE is a ten-week virtual program that will develop the next generation of Two-Spirit\, queer and trans people managers. Participants will get exclusive access to queer and trans leaders working at the highest levels of Canadian business and engage in important peer-to-peer discussions. Through live Zoom sessions\, collaborative group study\, and self-directed work our fifth THRIVE cohort will collectively unlock their potential as out leaders. \nHOW TO PARTICIPATE\nThe fifth cohort of THRIVE will support a positive learning environment and peer-to-peer learning. The process by which those interested in participating will open on Thursday\, December 5\, 2024. The deadline for applications will be Wednesday\, February 12\, 2025. Those selected for the fifth THRIVE cohort will pay a participation fee\, due upon acceptance: \n\nFee for employees of Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners & Community Partners: $1\,500 (plus applicable taxes)\nFee for employees of other organizations: $2\,000 (plus applicable taxes)\n\nApplicants who are self-employed\, employed by a nonprofit or by a registered charity may indicate their interest in being considered for a scholarship to THRIVE. Those accepted as scholarship participants will be charged no fee for participation. \nVisit our THRIVE 2025 page for further details.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/thrive-20250225-2/2025-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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SUMMARY:THRIVE 2025 - Virtual Leadership Program
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM\nTHRIVE is a ten-week virtual program that will develop the next generation of Two-Spirit\, queer and trans people managers. Participants will get exclusive access to queer and trans leaders working at the highest levels of Canadian business and engage in important peer-to-peer discussions. Through live Zoom sessions\, collaborative group study\, and self-directed work our fifth THRIVE cohort will collectively unlock their potential as out leaders. \nHOW TO PARTICIPATE\nThe fifth cohort of THRIVE will support a positive learning environment and peer-to-peer learning. The process by which those interested in participating will open on Thursday\, December 5\, 2024. The deadline for applications will be Wednesday\, February 12\, 2025. Those selected for the fifth THRIVE cohort will pay a participation fee\, due upon acceptance: \n\nFee for employees of Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners & Community Partners: $1\,500 (plus applicable taxes)\nFee for employees of other organizations: $2\,000 (plus applicable taxes)\n\nApplicants who are self-employed\, employed by a nonprofit or by a registered charity may indicate their interest in being considered for a scholarship to THRIVE. Those accepted as scholarship participants will be charged no fee for participation. \nVisit our THRIVE 2025 page for further details.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/thrive-20250225-2/2025-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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SUMMARY:THRIVE 2025 - Virtual Leadership Program
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM\nTHRIVE is a ten-week virtual program that will develop the next generation of Two-Spirit\, queer and trans people managers. Participants will get exclusive access to queer and trans leaders working at the highest levels of Canadian business and engage in important peer-to-peer discussions. Through live Zoom sessions\, collaborative group study\, and self-directed work our fifth THRIVE cohort will collectively unlock their potential as out leaders. \nHOW TO PARTICIPATE\nThe fifth cohort of THRIVE will support a positive learning environment and peer-to-peer learning. The process by which those interested in participating will open on Thursday\, December 5\, 2024. The deadline for applications will be Wednesday\, February 12\, 2025. Those selected for the fifth THRIVE cohort will pay a participation fee\, due upon acceptance: \n\nFee for employees of Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners & Community Partners: $1\,500 (plus applicable taxes)\nFee for employees of other organizations: $2\,000 (plus applicable taxes)\n\nApplicants who are self-employed\, employed by a nonprofit or by a registered charity may indicate their interest in being considered for a scholarship to THRIVE. Those accepted as scholarship participants will be charged no fee for participation. \nVisit our THRIVE 2025 page for further details.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/thrive-20250225/
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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SUMMARY:Winter Pride / Fierté des neiges 2025
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 18\, 2025\, from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST – This in-person event is open to the public and requires a ticket to attend. \nPresented by Pride at Work Canada\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \nWinter Pride returns on February 18\, 2025\, to Montreal for an evening of learning and networking with other 2SLGBTQIA + professionals and allies promoting workplace inclusion. \nHost Partner\n \n\nRBC – Royal Bank of Canada\n1 Place Ville Marie\, Montréal\, Québec \nWhen\nFebruary 18\, 2025 \n\n4:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Leadership in Challenging Times (Bilingual Session)\n5:30 PM to 8:30 PM – Networking Reception\n\nDrinks and appetizers are included.\n—\n \nWinter Pride: Leadership in Challenging Times (Bilingual Session)\n4:00 pm – 5:00 pm / Boardroom – 41st Floor\nPresented by:  \n \nJoin Pride at Work Canada for a compelling Winter Pride event focused on the vital role of 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders in a world where rights and representation face increasing challenges. Featuring Jade Pichette (they/them)\, Director of Programs at Pride at Work Canada\, and members of Pride at Work Canada’s Board of Directors\, this event will spotlight stories of resilience\, strategies for advocacy\, and actionable insights to empower leaders to navigate and thrive in difficult circumstances. Together\, we will explore how inclusive leadership can foster change and solidarity in the face of adversity. \nSpeakers\nJade Pichette is an inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and accessibility (IDEA!) professional based in Tkarón:to/Toronto. Currently\, Jade serves as the Director of Programs at Pride at Work Canada where in 2024 they made history as the first trans person to open the Toronto Stock Exchange and notably presented to the Senate of Canada on the importance of 2SLGBTQIA+ leadership. \nErin Roach is the Director\, Diversity and Inclusion at Ubisoft where she leads the equity\, diversity and inclusion strategy for its Canadian studios. She has taken a leadership role on national knowledge sharing networks such as the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub and the Future Skills research network. Her work focuses on multi-level system approaches to D&I\, innovation and entrepreneurship\, intersectionality and impact measurement. \nKatia Aubin is an expert in reputation management and brand influence. She has developed captivating\, engaging\, and inclusive communication strategies for organizations such as Sid Lee\, RDS\, Ubisoft\, and Rogers throughout her career. Her campaigns have made an impact in Quebec\, Canada\, and have been featured in international publications like The Wall Street Journal\, The Atlantic\, and The Verge. \nTickets*\n\n$80 + taxes (Proud Partners and Community Partners)\n$120 + taxes (Non-Partners)\n\n*The session includes access to the following networking reception hosted by Tranna Wintour. \nNetworking Reception\n5:30 pm – 8:30 pm / Quad – Main Floor\n \nAn evening of learning and networking\, Winter Pride returns on February 18\, continuing the annual tradition of bringing the Pride at Work Canada network to Montreal to celebrate the inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA + people in the workplace during the winter season. The evening will be hosted by comedian\, singer\, writer and producer Tranna Wintour\, who returns to hosting for a second year after a notable participation in The Traitors Canada. The event will be held in person at the RBC QUAD in downtown Montreal. \nTickets**\n\n$20 + taxes (Proud Partners and Community Partners)\n$40 + taxes (Non-Partners)\n\n  \n**This contribution helps support Pride at Work’s mission and activities\, and better guarantees the attendance of our registrants. If you are a member of our Community Partners network and would like to participate at a more accessible cost\, please contact us. \n  \nTickets for Winter Pride and the learning session are available on Eventbrite.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/winter-pride-2025/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,Paid event
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Best Practices for Board Members as Employers [Community Partner only - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 27\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees and board members of our Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nWhile non-profit board members take diverse and essential roles towards their organizations\, one important one is as an employer. How can you ensure that you are engaging in hiring and employment practices as inclusive employers\, from your volunteer role? Do you know what kind of board you are\, and how that might impact your role as an employer? What strategies can you use to engage in good governance and ensure a positive workplace culture? Answering these questions and more this roundtable discussion will bring to the fore board best practices in employment. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDevelop an understanding of the role of an employer\nExplore your roles and responsibilities as board members\nLearn strategies to support more inclusive and effective workplaces from a board perspective\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nNon-profit board members\nNon-profit executives and managers\nHR professionals in non-profits\n\nPresentation:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Templeton Sawyer (he/him)\, Leadership Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nTempleton Sawyer was an Employment Support Practitioner with Teamwork Cooperative\, the host of Tweet the Leader in You podcast\, and co-facilitator of the CEI and Teamwork’s Youth-Focused Community of Practice in Halifax Nova Scotia. He brings a great deal of lived experience to the table and is a passionate Youth Advocate who seeks to help youth in both Nova Scotia\, Ontario and the Bahamas believe in themselves and increase their self-confidence through leadership and skill development programs. When Templeton thinks about the word inclusion\, he has a passion to place action into including everyone. Templeton continues his inclusion advocacies through a Youth Focused Community of Practice which he Co-Author\, this space provides service providers to grow and develop new strategies to serve youth and people in general.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClose captioning provided: English and French\nFormat: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)\nEngagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to quinn.blue@prideatwork.ca.\n\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis event is exclusive for employees and board members of our Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/roundtable-20241127/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Partner-only event,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241015T210000
