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SUMMARY:Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ Workers in Energy: From the Office to the Field [In English]
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 17 from 1 PM to 2:30 PM ET – Ce webinaire aura lieu en français le 14 avril. \nCanada’s energy sector is evolving\, but for 2SLGBTQIA+ workers\, jobsites remain high-risk environments where harassment\, hypermasculinity\, and isolation are still seen as just part of the job. Based on the recent report “Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ Workers in Energy\,” published by Pride at Work Canada\, this webinar offers concrete actions employers\, unions\, and community partners can take. \nOver 90 minutes\, we’ll begin with a brief presentation of key findings from the national qualitative study involving 2SLGBTQIA+ workers\, business and people leaders\, and community organizers. We’ll then move to a facilitated panel featuring experts\, industry leaders\, and community organizations\, demonstrating how these findings can be put into practice\, followed by an open Q&A. \nTogether\, we’ll examine how homophobia and transphobia manifest on job sites\, how office-focused DEI efforts often fail to reach field-based workers\, and what is needed to rewire systems so that psychological and physical safety are seen as inseparable. We’ll also showcase promising practices: simple communication strategies\, inclusive infrastructure\, accountability mechanisms\, and the roles of ERGs\, mentorship\, and leadership in fostering lasting change. \nFormat\n90-minute webinar: \n\n15 min – presentation of key research findings\n45 min – panel discussion (3 speakers)\n30 min – audience Q&A / group discussion\n\nKey learning outcomes\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize common ways homophobia and transphobia appear in energy workplaces\, and how these behaviours impact inclusion\, safety\, and retention.\nIdentify gaps between office-centric DEI initiatives and field-based work\, and understand why closing these gaps is essential to genuine workplace inclusion.\nApply the guide’s recommendations for practical actions to advance 2SLGBTQIA+ safety and inclusion.\n\nPanelists\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nMitchel Bowers\n(he/they) \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nMitchel Bowers\, also known by his vibrant drag alter ego\, Simma Downe\, brings a unique and dynamic perspective to his work. Beyond being an advocate for inclusion\, Mitchel is a seasoned performer with over 10 years of experience as Simma Downe\, a captivating Metis Two Spirit Drag Queen. Mitchel is a champion for 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion and Two Spirit visibility. As the Executive Director of Wood Buffalo Pride and a founding member of the Oil Royals\, he has played a crucial role in shaping the queer community in Fort McMurray. They have experience working across sectors including the energy sector\, where they were a founding member of the companies 2SLGBTQ+ ERG\, and helped drive systemic and policy change to improve inclusion. Their commitment extends to community-building initiatives\, with a focus on human rights\, safety\, and security. Mitchel wears many hats serving on multiple boards including\, Arts Council Wood Buffalo\, the Missing\, Murdered and Exploited Indigenous Peoples Task Force\, and more. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nTee Albino\n(they/them) \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nTee Albino is presently the Human Rights Business Representative for the IBEW Local 353 in Toronto. They are also on the Executive Board of the OFL\, on the Human Rights Advisory Committee of the CLC and on the executive board of the National Electrical Workers Minority Caucus. Tee has been involved on several committees and has held elected positions in the IBEW as well as working as an apprentice instructor for several years at their original local in Vancouver BC. They also sat on the OASIS committee for NETCO(National Electrical Trades Council) and was chair for the WAGE committee for EHRC(Electrical Human Resources Canada). They have also collaborated on the creation of and co-instructed for The Pathway Program for Women and Gender Diverse Folks for IBEW 353. They continue their human rights work through advocacy\, training\, coalition building and to encourage effective mentorship on the job working toward the transformation of construction culture. \nThey are presently working on Bystander Intervention Training for the Construction Industry. Through this and many other initiatives and training\, they are hoping to transform the construction industry to a more equitable\, inclusive atmosphere where all workers can feel a sense of belonging and be able to thrive. This will\, hopefully\, in turn filter into the community. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nTémoc Vega\n(they/them) \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nTémoc Vega\, PhD\, is the Learning and Development Coordinator at the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO). With a background in research\, critical policy analysis\, organizing\, and teaching\, they are building an educational program designed to actually work for ECAO members and their teams. \nBeyond just improving efficiency or meeting compliance requirements\, Témoc is focused on helping electrical contractors create workplaces that are inclusive\, fulfilling\, and collaborative. At the heart of this work is a commitment to building a genuine culture of learning\, where workers at every level feel valued\, empowered\, and supported to grow in their current roles or advance into new ones if they choose. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nFacilitator\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n\nTing-Fai Yu (he/him)\nProject Coordinator\, Energy \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nTing-Fai Yu is an anthropologist-turned-organizational consultant with extensive experience in academic and applied settings. As a scholar of transnational queer Chinese cultures\, his research has appeared in field-shaping journals like the Journal of Homosexuality\, Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies\, and Journal of Intercultural Studies\, as well as in landmark volumes such as the Elgar Encyclopedia of Queer Studies and Oxford Handbook of Language and Prejudice. He received his PhD in gender studies from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and has held faculty and research positions at Monash University\, Leiden University\, and the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study. As a DEI professional\, Ting-Fai previously worked for Logitech as the first DEI Lead to oversee the Asia Pacific region and lead global Pride initiatives. He has been a faculty member of The Conference Board’s DEI Masterclass Certificate Program\, training business and people leaders on workplace psychological safety and intercultural competence. His work in queer and organizational inclusion has been featured in global media outlets and leading industry publications\, including BBC News\, the HR Excellence Magazine\, and HRM Asia. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility\n\nSpoken language: English – Ce webinaire aura lieu en français le 14 avril.\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClosed captioning provided: English and French\nFormat: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)\nEngagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)\n\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca \nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20260317/
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion,Partner-only event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251209T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Mentoring Matters
DESCRIPTION:December 9\, 2025 | 1:00–2:30 PM ET | Open to Everyone \nCharting a career shouldn’t feel like setting sail without a compass. Yet for many in our communities\, that’s exactly what it is. For many\, it can feel like pushing off into choppy\, uncharted waters with no clear map for “people like me.” What feels like a safe harbour to one person can just as easily be stormy seas for another. That’s where mentoring makes a real difference. It offers not only direction\, but also a steady hand at the wheel\, guiding us forward together toward new horizons. \nThis webinar\, presented in partnership with QueerTech\, will feature leaders who are redefining how mentoring can strengthen our community and shape its next wave of leaders. Together\, we’ll explore: \n\nInnovative mentoring strategies with Jennifer Petrela of Mentorat Québec\, who will share insights from the groundbreaking Mentor Me Equal project\, which is rethinking mentoring to level the playing field for people of all genders.\nEvidence from the field with QueerTech Co-Founder & COO Eustacio (Andy) Saldaña\, who will present the latest research on mentoring’s role in supporting talent development\, and what the data reveals about creating sustainable mentor programs.\nCorporate leadership in practice with Mackenzie Kybele from TD\, who will discuss how TD Bank is rising to these challenges with programs that empower employees and strengthen leadership pipelines.\n\nPanelists\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \nJennifer Petrela (she/her)\nExecutive Director\, Mentorat Québec\n \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nJennifer Petrela is the executive director of Mentorat Québec and an expert in inclusive mentoring. Jennifer publishes articles\, hosts events\, and speaks publicly in French and English about the theory and practice of mentoring in different settings and sectors. She speaks regularly on the intersection of mentorship and equity\, diversity and inclusion and has launched national and international partnerships to make inclusive mentoring more accessible to members of equity-deserving groups. A proud ally\, in 2004 Jennifer advised Canada’s LGBTQ+ Chambers of Commerce on Out For Business\, the chamber’s mentorship program for entrepreneurs. Jennifer volunteers regularly as a mentor and is herself a mentee in perpetual evolution. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n\nEustacio (Andy) Saldaña (he/him)\nCo-Founder & COO\, QueerTech \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nEustacio (Andy) Saldaña is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder of QueerTech\, a Canadian non-profit focused on empowering\, connecting\, and increasing the visibility of 2SLGBTQ+ technologists and entrepreneurs. The organization is dedicated to the mission of queering the tech ecosystem. Previously\, he served as the Executive Director of the NY Tech Alliance\, a non-profit organization that runs the world’s largest Meetup group\, the NY Tech Meetup (NYTM). With over 60\,000 members and a mission to build a more sustainable\, diverse\, and equitable technology industry for all New Yorkers\, the organization is a central figure in the NY Tech ecosystem. A fervent advocate for diversity\, access\, and inclusion in technology\, Andy excels in building relationships and fostering dialogues that drive change. His efforts have been recognized with several accolades\, including a spot on Crain’s New York Business 2020 Notable LGBTQ Leaders and Executives list\, and inclusion in the 2019 Tech Power 50 by City & State\, a leading media company covering New York’s government and politics. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \nMackenzie Kybele (she/her)\nRegional Manager\, Business Development\, TD Bank\n \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nMackenzie Kybele co-leads 2SLGBTQ+ Business Development within the GTA Market to leverage TD’s strong position in the 2SLGBTQ+ community to identify and acquire new business opportunities\, deepen our existing customer relationships and amplify the TD brand in the community. She brings 5 years of experience at TD starting within Retail Banking and moving into Wealth Management. From her dedicated support to financial planners to then supporting the entire wealth line of business from the national office\, Mackenzie brings deep subject matter expertise on the Wealth client experience and strategy while building relationships across the field. Mackenzie has been a visible leader in the transgender community for the past decade from supporting local initiatives both internally at TD and externally at the 519\, while also mentoring younger transgender and gender diverse folks. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nFacilitator\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \nColin Druhan (he/him)\nExecutive Director\, Pride at Work Canada \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nColin Druhan (he/him) is the Executive Director of Pride at Work Canada\, and mentorship has shaped his career from the very start. When he moved from Nova Scotia to Toronto more than 20 years ago\, Volunteer Toronto played a vital role in his development. He later returned the favour by volunteering with the community that once mentored him\, eventually being elected President in 2018. \nColin has mentored newcomers through programs like Jumpstart Refugee Talent’s Welcome Talent Canada initiative and shaped nonprofit leaders through the Enchanté Network’s mentorship program\, helping dozens of leaders start over in Canada or build their careers from scratch. He also created Pride at Work Canada’s signature leadership programs THRIVE and FLOURISH\, which have supported hundreds of leaders across Canada and beyond. \nAccessibility\n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClosed captioning provided: English and French\nFormat: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)\nEngagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)\n\nPlease register below for additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row]Registration for this event has closed.[/vc_row]
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20251209/
CATEGORIES:Free event,Leadership,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251201T173000
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day 2025: Defining Your Role in Ending AIDS
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Pride at Work Canada\nHosted by Norton Rose Fulbright | Toronto | December 1\, 2025 \nMore than four decades after the first public accounts of AIDS\, the fight is far from over. World AIDS Day 2025 calls on all of us to rethink\, rebuild\, and rise – with effective policy making\, a commitment to innovation\, and strong collaboration. Despite extraordinary scientific progress\, new HIV infections in Canada have risen by 15% since 2020\, and thousands remain undiagnosed. Around the world\, funding cuts and waning political will threaten to undo decades of hard-won gains. \nAt this Toronto event\, hosted by Norton Rose Fulbright\, Pride at Work Canada brings together leaders from the front lines of the HIV response—municipal\, national\, and international—for an unflinching conversation about what it will take to end AIDS in our lifetime. Attendees will explore how communities are stepping up where governments and donors have stepped back\, and how queer professionals can use their voices\, networks\, and workplaces to drive real change. \nIn 1981\, Bobbi Campbell\, the world’s first “AIDS poster boy\,” risked everything to speak publicly about his diagnosis. “The more I talked about it\,” he said\, “the better it would be for me and my community.” His courage and candour sparked a movement rooted in truth-telling\, solidarity\, and mutual care. It’s a legacy that must guide us again today. \nWorld AIDS Day 2025: Defining Your Role in Ending AIDS is your opportunity to define how you will contribute to ending AIDS. Join us to get real about where we stand\, who is being left behind\, and how we can rethink\, rebuild\, and rise together. \nSchedule\n\nPanel: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM\nReception: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM\n\nPanel & Reception will take place at Norton Rose Fulbright (222 Bay St.\, Suite 3000\, Toronto\, ON M5K 1E7). \nPanelists\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n\nMeg French (she/her)\nExecutive Director\, Stephen Lewis Foundation \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nMeg is a passionate human rights advocate\, with a deep commitment to social justice. She is currently the Executive Director of the Stephen Lewis Foundation\, a dynamic\, collaborative\, feminist organization with an unwavering commitment to supporting grassroots organizations across Africa in countries hardest hit by the HIV epidemic. Before joining the Stephen Lewis Foundation\, Meg worked with UNICEF\, the United Nations Children Fund\, for 17 years to protect and promote children’s rights. Most recently she was based in Geneva\, leading the organization’s global campaign to improve maternal and newborn health. Prior to UNICEF\, Meg was a high school teacher in Canada and the Marshall Islands. \nAbout the Stephen Lewis Foundation: The Stephen Lewis Foundation is a progressive\, feminist organization rooted in the principles of social justice\, international solidarity\, and substantive equality. The SLF was created with the express purpose of supporting community-led organizations working on the frontlines of the HIV epidemic in countries across Africa. Learn more about their work. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n\nJad Sinno (they/them)\nResearch Director\, CBRC \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nJad Sinno is the Director of Research at the Community Based Research Center and a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto. They are a queer\, non-binary\, Shami Arab who immigrated to Canada in 2004. Jad is a critical mixed methodologist with expertise in the social and cultural determinants of health for queer populations\, including mental and sexual health care and human-computer interactions. \nAbout CBRC: Since 1999\, Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC) promotes the health of people of diverse sexualities and genders through research and intervention development. CBRC’s core pillars – community-led research\, knowledge exchange\, network building\, and leadership development – position the organization as a thought leader\, transforming ideas into actions that make a difference in our communities. Learn more about their work. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n\nCarol Thames (she/they)\nExecutive Director\, Fife House \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nMs. Thames has more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience in the non-profit sector\, grounded in a deep commitment to the very communities Fife House serves. Her career has been defined by work at the intersection of HIV/AIDS\, mental health\, addiction\, homelessness\, and 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion: areas that speak directly to the mission and the lived realities of the people that Fife House supports every day. \nMs. Thames has a Master of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Master of Public Policy\, Administration and Law from York University\, with an equally impressive record of advocacy\, service delivery\, and strategic leadership across the not-for-profit sector. \nAbout Fife House: Founded in 1988\, Fife House is an innovative\, client-focused provider of secure and supportive affordable housing and support services to people and families living with HIV/AIDS in the Greater Toronto Area. It is recognized as a North American leader in its delivery of services\, which are focused on enhancing quality of life\, building on individual strengths and promoting independence – recognizing that access to secure and affordable housing is a key determinant for the health and well-being of people living with HIV. Learn more about their work. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nRegistration\n[vc_row nav_skin=”dark” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_button_arrow title=”Register Today!” style=”simple” display=”display_block” skin=”dark” css_animation=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.ca%2Fe%2Fworld-aids-day-2025-defining-your-role-in-ending-aids-tickets-1804508917749|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/world-aids-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T185411
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Improving Mental Health for Our Communities
DESCRIPTION:November 18\, 2025 | 2:00–3:30 PM ET | Open to Everyone \nThe weight of the world can sometimes feel too heavy to carry. Balancing important deadlines with family responsibilities\, while also bracing against headlines filled with hostility\, attacks on health care\, and a constant stream of hate-filled rhetoric. Unfortunately\, these environmental burdens don’t stop when we go to or log in to work. \nThis national webinar\, presented in partnership with QueerTech\, brings together leading voices to explore the realities our communities face today\, how it’s impacting our mental health\, and evidence-based solutions for a range of workplaces. Together\, we’ll examine: \n\nEnvironmental factors that undermine mental health with Dylana Thomson\, Director of Policy & Advocacy at The Enchanté Network.\nThe barriers to accessing affirming care with Instructor; Social Worker\, Psychotherapist\, and Author Rahim Thawer\, creator of Canada’s Queer & Trans Therapists\, a curated directory of therapists with lived experience that align with our communities’ needs.\nWhat research says about workplace dynamics and technology are influencing well-being with Naoufel Testaouni\, Co-Founder & CEO of QueerTech.\n\nPanelists\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \nDylana Thompson (she/her) \nDirector of Policy and Advocacy\, the Enchanté Network \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nDylana Thompson (she/her) is the Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Enchanté Network\, where she works with the 2SLGBTQI+ sector across Canada to advance systemic change that improves the lives of 2SLGBTQI+ people. She previously served as principal researcher for the White Paper on the Status of Trans and Gender Diverse People\, a document tabled in Parliament with 29 recommendations to strengthen trans rights at the federal level. Currently\, Dylana partners with community organizations and grassroots groups in several provinces to advocate for stronger gender-affirming care policies\, among other key initiatives. A graduate of Carleton University’s Master of Political Management program\, she brings political expertise and strategic insight to support 2SLGBTQI+ movements nationwide \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \nRahim Thawer (he/him)\nRegistered Social Worker and\nCertified Clinical Supervisor \n  \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nRahim Thawer (he/him) is a registered social worker (OCSWSSW) and Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) based in Toronto. He works as an instructor\, psychotherapist\, consultant\, public speaker\, podcast host\, and writer. He is the founder of Affective Consulting & Psychotherapy Services (est. 2014) and has delivered nearly 200 presentations across North America and Europe. His community workshops foster critical dialogue and reflection on mental health\, systemic oppression\, interpersonal dynamics\, and innovation in queer relationships. \nRahim teaches at The University of Alabama\, where he is also completing a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) with a specialization in organizational leadership. As a queer Muslim\, his clinical and scholarly work sits at the intersection of mental health and social justice. His doctoral research explores how anti-racist\, queer-affirming psychoanalytic frameworks can support social workers\, therapists-in-training\, and organizational leaders. \nHe was one of the co-editors of Any Other Way: How Toronto Got Queer (Coach House Books\, 2016)\, a Toronto Book Awards finalist\, and his latest book\, The Mental Health Guide for Cis and Trans Queer Guys (New Harbinger Publications)\, was released in June 2025. This past August\, he launched the Canadian Queer & Trans Therapist Directory (CQTT)\, empowering service users to find the affirming care they need. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \nNaoufel Testaouni (he/him)\n Co-Founder and CEO\, QueerTech \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nNaoufel Testaouni is the Co-Founder and CEO of QueerTech\, a Canadian nonprofit dedicated to queering the tech ecosystem by breaking down barriers and empowering 2SLGBTQ+ people to thrive. With a career spanning nonprofit leadership\, corporate innovation at Microsoft\, and business development in tech startups\, Naoufel brings a unique perspective on inclusive leadership and building equitable opportunities in technology. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nFacilitator\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n\nColin Druhan (he/him)\,\nExecutive Director\, Pride at Work Canada \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nColin Druhan (he/him) is the Executive Director of Pride at Work Canada\, where he made Mental Health First Aid and Naloxone training mandatory for staff and co-created Leading for Impact\, a coaching program for people-managers. With over 20 years in the nonprofit sector—running counseling programs\, food banks\, and advocacy services—he’s seen the heavy toll community work takes: stress\, substance use\, and suicidality are all endemic. He believes progress comes through access to affirming mental health care\, vital for individuals and organizations alike. \nHe completed the Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Strategy program at Harvard Business School and studied change management and AI integration at Rotman’s Leading Change program. A graduate of NSCAD University (BFA ‘05)\, Colin remains a creative thinker at heart. \nAccessibility\n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClosed captioning provided: English and French\nFormat: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)\nEngagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)\n\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row]Registration for this event has closed.[/vc_row] \n 
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20251118/
CATEGORIES:Free event,Leadership,Panel Discussion,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241015T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T185411
CREATED:20241002T161451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T140532Z
UID:10000753-1729009800-1729022400@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story - a Doc Film Screening [free - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, Octobre 15\, 2024\, from 4:30 PM to 8 PM EDT – This is a free film screening open to anyone who would like to attend. \nJoin Pride at Work Canada and the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management for a special screening of Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story. This powerful documentary chronicles the journey of Delwin Vriend\, a man who was dismissed from a Christian university in Edmonton for being gay. \nHis fight against this discrimination led to a landmark Supreme Court case\, Vriend v Alberta\, which played a crucial role in advancing 2SLGBTQI+ rights in Canada. This documentary was produced by the Edmonton Community Foundation and the Edmonton Queer History Project and premiered in Spring 2024. \nEnjoy complimentary refreshments and mingle with fellow movie enthusiasts before the show. Following the screening\, we will have a fireside chat between Special Guest Douglas R. Stollery and moderator Jade Pichette (Pride at Work Canada). \nWe are honoured to welcome Douglas R. Stollery\, an esteemed construction lawyer\, human rights advocate\, President of the Stollery Charitable Foundation and former Chancellor of the University of Alberta. Stollery played a central role in the Vriend v Alberta case and has received many awards including the Order of Canada for his contributions to advancing 2SLGBTQI+ rights and other charitable initiatives. \nRegister here.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/screening-pride-vs-prejudice/
LOCATION:Rotman School of Management\, 105 St. George St.\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 2E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free event,Networking,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20230720T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20230720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T185411
CREATED:20230602T162115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T150944Z
UID:10000680-1689872400-1689883200@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:St. John's ProPride
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 20\, 2023\, from 5 PM to 8 PM NDT (3:30 to 6:30 PM EDT) – This hybrid event is free and open to all who wish to register. \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″] \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] \nSponsor\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nPanel Discussion & Networking: 2SLGBTQIA+ Leadership in Action\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. The evening’s festivities will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet like-minded individuals\, share their experiences\, and learn from one another. Bringing together professionals\, community members\, and job seekers from a diversity of industries and backgrounds. \nThe event will include a panel discussion and lively networking reception. The panel will focus on the importance of leadership in 2SLGBTQIA+ communities influenced by the groundbreaking research Lead with Pride: Best Practices for Advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ Leadership. Come celebrate and make a new connection. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nTools to support 2SLGBTQIA+ leadership\nHow to promote and retain 2SLGBTQIA+ talent\nStrategies for 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders\n\nAudience: \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ Professionals & job seekers\n2SLGBTQIA+ community members\nHR and Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion professionals\n\nLocation:\nSt. John’s Convention Centre – 50 New Gower Street\, St. John’s NL A1A 2A1 \nSchedule: \n\n5 pm – Event & Registration Open\n5:30 pm – Opening Remarks & Panel Discussion\n7 pm – Performance: Irma Gerd\n7:10 pm – Networking reception\n8:00 pm – End of event\n\nSPEAKERS\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nChris Forward (he/him)\nGeneral Manager\nHarvey’s Oil & Harvey’s Home Heating\n[Panelist]\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nGemma Hickey (they/them)\nAuthor\, activist\, and Executive Director\nArtforce\n[Panelist]\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nNikki Baldwin (they/she)\nExecutive Director\nPlanned Parenthood Newfoundland and Labrador\n[Panelist]\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nIrma Gerd (they/them)\nCanada’s Drag Race S3 & the BEAST from the East Coast of Canada\n[Remarks & Performance]\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nJade Pichette (they/them)\nDirector of Programs\nPride at Work Canada\n[Moderator]\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nMathieu Young (he/him\, they/them)\nVirtual Programs Coordinator\nPride at Work Canada\n[Emcee]\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nLive interpretation: Available upon request\nClosed captioning: English\nFormat: hybrid\, in-person event with livestream of the panel discussion\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).\nFor on-line access\, please register below:\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis hybrid 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-20230720/
LOCATION:St. John’s Convention Centre\, 50 New Gower Street\, St. John’s\, NL\, A1A 2A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Networking,Panel Discussion,ProPride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230406T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230406T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T185411
CREATED:20221221T210730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T162028Z
UID:10000652-1680802200-1680813000@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Calgary Panel and Reception: Uncovering at Work [hybrid - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 6\, 2023\, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM MDT (from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM EDT) – this event is free and open to anyone who would like to participate. \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]Presented with Norton Rose Fulbright \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] How much of yourself do you feel like you can bring to work? This is a question many 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and job seekers ask of themselves. Join Pride at Work Canada for an evening of networking and connecting with diversity\, equity\, and inclusion leaders\, 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and job seekers in Calgary at Norton Rose Fulbright. The evening’s festivities will include a panel discussion on the challenges around ‘uncovering’ at work followed by a lively networking reception. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″]Registration: 5:30 PM – 6 PM MDT\nPresentation: 6 PM – 7:30 PM MDT (livestream – 8 PM – 9:30 PM EDT)\nReception: 7:30pm – 8:30 PM\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] Location:\nNorton Rose Fulbright\n400 3 Ave SW\, Suite 3700 – Calgary\, AB\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nThe event will include a livestream option. When registering please indicate if you intend to come in person as there will be a limited number of in-person availability. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nWhat uncovering means in workplaces\nExperiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and job seekers that lead to covering\nBest practices to support employees and job seekers being able to uncover\n\nAudience: \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and job seekers\nEmployee Resource Group members\nDiversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion professionals\n\nCOVID-19:\nAll existing provincial and local regulations will be followed\, including mandates that may require individuals to wear a mask (In Person) \nAccessibility: \n\nNorton Rose Fulbright’s Calgary Office – Accessibility (In Person)\nWe will have an automated captioning translation in French\nLive captioning provided by 3Play Canada (Virtual)\nIf you have any additional accessibility requests please email info@prideatwork.ca with requests by March 24\, 2023.\n\nSPEAKERS\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nDividing Thunder/Talenny Rose Heavy Head\n[Remarks]\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nJade Pichette (they/them)\nDirector of Programs\nPride at Work Canada\n[Moderator]\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nJay Brewster (he/him)\nProgram Manager\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, & Belonging\nShaw Communications\n[Emcee]\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nSable Sipatsimo (she/her)\nDirector\, Indigenous Engagement & Reconciliation\nCalgary Arts Development\n[Panelist]\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nGregory John (he/him)\nPresident\nFour Peaks Business Development\n[Panelist]\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nBrit Nickerson (she/they)\nManager of Communications\nCalgary Pride\n[Panelist]\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nFor in-person access\, please register here (limited capacity).\nFor on-line access\, please register below:\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis event is free and open to anyone who would like to participate. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/panel-20230406/
