ProPride

ProPride 2023: Leadership

The ongoing advancement of 2SLGBTQIA+ rights has a long and rich history. From the early efforts to decriminalize homosexuality in the 1960s, to the groundbreaking legal victories that led to marriage equality in 2005, 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders have played a critical role in advancing the human rights of all people in Canada. Indigenous, Two-Spirit, Black, and queer and trans activists of colour in particular, have made foundational contributions to the movement across Turtle Island while facing intersecting forms of discrimination and marginalization. Their perseverance and leadership have been vital in advancing the progress we have made so far.

However, despite these hard-fought gains, the struggle for equity and inclusion is far from over. 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals continue to face significant barriers in the workplace, including barriers to accessing and maintaining employment opportunities and to career progression in addition to lower pay and prejudice and discrimination on the job. The importance of intersectional 2SLGBTQIA+ leadership in the workplace and beyond cannot be overstated. By addressing issues of anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism, accessibility, and poverty reduction, while leveraging the unique experiences, perspectives and careers of 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders, we can drive real change and create more equitable and just workplaces for all.

Throughout ProPride 2023: Leadership, we will celebrate and elevate the voices of 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders across the country, and highlight the vital role that they play in ensuring our communities can survive and thrive at work and in our lives. Come celebrate with us as we recognize the 15 year anniversary of Pride at Work Canada, and honor the strengths, talents, and leadership of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in the workplace!

Toronto ProPride 2018

Hybrid, Online & Member-Only Events

Our 2023-24 ProPride Season is open to anyone who would like to learn about some of the most important topics in 2SLGBTQIA+ workplace inclusion.

Also, as part of our member-only programming this year, we’ll continue exploring the ProPride topics and connecting employees of Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partner & Community Partner network to discuss ongoing issues for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Canadian workplaces.

Our hybrid, online & member-only events will have live captions in the language of each event and automated translation in the other official language.

If you are not sure if your employer is one of our partners, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at info@prideatwork.ca.

*Pride at Work Canada works on the traditional territories of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. This includes Two-spirit, and LGBTQIA+ Indigenous people. We recognize that there are multiple barriers that impact Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ Indigenous people from accessing meaningful, affirming, and inclusive employment. In our work we look to reduce those barriers and, are open to feedback from Indigenous workers, employers, and job seekers in making that a reality.

During ProPride: Leadership, we will be hosting events on the territories of many nations, and communities home to Indigenous, Afro-Indigenous, and Urban Indigenous communities. We recognize the importance of the art, actions, practices and processes of Indigenous Leadership within Indigenous and Two-Spirit-led movements today that are challenging the historical, present, and continued legacies of colonialism and creating spaces for social, political, and cultural reclamation and renaissance.

May

Virtual ProPride: Lead with Pride (online – English)
Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 12 PM EDT
Free event with French interpretation and captions

Equal Futures 2023: A Gender Equality Summit (affiliate ProPride event)
Wednesday & Thursday, May 17 & 18, 2023
An event in Whitehorse with Pride at Work Canada’s collaboration

Webinar: Testing Hiring Discrimination in Canada’s Blue-Collar Industry (online – English)
Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 12 PM EDT
Partner-only webinar with automated French captioning

June

Winnipeg ProPride (in-person – English)
Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 6 PM CDT (7 PM EDT)
Free event

Webinar: Advancing Two-Spirit and Indigenous Inclusion in the Workplace (online – English)
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 12 PM EDT
Partner-only webinar with automated French captioning

Toronto ProPride (in-person – English)
Monday, June 19, 2023, at 5 PM EDT
Free event

Victoria ProPride (hybrid – English)
Panel Discussion and Reception: Migrant Leadership and Innovation
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 5:30 PM PDT (8:30 PM EDT)
Free event with automated French captioning

July

Workshop: Celebrating non-binary identity through inclusion, pronouns and inclusive language (online – French)
Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 12 PM EDT
Partner-only workshop with automated English captioning

Virtual Roundtable: Strategizing Against Rising Hate (online – English)
Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 12 PM EDT
Partner-only roundtable with automated French captioning

St. John’s ProPride (hybrid – English)
Panel Discussion & Networking: 2SLGBTQIA+ Leadership in Action
Thursday. July 20, 2023, at 5 PM NDT (3:30 PM EDT)
Free event

August

Montreal ProPride (in-person – French)
Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 5:30 pm EDT
Free event

Workshop: Intersectionality within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community (online – English)
Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 12 PM EDT
Partner-only webinar with automated French captioning

September

Workshop: Bisexual Inclusion at Work (online – English)
Wednesday, September 130, 2023, at 12 PM EDT
Partner-only webinar with automated French captioning

Vancouver ProPride (in-person – English)
Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 4 pm PDT
Free event

October

Rendez-Vous: Women x Non-Binary Digital Connect (online – English)
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 2023, at 12 PM EDT
Free networking event for women and non-binary people

Webinar: Creating Affirming Workspaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ Elders (online – English)
Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 12 PM EDT
Partner-only webinar with automated French captioning

Workshop: Intersectionality within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community (online – French)
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 12 PM EDT
Partner-only webinar with automated English captioning

Keynote ProPride Session: Seeking Safety and Acceptance (online – English)
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 12 PM EDT
Free event with live French translation and captioning

Accessibility & COVID-19

Pride at Work Canada believes in the importance of accessibility for our attendees. We have work to do, but have been working internally on improving our accessibility processes. During the 2023-24 ProPride series, this will include: livestreams of most in-person panels or remarks, masking at our events, and providing captioning on virtual programming.

A return to interacting in person is an opportunity to be mindful of different stages of comfort and health and access needs. To increase access for people with disabilities at our events, we are asking that you stay conscious of distancing and wear a mask (recommended). We look to come from a perspective of community care, and encourage you to read more about our practices and the importance of Event Accessibility & COVID-19. If you have any questions about this process, or would like to request any accommodation to make one of our events more accessible to you, please email us at info@prideatwork.ca.