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SUMMARY:Calgary Ambassador Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 6\, 2025 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm MT | 5:00pm – 6:00pm ET \nThe Ambassador Program operates as a series of regional groups made up of representatives from our Proud Partner network who share best practices and strategies for creating 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming work environments. \nTo learn more about the program and join\, visit https://prideatwork.ca/programs/ambassador-program/
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/ambassador-20260506/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking
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SUMMARY:Virtual ProPride 2026
DESCRIPTION:June 16\, 2026 | 1:00PM – 3:00 PM ET \nVirtual ProPride: Building Queer Futures is a two-hour interactive gathering that brings together Two-Spirit\, Queer\, and Trans leaders\, alongside committed allies\, to explore how we build workplaces and communities where 2SLGBTQIA+ people can thrive\, lead\, and shape the future. \nThrough a dynamic blend of thought leadership and peer-to-peer dialogue\, this virtual experience centers joy\, resilience\, accountability\, and systems change. Participants will engage in meaningful conversations about leadership\, wellbeing\, allyship\, and collective impact \, leaving with practical tools\, renewed energy\, and stronger connections across sectors and regions. \nWhether you are a 2SLGBTQIA+ leader or an ally committed to advancing equity\, Virtual ProPride offers a space to reflect\, connect\, and move from intention to lasting impact. \nAgenda\n\n1:00PM – 2:30 PM Panel\n2:30PM – 3:00 PM Virtual Networking\n\nLearning Goals:\n\nExamine the role of leadership\, allyship\, and community in advancing equitable workplaces where 2SLGBTQIA+ people can thrive and lead.\nIdentify practical approaches for supporting wellbeing\, accountability\, and inclusion within workplace and community settings.\nStrengthen cross-sector connections and collaborative strategies that contribute to long-term systems change for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion.\n\nSpeakers:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \nDebbie Owusu-Akyeeah \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nDebbie is a Black feminist with over 8 years of local and international advocacy experience in a variety of roles ranging from programming and counselling to policy analysis and project management. She is the new Executive Director at the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD). She has had the pleasure of bridging her passion for social justice with international development at Oxfam Canada and volunteering with feminist organizations like the Ottawa Dyke March\, Harmony House Women’s Shelter\, and Planned Parenthood Ottawa. When Debbie isn’t yelling into a megaphone at protests or organizing events\, she’s probably on a field somewhere playing rugby. Or baking a cake. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nKate Wood \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nKate (she/her) is a proudly AuDHD trans woman working at Info-Tech Research Group in the London\, Ontario office on Treaty 6 lands. She holds the position of AVP Research Development\, sits on the corporate DEI Committee\, co-leads the Pride ERG\, and is a strong advocate for neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. An active member of London’s trans* community\, Kate has done volunteer work for the local PFLAG branch and has spoken at Transgender Day of Remembrance. Kate holds a master’s degree in cyber security from the University of Essex. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \nKathleen Sawdo \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nKathleen Sawdo is an Anishinaabe Kwe from the Bear Clan and a proud member of Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation in Treaty 3 Territory. With over 20 years of experience in human resources and business administration\, Kathleen brings not only deep professional expertise\, but also a strong commitment to Indigenous knowledge systems\, leadership\, and talent development. \nHer relationship with Indigenous Works (formerly AHRC) began in 2009 when she was selected to participate in the National Inclusion Works Recruitment Fair and Leadership Skill Build. Since then\, she has remained connected through roles as a webinar trainer and HR expert for Luminary’s innovation and research projects. Today\, Kathleen continues to support the growth of inclusive\, values-based workplaces through her leadership and mentorship. \nKathleen holds multiple professional designations\, including Tribal Human Resources Professional (THRP)\, Canadian Indigenous Human Resources Professional (CIHRP)\, and is a registered HR Practitioner with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA). Guided by a two-eyed seeing approach\, she weaves together Indigenous and Western perspectives to build workplace cultures grounded in respect\, relationship\, and reciprocity. \nKathleen sees human resources not just as a function—but as the heartbeat of an organization. She invites others to walk alongside her in reimagining human resources as a relational and inclusive space—one where Indigenous voices