LOCATION:Norton Rose Fulbright – Calgary\, 400 3 Ave SW\, Suite 3700\, Calgary\, AB\, T2P 4H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Networking,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T185411
CREATED:20220607T164730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T151935Z
UID:10000608-1656590400-1656594000@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Panel Discussion: Intersectionality within 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 30\, 2022\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – This online event is free and open to all who wish to register.\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″]Pride at Work Canada is proud to have the support of Bell for this online event.\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [/vc_column][/vc_row]\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAlthough referred to under one umbrella\, the experiences of the 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and jobseekers are unique and diverse as our gender expressions\, gender identities and sexual orientations intersect with other aspects of our identities and lives. \nIntersectionality is a term that was first coined by Kimberlé W. Crenshaw to describe the compounding impacts of simultaneous racial and gender prejudice. It has since become a framework for understanding the ways in which aspects of an individual’s social and political identities combine to create different experiences of oppression or privilege. But it is not just about the ways in which experiences of marginalization stack up. Intersectionality recognizes the power structures\, and the interacting and reinforcing relationships between sexism\, racism\, homo/bi/transphobia\, ableism\, colonialism\, classism\, and other axes of oppression. \nThis session presented by Pride At Work Canada and sponsored by BELL will explore the reasons why taking an intersectional approach to advocacy and inclusion is integral to creating a sense of belonging for all\, including but not limited to 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and jobseekers. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIntroduction to the concept of Intersectionality\nExamine intersectionality in a 2SLGBTQIA+ context\nExplore ways in which organizations can use an intersectional framework to inform diversity and inclusion initiatives\n\nAudience \n\nGeneral employee population\nHuman Resources professionals\nPride employee resource group members\nDiversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion Professionals\n\nSPEAKERS\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nQUINN BLUE (he/him\, they/them) \nProgramming & Engagement Coordinator \nPride at Work Canada \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nPRU GIRME (she/her) \nBusiness Development Coordinator \nPride at Work Canada \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis online 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/panel-20220630/
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220427T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T185411
CREATED:20220228T193934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T134916Z
UID:10000585-1651060800-1651066200@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Panel: Volunteer Mentorship at Work
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 27\, 2022\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – This virtual panel is open to all who wish to register. \nMentorship\, sponsorship\, and networks are one of the biggest indicators for success for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and job seekers. A good mentor can lead to professional development\, connections\, and open doors that were previously closed for a mentee. While conversely a good mentee can provide the mentor connection to communities they may be unfamiliar with\, engage them in development\, and build a rewarding professional relationship. This panel discussion by Pride at Work Canada will talk to the power of volunteer mentorship\, and how to build effective mentorship relationships which result in finding amazing talent and retention for employers\, new perspectives for mentors\, and professional growth for 2SLGBTQIA+ mentees. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nThe benefits of mentorship to promote 2SLGBTQIA+ employment\nHow to be a good volunteer mentor\nHow to be a good mentee\n\nAudience: \n\nEveryone interested in mentorship\n2SLGBTQIA+ employees and job seekers\nHuman Resources professionals\nDiversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion Professionals\n\nSPEAKERS\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nCOLIN DRUHAN (he/him) \nExecutive Director \nPride at Work Canada \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nGABRIELA JORDAO (she/her) \nDiversity\, Equity and Inclusion Manager \nHootsuite \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nJOEL RODRIGUES (he/him) \nSenior Manager\, HR Business Partner \nScotiabank \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nTYLER BOYCE (he/him) \nExecutive Director \nThe Enchanté Network \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nJADE PICHETTE (they/them) \nManager of Programs \nPride at Work Canada \n[Emcee] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nTRACY LUCA-HUGER (she/her) \nInterim Executive Director \nMentor Canada \n[Moderator] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis virtual panel is 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/virtual-panel-04-27-2022/
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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