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SUMMARY:FLOURISH - Virtual ERG Leader Development Program
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 15\, 2024\, at 6:00 PM EDT – This online paid leadership event is open to all who wish to register and has a limited number of participants. \n \nFLOURISH is an eight-week virtual program that will develop the skills required for 2SLGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group (ERG)* leaders to be effective and successful in their roles. Those who lead 2SLGBTQIA+ ERGs have an enormous opportunity to create change for Two-Spirit\, queer and trans employees. They also face very specific challenges in Canadian workplaces. While session content will touch on the mechanics of ERGs\, the primary focus of FLOURISH will be developing individual competency in four areas: \n\nDomestic and international 2SLGBTQIA+ economic issues\nBuilding business cases and generating buy-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion\nPrinciples of governance and volunteer management\nProviding peer support to 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their allies\n\nThrough live Zoom sessions\, virtual learning modules and self-directed work\, our FLOURISH program will collectively unlock their potential as ERG leaders. \nFor more details\, speakers and application\, visit our FLOURISH page. \n* Please note we use Employee Resource Group as a catch all term which is inclusive of Business Resource Groups\, Affinity Networks\, and other similar employee led groups focused on equity-deserving groups.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/flourish-20241015/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Paid event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T190000
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SUMMARY:SPARK - Toronto
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 17\, 2024\, from 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT – This in-person paid leadership event is open to all who wish to register and has a limited number of participants. \n  \nFind inspiration. Leave with a new perspective. Spark impactful change.\n  \nSPARK is a transformative half-day symposium bringing together Senior Executives\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) leaders\, and Talent Acquisition professionals for shared learning\, networking\, and innovation. \nThis Year’s Theme: Elevating Talent Acquisition for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community.\nWe know that Two-Spirit\, queer\, and trans communities are a wealth of creativity\, innovation\, and have a dynamic impact in workplaces. Yet\, employees and job seekers from these communities are often overlooked\, deemed unconventional hires\, or stagnate in their careers. \nSPARK aims to break barriers and shine a spotlight on the untapped talent within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community\, both in the workplace and the job market. \nDIAMOND SPONSOR\n\n[vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″]“Scotiabank has been a Proud Partner with Pride at Work Canada for many years. We are pleased to be supporting the SPARK conference for a second year. At last year’s inaugural conference\, our DEI leaders in attendance benefited from the sessions focused on Indigenous solidarity\, anti-black racism\, and accessibility. This year\, members of our Global Talent Acquisition Team are looking forward to learning insights into how the Bank can elevate our recruitment strategies to continue supporting members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.” \nDenine Das (she/her)\, Vice President\, Global Inclusion\, Scotiabank\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nKey Highlights: \n\nInspiring Insights: Dive deep into the talent acquisition process\, exploring attraction\, selection\, and development strategies.\nDynamic Discussions: Engage in lively keynote presentations and thought-provoking roundtable discussions led by driven Two-Spirit\, trans\, and non-binary leaders.\nStrategic Networking: Foster intentional connections to fuel organizational change and create workplaces where everyone\, including Two-Spirit\, trans\, and non-binary individuals\, thrives.\n\nHOST SPONSOR & LOCATION\n[vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nEY\nEY Tower\n100 Adelaide St W – 40th Floor\nToronto\, ON M5H 0E2 \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAgenda: \n\n1:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Welcome and Opening Keynotes\n2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Networking Session / Break\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Attraction\, Selection\, and Development Roundtable Discussions\n4:00 PM – 4:15 PM: Networking Session / Break\n4:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Key Reflections and Closing\n5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Networking Reception with Two-Spirit\, queer\, and trans leaders and talent\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand how to attract and retain 2SLGBTQIA+ talent.\nDiscover the experiences of Two-spirit\, trans\, and non-binary talent.\nCultivate a relationship with fellow DEI leaders and 2SLGBTQIA+ talent.\n\nSILVER SPONSOR\n[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row content_placement=”middle” consent_include=”include” equal_height=”true”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAudience: \n\nSenior Leaders\nDEI professionals\nTalent Acquisition Professionals\n\nWe invite all participants to complete our SPARK pre-event survey\, which will contribute to discussions during the sessions. \nAccreditation hours:\n[vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]This program has been approved for 3 CPD hours under Section A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA). For more information about certification or continuing professional development\, visit the HRPA website at www.hrpa.ca.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nRoundtable Facilitators: \n\nAttraction: Jade Pichette (they/them)\, Director of Programs\, Pride at Work Canada & Dani Gomez-Ortega (she/they)\, Senior Manager – Global Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\, McCain Foods\nSelection: Colin Druhan (he/him)\, Executive Director\, Pride at Work Canada & Delphinium Araya (she/her)\, Project Coordinator\, 2Spirit\, Trans and Non-Binary Social Health Programs\, HQ\nDevelopment: Misha Goforth (she/her)\, Manager of Programs\, Pride at Work Canada & Karibu Ramos (they/them)\, Executive Director\, Elevate Equity\n\nREGISTRATION & PRICING\nLIMITED SEATS – Purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Registrations will be open on Eventbrite soon\, and the participation fees are: \nGeneral tickets\nFor senior leaders of other companies & organizations (non-partners)\n$1\,300.00 (+ tax) – Regular Price\n$1\,100.00 (+ tax) – Early Bird Price (until March 17) \nPartner tickets\nSenior leaders of Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners & Community Partners\n$800.00 (+ tax) – Regular Price\n$600.00 (+ tax) – Early Bird Price (until March 17) \nOn Eventbrite\, participants will be asked to inform some personal & professional details\, accessibility requests\, food restrictions & allergies\, and to rank the roundtable conversations: Attraction\, Selection\, and Development. For any additional questions\, reach out to us at events@prideatwork.ca. \nBUY YOUR TICKET HERE.\nSPEAKERS\n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nChris Mossiah (they/them)\nExecutive Director – Consumer & Community Banking\nJP Morgan Chase\nKeynote Speaker\n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”2/3″] \nChris\, based in New York City\, is a Product Director of a digital design system within the Consumer & Community Banking line of business. They are also the Co-Chair of the Firmwide GEC (Gender Expansive Council) as well as co-lead for the Transgender\, Gender Nonconforming\, and Non-binary subcommittee of the PRIDE Tri-State BRG. Chris has worked for JP Morgan for over 6 years while being a member of the Pride leadership team for over 5 years. Chris also serves as a member of the Out & Equal Board of Directors. \nPrior to coming to JP Morgan\, Chris was enlisted in the US Navy as an electronic technician and has been in the technology field for over 20 years. Chris holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in computer science from The City College of New York and Syracuse University\, respectively. They reside in New York City with their 20-year-old son\, Carmello and French bulldog\, Creed.\n[/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] \n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \nElder Laureen Blu Waters (they/them)\nIstchii Nikamoon: Earth Song\, Wolf clan.\nCree/Metis/Micmac\nRemarksBlu is a member of the Metis Nation of Ontario. Blu’s family is from Big River Saskatchewan\, Star Blanket Reserve and Bra’dor Lake\, Eskasoni First Nations\, Cape Breton Nova Scotia\,and the Red River. Blu grew up with her grandmother and learned about traditional medicines learning healing methods and care of the sick. Her grandmother also shared her knowledge of the great teachings. She is currently working at Seneca College as an Elder on campus providing traditional teachings and one-to-one counselling. Blu spent 2.5 years working for the Nation Inquiry for murdered and missing women as a grand mother to commissioner Brian Eyelfson. and sits on the grandmother circle. Blu sits on the Thunder women healing lodge as a director of the board. Blu also sits as the Ontario representive for Metis people with 2 spirts in motion board. Blu also provides ceremony and teaching and counselling for 2 spirit people of the first nations\, in Toronto. Blu was also the national caucus representative for the Toronto Urban Aboriginal strategies for five years working with the community of Toronto and the government. She is also a graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology receiving her business software micro-computer architecture and A+ certification. Blu’s gifts include: Traditional teachings\, giving traditional spirit names\, hand drumming\, song writer\, creative writings\, and full moon conductor. Pipe ceremonies and sweat lodge ceremonies.and Traditional counciling. Blu is a Two-Spirit person\, a mother of 3\, a grandmother of 3\, a sun dancer\, pipe carrier.