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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241009T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260421T095457
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T095457
CREATED:20240829T140122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T155631Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T095457
CREATED:20240828T204801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T141615Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T095458
CREATED:20240828T202701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T143154Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T095458
CREATED:20240506T192320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T200558Z
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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:20260421T095458
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:20260421T095458
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:20260421T095458
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:20260421T095458
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T095458
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T095458
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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