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SUMMARY:Winnipeg ProPride 2026
DESCRIPTION:May 26\, 2026 from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm CT \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\n3:30PM – 4:30PM Panel: Building Queer Futures through Accountable Leadership \n5:30PM – 8:30PM Reception \nPlease ensure you arrive with enough time to check-in so the event can start on time \nPanel: Building Queer Futures through Accountable Leadership\nLeadership 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. \nLearning Goals\n\nDefine what accountable leadership looks like in practice and its role in advancing equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees.\nIdentify strategies for embedding inclusion into organizational systems\, including leadership decision-making\, strategic planning\, and performance accountability.\nRecognize ways leaders can share power and elevate 2SLGBTQIA+ voices to influence workplace culture\, policy\, and governance.\n\nAudience\n\n2SLGBTQIA+ community members\nHR & DEI Professionals\nAllies interested in supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion and leadership\n\n* 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. \nModerator\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nCynthia Eysseric (she/her)\nConsulting Coordinator \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nCynthia 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. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nPanelists\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nLogan Jax Oxenham (he/him)\nMLA Kirkfield Park \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nLogan 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. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nAlbert McLeod (he/him\, she/her)\n2Spirit Consultants \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nAlbert McLeod is a Status Indian with ancestry from Nisicihawayasihk – [knee-sich-awaya-Sihk ] 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] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nGabriel Pelletier (he/him)\nSenior Policy Analyst\, Government of Manitoba \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nGabriel Pelletier is a Senior Policy Analyst with the Government of Manitoba’s Department of Families and a proud participant of THRIVE 2026. He strives to be an empathetic leader who is deeply committed to advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion\, equity\, and belonging within both public systems and community spaces. \nGabriel has contributed to LGBTQ+ advocacy through community‑focused work\, leadership\, and education that centres safety\, dignity\, and the right to be oneself. His experience includes working closely with youth in care\, including LGBTQ+ youth\, where he helped create affirming environments that supported identity exploration\, self‑confidence\, and well‑being. He continues to support inclusive workplaces and communities through advocacy\, union leadership\, and efforts that amplify voices and promote accountability. \nGabriel believes everyone deserves to feel safe\, included\, and empowered to show up authentically. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nRiva Harrison (she/her)\nVice-President\, Education and Public Affairs\, Canadian Museum for Human Rights \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nWith over 20 years of senior leadership experience in strategic planning\, public engagement\, communications and marketing\, Riva Harrison has been leading the Education and Public Affairs teams at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights since 2021. Key initiatives include leading the creation of a new brand for the Museum\, championing the expansion of human rights education programs across Canada\, and helping guide the development of the blockbuster exhibition\, Love in a Dangerous Time\, winner of the 2026\nGovernor General’s Award for Excellence in Museums: History Alive! Riva began her career as a journalist\, winning awards for her coverage of human rights issues in Manitoba. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \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\nPlease register additional accessibility requests below. 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
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/winnipeg-propride-2026/
LOCATION:RRC Polytech – Manitou a bi Bii daziigae\, 319 Elgin Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3A 0K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Networking,Paid event,ProPride
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