[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \nDr. Andrew B. Campbell (DR.ABC) (he/him)\nAssistant Professor and Teaching & Learning Coordinator\nUniversity of Toronto\nEmceeDr. Andrew B. Campbell (DR.ABC) is an Assistant Professor\, Teaching Stream in Leadership for Racial Justice in Education\, and the Teaching and Learning Coordinator for the Master of Teaching program at the University of Toronto. DR.ABC is well known to the OISE community for his leadership on advancing anti-discrimination work in teacher education and received OISE’s 2022 award for Excellence in Initial Teacher Education. He presently teaches courses in anti-discrimination education\, leadership and diversity\, educational change\, urban education\, and Black Educators’ pedagogy and practice. He has presented at numerous conferences and has delivered many presentations as a keynote speaker\, motivational speaker\, and workshop facilitator. He loves people\, food\, fashion\, travelling and bringing his community together for a good meal.[/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] \n  \nRoundtable Facilitators\n  \n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nJade Pichette (they/them)\nDirector of Programs\nPride at Work Canada\nAttractionJade Pichette is an inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and accessibility (IDEA!) professional based in Tkarón:to/Toronto. Currently\, Jade serves as the Director of Programs at Pride at Work Canada\, where they work with over 250 large employers across Canada around gender expression\, gender identity\, and sexual orientation inclusion. Previously\, Jade served as the Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator at the ArQuives\, the Education Programs Coordinator at Kind Space\, and an independent inclusion consultant. They are an Ásatrú Gythia (priestess) and interfaith advocate who was the first trans-feminine person to present at the Parliament of World Religions in 2018. Jade was one of the authors of Transitioning Employers: A survey of policies and practices for trans inclusive workplaces and is the cohost of the Uncovering Belonging Podcast. Jade has been named one of Future of Good’s 2022 Young Impact Leaders\, Toronto Metropolitan University’s 2021 Pride Champions\, and is a judge for the Canadian HR Awards. In their spare time they can be found geeking out over queer\, trans\, and Norse histories\, firekeeping\, and spending time with their chosen family.[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nColin Druhan (he/him)\nExecutive Director\nPride at Work Canada\nSelectionColin Druhan has been at the helm of Pride at Work Canada since 2014\, steering the organization through significant growth. A champion for community-led initiatives\, he currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Stephen Lewis Foundation\, which funds grassroots efforts to fight HIV and AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. A former Chair of Volunteer Toronto\, Canada’s largest volunteer centre\, Colin is committed to public service. In 2020 he was named a DiverseCity Fellow by CivicAction\, a recognition that underscores his dedication to inclusive civic engagement. Originally from Cole Harbour\, Nova Scotia\, Colin earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from NSCAD University in Halifax. He supplemented his skills through executive education programs at the Rotman School of Management and Cornell University. In 2020 he completed the Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management program at Harvard Business School.[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nMisha Goforth (she/her)\nManager of Programs\nPride at Work Canada\nDevelopmentMisha Goforth is a project manager and gender equity specialist with several years of experience in the international development and policy field. She holds a Master of International Public Policy from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo. In her professional and academic careers\, Misha is devoted to integrating gender justice and intersectionality into public policy in the international development and environmental fields and has a keen interest in advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ rights in these spaces. In 2019\, she presented on “Gender and the Environment” at the International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology where she led a discussion on the integration of gender-equitable approaches to environmental research. For the past several years\, she has worked as a gender advisor with the Government of Mongolia where she helped pass the first Gender-Responsive Policy for the extractive sector in Mongolia. With her passion for practical research\, Misha has also advocated for the rights of refugees with Global Affairs Canada and is currently supporting a project on empowering racialized and newcomer youth with Empowerment Squared in Hamilton.[/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] \n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nDani Gomez-Ortega (she/her\, they/them)\nSenior Manager – Global Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\nMcCain Foods\nAttractionDani Gomez-Ortega is a global Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion leader with a passion for empowering others to create more inclusive spaces. Dani has championed inclusion across various sectors for 10 years. She is also an MBA candidate at the Ted Rogers School of Management. Currently Dani works as a global DEI leader at McCain Foods\, where she collaborates with teams across the world to drive inclusion. Most recently\, Dani was featured in the book “Global Changemakers for a Feminist Future” by Dr. Gayle Kimball and has won multiple awards for her work including a Bill 7 Award. Dani’s work and commitment to inclusion are shaped by her lived experience as a Venezuelan Latinx\, immigrant\, transgender woman with an invisible disability.[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nDelphinium Araya (she/her)\nProject Coordinator\, 2Spirit\, Trans and Non-Binary Social Health Programs\nHQ\nSelectionDelphinium (Delphi) Araya\, identifies as Trans\, 2Spirit\, Chilean-Canadian woman. Delphi has over 15 years experience in advocating for trans inclusion and equity. Her work in culture is founded in belief of decolonizing and indigenizing systems so we can treat the roots causes of social injustice. Delphi has also worked with organizations like 2 Spirited People of the 1st Nations and Ontario\, PODER- a decolonial feminist Latinx organization and Elevate Equity\, the first trans led organization in Toronto.\, Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy; as a member of their board of Directors\, as a social justice storyteller\, and as a peer outreach worker to help better support and serve the two spirit communities in and outside Toronto. In whatever community she works with and is a part of Delphi is carrying on the legacy of a teacher like her Two Spirit ancestors before her.[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nKaribu Ramos (they/them)\nExecutive Director\nElevate Equity\nDevelopmentKaribu Ramos is a trans nonbinary person from Kūskatan (otherwise known as) El Salvador. They are a firm believer that the marrying of the DEI and the Nonprofit Industrial Complex can only be dismantled by interweaving the voices of the communities advocating for justice. Karibu’s work is deeply rooted in a self-reflexive practice of compassion\, trust\, and the inner root work that is required from someone living with intersecting identities\, privileges\, and varying levels of access and inaccess. In their career they have implemented transformative approaches to Trans Solidarity in the workplace. Karibu’s commitment and tenacity to influencing sustainability within traditional and non-traditional employment avenues with and for Trans and Nonbinary communities has been a catalyst in influencing cultural and systemic shifts in Canada and the US. Karibu is unrelenting and deliberate in their pursuit of creating autonomy through an intersectional approach towards justice. Karibu Ramos is a writer\, Equity Consultant\, and the Founder and Executive Director at Elevate Equity.[/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] \n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″]Cecilia Gentili (she/her)\nAuthor\, actress\, activist\, and Principal Consultant & Founder\nTransEquity\n \nCecilia Gentili is the award-winning author of Faltas\, actress on FX’s hit series POSE\, and renowned activist for transgender and sex worker rights. Most recently\, her one-woman show Red Ink had its off-Broadway debut to sold out crowds. She owns and leads TransEquity\, a nationally recognized consulting firm that provides cultural programming\, advocacy\, policy building and strategic advising for organizations\, government agencies\, brand partners\, and community. Her ongoing legacy of community advocacy\, storytelling and activism has been monumental in protecting federal rights from the U.S. Supreme Court\, raising millions in funding for trans rights\, and building foundational programs for trans and sex work communities to thrive in.\n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \n  \nIn Cecilia’s Loving Memory\n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″]Legacy is the best word to apply for Cecilia Gentili. Her inspiring dedication to community advocacy\, trans rights\, immigrant rights\, and sex work activism has transformed the scene and the lives of thousands of people to thrive in. Sadly\, Cecilia passed away on February 6\, 2024\, and she will be missed but never forgotten. She will continue living in the memory of our 2SLGBTQIA+ communities to honour her commitment to fighting institutional discrimination and her passion for changing lives through art. Cecilia’s journey was one of resilience and triumph\, as she navigated the complexities of identity with grace and courage. Find more about Cecilia’s legacy on TransEquity. \n“But sometimes\, when I tell my children I love them\, I see you all over me\, too. When I think of you\, I think of a woman who\, in her greatest pain\, was full of joy\, and who understood that that joy was not to be kept.” \nFrom Faltas: Letters to Everyone in My Hometown Who Isn’t My Rapist (2022)[/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] \nBUY YOUR TICKET HERE.\nThis in-person paid leadership event is open to all who wish to register and has a limited number of participants. \nDo you have any questions about SPARK? Please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/spark-toronto/
LOCATION:EY Tower – Toronto\, 100 Adelaide St W - 40th Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M5H 0E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,Paid event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240319T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T062536
CREATED:20231211T204324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T161253Z
UID:10000698-1710849600-1710855000@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Matrices: Trans\, Non-Binary & Agender Digital Connect [EN]
