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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T130000
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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:20260303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260303T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20260113T195505Z
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SUMMARY:Advocating for Equity: Modernizing the Employment Equity Act [In French]
DESCRIPTION:March 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. This webinar will also take place in English on February 24.  \nEmployment equity has been a priority for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Canada for over 50 years. Despite this long term advocacy\, 2SLGBTQIA+ workers remain excluded from the Employment Equity Act’s protections\, leaving them underrepresented in data and equity initiatives\, and facing persistent barriers such as wage gaps\, precarious work\, and higher unemployment. \nIn September 2025\, 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations gathered for coordinated advocacy on Parliament Hill\, meeting with parliamentarians from across the political spectrum\, sharing a clear and united message: equity in employment is not optional—and the time to act is now.\nIt’s time for the Employment Equity Act to explicitly include 2SLGBTQIA+ and Black communities as designated groups\, and to include stronger intersectional\, transparent\, and accountable mechanisms that reflect today’s workplace realities. \nJoin us to learn about our proposed updates to the Act\, our advocacy work\, and how you can get involved! \nLearning objectives:\n\nUnderstand the gaps in the Employment Equity Act\nLearn about recommendations for the modernization of the Act\nExplore advocacy efforts and strategies\n\nTarget audience:\n\n2SLGBTQIA+ employees at Pride at Work Canada’s partner organizations\nEmployee Resource Group (ERG) leaders\nHR & DEI Professionals\n\nPanelists\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n\nBilan Arte (she/her)\nNational Representative\, Human Rights Department\nCanadian Labour Congress \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nBilan Arte is an award-winning activist and organizer with over fifteen years of experience in campaigns\, leadership\, and movement building. She holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Ottawa\, and she is the National Representative for Human Rights at the Canadian Labour Congress. \nBilan is a Black\, Muslim feminist who lives and works in the unceded and never-surrendered traditional territories of the Algonquin and Anishinaabe peoples. \nIn all aspects of her work\, Bilan is fueled by her passion for social justice and equity. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n\nAlex Arseneau (he/him)\nAlter Acadie NB \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nAlex Arseneau est directeur général d’Alter Acadie NB\, le seul organisme de défense des droits 2SLGBTQIA+ francophone à l’est du Québec. Depuis son lancement en 2023\, Alter Acadie NB s’est imposé comme un pilier du militantisme franco-queer au pays\, notamment par son travail de plaidoyer et de revendication\, ancré dans les réalités rurales\, face à la montée de l’extrême droite et à l’intensification des attaques contre les droits queer. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nFacilitator\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \nCynthia Eysseric (she/her)\nConsulting Coordinator \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nCynthia is a dedicated professional working at the intersection of feminism\, LGBTQ+ rights\, and sexuality education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sexology from the Université du Québec à Montréal and a certificate in entrepreneurship and SME management from Université Laval\, bringing a strategic and inclusive approach to her work. Her commitment to LGBTQ+ communities has led her to collaborate with several organizations\, including the Réseau des lesbiennes du Québec (RLQ) and Club Sexu\, where she serves as Vice President on the Board. She is also part of the team at Fierté au travail Canada\, a national organization advocating for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. Passionate about organizational inclusion\, Cynthia began a graduate microprogram in equity\, diversity\, and inclusion in the workplace at Université Laval in 2024. Her work aims to strengthen intersectionality within the spaces she engages in\, reinforcing her commitment to creating more just and representative environments. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility\n\nSpoken language: French – This webinar will also take place in English on February 24.\nAutomatic translation: French to English\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-20260303/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Partner-only event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251007T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20250718T173704Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Navigating AI & Inclusive Prompt Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday October 7 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nAs workplaces increasingly adopt emerging and evolving technologies\, it’s crucial to ensure their implementation supports equity\, safety\, and impact. Join a panel of experts to explore how to avoid reproducing bias and harmful stereotypes when using generative AI to create content for or about queer and trans communities. This webinar will introduce tools and best practices for responsible AI use\, with a focus on preventing bias\, promoting inclusive representation\, and safeguarding digital integrity. \nAdditionally\, we’ll discuss the importance of cybersecurity in AI workflows\, especially when handling sensitive or identity-based information and offer strategies to mitigate associated risks. Learn how to leverage AI ethically and securely to advance your organization’s social impact. \nLearning objectives\n\nUnderstand strategies to avoid reproducing bias and stereotypes when creating content for or about queer and trans communities.\nCybersecurity and safety of using generative AI\nLearn tools and practices towards responsible AI use\n\nTarget audience\n\n2SLGBTQIA+ employees at Pride at Work Canada’s partner organizations\nEmployee Resource Group (ERG) leaders\nHR & DEI Professionals\nMarketing and communications professionals\n\nFacilitator\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n\nJade Pichette (they/she)\nDirector of Programs\, Pride at Work Canada \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \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 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 were one of the authors of Transitioning Employers: A survey of policies and practices for trans inclusive workplaces and are the cohost of the Uncovering Belonging Podcast. In their spare time they can be found geeking out over queer\, trans\, and Norse histories\, disability justice\, interfaith advocacy\, firekeeping\, and spending time with their chosen family. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nPanelists\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n\nCarlos Chalico (He/him)\nCybersecurity and privacy specialist\n \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nCarlos Chalico is a consultant specialized in cybersecurity and privacy. He started his career in Mexico City when he joined a big four accounting firm Mexico back in 1996\, today he is a partner based in Toronto. Carlos is also an instructor with the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies\, where he teaches cybersecurity and privacy. \nCarlos volunteers for different organizations including ISACA\, IAPP\, and Hispanotech. He discovered the Association of Latinx Professionals for America (ALPFA) in 2019\, when EY Canada sent him to Nashville\, Tennessee for attending his first ALPFA convention. When Carlos saw what ALPFA was doing for the Latinx community in US\, he asked what was needed to make it work in Canada and\, in 2022\, Carlos helped bring ALPFA Canada to life with the first chapter in Toronto. Today\, ALPFA Canada has also chapters in Montreal and Calgary\, and is close to having a new chapter in Vancouver. Most of Carlos’ volunteering time is now focused on ALPFA Canada’s development. \nIn his free time\, Carlos enjoys spending time with family\, reading\, writing\, walking with Leis (his dog)\, riding his bike (not in winter) and playing drums somewhere in Toronto or Mississauga. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n\nVipul Bhardwaj (he/him)\nSenior Manager\, Emerging Capabilities\, TD Bank\n \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nVipul is a people-first leader with over 16 years of experience in financial services\, spanning roles in retail banking\, wholesale banking\, wealth management\, and human resources. He is passionate about AI-driven innovation and its potential to transform the delivery of products and services in the financial services industry. At TD\, Vipul has led strategy and delivery of large-scale digital transformation initiatives and was most recently tapped to lead the GenAI transformation and enablement for the Wealth Management business. He is also influencing AI policy in Canada by partnering with governance and control partners at TD as well as regulators. Vipul is passionate about talent development and Inclusion & Diversity. He is a member of TD Wealth’s I&D core committee and provides thought leadership on strategy and programming aligned to TD’s I&D agenda. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nRegistration for this event has closed.\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
