BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pride At Work Canada - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Pride At Work Canada X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prideatwork.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pride At Work Canada REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131853 CREATED:20231220T141225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T161258Z UID:10000700-1705492800-1705496400@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Queerness and Allyship [Partners only - EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 17\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. This session will be offered in French on Wednesday\, March 20.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nWelcome to an open Q&A session diving into Queerness and Allyship within the workplace. Join us for an interactive discussion where our team will address questions related to allyship in professional settings\, focusing on creating inclusive and supportive workplaces for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The session begins with a 10-minute introduction\, followed by an audience-driven Q&A segment exploring various aspects of allyship\, its objectives\, and best practices within work environments. \nTopics to be covered: \n\nDefining allyship within the workplace and its significance for supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.\nExploring how to foster an inclusive work environment as an ally.\nUnderstanding the goals and strategies for effective allyship in professional settings.\nSharing best practices for promoting inclusivity and support for queer and trans individuals in the workplace.\n\nAudience Participation:\nParticipants are encouraged to actively engage by submitting workplace-focused questions related to allyship\, supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ colleagues\, and cultivating inclusive work environments. To efficiently collect questions for the session\, we have created a form here. However\, participants are also free to connect and ask any burning questions related to 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion in the workplace during the live session. Your engagement is valuable in shaping an informative and enriching discussion. \nAudience: \n\nGeneral employee audience\nHR and DEI professionals\nAnyone wanting to know how to work in allyship\n\nPresenters:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Mathieu Young (he/him\, they/them)\, Virtual Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nMathieu 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 Asian and African immigrants. 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.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Quinn Blue (he/him\, they/them)\, Program & Engagement Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nQuinn Blue is a professional in 2SLGBTQIA+ education and programming. Quinn spent over a decade working in the student movement\, having held equity and inclusion-focused roles at the University of Ottawa and at Algonquin College. His formal education is in Women and Gender Studies and in Teaching Adult Learners. They’ve volunteered extensively with the Ten Oaks Project\, which taught them about the incredible value of community building. Quinn is passionate about change-making and learning.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClose 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\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis 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 events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20240117/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240123T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131853 CREATED:20231220T154141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T183447Z UID:10000705-1706014800-1706018400@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Pride at Work Canada Open House [Free - FR] DESCRIPTION:(Please note that this event is offered in French) \nTuesday\, January 23\, 2024\, from 1 PM to 2 PM EST – this event is free. This session will be offered in English on Thursday\, January 25.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nGet to know Pride at Work Canada! In this open French webinar\, we will be discussing Pride at Work Canada’s programs\, services\, and resources. Whether you are a current Proud Partner\, Community Partner\, considering partnership\, or a member of the community\, this webinar is open to you and your questions. We will also be discussing the themes for the year and want to hear from you about the challenges you are talking about in your workplaces. During the session\, we will review what Pride at Work Canada does and how we work towards a Canada where everyone is able to be their authentic self at work regardless of gender expression\, gender identity\, and sexual orientation. Looking forward to seeing you there! \nLearning Objectives: \n\nPride at Work Canada’s programs and resources\nLeveraging membership with Pride at Work Canada\nHow we support employers at all points in their inclusion journey\n\nAudience: \n\nDEI and HR professionals\n2SLGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group members\nCommunity members who wish to learn about Pride at Work Canada\n\nPresenters:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Marika Robert (they/them)\, Business Development Coordinator\, French Engagement\, Pride at Work Canada \nMarika holds the position of coordinator for the Francophone and Quebec members at Pride at Work Canada. Having participated in several projects as the managing editor of LSTW\, an annual lesbian and queer magazine shining in major North American and European cities\, Marika remains attuned to the needs of their community. they has been involved with various activist organizations such as Pride at Work Canada\, le Club Sexu\, and the Quebec Lesbian Network\, of which they currently sits on the board of directors as co-chair. In all their projects\, Marika is renowned for their human approach\, forward-thinking\, and continuous reinvention. It is their dedication to inclusion and diversity that drives them to challenge boundaries and perspectives.