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 19\, 2024\, from 12 pm to 1:30 pm EDT – this is a free networking event for trans\, non-binary and agender people. \n \nPride at Work Canada is proud to present the seventh installment of Matrices: Trans\, Non-Binary & Agender Digital Connect\, a free networking event for trans\, non-binary\, and agender professionals and jobseekers! We will bring trans\, non-binary\, and agender professionals from across Canada. \nOur guest speaker Keimi Nakashima Ochoa (all pronouns) will deliver brief remarks after which attendees will then enter 1-1 speed networking rounds to discuss our speaker’s story\, our session theme\, and to meet other professionals and jobseekers. After the 1-1 speed networking rounds\, we’ll come back as a group and close the session. \nPlease note that our event will be fully taking place on the Gatheround networking platform. Once registered\, we will send attendees a link to the event and if you haven’t previously used Gatheround\, you’ll need to create an account and sign in. Creating an account with Gatheround is as simple as confirming an email and attendees will be sent detailed instructions on how to join the event! \nHelp us make Matrices a safer event! All attendees will be provided with a set of community guidelines for this event that they will be expected to read and abide by. Pride at Work Canada staff will be present in the main room at all times and volunteer facilitators will be rotating within some of the 1-1 speed networking rounds. Creating a welcoming space is a communal effort\, we look forward to building a braver space based in communicating with compassion. \nCaptioning: At this event there will be live captioning in English\, and automated French captioning only available upon request two weeks previous to the event. \nGuest speaker:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Keimi Nakashima Ochoa (all pronouns) \nKeimi Nakashima Ochoa (all pronouns) is an immigrant settler of mixed heritage. He was born on the lands of the Pur’hépecha\, the Coca\, and the Tecuexe. She spent most of her youth in Amiskwacîwâskahikan. They are now building his life on the ancestral territories of Xwməθkwəy̓əm\, Skwxwú7mesh\, and Səlilwətaɬ people and families. \nKeimi is a Disabled\, bilingual\, learner\, worker and artist. Her art practice incorporates creative access\, reading\, writing\, weaving\, printmaking\, and more. His work and worldview have been shaped through his learning of Disability Justice\, and Black Feminist theory. They are interested in anti-colonial research and learning\, accessible spaces\, and liberated futures. \n[Image Description] Keimi stands outside on a late summer afternoon\, the lighting giving their light brown skin a coppery glow. Keimi is a racially ambiguous person\, with dark hair in a messy buzzcut\, and a soft\, fat body. They are looking into the camera with a gentle smile. They are wearing thick\, brown\, octagonal glasses\, a cropped denim top with puffy sleeves\, and wide-leg patchwork denim pants. Their right arm is bent\, behind them\, and their left arm drapes at their side. Bits and pieces of their tattoos are exposed on their arms and belly. Behind Keimi\, there are two low concrete walls with breezeblocks\, each with notable patches of the invasive English Ivy plant\, providing some lush glossy green surfaces in the image. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nWhy is this event taking place? \nWhile many events and networks are inclusive of trans\, non-binary and agender people there are questions and discussions unique to these community members and their experiences. Pride at Work Canada seeks to create space for professional and job-seeking trans\, non-binary and agender people to find support from and make connections with one another. We hope to be responsive to the needs and suggestions expressed by our attendees as this feedback helps to shape future events. \nWho should attend? \nThe purpose of this event is to provide space for folks who identify as trans\, non-binary and agender. There is no desire to monitor anyone’s gender or create barriers to entry. If you come to this event you will be welcome. While the support of people who identify as allies to trans people and communities is always appreciated please remember that the best support sometimes comes in the form of leaving space for people to connect around their shared identities and lived experiences. \nWho can answer my questions about the event? \nPlease direct questions about this event to Iyol Martinez (they/them)\, Leadership Programs Coordinator at iyol.martinez@prideatwork.ca. You may also contact events@prideatwork.ca with questions about any Pride at Work Canada events and activities. \nAccessibility \n\nCaptioning provided by 3 Play Media Canada\nIf you have any accessibility requests please email iyol.martinez@prideatwork.ca with requests by March 1\, 2024\n\nLimited number of participants in this free networking event for trans\, non-binary and agender people.\nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/matrices-20240319/
CATEGORIES:Free event,Leadership,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T062536
CREATED:20231207T182042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T182042Z
UID:10000692-1709056800-1709067600@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:THRIVE 2024 - Virtual Leadership Program
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PROGRAM\nTHRIVE is a ten-week virtual program that will develop the next generation of Two-Spirit\, queer and trans people managers. Participants will get exclusive access to queer and trans leaders working at the highest levels of Canadian business and engage in important peer-to-peer discussions. Through live Zoom sessions\, collaborative group study\, and self-directed work our fourth THRIVE cohort will collectively unlock their potential as out leaders. \nHOW TO PARTICIPATE\nThe fourth cohort of THRIVE will support a positive learning environment and peer-to-peer learning. The process by which those interested in participating will open on Thursday\, December 7\, 2023. The deadline for applications will be Wednesday\, January 31\, 2024. Those selected for the THRIVE cohort will pay a participation fee of $1\,500 (plus applicable taxes) for employees of Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners and $2\,000 (plus applicable taxes) for employees of other organizations\, due upon acceptance. \nVisit our THRIVE page for further details.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/thrive-2024/
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T062536
CREATED:20240102T191306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T193025Z
UID:10000710-1707825600-1707831000@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Rendez-Vous: 2SLGBTQIA+ Women x Non-Binary Digital Connect [EN]
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 13\, 2024\, from 12 pm to 1:30 pm EST – This is a free networking event for 2SLGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people. \n \nPride at Work Canada has been bringing 2SLGBTQIA+ women and non-binary* professionals and job seekers together for years. As many 2SLGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people don’t feel safe in many professional networking spaces\, Rendez-Vous: 2SLGBTQIA+ Women x Non-Binary Digital Connect creates a unique opportunity for 2SLGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people to make professional connections in a casual and comfortable setting – from anywhere! \n*Pride at Work Canada understands that these terms may not resonate with everyone and endeavors to include all those who do not identify as men. This includes trans women\, cis women\, non-binary folks\, agender folks\, and more. We also host Matrices: Trans\, Non-Binary & Agender Digital Connect to those who would prefer a trans\, non-binary\, and agender specific space. \nOur guest speaker will deliver brief remarks\, then attendees will be placed into breakout rooms to discuss our speaker’s story and the event theme\, and to meet other professionals and jobseekers. After the breakout room discussions\, we’ll come back as a group to share our takeaways and close the session. \nBilingualism: At this event\, there will be a Francophone breakout room\, and automated French captioning will be available. \nHelp us make Rendez-Vous a safer event! All attendees will be provided with a set of community guidelines prior to the event that they will be expected to read and honour. Discussion facilitators will be present in our breakout rooms\, and there will be a BIPOC-specific breakout room\, as well as a non-binary specific breakout room\, for folks who wish to join that space. \nGuest speaker:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Shelly-Ann Skinner (they/them\, she/her)\, Founder/President\, UPlift Black \nShelly-Ann Skinner is an Award winning activist\, anti- oppression educator\, mentor and community builder. With her lived experience of intersectional discrimination and gender-based violence\, Shelly\, carries a story of inspirational perseverance\, resiliency\, and dedication to the betterment of her community. In 2020\, amid a global pandemic\, Shelly founded UPlift Black; the first social service agency based in Simcoe County\, Ontario dedicated to increasing the visibility and socio-economic development of local Black communities. Shelly believes\, in order to achieve true equality and liberation for Black people in Canada\, the movement for systemic change must include a transfeminist approach that challenges both homophobia and misogyny and fights for disability justice. With Shelly’s fresh new take on Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion\, she is using a Social Justice Framework to ensure fair treatment\, access\, opportunity\, and advancement for all. In recent years\, Shelly has established herself as a sought-after leader whose influence resonates in the communities across Canada\, and beyond. Overall\, Shelly brings passion\, leadership\, and drive to everything she does\, and she inspires people from various backgrounds to become the leaders their communities sorely need.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nWho should attend?\nThe purpose of this event is to provide space for folks who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ women or non-binary. There is no desire to monitor anyone’s gender or create barriers to entry. If you come to this event you will be welcome. While the support of people who identify as allies to 2SLGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people and communities is always appreciated\, please remember that the best support sometimes comes in the form of leaving space for people to connect around their shared identities and lived experiences. \nWho can answer my questions about the event?\nPlease direct questions about this event to Iyol Martínez (they/them)\, Leaderships Program Coordinator at iyol.martinez@prideatwork.ca. You may also contact events@prideatwork.ca with questions about any Pride at Work Canada events and activities. \nAccessibility: \n\nCaptioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada\nEnglish to French automated captioning\nIf you have any accessibility requests please email events@prideatwork.ca with requests by January 31\, 2024\n\nLimited number of participants in this free networking event for 2SLGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people.\nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/rendez-vous-20240213/
CATEGORIES:Free event,Leadership,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T062536
CREATED:20230707T161827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T001153Z