are amplified\, and Indigenous ways of knowing and being are not only respected but deeply integrated. \nBeyond her professional life\, Kathleen is a beadworker\, artist and designer who values family\, community\, and cultural expression. Whether in the boardroom or around the kitchen table\, she believes inclusion begins with genuine connection—and she welcomes you to walk with her—and with Indigenous Works—on this shared journey of inclusion\, where meaningful partnerships\, cultural understanding\, and Indigenous-led solutions create pathways to shared prosperity and lasting impact \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nTrina Price \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nMx Trina Prince (they/them) is a trans\, non-binary\, fat\, disabled\, neurodivergent\, white person\, who currently lives on the shared traditional territories of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem)\, S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō)\, Qayqayt\, and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples also known as Coquitlam\, BC\, Canada. Trina is honoured to be the Director of Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in the Office of Equity and Inclusive Communities\, the current Board Chair for Mabel League\, Canada’s largest queer and trans softball league\, and the Past Board Chair for Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre. Most importantly\, Trina is a very proud Entie to their 10 niblings. Trina absolutely loves orcas\, dragons\, Star Wars\, LEGO\, Titanic facts\, softball\, dancing\, and escape rooms. Trina loves sharing in laughter and joy with those around them and is excited to share space with others. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \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)\n\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca \n\n\n\nFirst Name * \nLast Name * \nEmail Address * \nRepeat your email * \nEmployer/Organization * \nPosition/Title * \nCity - Province * \nAccessibility for this eventN/A\nMobility\nLanguage\nSign Language\nVision Impairment\nOther\n\nAccessibility (others or details)\nWould you like to be added to the Pride at Work Canada distribution list? * Yes\nNo\nAlready on\n\n \n\nProPrides 2026 Series Includes: \n\nWinnipeg ProPride – May 26\, 2026\nVirtual ProPride – June 16\, 2026\nVancouver ProPride – July 14\, 2026\nMontreal ProPride – August [TBC]\, 2026\n[TBC] Ottawa ProPride – September\, 2026\n\nCheck back soon for more details about the speakers\, agenda\, and how to register.
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/virtual-propride-2026/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,ProPride
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SUMMARY:Vancouver ProPride 2026
DESCRIPTION:July 14\, 2026 | 4:00PM – 8:30 PM PT \nJoin 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. \nBuilding 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? \nAgenda\n\n4:00PM – 5:00PM Panel: Building Queer Futures Beyond the Binary\n5:30PM – 8:30PM Reception\n\nPanel: Building Queer Futures Beyond the Binary\nBreaking down binaries is essential to building workplaces where everyone can thrive. Held in recognition of Non-Binary People’s Day\, this panel invites participants to imagine queer\, trans\, and non-binary futures in the workplace while exploring practical strategies to help bring them to life. At a time when trans and non-binary rights are increasingly politicized\, employers have an important role to play in upholding human rights and fostering inclusive cultures. Centering trans and non-binary leadership\, joy\, and lived experience\, this conversation will explore how workplace policies\, leadership practices\, and organizational culture can move beyond binary assumptions to support people of all genders and gender expressions. \nLearning Goals:\n\nRecognize the importance of gender diversity and inclusion in creating equitable workplaces\nUnderstand the importance of human rights protections and strategies to uphold them\nIdentify practical strategies to build towards gender inclusive workplaces\n\nAudience:\n\n2SLGBTQIA+ community members\nHR & DEI Professionals\nERG Leaders\nAllies interested in supporting gender diversity and inclusion\n\nRegistration and Pricing\nTickets are now available on Eventbrite\, register today! \nPanel and Reception \n\nMember ticket price (Proud Partners and Community Partners): $100 + taxes\nNon-member ticket price: $150 + taxes\n\nNetworking Reception \n\nMember ticket price (Proud Partners and Community Partners): $20 + taxes\nNon-member ticket price: $40 + taxes\n\nAccessibility:\n\nSpoken language: English\nVenue Accessibility:\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca\n\nProPrides 2026 Series Includes: \n\nWinnipeg ProPride – May 26\, 2026\nVirtual ProPride – June 16\, 2026\nVancouver ProPride – July 14\, 2026\nMontreal ProPride – August [TBC]\, 2026\n[TBC] Ottawa ProPride – September\, 2026\n\nCheck back soon for more details about the speakers\, agenda\, and how to register.
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/vancouver-propride-2026/
LOCATION:Scotia Tower\, 650 Granville Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 4N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,ProPride
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