On June 24, 2020 Pride at Work Canada partnered with Indigenous Works to present a panel on Two-Spirit Inclusion in the Workplace, emceed by Pride at Work Canada’s Manager of Programs Jade Pichette. The virtual session was sponsored by Bell. Here are some of the highlights: “Let us not forget a long history that began fourty-five years ago at the Gay American Indians of San Francicso in 1975” – Albert McLeod Two-Spirit Elder Albert McLeod opened the session with remarks. McLeod is a Status Indian with ancestry from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation and the Metis community of Norway House in northern...

On June 10, 2020 Pride at Work Canada/ Fierté au travail Canada collaborated with Catalyst Canada to present a panel on the contributions of queer and trans women to workplace inclusion efforts, emceed by Pride at Work Canada’s Manager of Programs Jade Pichette. Here are some of the highlights: “There is a power within you that needs to be shared with other people” – Ma-Nee Chacaby Two-spirit Ojibwa-Cree elder Ma-Nee Chacaby opened the session with remarks, noting that it’s as important to value the contributions of youth as it is to respectfully listen to elders like herself. She shared personal...

Pride at Work Canada/Fierté au travail Canada will celebrate PRIDE with you, our LGBTQ2+ communities and our National and Regional Partners from coast to coast this summer. We have been working on several virtual events to celebrate and connect people from all provinces and territories over June, July and August. Some of them are open to the general public, some are for our members, being an exclusive opportunity just for employees of Pride at Work Canada’s National and Regional Partners. Virtual ProPride 2020 – FREE events Our Virtual ProPride 2020 Season is open to anyone who would like to learn...

Écrit par David Tremblay Nous passons tous de longues heures derrière notre bureau;  le lieu de travail est une deuxième demeure où l’on côtoie collègues, patrons et parfois, nos clients.  Afin de briller à sa juste valeur, il est important de s’y sentir à l’aise et respecter sans condition.  Encore en 2018, bien que les mentalités évoluent à vitesse Grand V, beaucoup de travail reste à faire. Avec notre rapport Hiring Across All Spectrums sorti plus tôt cette année, nous souhaitons mettre en lumière  la réalité au travail de la communauté LGBTQ2+ qui n’est pas nécessairement connue de tous.  ...

By Jason Reilly In June of 2017, as we danced down the middle of Yonge Street in our fourth consecutive Toronto Pride Parade, I couldn’t help but reflect back on how it all started. From humble beginnings to a major public celebration of our diversity, we couldn’t have done it alone. It took a village (people!). Our organization joined Pride at Work Canada as a National Partner in 2009, just one year after the organization was formed. It was a strong signal to our Associates that diversity and inclusion matter and that they were going to be a major focus...

By Chloe Von Dersch Pride at Work Canada is proud to bring you ProPride — a series of networking events for LGBTQ2+ professionals and allies taking place across the country this summer. Here are the top four reasons to attend a ProPride event: 1. Over half of LGBTQ2+ people in Canada are not out to everyone they work with We spend so much of our time at work, so it’s more important than ever to celebrate and connect with Pride at Work Community Partners who have made a commitment to fostering environments where all people can achieve their full potential,...

On Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized on behalf of the Government of Canada to LGBTQ2 (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and, two-spirit) communities across the country. He apologized for decades of discrimination, active and passive, a milestone for community members who have endured countless injustices from institutions meant to protect them. The Prime Minister’s apology recognized the intentional and systemic oppression many LGBTQ2 community members faced at the hands of the Canadian government, acknowledging that homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia have been built into the structures that this nation was formed on. Importantly, the Prime Minister noted...

  The words below have been adapted from an interview with Susan Gapka, which took place on November 17, 2017. Pride at Work Canada would like to extend our immense thanks for all community members who continue to do inspiring work, which changes our world for the better.   Today marks the 18th annual Trans Day of Remembrance, which began to commemorate the death of Rita Hester – a trans woman whose murder remains unsolved to this day. Trans Day of Remembrance commemorations and celebrations happen all over Canada, and should be events driven by and for trans communities. Gwendolyn...

  About the Event Pride at Work Canada’s Workplace Summit is a one-day conference that will take place on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Toronto, presented by Scotiabank. This event will gather over 200 professionals to learn about and discuss the most important topics in LGBTQ2+ inclusion in Canadian workplaces today. We want you to bring your knowledge and experience to attendees of this landmark educational event. Let us know your idea for a great workshop related to workplace inclusion and join the movement to build a nation where LGBTQ2+ people can achieve their full potential at work.   What’s...

We’ve launched our application for open positions on Pride at Work Canada’s Board of Directors. Please download the Call for Applications document here to learn more about our board structure, functions of our board, and the commitment we expect from our board members. You will find the following open positions, and their primary accountabilities and requirements: Chair (1 open position)  Director of National Strategy (1 open position)  Ontario Lead (1 open position)  Quebec Lead (1 open position)  Prairies Lead (2 open positions)  Atlantic Lead (1 open position) The deadline for applications is Monday, October 23, 2017. All of the information...