UID:10000684-1699358400-1699363800@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Matrices: Trans\, Non-Binary & Agender Digital Connect [EN]
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 7\, 2023\, from 12 pm to 1:30 pm EST – this is a free networking event for trans\, non-binary and agender people. \n \nPride at Work Canada is proud to present the seventh installment of Matrices: Trans\, Non-Binary & Agender Digital Connect\, a free networking event for trans\, non-binary\, and agender professionals and jobseekers! We will bring trans\, non-binary\, and agender professionals from across Canada. \nOur guest speaker will deliver brief remarks after which attendees will then enter 1-1 speed networking rounds to discuss our speaker’s story\, our session theme\, and to meet other professionals and jobseekers. After the 1-1 speed networking rounds\, we’ll come back as a group and close the session. \nPlease note that our event will be fully taking place on the Gatheround networking platform. Once registered\, we will send attendees a link to the event and if you haven’t previously used Gatheround\, you’ll need to create an account and sign in. Creating an account with Gatheround is as simple as confirming an email and attendees will be sent detailed instructions on how to join the event! \nHelp us make Matrices a safer event! All attendees will be provided with a set of community guidelines for this event that they will be expected to read and abide by. Pride at Work Canada staff will be present in the main room at all times and volunteer facilitators will be rotating within some of the 1-1 speed networking rounds. Creating a welcoming space is a communal effort\, we look forward to building a braver space based in communicating with compassion. \nCaptioning: At this event there will be live captioning in English\, and automated French captioning only available upon request two weeks previous to the event. \nGuest speaker:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Fernando Us Alvarez (she/he) \nFernando is a Maya K’ichè Indigenous person\, a survivor of Guatemala’s civil war\, and a sexual dissident. Fernando uses the pronouns she/he. For the past three years\, Fernando has been working with the PanAmerican Development Fund with responsibilities for supporting LGBTI groups in the Mesoamerican region (Mexico\, Guatemala\, El Salvador and Honduras). Prior to that\, Fernando worked as a popular educator with UDEFEGUA – the Unit for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders – an organization that defends the political space for human rights organizations and provides support to human rights defenders under threat. In UDEFEGUA\, among other responsibilities\, Fernando was the liaison with feminist and LGBTI groups in Guatemala and throughout the Central American region. From 2010-2013\, Fernando served as Project Officer with Project Counseling Service (PCS)\, a regional Latin American organization that was Inter Pares’ main counterpart in Latin America. At PCS\, Fernando worked on the program dealing with issues of migration or “forced uprooting”\, connecting with grassroots groups throughout the “northern triangle” region and Mexico. \nHis/her experience as a proud\, queer Indigenous person deeply engaged in a broad range of human rights issues is an incredible asset. Fernando is an activist with deep ties at the local level. She/he is a founding member of REDMMUTRANS – the Red Multicultural de Mujeres Trans (Multicultural Network of Trans Women)\, a grassroots group comprised in large part by Indigenous trans women from several rural departments of Guatemala. Fernando is also a member of REDNAS – the Red Nacional de Diversidad Sexual y VIH de Guatemala (National Network on Sexual Diversity and HIV of Guatemala). REDNAS engages in advocacy with the Guatemalan government and at the international level on a variety of issues of concern to the LGBTIQ community. Fernando was a member of the Organizing Committee for the Regional Conference of ILGA\, held in Guatemala in 2017 and has taken part in 3 ILGA conferences in the region. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nWhy is this event taking place? \nWhile many events and networks are inclusive of trans\, non-binary and agender people there are questions and discussions unique to these community members and their experiences. Pride at Work Canada seeks to create space for professional and job-seeking trans\, non-binary and agender people to find support from and make connections with one another. We hope to be responsive to the needs and suggestions expressed by our attendees as this feedback helps to shape future events. \nWho should attend? \nThe purpose of this event is to provide space for folks who identify as trans\, non-binary and agender. There is no desire to monitor anyone’s gender or create barriers to entry. If you come to this event you will be welcome. While the support of people who identify as allies to trans people and communities is always appreciated please remember that the best support sometimes comes in the form of leaving space for people to connect around their shared identities and lived experiences. \nWho can answer my questions about the event? \nPlease direct questions about this event to Iyol Martinez (they/them)\, Leadership Programs Coordinator at iyol.martinez@prideatwork.ca. You may also contact info@prideatwork.ca with questions about any Pride at Work Canada events and activities. \nAccessibility \n\nCaptioning provided by 3 Play Media Canada\nIf you have any accessibility requests please email iyol.martinez@prideatwork.ca with requests by October 24\, 2023\n\nLimited number of participants in this free networking event for trans\, non-binary and agender people.\nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/matrices-20231107/
CATEGORIES:Leadership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230921T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T062536
CREATED:20230808T174833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T193204Z
UID:10000545-1695312000-1695322800@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Vancouver ProPride
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 21\, 2023\, from 4 PM to 7 PM PDT (7 PM to 10 PM EDT) – This in-person event is free and open to all who wish to register. \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \nHost Sponsor\n\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] \nEvent Sponsor\n  \n\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] \nSupporting Sponsor\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nJoin Pride at Work Canada in a night of networking and connection for those who are passionate about advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and creating a more inclusive work environment. Sponsored by Microsoft\, Harbour West Consulting Inc\, and Finning\, the open and welcoming space will provide a unique opportunity for attendees to expand their networks and make meaningful connections with other like-minded individuals who are dedicated to creating more inclusive and equitable workplaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. \nHost Sponsor and Location\nMicrosoft – Vancouver\n725 Granville St Suite 700\, Vancouver\, BC V7Y 1G5 \nEvent Objectives: \n\nConnect with professionals\, community members\, and job seekers from a diversity of industries and backgrounds.\nEngage in meaningful conversations about diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in the workplace.\nLeave with new connections\, ideas\, and perspectives.\n\nAudience: \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ Professionals & job seekers\n2SLGBTQIA+ community members\nDiversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion professionals\n\nSPEAKERS\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″]\n \nOren Shir (he/him)\nPrincipal Software Engineer\nMicrosoft\n[Remarks]\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″]\n \nZakary Myers (he/him\, they/them)\nBC SOGI 1 2 3 Lead\nARC Foundation\n[Remarks]\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″]\n \nJose Patiño-Gomez (he/him)\nDirector of External Relations\nPride at Work Canada\n[Remarks]\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″]\n \nIyol Martínez (they/them)\nLeadership Programs Coordinator\nPride at Work Canada\n[Emcee]\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility:  \n\nSpoken language: English\nClosed captioning: English\nFormat: In-person networking event\nVenue accessibility: 725 Granville Accessibility & Directions\nParking is available below the building. The parkade can be accessed from Howe Street. During business hours\, the elevator options will allow them to go to the 7th floor from the parkade. There are dedicated accessible and family spaces on the first level of the parkade near the elevator.\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to info@prideatwork.ca\n\nAbout ProPride\nProPride is an innovative event series hosted by Pride at Work Canada\, bringing together inclusive employers\, 2SLGBTQIA+ thought leaders\, and community organizations for engaging conversations\, networking opportunities\, panel and roundtable discussions. With a commitment to creating inclusive spaces beyond Pride celebrations\, ProPride provides a dynamic environment for employees\, job seekers\, and community members\, as well as employers committed to 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. Join us for access to the most relevant topics and current research\, as we celebrate progress in 2SLGBTQIA+ leadership and inclusion and create a better\, more inclusive future for all. \nFor in-person access\, please register here (limited capacity).\nThis in-person event is free and open to all who wish to register. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/propride-20230921/
LOCATION:Microsoft Vancouver\, 725 Granville Street\, Suite 700\, Vancouver\, British Colombia\, V7Y 1G5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,ProPride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T062536
CREATED:20221213T193905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T143639Z
UID:10000638-1677607200-1677618000@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:THRIVE 2023
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, from February 28\, 2023\, to April 25\, 2023 – from 6 PM to 9 PM ET – this event is open to anyone who would like to register and accept the registration fee. \n \n \nTHRIVE 2023\nVirtual Leadership Program\n \nTHRIVE is a three-month virtual program that will develop the next generation of queer and trans people managers. Participants will get exclusive access to queer and trans leaders working at the highest levels of Canadian business and engage in important peer-to-peer discussions. Through live Zoom sessions\, collaborative group study\, and self-directed work our third THRIVE cohort will collectively unlock their potential as out leaders. \nThe process by which those interested in participating will open on Tuesday\, December 13\, 2022. The deadline for applications will be Friday\, February 10\, 2023. Those selected for the THRIVE cohort will pay a participation fee of $1500 for employees of Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners and $2000 for employees of other organizations\, due upon acceptance. \nVisit THRIVE 2023!
