(Please notice that this event will be offered in French.)

Wednesday, July 12, 2023, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.
Live Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada.

Join us in celebrating International Non-Binary Day with a workshop focused on non-binary inclusion, gender-neutral pronouns, and legal recognition of their identity.

This webinar is open to anyone interested in learning more about the history of non-binary inclusion, gender-neutral pronouns, and legal recognition of their identity.

Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in an informative and engaging discussion about non-binary inclusion, gender-neutral pronouns, and legal recognition of their identity.

Learning Objective:

• Explore the history of non-binary inclusion, their challenges and progress
• Learn more on the inclusive use of a traditionally-gendered language
• Discuss the legal recognition of non-binary identity and the progress made in this area

We will share information about the different laws and policies that exist in different countries and jurisdictions, as well as the challenges that non-binary people still face in gaining legal recognition of their identity.

Audience:

• Proud and community partners
• Diversity, equity and inclusion professionals
• Human resources professionals
• Activists and allies of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community

Presenter:

Mathieu Young (he/him, they/them), Virtual Programs Coordinator, Pride at Work Canada

Mathieu 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 immigrants of color. 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. Their proficiency in French, Spanish and in English, combined with their expertise in various administrative programs, make them a versatile and valuable asset.

Accessibility:

• Spoken language: French
• Live Captioning: French, automatic English translation provided by 3 Play Media Canada.
• Format: Virtual (on Zoom with use of additional tools like Slido)
• Engagement Type: participants invited to share using chat
• Slidedeck available before the session for those with access needs
• Please register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to info@prideatwork.ca

This 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 info@prideatwork.ca.