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20251007/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Partner-only event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20250210T192352Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Busting Myths About DEI Data: Your Rights\, Responsibilities\, and Opportunities [Partners Only - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 14\, 2025\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nData collection is a cornerstone of successful DEI strategies\, yet many organizations struggle to navigate the complexities of ethical and effective practices. This session will address common myths surrounding DEI data\, clarify legal rights and responsibilities\, and highlight opportunities for leveraging SOGIE (sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and expression) data to drive workplace inclusion. \nWith International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on May 17\, this webinar provides timely insights into how data collection can support efforts to combat systemic barriers faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ employees. By understanding key workforce trends\, organizations can take meaningful actions to build equitable workplaces and uphold their commitments to diversity and inclusion. \nLearning objectives: \n\nUnderstand your legal rights and responsibilities around DEI data collection.\nLearn how to leverage SOGIE data to inform your DEI initiatives.\nIdentify systemic barriers and use data to create targeted\, effective solutions.\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nHR leaders\,\nDEI professionals\, and\nCompliance teams.\n\nAbout the speaker:  \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nSophia Dhrolia (she/her\, they/them) \nSophia Dhrolia (she/they) is a DEI leader who is passionate about building a culture that values diversity\, champions inclusion\, and promotes collaboration to drive business results. She is committed to developing environments where differences are valued and where people are empowered to bring their authentic selves to the workplace. She focuses on breaking down systemic barriers\, driving positive change in organizations\, and on improving experiences. \nSophia speaks regularly on the importance of advocacy\, inclusive language and creating cultures of belonging. She has been a keynote speaker for Steps of Pride 2022\, CPHR in BC and Yukon\, a featured guest on the ‘Mom Strength’ podcast and in high school classrooms. She is also the proud recipient of the 2024 Women in Payments advocate for Diversity & Inclusion award and 2022 Women in IT ‘Diversity Lead of the Year’ award. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nSubtitles provided: English and French\nFormat: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)\nType of engagement: participants are invited to interact via the chat (no audio or video)\nPlease register below for any additional accessibility requests. For any questions\, you can email info@prideatwork.ca.\n\nRegistration for this event has closed.\n\nThis event is exclusive for employees and board members of our Proud Partners and  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/webinar-20250514/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20250210T175915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T203140Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Legal Best Practices for Addressing Workplace Harassment [Partners Only - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 2\, 2025\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nIn today’s evolving workplace\, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and supported requires more than good intentions—it demands a solid foundation of policies\, resources\, and structured education for both staff and management. This webinar will explore the key measures organizations need to implement to drive inclusivity and respect for individual circumstances\, with a focus on confidentiality and privacy. \nLegal expert and guest speaker\, Stephanie Young\, will guide participants through the intersection of human rights principles\, occupational health and safety obligations\, and relevant case laws. Additionally\, the session will cover strategies to prevent and address harassment in the workplace\, ensuring compliance with legal standards while promoting a safe and supportive environment for all employees. \nJoin us to gain valuable insights into building a workplace that upholds dignity\, safety\, and inclusivity through practical legal frameworks and best practices. \nLearning objectives: \n\nUnderstand legal foundations of inclusion and gain insights into human rights principles\, case law\, and occupational health and safety obligations\, particularly as they relate to sexual harassment\, discrimination in the workplace\nLearn how to create policies that respect employee confidentiality while ensuring inclusivity\, allowing employees to feel safe and supported\nEquip leaders with the knowledge to manage incidents such as harassment or discrimination\, ensuring they are handled with legal and organizational accountability while protecting affected employees\n\nTarget audience: \n\nHR professionals\,\nDEI leads\,\nsenior executives\,\nlegal and compliance officers\,\nEmployee Resource Group (ERG) leaders\,\nhealth and safety officers\, and\nlegal counsel.\n\nPresenter \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”3/4″]Stephanie Young (she/her)\, Partner\, Borden Lander Gervais:\nStephanie practices labour and employment and human rights law. She advises public and private sector employers on a variety of employment and labour relations matters\, including employment standards\, policy development and revision\, contracts\, health and safety\, accommodations and discrimination\, severance packages and terminations\, collective agreements\, workplace harassment investigations and discipline. Stephanie represents employers in employment and labour-related litigation\, including wrongful and constructive dismissals\, employment class actions\, human rights applications and grievance arbitrations. \nIn addition to her employment practice\, Stephanie advises and represents health sector clients and other service providers in human rights cases pertaining to patient care or customer service. She is also experienced in accessibility legislation and accessibility compliance audits. \nStephanie has appeared as employer counsel before the Superior Court of Justice\, the Divisional Court\, the Ontario Court of Appeal\, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal\, the Ontario Labour Relations Board and labour arbitrators. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \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)\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca\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 events@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20250402/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20241021T180227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T222357Z
