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SUMMARY:Winnipeg ProPride 2025
DESCRIPTION:May 28\, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm CT – This in-person event is free and open to all who wish to register. There is a paid workshop connected to the event for those who wish to participate. \n \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. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to engage in conversations about human rights in the workplace\, inspired by the exhibit Love in a Dangerous Time\, which reflects on the LGBT Purge and its ongoing impact. Hosted by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights\, this gathering offers a welcoming space to expand your network\, gain new insights\, and connect with like-minded individuals committed to driving positive change. \nHOST PARTNER\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \n\nThe Canadian Museum for Human Rights\n85 Israel Asper Way\, Winnipeg\, MB R3C 0L5 \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nLearning Objectives: \n\nConnect with leaders from a variety of industries.\n\nAudience: \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ professionals\, job seekers and community organizations\nHR & DEI professionals\n\nSpeaker: \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nAlbert McLeod (he/him\, she/her)\,\n2Spirit Advocate\, Human Rights Activist & Consultant \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nAlbert McLeod is a Status Indian with ancestry from Nisichawayasihk [nish-i-ch-way-a-sik] Cree Nation and the Metis communities of Cross Lake and Norway House in northern Manitoba. He has over thirty years of experience as a human rights activist and was one of the founders of the 2-Spirited People of Manitoba. Albert began his 2Spirit advocacy in Winnipeg in 1986 and became an HIV/AIDS activist in 1987. He was the director of the Manitoba Aboriginal AIDS Task Force from 1991 to 2001. In 2018\, Albert received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Winnipeg. He was also a member of the sub-working group that produced the MMIWG – 2SLGBTQQIA+ National Action Plan Report in 2020-2021. In 2020\, Albert joined Team Thunderhead\, the team that recently won the international competition to design the 2SLGBTQI+ National Monument in Ottawa. Albert lives in Winnipeg\, where he works as a consultant specializing in Indigenous peoples\, 2Spirit history and identity\, cultural reclamation\, and cross-cultural training. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nEmcee: \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nIssa Kixen\nProducer\, CBC\n \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nIssa Kixen is an Anishinaabe Two Spirit comedian/journalist/Producer who is a band member of Couchiching First Nation\, Ontario. They have travelled across Canada and the USA as a Comedian and improviser. They use comedy as a tool in dealing with racism\, transphobia and ableism. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nPerformer: \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nArtemyst\, the Bannock Babes \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nArtemyst is a dynamic and captivating Two-Spirit drag performer based on Treaty 1 Territory. As a member of the Bannock Babes – an all Indigenous drag collective\, Artemyst has been electrifying the stage since premiering a little over a year ago. She is celebrated for her performances that blend artistry with glamour\, humour\, theatricality\, and a touch of mystery. As your current reigning Entertainer of the Year\, Artemyst brings elegance\, nerve\, and everything in between to every appearance. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nFormat: In-person networking event\nVenue accessibility: Canadian Museum for Human Rights Accessibility\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca\n\nFireside Chat with Harini Sivalingam: Legal Challenges Facing the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community\nMay 28\, 2025 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm CT\nCanadian Museum for Human Rights\, 85 Israel Asper Way\, Winnipeg\, MB R3C 0L5 \nJoin us for an engaging and thought-provoking fireside chat with Harini Sivalingam who is the Director of Equality Programs at the Canadian Civil Liberties Union\, a distinguished legal expert and advocate\, as part of Pride at Work Canada’s Winnipeg ProPride event. In this conversation\, we will explore the current legal challenges faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community\, including barriers to equality\, discrimination in workplaces and public spaces\, and the evolving landscape of human rights protections in Canada. \nWith a wealth of experience in social justice and legal advocacy\, Harini will provide valuable insights into pressing legal issues\, recent policy developments\, and strategies for fostering greater inclusivity and protection under the law. This discussion will offer attendees an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the legal landscape and how they can contribute to meaningful change. \nWhether you are an employer\, a community advocate\, or simply interested in learning more about legal rights and protections\, this fireside chat is an essential conversation on the ongoing pursuit of equity and justice for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with an expert and be part of a dialogue that shapes a more inclusive future. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the Current Legal Landscape – Gain insight into the key legal challenges affecting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community\, including discrimination\, barriers to accessing justice\, and recent policy changes in Canada.\nExplore the Impact of Legal Barriers – Examine how legal and systemic challenges impact 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in workplaces\, healthcare\, and public life\, and discuss strategies for addressing these barriers.\nEmpower Advocacy and Action – Learn how individuals\, organizations\, and allies can support legal advocacy efforts\, promote inclusive policies\, and contribute to meaningful change for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights in Canada.\n\nAudience: \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ community members\nLawyers and legal professionals\nAllies looking to understand the legal challenges facing 2SLGBTQIA+ communities\n\nTickets: \n\nMember ticket price (Proud Partners and Community Partners): $100 + taxes\nNon-member ticket price: $150 + taxes\n\n* The workshop 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. \nFor in-person access\, please register here (limited capacity). \nKeynote Speaker:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n\nHarini Sivalingam (she/her)\nDirector of the Equality Program\, CCLA \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nHarini Sivalingam (she/her) is Director of the Equality Program at the CCLA. She oversees and executes advocacy strategies for marginalized individuals and groups whose right to full equality has not been realized. Her work at CCLA includes monitoring significant equality issues and egregious violations across Canada\, strategizing on litigation interventions\, public outreach and education\, and engagement with policymakers of issues concerning equality. \nHarini is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and has law degrees from Osgoode Hall Law School (LLB) and McGill University (LLM). She is in the process of completing a PhD in Socio-Legal Studies at York University\, pursing research on the lived experiences of maritime forced migrants as they navigate legal and non-legal governance over borders and mobilities. \nHarini is also an adjunct instructor in the Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law at Queen’s University and has taught courses on the Foundations of Canadian Immigration Law and Refugee Protection Law. \nHarini has advocated for access to justice in low-income communities as a law student and lawyer working in community legal aid clinics in the area of worker’s rights\, tenant’s rights\, advocating for social assistance and ODSP recipients\, and newcomer and refugee communities. \nFor over two decades Harini has been involved in anti-racism activism and community organizing on domestic and international human rights issues. She was an intern at the International Service for Human Rights in Geneva\, monitoring and reporting on various United Nations human rights bodies. Harini has also served on the Board of Directors for Lawyer’s Rights Watch Canada. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nModerator:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n\nJade Pichette(they/them)\nDirector of Programs\, Pride at Work Canada \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nJade Pichette (they/them) is an inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and accessibility (IDEA!) professional based in Tkarón:to/Toronto. Currently\, Jade serves as the Director of Programs at Pride at Work Canada\, where they work with over 250 large employers across Canada around gender expression\, gender identity\, and sexual orientation inclusion. Previously\, Jade served as the Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator at the ArQuives\, the Education Programs Coordinator at Kind Space\, and an independent inclusion consultant. They were one of the authors of Transitioning Employers: A survey of policies and practices for trans inclusive workplaces and are the cohost of the Uncovering Belonging Podcast. In their spare time they can be found geeking out over queer\, trans\, and Norse histories\, disability justice\, interfaith advocacy\, firekeeping\, and spending time with their chosen family. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/winnipeg-propride-2025/
LOCATION:Canadian Museum for Human Rights\, 85 Israel Asper Way\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3C 0L5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Networking
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