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/thrive-2023/
CATEGORIES:Leadership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230228T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T062536
CREATED:20230119T191126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T200856Z
UID:10000662-1677603600-1677614400@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Fierté des neiges / Winter Pride 2023
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 28\, 2023\, from 5 PM to 8 PM EST – This in-person event is free and open to the public. \nPresented by Pride at Work Canada\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \nLead Sponsor\n  \n \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \nHost Sponsor\n  \n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAn evening of learning and networking\, Fierté des Neiges/Winter Pride 2023 returns this year and continues the annual tradition of bringing the Pride at Work Canada network to Montreal to celebrate the inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in the workplace during the winter season. This year\, this event will be held in-person at Square BDC\, which is located in downtown Montreal. \nLocation\nSquare BDC\n5 Place Ville Marie\, Ground Floor\nMontreal\, QC \nLearning Objectives: \n\nConnect with leaders from a variety of industries.\n\nAudience: \n\nExecutive sponsors and their employees\nDiversity and Inclusion Professionals\nEntrepreneurs and CEOs\n\nDrinks and appetizers included. \nPlaces are limited\, hurry up!\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThe Fierté des neiges / Winter Pride is sold out. However\, we are working on opening extra spots considering the space and team capacity. Stay tuned.\nThis in-person event is free and open to the public. If you have any questions\, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/fierte-20230228/
LOCATION:Square BDC\, 5 Place Ville Marie - Ground Floor\, Montréal\, QC\, H3B 2G2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T062536
CREATED:20230113T212320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T213041Z
UID:10000660-1677160800-1677164400@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Roundtable: How to Lead with Pride - Skilled trades
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 23\, 2023\, from 2 PM to 3 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nWhile many organizations have renewed their diversity and inclusion strategies\, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in Canada continue to experience significant pay and employment gaps and are grossly underrepresented in leadership positions.  \nOver the last 8 months\, Pride at Work Canada’s research team has examined the ways in which existing social barriers in the workplace have a limiting effect on the advancement of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees into senior leadership positions. Data from this emerging research has informed potential practices and preliminary tools specific to people in leadership positions.  \nLeaders from Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners and Community Partners network are now invited to take part in an exclusive preview of research findings\, and to engage with other industry leaders as we discuss innovative recommendations\, explore suggested tools and share feedback on their feasibility to ensure the proposed solutions effectively advance 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders across all industries.  \nVirtual Roundtables – Event Dates: \n\nTuesday\, February 21\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Non-Profit / Government / Education\nWednesday\, February 22\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Legal / Finance (Banking\, Insurance)\nThursday\, February 23\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Professional Services / Tech Sector / Communications\nThursday\, February 23\, from 2 PM to 3 PM EST – Skilled trades\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nExclusive first look at preliminary findings from Pride at Work Canada’s “Skills for safe and inclusive workplaces and the advancement of members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities” research project\nReview of tools and recommendations to develop and mobilize 2SLGBTQIA+ talent and enhance equity and inclusion at senior leadership levels\nShare experiences\, feedback on workability\, feasibility\, and usefulness within your organization/industry\n\nAudience: \n\nHuman Resources & DEI professionals\nC-suite & Senior Leaders\nExecutive Directors\nTwo-Spirit\, queer\, & trans leaders\n\nAccessibility:  \n\nSpoken language: English\nLive captioning: English\nFormat: Virtual (on Zoom with use of additional tools like Jamboard or Slido)\nEngagement type: participants invited to share using video\, audio and/or chat\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests including French language engagement\nAny questions may be sent to info@prideatwork.ca\n\nFacilitators:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nMisha Goforth (she/her)\nProject Manager\, Research\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nQuinn Blue (he/him\, they/them)\nProgramming & Engagement Coordinator\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nJade Pichette (they/them)\nDirector of Programs\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nLimited spots.\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/roundtable-2-20230223/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,Roundtable
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T062536
CREATED:20230113T205003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T205232Z
UID:10000658-1677153600-1677157200@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Roundtable: How to Lead with Pride - Professional Services / Tech Sector / Communications
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 23\, 2023\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nWhile many organizations have renewed their diversity and inclusion strategies\, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in Canada continue to experience significant pay and employment gaps and are grossly underrepresented in leadership positions.  \nOver the last 8 months\, Pride at Work Canada’s research team has examined the ways in which existing social barriers in the workplace have a limiting effect on the advancement of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees into senior leadership positions. Data from this emerging research has informed potential practices and preliminary tools specific to people in leadership positions.  \nLeaders from Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners and Community Partners network are now invited to take part in an exclusive preview of research findings\, and to engage with other industry leaders as we discuss innovative recommendations\, explore suggested tools and share feedback on their feasibility to ensure the proposed solutions effectively advance 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders across all industries.  \nVirtual Roundtables – Event Dates: \n\nTuesday\, February 21\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Non-Profit / Government / Education\nWednesday\, February 22\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Legal / Finance (Banking\, Insurance)\nThursday\, February 23\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Professional Services / Tech Sector / Communications\nThursday\, February 23\, from 2 PM to 3 PM EST – Skilled trades\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nExclusive first look at preliminary findings from Pride at Work Canada’s “Skills for safe and inclusive workplaces and the advancement of members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities” research project\nReview of tools and recommendations to develop and mobilize 2SLGBTQIA+ talent and enhance equity and inclusion at senior leadership levels\nShare experiences\, feedback on workability\, feasibility\, and usefulness within your organization/industry\n\nAudience: \n\nHuman Resources & DEI professionals\nC-suite & Senior Leaders\nExecutive Directors\nTwo-Spirit\, queer\, & trans leaders\n\nAccessibility:  \n\nSpoken language: English\nLive captioning: English\nFormat: Virtual (on Zoom with use of additional tools like Jamboard or Slido)\nEngagement type: participants invited to share using video\, audio and/or chat\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests including French language engagement\nAny questions may be sent to info@prideatwork.ca\n\nFacilitators:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nMisha Goforth (she/her)\nProject Manager\, Research\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nQuinn Blue (he/him\, they/them)\nProgramming & Engagement Coordinator\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nJade Pichette (they/them)\nDirector of Programs\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nLimited spots.\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/roundtable-1-20230223/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T062536
CREATED:20230113T194843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T195310Z
UID:10000656-1677067200-1677070800@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Roundtable: How to Lead with Pride - Legal / Finance