UID:10000763-1741867200-1741870800@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Developing Diversified Funding Sources [Community Partner Only - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 13\, 2025\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees and board members of our Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nAs non-profits\, making money is not our goal – but we need money to provide services and work towards our missions\, so let’s talk about it! With many different funding models\, which one is the right fit for your organization? How can you diversify your funding sources to become more resilient to changes in funding and revenue? Are there funding opportunities you haven’t explored yet? Join a panel of experts to learn from different organizational strategies. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn about different funding models and opportunities\nDiscuss strategies for diversifying your revenue\nDevelop an understanding of how diverse funding models might apply to your organization\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nNon-profit staff in fundraising and development roles\nNon-profit executives and managers\nNon-profit board members\n\nPresentation:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Quinn Blue (he/him\, they/them)\, Program & Engagement Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nQuinn Blue is a professional in 2SLGBTQIA+ education and programming. Quinn spent over a decade working in the student movement\, having held equity and inclusion-focused roles at the University of Ottawa and at Algonquin College. His formal education is in Women and Gender Studies and in Teaching Adult Learners. They’ve volunteered extensively with the Ten Oaks Project\, which taught them about the incredible value of community building. Quinn is passionate about change-making and learning.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Brittan Hudson (they/them)\, Director of Programs\, The Enchanté Network \nBrittan is an Afro and Indo-Caribbean community developer with over 10 years of experience in program design\, content creation and community-based facilitation. Currently\, Brittan lives on the traditional territories of the Anishinabewaki\, Haudenosaunee\, Wendake-Nionwentsïo\, and Mississauga peoples. \nThey are passionate about creating equitable environments for BIPOC\, 2SLGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities. Their work is grounded by the experiences and knowledge shared by Black people across the diaspora\, especially on topics such as Queer liberation\, and Indigenous spiritualities. Throughout the years\, Brittan has worked within various sectors focusing on disability justice\, faith formation\, decolonization and reconciliation. \nWhen they are not working\, Brittan enjoys exploring the outdoors\, playing basketball and cultivating Queer joy. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Tristan Smyth (they/them)\, Managing Director\, Propel Impact \nA recognized nonbinary advocate working at the intersection of social impact\, entrepreneurship\, and venture capital\, Tristan is the Managing Director of Propel Impact\, supporting the nonprofit’s consulting and impact investing programming. During previous leadership roles\, Tristan advised on or directed over $2 billion CAD in economic development activity and\, in recognition of their work\, was named by Future of Good as one of Canada’s top 21 Young Impact Leaders in 2019 and Forty Under 40 by the Ottawa Business Journal in 2023. \nOutside of Propel\, they lead a graduate seminar on responsible and impact investing for Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration. Beyond work\, Tristan is an advisor to Boann Social Impact and the Common Approach to Impact Measurement\, as well as several impact-focused startups. Additionally\, they serve on the boards of directors for Giyak Mishkawzid Shkagmikwe Corporation (GMS)\, Living Wage Canada\, and Canadian Coalition for Community Investment. \nTristan holds an undergraduate degree from Mount Royal University and graduate degrees from the University of Toronto\, Queen’s University\, and Cornell University. Originally from the Prairies\, they live in Quebec with their spouse\, dog\, and inordinate number of houseplants. \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/webinar-20250313/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20250124T203138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T153605Z
UID:10000780-1740571200-1740574800@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Pink Shirts\, Performativity and Progress [Partners Only - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday February 26\, 2025 from 12 PM to 1 PM ET – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nPink Shirt Day held the last day of February has become a regular observance for schools and workplaces. This often includes photos on social media with big smiles and a generalized message about bullying. As we look at observances often they lose their initial impact and become more about image than impact. \nDuring this session run by Pride at Work Canada’s Director of Programs Jade Pichette\, there will be a discussion about how observances can be utilized to make real change. We will look at how we can work in allyship with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and build workplaces that celebrate belonging by utilizing observances. \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nHow major observances for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community originated\nWhat is performative actions\, and how can they be avoided\nHow to utilize observances in a way to promote allyship\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nAll employees\nDEI professionals\nHR professionals\n\nPresenter: \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Jade Pichette (they/them)\, Director of Programs\, Pride at Work Canada \nJade Pichette (they/them) 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 were one of the authors of Transitioning Employers: A survey of policies and practices for trans inclusive workplaces and are the cohost of the Uncovering Belonging Podcast. In their spare time they can be found geeking out over queer\, trans\, and Norse histories\, disability justice\, interfaith advocacy\, firekeeping\, and spending time with their chosen family.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \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)\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20250226/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20241205T153853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T132521Z
UID:10000774-1738152000-1738155600@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Closing the Gaps: Advancing Financial Equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ Employees [Partners Only - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 29\, 2025\, from 12 PM to 1 PM ET – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nFinancial equity is critical for creating truly inclusive workplaces. While strides have been made toward achieving legal equality for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities\, economic disparities persist. This webinar will explore the wealth and benefits gaps that continue to affect 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and outline actionable steps organizations can take to foster financial security. From considerations 2SLGBTQIA+ employees have for their pension plans and retirement strategies to inclusive benefits that address unique community needs\, this session will provide HR professionals\, benefits coordinators\, and decision-makers with tools to ensure financial equity. Attendees will also learn how financial institutions and businesses can adapt their products and services to meet the needs of diverse workforces. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify how inequality shows up for your 2SLGBTQIA+ employees\nExamine the considerations 2SLGBTQIA+ employees have for their wealth and health benefits\nImplement tools to make your organization’s wealth and health benefits more equitable for all employees\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nHR professionals\nDEI professionals\nERG leaders\n\nPresentation:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Janet Spreitzer (she/her)\, Keynote Speaker\, Writer\, Advocate  \nA Toronto based money expert\, Janet has spent her career working in finance and volunteering to advance LGBTQIA+ inclusion. For over 20 years\, Janet has worked on Bay Street for finance and insurance firms\, seeing wealth management “from the inside”. Janet is also an avid advocate for LGBTQIA+ inclusion. She’s a founding member of her company’s LGBTQ+ ERG\, and served on several volunteer boards serving the Toronto LGBTQIA+ community\, including 4 years as chair of board for Start Proud. Her latest venture\, Queerly Wealthy\, focuses on highlighting the economic inequalities faced by the LGBTQIA+ community\, and working towards narrowing the economic gap faced by her community. Janet believes that the best way to create inclusion for any equity seeking group is by leveling the financial playing field. Money gives people options – to DO and BE whatever you can dream of!\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 events@prideatwork.ca.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20250129/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20241211T133127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T160752Z
