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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Peer Support in Action – Empowering ERGs to Boost Employee Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:September 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs) play essential roles in building networks and creating opportunities to put peer support into action. Join us to learn from a panel of ERG leaders who are skilled in peer support. Peer support provides strategies to navigate conflict\, challenge discrimination in the workplace\, and cope with issues outside of the workplace that 2SLGBTQIA+ people face. When ERGs are empowered and well resourced\, they can create meaningful impacts on employee well-being. \nLearning objectives:\n\nExplore how peer support strategies can be used in the workplace\nLearn strategies to navigate workplace conflict\nUnderstand the impacts of ERGs in employee well-being\n\nTarget audience:\n\n2SLGBTQIA+ employees at Pride at Work Canada’s partner organizations\nEmployee Resource Group (ERG) leaders\nHR & DEI Professionals\n\nPanelists\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \nChristian Bennett (he/they)\nAccount Manager\, MPAC \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nChristian Bennett (he/they) is an Account Manager with MPAC and Co-Lead of Blaze!\, MPAC’s 2SLGBTQIA+ employee resource group. In this role\, Christian helps foster an inclusive and supportive workplace where employees across the province can connect\, learn\, and share their authentic selves. He is passionate about creating spaces that celebrate diversity while strengthening community through dialogue\, education\, and meaningful connections. \nSince its founding in 2022\, Blaze! has grown into a vibrant forum that not only addresses issues impacting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community but also uplifts voices and celebrates Pride throughout the year. As Co-Lead\, he plays a key role in guiding initiatives\, championing inclusion\, and infusing a spirit of joy and celebration into the group’s activities\, while helping advance MPAC’s commitment to diversity\, equity\, and belonging. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \nMichael Robach (he/him)\nInterim Executive Director\, QMUNITY \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nMichael Robach (he/him) is the Interim Executive Director at QMUNITY\, where they lead the delivery of programs and services that meet the diverse needs of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. With a career spanning social development and advocacy\, Michael has worked across sectors including child protection\, HIV\, rare diseases\, and now 2SLGBTQIA+ community support. They bring a deep commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and strengthening services that improve the lives of those most impacted. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \nChristopher Aguilar (He/They)\nSenior Training Specialist\, OLG \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nChristopher Aguilar is a neurodivergent professional living with ADHD and anxiety\, and a passionate advocate for equity\, inclusion\, and mental health awareness. As a Senior Training Specialist at OLG and Co-Chair of The Pride Network\, Christopher brings both lived experience and professional insight to their work. They are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone feels seen\, heard\, and valued. Whether at work or in everyday life\, Christopher strives to be a voice for those who may not have one—championing empathy\, accessibility\, and meaningful change across communities. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nFacilitator\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \nTempleton Sawyer (he/him)\nLeadership Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nTempleton Sawyer was an Employment Support Practitioner with Teamwork Cooperative\, the host of Tweet the Leader in You podcast\, and co-facilitator of the CEI and Teamwork’s Youth-Focused Community of Practice in Halifax Nova Scotia. He brings a great deal of lived experience to the table and is a passionate Youth Advocate who seeks to help youth in both Nova Scotia\, Ontario and the Bahamas believe in themselves and increase their self-confidence through leadership and skill development programs. When Templeton thinks about the word inclusion\, he has a passion to place action into including everyone. Templeton continues his inclusion advocacies through a Youth Focused Community of Practice which he Co-Author\, this space provides service providers to grow and develop new strategies to serve youth and people in general. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nRegistration for this event has closed.\nAccessibility:\n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClosed captioning provided: English and French\nFormat: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)\nEngagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca\n\nOptional note: * Please note we use Employee Resource Group as a catch all term which is inclusive of Business Resource Groups\, Affinity Networks\, and other similar employee led groups focused on equity-deserving groups.
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20250909/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Partner-only event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T211321
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SUMMARY:Québec Roundtable on Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 17 | 1:00PM – 3:00PM EDT | By Invitation*\nOrganized by Beneva\, Québec\, in collaboration with Pride at Work Canada \nOn September 17\, leaders from community\, corporate\, and nonprofit sectors will come together for a roundtable discussion focused on inclusion and diversity in the workplace\, with particular attention to the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. The event will highlight perspectives rooted in community knowledge\, including a presentation of Pride at Work Canada’s Workplace Audit\, and a conversation with Aide aux trans du Québec about its mission\, frontline experience\, and the implications of the Sages’ report for the trans community in Québec. \nThis roundtable will offer a space for dialogue\, reflection\, and connection — followed by an informal networking opportunity to continue the discussion across sectors. \n  \n\n  \n* About Our Invitation-Based Events\nPride at Work Canada regularly hosts small\, intentional roundtables and gatherings across the country that bring together voices from government\, business\, advocacy\, and community sectors. These spaces are designed to support honest dialogue\, knowledge exchange\, and strategic collaboration. \nParticipation is by invitation to ensure a balanced group across types of organizations\, identities\, sectors\, and lived experiences related to the themes at hand. We consider both professional expertise and community insight when shaping these conversations\, and we center engagement from our Proud Partners and Community Partners\, while also welcoming expressions of interest from others doing meaningful work in this space. \nIf you’d like to be considered for future events\, you can reach out to Jose Patiño-Gomez\, Director of External Relations\, or fill out this short form to register your interest.
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/quebec-roundtable-on-inclusion-and-diversity-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T170000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: FLOURISH Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 17 | 4:00-5:00 ET \nFLOURISH is an eight-week virtual program that will develop the skills required for 2SLGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group (ERG)* leaders to be effective and successful in their roles. Those who lead 2SLGBTQIA+ ERGs have an enormous opportunity to create change for Two-Spirit\, queer and trans employees. They also face very specific challenges in Canadian workplaces. While session content will touch on the mechanics of ERGs\, the primary focus of FLOURISH will be developing individual competency in four areas: \n\nFrom Policy to Practice – Living Our Rights\, Honoring Our Identities\nTelling the Story/Impact of Your ERG\nNavigating Polarization\nPrinciples of Peer Support\n\nThrough live Zoom sessions\, virtual learning modules and self-directed work\, our FLOURISH program will collectively unlock their potential as ERG leaders. \nInterested in learning more? Sign up to this information session. \nKey Learning Objectives:\n\nProvide an overview of the FLOURISH 2025 program structure and timeline\nHighlight the importance and impact of 2SLGBTQIA+ ERG leadership in Canadian workplaces\nExplain the types of learning experiences and activities participants can expect\nAnswer questions and provide clarity on eligibility\, registration\, and support\n\nAudience:\n\nThis event is for anyone interested in knowing more about the FLOURISH 2025 program\n\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \nTempleton Sawyer (he/him)\nLeadership Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nTempleton Sawyer was an Employment Support Practitioner with Teamwork Cooperative\, the host of Tweet the Leader in You podcast\, and co-facilitator of the CEI and Teamwork’s Youth-Focused Community of Practice in Halifax Nova Scotia. He brings a great deal of lived experience to the table and is a passionate Youth Advocate who seeks to help youth in both Nova Scotia\, Ontario and the Bahamas believe in themselves and increase their self-confidence through leadership and skill development programs. When Templeton thinks about the word inclusion\, he has a passion to place action into including everyone. Templeton continues his inclusion advocacies through a Youth Focused Community of Practice which he Co-Author\, this space provides service providers to grow and develop new strategies to serve youth and people in general. \n[/vc_column][vc_row] \nAccessibility:\n\nSpoken language: English\nClosed captioning provided: English\nFormat: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)\nEngagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca\n\nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20250917/
CATEGORIES:Free event,Leadership,Webinar
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