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 22\, 2023\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nWhile many organizations have renewed their diversity and inclusion strategies\, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in Canada continue to experience significant pay and employment gaps and are grossly underrepresented in leadership positions.  \nOver the last 8 months\, Pride at Work Canada’s research team has examined the ways in which existing social barriers in the workplace have a limiting effect on the advancement of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees into senior leadership positions. Data from this emerging research has informed potential practices and preliminary tools specific to people in leadership positions.  \nLeaders from Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners and Community Partners network are now invited to take part in an exclusive preview of research findings\, and to engage with other industry leaders as we discuss innovative recommendations\, explore suggested tools and share feedback on their feasibility to ensure the proposed solutions effectively advance 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders across all industries.  \nVirtual Roundtables – Event Dates: \n\nTuesday\, February 21\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Non-Profit / Government / Education\nWednesday\, February 22\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Legal / Finance (Banking\, Insurance)\nThursday\, February 23\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Professional Services / Tech Sector / Communications\nThursday\, February 23\, from 2 PM to 3 PM EST – Skilled trades\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nExclusive first look at preliminary findings from Pride at Work Canada’s “Skills for safe and inclusive workplaces and the advancement of members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities” research project\nReview of tools and recommendations to develop and mobilize 2SLGBTQIA+ talent and enhance equity and inclusion at senior leadership levels\nShare experiences\, feedback on workability\, feasibility\, and usefulness within your organization/industry\n\nAudience: \n\nHuman Resources & DEI professionals\nC-suite & Senior Leaders\nExecutive Directors\nTwo-Spirit\, queer\, & trans leaders\n\nAccessibility:  \n\nSpoken language: English\nLive captioning: English\nFormat: Virtual (on Zoom with use of additional tools like Jamboard or Slido)\nEngagement type: participants invited to share using video\, audio and/or chat\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests including French language engagement\nAny questions may be sent to info@prideatwork.ca\n\nFacilitators:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nMisha Goforth (she/her)\nProject Manager\, Research\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nQuinn Blue (he/him\, they/them)\nProgramming & Engagement Coordinator\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nJade Pichette (they/them)\nDirector of Programs\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nLimited spots.\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/roundtable-20230222/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,Roundtable
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T062536
CREATED:20230113T144647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T204337Z
UID:10000654-1676980800-1676984400@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Roundtable: How to Lead with Pride - Non-Profit / Government / Education
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 21\, 2023\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nWhile many organizations have renewed their diversity and inclusion strategies\, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in Canada continue to experience significant pay and employment gaps and are grossly underrepresented in leadership positions. \nOver the last 8 months\, Pride at Work Canada’s research team has examined the ways in which existing social barriers in the workplace have a limiting effect on the advancement of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees into senior leadership positions. Data from this emerging research has informed potential practices and preliminary tools specific to people in leadership positions. \nLeaders from Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners and Community Partners network are now invited to take part in an exclusive preview of research findings\, and to engage with other industry leaders as we discuss innovative recommendations\, explore suggested tools and share feedback on their feasibility to ensure the proposed solutions effectively advance 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders across all industries. \nVirtual Roundtables – Event Dates: \n\nTuesday\, February 21\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Non-Profit / Government / Education\nWednesday\, February 22\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Legal / Finance (Banking\, Insurance)\nThursday\, February 23\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Professional Services / Tech Sector / Communications\nThursday\, February 23\, from 2 PM to 3 PM EST – Skilled trades\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nExclusive first look at preliminary findings from Pride at Work Canada’s “Skills for safe and inclusive workplaces and the advancement of members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities” research project\nReview of tools and recommendations to develop and mobilize 2SLGBTQIA+ talent and enhance equity and inclusion at senior leadership levels\nShare experiences\, feedback on workability\, feasibility\, and usefulness within your organization/industry\n\nAudience: \n\nHuman Resources & DEI professionals\nC-suite & Senior Leaders\nExecutive Directors\nTwo-Spirit\, queer\, & trans leaders\n\nAccessibility:  \n\nSpoken language: English\nLive captioning: English\nFormat: Virtual (on Zoom with use of additional tools like Jamboard or Slido)\nEngagement type: participants invited to share using video\, audio and/or chat\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests including French language engagement\nAny questions may be sent to info@prideatwork.ca\n\nFacilitators:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nMisha Goforth (she/her)\nProject Manager\, Research\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nQuinn Blue (he/him\, they/them)\nProgramming & Engagement Coordinator\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nJade Pichette (they/them)\nDirector of Programs\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nLimited spots.\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/roundtable-20230221/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T062536
CREATED:20221214T170215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T160857Z
UID:10000640-1676462400-1676466000@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Keynote: Debbie Douglas on Inclusive Leadership [Partners only - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 15\, 2023\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nKeynote Speaker:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] Debbie Douglas (she/her)\nExecutive Director of OCASI: Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants \nDebbie Douglas is the Executive Director of OCASI -the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants. Through her work in the NGO sector and particularly at OCASI\, Ms. Douglas has highlighted issues of equity and inclusion including race\, gender and sexual orientation within the immigration system and promoted the creation of safe\, welcoming spaces within the settlement and integration sector.[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nA well-known face in Ontario and across the country\, Ms. Douglas is often called upon by governments to share her expertise. Ms. Douglas is a member of the Immigration and Refugee Advisory Committee of Legal Aid Ontario and the federal government’s National Settlement & Integration Council. She co-chairs the City of Toronto’s Newcomer Leadership Table and was appointed as a member of the provinces roundtable on Violence Against Women\, and co-chaired the provincial Anti-Black Racism subcommittee. She is also currently on the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors\, and was most recently was appointed to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Board of Directors. \nShe has been the recipient of several awards including the Women of Distinction from YWCA Toronto (2004); the Amino Malko award from the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (2008) and the Urban Alliance on Race Relations Anti-Racism Award (2014). \nAudience: \n\nC-suite & senior leaders\nExecutive Directors\n2S\, queer\, & trans leaders\n\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/keynote-20230215/
CATEGORIES:Keynote,Leadership,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T062536
CREATED:20221201T143905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T180651Z
UID:10000496-1676016000-1676030400@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:SPARK
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 10\, 2023\, from 8 AM to 12 PM EST – This in-person paid leadership event is open to all who wish to register and has a limited number of participants. \nSPARK is a half-day creative/business event connecting Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) leaders with Senior Executives for shared learning and networking. \nFind inspiration. Leave with a new perspective. Spark impactful change.\nParticipants will get exclusive access to Chris Bergeron (she/her)\, author and VP of Inclusive Creativity at Cossette. Bergeron will deliver a keynote presentation about her experience of losing male privilege as a trans woman. Pride at Work Canada’s Executive Director Colin Druhan (he/him) will provide an update on recent research that reflects the labour market experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Canada. \nThrough collaborative study\, participants will take part in three roundtable conversations exploring the intersections of 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion with Indigenous Solidarity\, Anti-Black Racism and Accessibility. These sessions will be co-led by Pride at Work Canada staff and community leaders from a range of lived experiences. \nRoundtable Facilitators: \n\nIndigenous Solidarity: Tim Geauvreau (he/him)\, Finance & Administration\, Workforce Warriors\, & Londzo Drury (she/her)\, Manager of Workplace & Culture\, Pride at Work Canada\nAnti-Black Racism: Hildah Otieno Juma (she/her)\, Executive Director\, Black Talent Initiative\, & Colin Druhan (he/him)\, Executive Director\, Pride at Work Canada\nAccessibility: Melissa Egan (she/her)\, National Lead\, Episodic Disabilities\, Realize\, & Jade Pichette (they/them)\, Director of Programs\, Pride at Work Canada\n\nLEAD SPONSOR\n[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the intersectionality present in 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.\nDevelop new perspectives on solving DEI challenges.\nMake connections with leaders across a diversity of industries.\n\nAccreditation hours: \n\nLaw Society of Ontario – This program contains four (4) hours of EDI Professionalism Content.