UID:10000776-1737547200-1737550800@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Politicizing 2SLGBTQIA+ identities in Western Canada [Partners Only - FR]
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 22\, 2025\, from 12 PM to 1 PM ET – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nAt a time when trans and queer identities are being increasingly targeted by polarizing policies in Alberta and Saskatchewan\, it is crucial for workplaces to understand the impact of this politicization on 2SLGBTQIA+ people\, and on the FrancoQueer community in particular. This webinar\, presented by Pride at Work Canada in collaboration with the Comité FrancoQueer de l’Ouest\, will outline the challenges faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ people in the workplace and explore practical ways to effectively support them in the face of rising intolerance and polarizing discourse. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the impact of the politicization of 2SLGBTQIA+ identities: Gain an in-depth understanding of recent policies in Alberta and Saskatchewan and their effect on the safety and well-being of trans and queer employees.\nSupport resilience and inclusion: Identify inclusion strategies for employers and teams to create a safe\, respectful and supportive work environment for trans and queer people.\nFoster safe environments: Discover best practices to strengthen the resilience and safety of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees in the workplace\, including mental health and community support resources.\nRaise awareness and engage stakeholders: Educate and engage teams on the importance of inclusivity in a tense political context\, to enable everyone to be an effective ally in the workplace.\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nDEI and HR professionals and managers in Alberta\, Saskatchewan and elsewhere\nMembers and allies of employee resource groups supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ and francoqueer communities\nOrganizations committed to diversity and inclusion\, particularly for linguistically and gender-diverse populations\n\nPresentation:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Rose-Eva Forgues-Jenkins (she/her)\, Project Coordinator at Comité FrancoQueer de l’Ouest  \nRose-Eva Forgues-Jenkins is a queer woman who grew up in the French-speaking community of Edmonton\, in Treaty 6 territory. She studied at the University of Alberta\, where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Film Studies. She has worked in radio\, youth education and community research. Rose-Eva was named a ‘Top 30 Under 30’ by the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation in 2020. She has worked as Program Manager for the Comité FrancoQueer de l’Ouest since 2021. She has been on the Board of Directors of the Pride Centre of Edmonton since 2019.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: French\nAutomatic translation: French to English\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 events@prideatwork.ca.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20250122/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20241009T155452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T171809Z
UID:10000759-1732708800-1732712400@staging.prideatwork.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20240829T172137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T174436Z
UID:10000745-1730894400-1730898000@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Pride in Practice (with UpHouse) [partner-only - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 6\, 2024\, 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. \nMore than ever\, people are looking to connect with brands. Consumers are no longer content to settle for a product or service based on location or price-point\, they are looking to align their spending dollars with brands that align with their values. What does that mean for your organization and Pride marketing initiatives? \nUpHouse\, a CGLCC certified marketing and public relations agency\, commissioned a third-party Queer-owned-and-operated research company\, Mat Meir Consulting\, to gather insights from the 2SLGBTQ+ community across Canada and the USA. \nThe research results aim to help brands better connect and support their Queer audiences in ways that are authentic and meaningful through systemic change\, both internally and externally. Join us as we take a deep dive into what people want and are expecting from brands’ Pride marketing this year and moving forward. \nLearning objectives: \n\nUnderstand consumer expectations and the evolving landscape of Pride marketing\nExplore research insights on how brands can authentically connect with 2SLGBTQIA+ audiences\nLearn strategies for creating meaningful\, value-driven marketing initiatives that foster systemic change\n\nTarget audience: \n\nMarketing and PR professionals\nBrand managers and strategists\nDEI advocates and business leaders\n\nPresentation:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Alex Varricchio (he/him)\, Co-Owner\, UpHouse Inc. \nWhile leading UpHouse’s impressive growth year over year\, Alex Varricchio has helped develop and maintain UpHouse’s culture of limitless creativity and ideas\, and cultivated a safe space for testing and launching creative projects to learn from. Noticing a trend in businesses moving agency work in-house\, Alex\, and business partner Kiirsten\, created a collaborative agency model based on filling in the gaps—not replacing in-house talent or duplicating efforts. Alex has been nominated for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year award and winning Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce’s National Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nRecorded appearances from: \n\nCelia Sandhya Daniels\, Founder & CEO\, Rebekon Consulting LLC (she/they)\nCalvin Campos\, Owner\, Calvin Campos Media (they/them)\nThomas “TJ” Chernick\, Partnership Engagement Director\, IGLTA (he/him)\n\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 events@prideatwork.ca.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20241106/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20241009T145538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T160113Z
UID:10000757-1729771200-1729774800@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop: The People are Peopling: 3 Ways to Spark Your Internal Workplace Culture [partner-only - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 24\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nIn any mission-driven organization\, there’s people… and there’s the work. People within an organization do the work – thus it is essential to have a human-centred strategy as part of your overall work plan.   \nIn “The People Are Peopling” you’ll learn 3 ways to build a thriving workplace culture. Discover how a People strategy can improve retention and prevent burnout. You’ll identify how capitalism and systems of oppression can impact your operations. You’ll also find out how to ensure your internal workplace practices match your external goals and that you are walking the talk!  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscover the importance of having a People strategy\nLearn to recognize burnout and other mental health issues\nDiscuss if your internal workplace practices match your external goals\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nNon-profit executives and managers\nHR professionals in non-profits\nStaff and Board Members at non-profits\n\nPresentation:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Althea Branton (she/her)\, Director of Corporate Services\, Pride at Work Canada \nAlthea Branton is the Director of Corporate Services at Pride at Work Canada. In this role\, Althea leads the People & Culture function. Althea has more than 15 years’ experience in people management. Her experience includes HR systems management for some of the world’s most recognizable brands. Althea has a proven track record in servant leadership\, day-to-day tactical responsibilities and corporate development. When she’s not actively dismantling kyriarchy\, Althea loves to write\, design skincare products and eat all sorts of chocolate.\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 of our Proud Partners and 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/workshop-20241024/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20240829T154326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T203805Z
