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Winnipeg ProPride 2026

May 26 @ 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm

May 26, 2026 from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm CT

Join Pride at Work Canada for an engaging evening of networking and connection, dedicated to advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and fostering inclusive workplaces. This event brings together professionals, community members, and job seekers from diverse industries to share experiences, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships.

Building Queer Futures is Pride at Work Canada’s 2026 ProPride series, focused on helping organizations and individuals move from intention to long-term impact. At a time of rapid social, political, and workplace change, this series asks a critical question: what does it take to build workplaces where 2SLGBTQIA+ people can not only belong today, but shape the future?

Agenda

3:30PM – 4:30PM Panel: Building Queer Futures through Accountable Leadership

5:30PM – 8:30PM Reception

Please ensure you arrive with enough time to check-in so the event can start on time

Panel: Building Queer Futures through Accountable Leadership

Leadership plays a critical role in shaping inclusive workplace cultures. This panel examines how leaders can move from statements of support to sustained action that advances equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees. Panelists will explore what accountable leadership looks like in practice, including how organizations can embed inclusion into strategic planning, performance metrics, and governance structures. The conversation will highlight ways leaders can share power, support employee networks, and ensure that queer and trans voices influence decision-making. Designed for senior leaders, HR professionals, and DEI practitioners, this session offers practical perspectives on building workplaces where inclusion is both measurable and enduring.

Learning Goals
  • Define what accountable leadership looks like in practice and its role in advancing equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees.
  • Identify strategies for embedding inclusion into organizational systems, including leadership decision-making, strategic planning, and performance accountability.
  • Recognize ways leaders can share power and elevate 2SLGBTQIA+ voices to influence workplace culture, policy, and governance.
Audience
  • 2SLGBTQIA+ community members
  • HR & DEI Professionals
  • Allies interested in supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion and leadership

* The panel includes a post-event VIQ reception from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM CT, where you’ll have the chance to network with fellow guests.

Moderator

Cynthia Eysseric (she/her)
Consulting Coordinator

Cynthia 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.

Panelists

Logan Jax Oxenham (he/him)
MLA Kirkfield Park

Logan Jax Oxenham is a Canadian politician and transgender advocate. Elected in 2023 as the MLA for Kirkfield Park with the Manitoba NDP, he made history as Canada’s first openly transgender politician elected to provincial, territorial, or federal office. A former correctional officer, juvenile counsellor, and award‑winning singer‑songwriter, Logan is passionate about building equality, visibility, and belonging for all. In 2024, he introduced the Two Spirit and Transgender Day of Visibility Act, helping make Manitoba a leader in affirming transgender rights.

Albert McLeod (he/him, she/her)
2Spirit Consultants

Gabriel Pelletier (he/him)
Senior Policy Analyst, Government of Manitoba

Registration and Pricing

Tickets are now available on Eventbrite, register today!

Panel and Reception

Networking Reception

Accessibility
  • Spoken language: English
  • Please register additional accessibility requests below. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca
ProPrides 2026 Series Includes:
  • Winnipeg ProPride – May 26, 2026
  • Virtual ProPride – June 16, 2026
  • Vancouver ProPride – July 14, 2026
  • Montreal ProPride – August [TBC], 2026
  • [TBC] Ottawa ProPride – September, 2026

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