St. John’s ProPride
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St. John’s ProPride
July 20, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, July 20, 2023, from 5 PM to 8 PM NDT (3:30 to 6:30 PM EDT) – This hybrid event is free and open to all who wish to register.
Panel Discussion & Networking: 2SLGBTQIA+ Leadership in Action
Join Pride at Work Canada in a night of networking and connection for those who are passionate about advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and creating a more inclusive work environment. The evening’s festivities will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet like-minded individuals, share their experiences, and learn from one another. Bringing together professionals, community members, and job seekers from a diversity of industries and backgrounds.
The event will include a panel discussion and lively networking reception. The panel will focus on the importance of leadership in 2SLGBTQIA+ communities influenced by the groundbreaking research Lead with Pride: Best Practices for Advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ Leadership. Come celebrate and make a new connection.
Learning Objectives:
- Tools to support 2SLGBTQIA+ leadership
- How to promote and retain 2SLGBTQIA+ talent
- Strategies for 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders
Audience:
- 2SLGBTQIA+ Professionals & job seekers
- 2SLGBTQIA+ community members
- HR and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professionals
Location:
St. John’s Convention Centre – 50 New Gower Street, St. John’s NL A1A 2A1
Schedule:
- 5 pm – Event & Registration Open
- 5:30 pm – Opening Remarks & Panel Discussion
- 7 pm – Performance: Irma Gerd
- 7:10 pm – Networking reception
- 8:00 pm – End of event
SPEAKERS
General Manager
Harvey’s Oil & Harvey’s Home Heating
[Panelist]
Author, activist, and Executive Director
Artforce
[Panelist]
Executive Director
Planned Parenthood Newfoundland and Labrador
[Panelist]
Canada’s Drag Race S3 & the BEAST from the East Coast of Canada
[Remarks & Performance]
Director of Programs
Pride at Work Canada
[Moderator]
Virtual Programs Coordinator
Pride at Work Canada
[Emcee]
Accessibility:
- Spoken language: English
- Live interpretation: Available upon request
- Closed captioning: English
- Format: hybrid, in-person event with livestream of the panel discussion
- Please register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to info@prideatwork.ca
About ProPride
ProPride is an innovative event series hosted by Pride at Work Canada, bringing together inclusive employers, 2SLGBTQIA+ thought leaders, and community organizations for engaging conversations, networking opportunities, panel and roundtable discussions. With a commitment to creating inclusive spaces beyond Pride celebrations, ProPride provides a dynamic environment for employees, job seekers, and community members, as well as employers committed to 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. Join us for access to the most relevant topics and current research, as we celebrate progress in 2SLGBTQIA+ leadership and inclusion and create a better, more inclusive future for all.
For in-person access, please register here (limited capacity).
For on-line access, please register below:
Registration for this event has closed.This hybrid event is free and open to all who wish to register. If you would like to register after the deadline, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca.