UID:10000743-1728475200-1728478800@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Authentic Leadership: Uncovering Resilience [partner-only - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 9\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nThis Authentic Leadership Experience is designed to empower and educate marginalized communities\, fostering intersectional leadership through community-led discussions. Participants will learn to end self-oppression\, embrace their full identities in leadership roles\, and create inclusive spaces within their teams. By exploring the critical need for authentic leadership and inclusive team design\, this experience aims to raise the capacity of 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders\, enabling them to build resilience\, enhance emotional intelligence\, and drive organizational success. Join us on October 9th at noon EDT to uncover strategies for authentic leadership and elevate your impact within your organization.   \nLearning Objectives: \n\nEmbrace authentic leadership and end self-oppression\nDesign and lead inclusive\, intersectional teams\nBuild resilience and emotional intelligence as 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders\n\nTarget Audience: \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and leaders\nERG leaders and members\nDEI practitioners and advocates\n\nPresentation:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Jeremy Long (he/him)\, “The Inclusivity Guy” is a Co-Active Leadership and Team Coach. \nJeremy is a certified executive leadership coach who partners with individuals and organizations to make meaningful changes and break down barriers to diversity. His work focuses on talent development\, inclusive leadership training\, and systems coaching. He specializes in minority leadership development with half of his practice dedicated to LGBTQ2+ leadership development and transformation. \nJeremy leverages his diverse lived and work experience to approach supporting Queer folks with a trauma-informed\, intersectional\, and whole-person approach to leadership development. His clients are driven to reveal the authentic leadership style that promotes inclusive workplace culture and inspires cultural change in organizations.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20241009/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20240829T140122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T155631Z
UID:10000741-1727870400-1727874000@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Workplace Audit [partner-only - FR]
DESCRIPTION:(Please note that this event is offered in French) \nWednesday\, October 2\, 2024\, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nDiscover the Workplace Audit\, a uniquely Canadian tool designed to help you assess and improve your organization’s diversity and inclusion practices. This Audit thoroughly examines your policies\, processes and support for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion\, and provides you with customized recommendations for creating a more inclusive work environment. \nThis webinar will highlight the launch of the French version of the Audit\, introduced this summer to better serve our French-speaking partners\, and will present its key components\, the benefits for partner organizations\, and safeguards to ensure data confidentiality. Join us to learn more about this valuable tool and how it can help your organization drive inclusion efforts forward. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the benefits of the Workplace Pride Audit in assessing and improving diversity and inclusion practices\nExplore the main components of the Audit and how it can help your organization become more inclusive\nLearn how to use the results of the Audit to implement meaningful and effective structural changes\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nHuman resources and team managers\nDiversity\, equity and inclusion (DEI) professionals\nManagers and decision-makers looking to strengthen inclusion in their organization\n\nPresenters:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Mathieu Young (he/him\, they/them)\, Virtual Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nMathieu Young is a queer Mauritian who is passionate about empowering marginalized communities\, particularly queer immigrants of color\, through dialogue\, education\, and activism. Mathieu is also a multidisciplinary artist\, known for organizing events that celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community\, with a particular focus on uplifting queer Asian and African immigrants. Mathieu’s career has been marked by a deep commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As President of the Board of Directors for Action positive VIH/sida\, Mathieu was responsible for securing funding and ensuring the successful operation of the organization’s programs and services. Mathieu also served as Community Engagement Coordinator for FrancoQueer\, where they organized workshops\, support groups\, and events\, while leading training on gender identity\, sexual orientation\, and anti-racism. With extensive experience in project management\, community outreach\, and event planning\, Mathieu brings a unique and valuable perspective to the sector.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: French\nAutomatic translation: French to English\nClose captioning provided: French and English\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 events@prideatwork.ca.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20241002/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20240828T204801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T141615Z
UID:10000739-1727265600-1727271000@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Maximizing ERGs potential for inclusive workplaces [partner-only - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 25\, 2024\, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs) play a crucial role in creating inclusive workplaces. These groups not only provide essential support for employees from equity-deserving communities but also significantly impact the entire organization. Beyond supporting all employees\, how effective are these groups in influencing organizational success? \nJoin us for our next webinar where we will explore how ERGs can maximize their impact within organizations. This session will offer practical strategies\, best practices\, and actionable insights to help ERG leaders and members enhance their effectiveness and create a more inclusive environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscover insights into the structure\, purpose\, and potential impact of Employee Resource Groups within organizations\nLearn strategies to maximize the effectiveness and influence of ERGs in promoting 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion\nExplore techniques for encouraging collaboration between different ERGs to create a unified approach to diversity and inclusion\n\nTarget audience: \n\nERG leaders and members\nExecutive sponsors\nHR professionals and DEI professionals\n\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 events@prideatwork.ca.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20240925/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20240828T202701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T143154Z
UID:10000737-1726660800-1726664400@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop: Inclusive Methods for Collecting SOGIE Data in Your Organization [partner-only - FR]