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: French\nAutomatic translation: French to English\nClose 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\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis event is free. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20240123/ CATEGORIES:Free event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131853 CREATED:20231220T154108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T192231Z UID:10000704-1706187600-1706191200@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Pride at Work Canada Open House [Free - EN] DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 25\, 2024\, from 1 PM to 2 PM EST – this event is free. This session will be offered in French on Tuesday\, January 23.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nGet to know Pride at Work Canada! In this open English webinar\, we will be discussing Pride at Work Canada’s programs\, services\, and resources. Whether you are a current Proud Partner\, Community Partner\, considering partnership\, or a member of the community\, this webinar is open to you and your questions. We will also be discussing the themes for the year and want to hear from you about the challenges you are talking about in your workplaces. During the session\, we will review what Pride at Work Canada does and how we work towards a Canada where everyone is able to be their authentic self at work regardless of gender expression\, gender identity\, and sexual orientation. Looking forward to seeing you there! \nLearning Objectives: \n\nPride at Work Canada’s programs and resources\nLeveraging membership with Pride at Work Canada\nHow we support employers at all points in their inclusion journey\n\nAudience: \n\nDEI and HR professionals\n2SLGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group members\nCommunity members who wish to learn about Pride at Work Canada\n\nPresenters:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Sandeep Nair (he/him\, they/them)\, Manager of Business Development\, Pride at Work Canada \nSandeep holds a Bachelor degree in Communication and Journalism and a Diploma in 2D and 3D animation and graphic design. With over 12 years of work experience\, Sandeep has worked as EDI – Programme Consultant and prior to that\, worked for a communication agency. Experienced in project management and creative development\, he worked on various projects ranging from websites\, online communication to product packaging deliverables. With a core belief that everybody has a special responsibility for making a positive difference\, Sandeep’s work focuses largely on creating an inclusive workplace environment for all\, especially 2SLGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Sandeep has led programmes and campaigns\, and provided training and consultancy services to drive the EDI strategy across various organizations in the Asian region. He has played a key role in developing three research publications\, to achieve success in creating a safe and inclusive society. Sandeep is on the board of Nanaimo Pride Society and SIETAR BC (Society For Intercultural Education Research And Training).\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Misha Goforth (she/her)\, Manager of Social Research & Development\, Pride at Work Canada \nMisha Goforth is a project manager and gender equity specialist with several years of experience in the international development and policy field. She holds a Master of International Public Policy from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo. In her professional and academic careers\, Misha is devoted to integrating gender justice and intersectionality into public policy in the international development and environmental fields and has a keen interest in advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ rights in these spaces. In 2019\, she presented on “Gender and the Environment” at the International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology where she led a discussion on the integration of gender-equitable approaches to environmental research. For the past several years\, she has worked as a gender advisor with the Government of Mongolia where she helped pass the first Gender-Responsive Policy for the extractive sector in Mongolia. With her passion for practical research\, Misha has also advocated for the rights of refugees with Global Affairs Canada and is currently supporting a project on empowering racialized and newcomer youth with Empowerment Squared in Hamilton.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClose 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\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis event is free. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20240125/ CATEGORIES:Free event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131853 CREATED:20231211T194003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T210548Z UID:10000693-1707307200-1707310800@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Digital Safety for Inclusive Organizations - pt. 1 [Partners only - EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 7\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nJoin us for a dynamic two-part webinar series\, “Digital Safety for Inclusive Organizations\,” in partnership with Pride at Work Canada and ODLAN. In this series\, we explore crucial insights and strategies to ensure digital safety for 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations\, allies\, and advocates. \nPart 1: Understanding Digital Safety (Session 1): Uncover the key findings from The Internet Isn’t All Rainbow Report by ODLAN\, focusing on digital safety and online threats facing the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Learn practical strategies for safeguarding your online presence\, from social media safety to developing comprehensive safety plans. Gain a deeper understanding of cybersecurity and its role in enhancing digital safety. \n\nIntroduction and The Internet Isn’t All Rainbow Report Insights\nStrategies for Digital Safety\nQ&A and Audience Engagement\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nGain an understanding of the key findings and insights from the Report by ODLAN related to digital safety.