\n\nAudience: \n\nExecutive Sponsors\nDEI professionals\nEntrepreneurs and CEOs\n\nLOCATION & HOST SPONSOR\n[vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2/4″]\nBLG – Borden Ladner Gervais\nBay Adelaide Centre\, East Tower\n22 Adelaide St W Suite 3400\nToronto\, ON M5H 4E3\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″]\n\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nThis creative morning of ideation will be preceded by an opening brunch offered by Dispatch\, a queer-owned coffee branch. \n \nREGISTRATION & PRICING\nLIMITED SEATS ONLY! Purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Registrations will be open on Eventbrite from Tuesday\, December 13\, 2022 to Friday\, February 3\, 2023\, and the participation fees are: \n\nGeneral tickets\n$1\,100.00 (+ fees)\nFor senior leaders of other companies & organizations (non-partners)\nPartner tickets\n$600.00 (+ tax)\nSenior leaders of Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners & Community Partners gets a $500.00 discount\nContact us at info@prideatwork.ca and ask for your Partner Code\nEarly-birds – $100 off\nOn the purchase of your ticket by Friday\, January 13\, 2023\, you enjoy an additional $100 off on your ticket price. Apply the code SPARK_EB13 when purchasing your ticket\, and it is cumulative with the Partner ticket discount.\n\nOn Eventbrite\, participants will be asked to inform some personal & professional details\, accessibility requests\, food restrictions & allergies\, and to rank the roundtable conversations: Indigenous Solidarity\, Anti-Black Racism and Accessibility. Soon we will inform the speakers for each session. \nBUY YOUR TICKET HERE.\nSPEAKERS\n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \nChris Bergeron (she/her)\nVP\, Inclusive Creativity\nCossette\nKeynote Speaker\nFor almost 40 years\, Chris Bergeron has lived the life of a heterosexual man. From very early in her career\, she had great professional success: after having been a collaborator for major media such as La Presse and Radio-Canada\, Chris directed for the newspaper VOIR for five years\, which was the largest network of weekly cultural magazines in Quebec at the time. She then made the leap to the advertising world where she held the position of creative director for major agencies. Then\, she came out and started living true life as a trans woman. Suddenly being propelled into the reality of a visible sexual minority has profoundly transformed her perception of the world. In Quebec and internationally\, Chris advocates for diversity\, inclusion and the rights of trans people by sharing her story to the public. She frequently intervenes in the advertising industry to demand better representation of minorities. At Cossette\, she leads a multidisciplinary team of strategists\, community managers and multiplatform content creators. She is also part of the creativity collective that strives to push the boundaries of the agency’s creative branch at their Montreal office. Thanks to her creative and strategic outlook\, she amplifies the digital potential of Cossette’s clients. Her portfolio includes several major brands\, including McDonald’s Canada\, Destination Canada\, the Quebec Tourism Industry Alliance\, Tourisme Montréal\, Loto-Québec\, SAQ\, L’Oréal\, BDC\, VIA Rail and Liberté. \n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \nColin Druhan (he/him)\nExecutive Director\nPride at Work Canada\nSpeaker\nColin Druhan is a business strategist with more than fifteen years of experience working with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. He has served as Executive Director of Pride at Work Canada since 2014. In 2021 he was elected Chair of the Board of Directors of Volunteer Toronto\, Canada’s largest volunteer centre\, where he has served as a Director since 2018. He also sits on the Advisory Board of the Diversity Institute at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson). In 2020 Colin was named a DiverseCity Fellow by CivicAction\, joining a diverse group of rising leaders who are passionate about shaping their communities within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). Originally from Cole Harbour\, NS\, Colin received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from NSCAD University and has completed executive education programs at both the Rotman School of Management and at Harvard Business School. \n[/vc_column]\n[/vc_row] \n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nKim Wheatley (she/her)\nAnishinaabe Cultural Consultant\nRemarks\nTraditional Anishinaabe Grandmother Kim Wheatley is Ojibway\, Potawatomi and Caribbean in ancestry. She is a band member of Shawanaga First Nation located on the shores of Georgian Bay on Robinson Huron Treaty Territories and is Turtle Clan. She carries the Spirit name “Head or Leader of the Fireflower” and has worked for 3 decades with Indigenous and non-Indigenous Communities across Canada.\nAs a multi award winning speaker for over 3 decades Kim has appeared locally\, nationally and internationally in books\, magazines\, television\, radio and numerous news articles. She is a published author\, hand drummer\, singer\, water walker\, artist & ceremonial practitioner. Kim is committed to forging good relationships based on acts of reconciliation that honour the past\, connect the present and contribute to the future. \n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nDominic Cole-Morgan (he/him)\nSenior VP\, Total Rewards\nScotiabank\nRemarks\nAfter graduating from University with a degree in Psychology with Statistics\, Dominic did a Masters in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management at the London School of Economics. Dominic started work at National Australia Bank in London in a generalist HR role and moved to Royal Bank of Scotland with the Total Rewards team.\nAfter three years at Goldman Sachs as VP Compensation Europe\, Dominic rejoined Royal Bank of Scotland and moved to Hong Kong as Regional Director of Reward. While in Hong Kong\, Dominic joined Prudential Plc as Regional Reward Director Asia.\nReturning to the UK after five years\, he joined Standard Life Plc as Group Reward and Employment Policy Director.\nDominic joined Scotiabank on August 1\, 2018 as SVP Total Rewards with responsibility for compensation and benefits\, organization effectiveness and diversity\, equity and inclusion. \n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nAnna-Liza Badaloo (she/her)\nJournalist\, Facilitator\, & Non-profit Consultant\nEmcee\nAnna-Liza Badaloo is a journalist\, facilitator\, and non-profit consultant working at the intersection of health\, environment\, and social justice. Viewing JEDI (Justice\, Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion) through the lens of empathy\, her decolonized\, intersectional approach helps organizations build capacity by implementing JEDI-focused training\, communities of practice\, advocacy campaigns\, and partnerships. Committed to amplifying diverse voices\, her work uncovers how colonial\, capitalist\, heteronormative\, and ableist systems disproportionately impact underserved communities. Currently\, she hosts the Institute for Natural Medicine’s podcast\, The ND Will See You Now\, and writes about integrative medicine and health equity. She is an Associate with the Sustainability Network\, building environmental non-profit capacity\, and is a regular contributor to magazines including QBiz\, She is Wise\, The Monitor\, and Indspiration. Check out her writing portfolio\, LinkedIn\, and Instagram. \n[/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] \n  \nRoundtable Facilitators\n  \n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nTim Geauvreau (he/him)\nFinance & Administration\nWorkforce Warriors\nIndigenous Solidarity\nTim is 2 Spirit and comes from the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation\, ON. Tim considers himself a true WorkForce Warrior moving to Toronto at age 18 he has 10 years’ experience in hospitality and restaurant management\, 8 years with the Bank of Montreal\, 10 years implementing outsourced call centre solutions on behalf of national corporations\, 2 years as Senior Operations Manager for a non-profit\, and 2 years in warehouse/logistics\, and entrepreneur owner of www.Ts-meatshop.ca with his partner.\nTim is excited to be using his experience to work with Indigenous communities and individuals to be confident in their successes and to share their successes as mentors with others. \n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nHildah Juma (she/her)\nExecutive Director\nBlack Talent Initiative\nAnti-Black Racism\nHildah Juma is the Executive Director for the Black Talent Initiative where she is leading the operational development of the social impact start-up through strategic planning and leading change through partnerships\, mentorships and networking opportunities to create and inspire Black talent. Through community building\, Hildah thrives in growing more members for the organization while creating innovative spaces to showcase and learn from Black community leaders and professionals.\nHildah was first inspired to join the not-for-profit world\, specifically in the post-secondary education sector. With over a decade of experience\, Hildah was the Executive Director for the Canadian Federation of Students – Ontario where she provided effective advocacy strategies lobbying all levels of government with an anti-oppressive framework for more than half a million college and university students across the country.\nHildah holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy along with a Certificate in Non-profit Management\, where she has extensive experience creating bylaws and policies as well as facilitating large-scale meetings. \n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nMelissa Egan (she/her)\nNational Lead\, Episodic Disabilities\nRealize\nAccessibility\nMelissa Egan is the National Lead\, Episodic Disabilities at Realize. She has worked in the field of health education for over 20 years as a presenter and facilitator\, developing and delivering training to diverse audiences across Canada. Melissa brings a commitment to inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and accessibility to her work\, and has worked extensively with the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Melissa is currently completing a Master of Education and lives in Toronto with her wife and their cats. \n[/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] \nThis in-person paid leadership event is open to all who wish to register and has a limited number of participants. \nDo you have any questions about SPARK? Please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/spark-20230210/
LOCATION:BLG – Borden Ladner Gervais\, 22 Adelaide St W - Suite 3400\, Toronto\, ON\, M5H 4E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking
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