DESCRIPTION:(Please note that this event is offered in French) \nWednesday\, September 18\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nThis workshop for Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners and Community Partners will focus on collecting employee data relating to gender identity and sexual orientation. Collecting and managing this data is often a challenge for our partners\, and many of you have questions about how to collect it properly\, as well as the reasons for doing so. Together\, we will delve into data related to talent acquisition\, human resources\, and employee engagement surveys. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand best practices for collecting and managing data on gender identity and sexual orientation within your organization\nExplore challenges and solutions related to talent acquisition\, human resources\, and employee engagement surveys\nLearn how to use this data to improve inclusive practices and support a culture of diversity and inclusion\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nHuman resources and team managers\nDiversity\, equity and inclusion (DEI) professionals\nPeople involved in the collection and use of data relating to gender identity and sexual orientation\n\nPresenters:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Marika Robert (they/them)\, Business Development Coordinator\, French Engagement\, Pride at Work Canada \nMarika holds the position of coordinator for the Francophone and Quebec members at Pride at Work Canada. Having participated in several projects as the managing editor of LSTW\, an annual lesbian and queer magazine shining in major North American and European cities\, Marika remains attuned to the needs of their community. they has been involved with various activist organizations such as Pride at Work Canada\, le Club Sexu\, and the Quebec Lesbian Network\, of which they currently sits on the board of directors as co-chair. In all their projects\, Marika is renowned for their human approach\, forward-thinking\, and continuous reinvention. It is their dedication to inclusion and diversity that drives them to challenge boundaries and perspectives.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Mathieu Young (he/him\, they/them)\, Virtual Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nMathieu Young is a queer Mauritian who is passionate about empowering marginalized communities\, particularly queer immigrants of color\, through dialogue\, education\, and activism. Mathieu is also a multidisciplinary artist\, known for organizing events that celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community\, with a particular focus on uplifting queer Asian and African immigrants. Mathieu’s career has been marked by a deep commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As President of the Board of Directors for Action positive VIH/sida\, Mathieu was responsible for securing funding and ensuring the successful operation of the organization’s programs and services. Mathieu also served as Community Engagement Coordinator for FrancoQueer\, where they organized workshops\, support groups\, and events\, while leading training on gender identity\, sexual orientation\, and anti-racism. With extensive experience in project management\, community outreach\, and event planning\, Mathieu brings a unique and valuable perspective to the sector.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: French\nAutomatic translation: French to English\nClose captioning provided: French and English\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 events@prideatwork.ca.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/workshop-20240918/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20240506T192320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T200558Z
UID:10000727-1716984000-1716987600@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Successful Pride Communications [partner-only event - FR]
DESCRIPTION:(Please note that this event is offered in French) \nWednesday\, May 29\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. This session will be offered in English on Wednesday\, May 22.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nPride communications are your company’s opportunity to show that you demonstrate a genuine commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. However\, if not approached thoughtfully\, they risk being perceived as tokenistic or insincere. In our upcoming webinar\, we will explore strategies to ensure that your Pride communications resonate authentically and effectively convey your message of inclusion. This presentation will guide you through the key elements of impactful Pride messaging. We’ll explore common missteps to avoid and highlight successful approaches to engage not only 2SLGBTQIA+ communities but also their allies and supporters. \nJoin us on May 29 at noon (EST) as we uncover best practices for meaningful Pride communications! \nLearning Goals: \n\nDeepen your understanding of the importance of authenticity in Pride communications\nGain insight into the underlying causes of common pitfalls in Pride messaging\nLearn how to tailor Pride communications to authentically engage 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and allies\n\nAudience: \n\nCommunications and Marketing Teams\nEquity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion Professionals\n2SLGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Groups\n\nPresenters:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Marika Robert (they/them)\, Business Development Coordinator\, French Engagement\, Pride at Work Canada \nMarika holds the position of coordinator for the Francophone and Quebec members at Pride at Work Canada. Having participated in several projects as the managing editor of LSTW\, an annual lesbian and queer magazine shining in major North American and European cities\, Marika remains attuned to the needs of their community. they has been involved with various activist organizations such as Pride at Work Canada\, le Club Sexu\, and the Quebec Lesbian Network\, of which they currently sits on the board of directors as co-chair. In all their projects\, Marika is renowned for their human approach\, forward-thinking\, and continuous reinvention. It is their dedication to inclusion and diversity that drives them to challenge boundaries and perspectives.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Mathieu Young (he/him\, they/them)\, Virtual Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nMathieu Young is a queer Mauritian who is passionate about empowering marginalized communities\, particularly queer immigrants of color\, through dialogue\, education\, and activism. Mathieu is also a multidisciplinary artist\, known for organizing events that celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community\, with a particular focus on uplifting queer Asian and African immigrants. Mathieu’s career has been marked by a deep commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As President of the Board of Directors for Action positive VIH/sida\, Mathieu was responsible for securing funding and ensuring the successful operation of the organization’s programs and services. Mathieu also served as Community Engagement Coordinator for FrancoQueer\, where they organized workshops\, support groups\, and events\, while leading training on gender identity\, sexual orientation\, and anti-racism. With extensive experience in project management\, community outreach\, and event planning\, Mathieu brings a unique and valuable perspective to the sector.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: French\nAutomatic translation: French to English\nClose captioning provided: French and English\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 events@prideatwork.ca.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20240529/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20240506T192324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T195128Z
UID:10000725-1716379200-1716382800@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Successful Pride Communications [partner-only event - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 22\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. This session will be offered in French on Wednesday\, May 29.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nPride communications are your company’s opportunity to show that you demonstrate a genuine commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. However\, if not approached thoughtfully\, they risk being perceived as tokenistic or insincere. In our upcoming webinar\, we will explore strategies to ensure that your Pride communications resonate authentically and effectively convey your message of inclusion. This presentation will guide you through the key elements of impactful Pride messaging. We’ll explore common missteps to avoid and highlight successful approaches to engage not only 2SLGBTQIA+ communities but also their allies and supporters. \nJoin us on May 22 at noon (EST) as we uncover best practices for meaningful Pride communications! \nLearning Goals: \n\nDeepen your understanding of the importance of authenticity in Pride communications\nGain insight into the underlying causes of common pitfalls in Pride messaging\nLearn how to tailor Pride communications to authentically engage 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and allies\n\nAudience: \n\nCommunications and Marketing Teams\nEquity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion Professionals\n2SLGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Groups\n\nPresenters:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Mathieu Young (he/him\, they/them)\, Virtual Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nMathieu Young is a queer Mauritian who is passionate about empowering marginalized communities\, particularly queer immigrants of color\, through dialogue\, education\, and activism. Mathieu is also a multidisciplinary artist\, known for organizing events that celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community\, with a particular focus on uplifting queer Asian and African immigrants. Mathieu’s career has been marked by a deep commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As President of the Board of Directors for Action positive VIH/sida\, Mathieu was responsible for securing funding and ensuring the successful operation of the organization’s programs and services. Mathieu also served as Community Engagement Coordinator for FrancoQueer\, where they organized workshops\, support groups\, and events\, while leading training on gender identity\, sexual orientation\, and anti-racism. With extensive experience in project management\, community outreach\, and event planning\, Mathieu brings a unique and valuable perspective to the sector.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20240522/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20231220T141924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T193615Z
UID:10000702-1710936000-1710939600@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Queerness and Allyship [Partners only - FR]
DESCRIPTION:(Please note this event is offered in French) \nWednesday\, March 20\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. This session will be offered in English on Wednesday\, January 17.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nWelcome to an open Q&A session diving into Queerness and Allyship within the workplace. Join us for an interactive discussion where our team will address questions related to allyship in professional settings\, focusing on creating inclusive and supportive workplaces for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The session begins with a 10-minute introduction\, followed by an audience-driven Q&A segment exploring various aspects of allyship\, its objectives\, and best practices within work environments. \nTopics to be covered: \n\nDefining allyship within the workplace and its significance for supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.\nExploring how to foster an inclusive work environment as an ally.\nUnderstanding the goals and strategies for effective allyship in professional settings.\nSharing best practices for promoting inclusivity and support for queer and trans individuals in the workplace.\n\nAudience Participation:\nParticipants are encouraged to actively engage by submitting workplace-focused questions related to allyship\, supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ colleagues\, and cultivating inclusive work environments. To efficiently collect questions for the session\, we have created a form here. However\, participants are also free to connect and ask any burning questions related to 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion in the workplace during the live session. Your engagement is valuable in shaping an informative and enriching discussion. \nAudience: \n\nGeneral employee audience\nHR and DEI professionals\nAnyone wanting to know how to work in allyship\n\nPresenters:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Mathieu Young (he/him\, they/them)\, Virtual Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nMathieu Young is a queer Mauritian who is passionate about empowering marginalized communities\, particularly queer immigrants of color\, through dialogue\, education\, and activism. Mathieu is also a multidisciplinary artist\, known for organizing events that celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community\, with a particular focus on uplifting queer Asian and African immigrants. Mathieu’s career has been marked by a deep commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As President of the Board of Directors for Action positive VIH/sida\, Mathieu was responsible for securing funding and ensuring the successful operation of the organization’s programs and services. Mathieu also served as Community Engagement Coordinator for FrancoQueer\, where they organized workshops\, support groups\, and events\, while leading training on gender identity\, sexual orientation\, and anti-racism. With extensive experience in project management\, community outreach\, and event planning\, Mathieu brings a unique and valuable perspective to the sector.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: French\nAutomatic translation: French to English\nClose captioning provided: French and English\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 events@prideatwork.ca.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20240320/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20231221T153032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T181151Z
UID:10000708-1710331200-1710334800@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop: Cultivating Belonging for Non-binary employees and jobseekers [Partners only - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 13\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nNon-binary employees and jobseekers are often left out of narratives of gender inclusion in the workplace. This member workshop will address the unique experiences of non-binary employees and jobseekers and what needs to change for their full participation. Utilizing case studies\, this practical workshop will provide solutions for cultivating belonging for your non-binary employees and non-binary jobseekers. We will also showcase data from our Transitioning Employers: A survey of policies and practices for trans inclusive workplaces regarding the solutions that employers could pursue to make a fully gender inclusive workplace. \nLearning Goals: \n\nThe experiences of non-binary employees and job seekers\nHow to use inclusive language and inclusive procedures\nCreating belonging for non-binary employees and job seekers\n\nAudience: \n\nHuman Resources professionals\n2SLGBTQIA+ employee resource group members\nDiversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion Professionals\n\nPresenter:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Jade Pichette (they/them)\, Director of Programs\, Pride at Work Canada \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 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.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/workshop-20240313/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20231211T194012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T192502Z
UID:10000696-1707912000-1707915600@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Digital Safety for Inclusive Organizations - pt. 2 [Partners only - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024\, 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. \nJoin us for a dynamic two-part webinar series\, “Digital Safety for Inclusive Organizations\,” in partnership with Pride at Work Canada and ODLAN. In this series\, we explore crucial insights and strategies to ensure digital safety for 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations\, allies\, and advocates. \nPart 2: Implementing Digital Safety (Session 2): Discover how to put digital safety into action. We’ll explore the importance of creating a robust safety plan and preparing for the upcoming Online Hate Training Module by ODLAN. Find out how to empower your organization to navigate online spaces securely and effectively. \n\nAssessing Online Threats \nCreating a Digital Safety Plan\nOnline Hate Training Module by ODLAN (forthcoming)\nWrap-up and Q&A\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nGain an understanding of the key findings and insights from the Report by ODLAN related to digital safety.\nLearn strategies and best practices for ensuring digital safety on social media platforms.\nUnderstand the importance of developing a safety plan to deal with online harassment.\nAcquire practical steps and considerations for implementing a safety plan.\nFamiliarize yourself with general safety tips and the relevance of cybersecurity in digital safety.\n\nAudience: \n\nIndividuals interested in digital safety and cybersecurity in a 2SLGBTQIA+ context\n2SLGBTQIA+ organizations and their staff members\nCybersecurity and IT professionals\n\nPresenter:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Evan Vipond (they/them)\, Director of Learning\, ODLAN \nEvan Vipond (they/them) is the Director of Learning at ODLAN. Evan comes with 15+ years of experience working with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across sectors including education\, arts and culture\, health care\, and justice initiatives\, and over a decade of teaching experience at the post-secondary level. They offer consulting services for advancing inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and accessibility (IDEA) in workplaces\, institutions\, and communities. They specialize in training and curriculum development\, IDEA policy review\, 2SLGBTQIA+ content review\, and 2SLGBTQIA+ community consultation. Evan is a PhD Candidate in Gender\, Feminist and Women’s Studies at York University. They are trans\, nonbinary\, queer\, and invisibly disabled.\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 \nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20240214/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20231211T194003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T210548Z
UID:10000693-1707307200-1707310800@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Digital Safety for Inclusive Organizations - pt. 1 [Partners only - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 7\, 2024\, 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. \nJoin us for a dynamic two-part webinar series\, “Digital Safety for Inclusive Organizations\,” in partnership with Pride at Work Canada and ODLAN. In this series\, we explore crucial insights and strategies to ensure digital safety for 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations\, allies\, and advocates. \nPart 1: Understanding Digital Safety (Session 1): Uncover the key findings from The Internet Isn’t All Rainbow Report by ODLAN\, focusing on digital safety and online threats facing the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Learn practical strategies for safeguarding your online presence\, from social media safety to developing comprehensive safety plans. Gain a deeper understanding of cybersecurity and its role in enhancing digital safety. \n\nIntroduction and The Internet Isn’t All Rainbow Report Insights\nStrategies for Digital Safety\nQ&A and Audience Engagement\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nGain an understanding of the key findings and insights from the Report by ODLAN related to digital safety.\nLearn strategies and best practices for ensuring digital safety on social media platforms.\nUnderstand the importance of developing a safety plan to deal with online harassment.\nAcquire practical steps and considerations for implementing a safety plan.\nFamiliarize yourself with general safety tips and the relevance of cybersecurity in digital safety.\n\nAudience: \n\nIndividuals interested in digital safety and cybersecurity in a 2SLGBTQIA+ context\n2SLGBTQIA+ organizations and their staff members\nCybersecurity and IT professionals\n\nPresenter:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Evan Vipond (they/them)\, Director of Learning\, ODLAN \nEvan Vipond (they/them) is the Director of Learning at ODLAN. Evan comes with 15+ years of experience working with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across sectors including education\, arts and culture\, health care\, and justice initiatives\, and over a decade of teaching experience at the post-secondary level. They offer consulting services for advancing inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and accessibility (IDEA) in workplaces\, institutions\, and communities. They specialize in training and curriculum development\, IDEA policy review\, 2SLGBTQIA+ content review\, and 2SLGBTQIA+ community consultation. Evan is a PhD Candidate in Gender\, Feminist and Women’s Studies at York University. They are trans\, nonbinary\, queer\, and invisibly disabled.\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 \nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20240207/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081421
CREATED:20231220T141225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T161258Z
UID:10000700-1705492800-1705496400@staging.prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Queerness and Allyship [Partners only - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 17\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. This session will be offered in French on Wednesday\, March 20.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nWelcome to an open Q&A session diving into Queerness and Allyship within the workplace. Join us for an interactive discussion where our team will address questions related to allyship in professional settings\, focusing on creating inclusive and supportive workplaces for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The session begins with a 10-minute introduction\, followed by an audience-driven Q&A segment exploring various aspects of allyship\, its objectives\, and best practices within work environments. \nTopics to be covered: \n\nDefining allyship within the workplace and its significance for supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.\nExploring how to foster an inclusive work environment as an ally.\nUnderstanding the goals and strategies for effective allyship in professional settings.\nSharing best practices for promoting inclusivity and support for queer and trans individuals in the workplace.\n\nAudience Participation:\nParticipants are encouraged to actively engage by submitting workplace-focused questions related to allyship\, supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ colleagues\, and cultivating inclusive work environments. To efficiently collect questions for the session\, we have created a form here. However\, participants are also free to connect and ask any burning questions related to 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion in the workplace during the live session. Your engagement is valuable in shaping an informative and enriching discussion. \nAudience: \n\nGeneral employee audience\nHR and DEI professionals\nAnyone wanting to know how to work in allyship\n\nPresenters:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Mathieu Young (he/him\, they/them)\, Virtual Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nMathieu Young is a queer Mauritian who is passionate about empowering marginalized communities\, particularly queer immigrants of color\, through dialogue\, education\, and activism. Mathieu is also a multidisciplinary artist\, known for organizing events that celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community\, with a particular focus on uplifting queer Asian and African immigrants. Mathieu’s career has been marked by a deep commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As President of the Board of Directors for Action positive VIH/sida\, Mathieu was responsible for securing funding and ensuring the successful operation of the organization’s programs and services. Mathieu also served as Community Engagement Coordinator for FrancoQueer\, where they organized workshops\, support groups\, and events\, while leading training on gender identity\, sexual orientation\, and anti-racism. With extensive experience in project management\, community outreach\, and event planning\, Mathieu brings a unique and valuable perspective to the sector.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Quinn Blue (he/him\, they/them)\, Program & Engagement Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nQuinn Blue is a professional in 2SLGBTQIA+ education and programming. Quinn spent over a decade working in the student movement\, having held equity and inclusion-focused roles at the University of Ottawa and at Algonquin College. His formal education is in Women and Gender Studies and in Teaching Adult Learners. They’ve volunteered extensively with the Ten Oaks Project\, which taught them about the incredible value of community building. Quinn is passionate about change-making and learning.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.\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 events@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://staging.prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20240117/
CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar
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