\nLearn strategies and best practices for ensuring digital safety on social media platforms.\nUnderstand the importance of developing a safety plan to deal with online harassment.\nAcquire practical steps and considerations for implementing a safety plan.\nFamiliarize yourself with general safety tips and the relevance of cybersecurity in digital safety.\n\nAudience: \n\nIndividuals interested in digital safety and cybersecurity in a 2SLGBTQIA+ context\n2SLGBTQIA+ organizations and their staff members\nCybersecurity and IT professionals\n\nPresenter:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Evan Vipond (they/them)\, Director of Learning\, ODLAN \nEvan Vipond (they/them) is the Director of Learning at ODLAN. Evan comes with 15+ years of experience working with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across sectors including education\, arts and culture\, health care\, and justice initiatives\, and over a decade of teaching experience at the post-secondary level. They offer consulting services for advancing inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and accessibility (IDEA) in workplaces\, institutions\, and communities. They specialize in training and curriculum development\, IDEA policy review\, 2SLGBTQIA+ content review\, and 2SLGBTQIA+ community consultation. Evan is a PhD Candidate in Gender\, Feminist and Women’s Studies at York University. They are trans\, nonbinary\, queer\, and invisibly disabled.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClose captioning provided: English and French\nFormat: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)\nEngagement type: participants invited to engage via chat \nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca.\n\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis 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 events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20240207/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131853 CREATED:20231211T194012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T192502Z UID:10000696-1707912000-1707915600@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Digital Safety for Inclusive Organizations - pt. 2 [Partners only - EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nJoin us for a dynamic two-part webinar series\, “Digital Safety for Inclusive Organizations\,” in partnership with Pride at Work Canada and ODLAN. In this series\, we explore crucial insights and strategies to ensure digital safety for 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations\, allies\, and advocates. \nPart 2: Implementing Digital Safety (Session 2): Discover how to put digital safety into action. We’ll explore the importance of creating a robust safety plan and preparing for the upcoming Online Hate Training Module by ODLAN. Find out how to empower your organization to navigate online spaces securely and effectively. \n\nAssessing Online Threats \nCreating a Digital Safety Plan\nOnline Hate Training Module by ODLAN (forthcoming)\nWrap-up and Q&A\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nGain an understanding of the key findings and insights from the Report by ODLAN related to digital safety.\nLearn strategies and best practices for ensuring digital safety on social media platforms.\nUnderstand the importance of developing a safety plan to deal with online harassment.\nAcquire practical steps and considerations for implementing a safety plan.\nFamiliarize yourself with general safety tips and the relevance of cybersecurity in digital safety.\n\nAudience: \n\nIndividuals interested in digital safety and cybersecurity in a 2SLGBTQIA+ context\n2SLGBTQIA+ organizations and their staff members\nCybersecurity and IT professionals\n\nPresenter:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Evan Vipond (they/them)\, Director of Learning\, ODLAN \nEvan Vipond (they/them) is the Director of Learning at ODLAN. Evan comes with 15+ years of experience working with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across sectors including education\, arts and culture\, health care\, and justice initiatives\, and over a decade of teaching experience at the post-secondary level. They offer consulting services for advancing inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and accessibility (IDEA) in workplaces\, institutions\, and communities. They specialize in training and curriculum development\, IDEA policy review\, 2SLGBTQIA+ content review\, and 2SLGBTQIA+ community consultation. Evan is a PhD Candidate in Gender\, Feminist and Women’s Studies at York University. They are trans\, nonbinary\, queer\, and invisibly disabled.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClose captioning provided: English and French\nFormat: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)\nEngagement type: participants invited to engage via chat \nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca.\n\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis 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 events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20240214/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131853 CREATED:20231221T153032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T181151Z UID:10000708-1710331200-1710334800@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Workshop: Cultivating Belonging for Non-binary employees and jobseekers [Partners only - EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 13\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nNon-binary employees and jobseekers are often left out of narratives of gender inclusion in the workplace. This member workshop will address the unique experiences of non-binary employees and jobseekers and what needs to change for their full participation. Utilizing case studies\, this practical workshop will provide solutions for cultivating belonging for your non-binary employees and non-binary jobseekers. We will also showcase data from our Transitioning Employers: A survey of policies and practices for trans inclusive workplaces regarding the solutions that employers could pursue to make a fully gender inclusive workplace. \nLearning Goals: \n\nThe experiences of non-binary employees and job seekers\nHow to use inclusive language and inclusive procedures\nCreating belonging for non-binary employees and job seekers\n\nAudience: \n\nHuman Resources professionals\n2SLGBTQIA+ employee resource group members\nDiversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion Professionals\n\nPresenter:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Jade Pichette (they/them)\, Director of Programs\, Pride at Work Canada \nJade Pichette 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 are an Ásatrú Gythia (priestess) and interfaith advocate who was the first trans-feminine person to present at the Parliament of World Religions in 2018. Jade was one of the authors of Transitioning Employers: A survey of policies and practices for trans inclusive workplaces and is the cohost of the Uncovering Belonging Podcast. Jade has been named one of Future of Good’s 2022 Young Impact Leaders\, Toronto Metropolitan University’s 2021 Pride Champions\, and is a judge for the Canadian HR Awards. In their spare time they can be found geeking out over queer\, trans\, and Norse histories\, firekeeping\, and spending time with their chosen family.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClose 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\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis 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 events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/workshop-20240313/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20231220T141924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T193615Z UID:10000702-1710936000-1710939600@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Queerness and Allyship [Partners only - FR] DESCRIPTION:(Please note this event is offered in French) \nWednesday\, March 20\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. This session will be offered in English on Wednesday\, January 17.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nWelcome to an open Q&A session diving into Queerness and Allyship within the workplace. Join us for an interactive discussion where our team will address questions related to allyship in professional settings\, focusing on creating inclusive and supportive workplaces for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The session begins with a 10-minute introduction\, followed by an audience-driven Q&A segment exploring various aspects of allyship\, its objectives\, and best practices within work environments. \nTopics to be covered: \n\nDefining allyship within the workplace and its significance for supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.\nExploring how to foster an inclusive work environment as an ally.\nUnderstanding the goals and strategies for effective allyship in professional settings.\nSharing best practices for promoting inclusivity and support for queer and trans individuals in the workplace.\n\nAudience Participation:\nParticipants are encouraged to actively engage by submitting workplace-focused questions related to allyship\, supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ colleagues\, and cultivating inclusive work environments. To efficiently collect questions for the session\, we have created a form here. However\, participants are also free to connect and ask any burning questions related to 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion in the workplace during the live session. Your engagement is valuable in shaping an informative and enriching discussion. \nAudience: \n\nGeneral employee audience\nHR and DEI professionals\nAnyone wanting to know how to work in allyship\n\nPresenters:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Mathieu Young (he/him\, they/them)\, Virtual Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nMathieu 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 Asian and African immigrants. 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.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: French\nAutomatic translation: French to English\nClose captioning provided: French and 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.\nThis 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 events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20240320/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240424T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20240103T155436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T142420Z UID:10000712-1713960000-1713965400@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Navigating Episodic Disabilities in the Workplace [Free - EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 24\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM EDT – this event is free.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nAn increasing number of individuals in Canada\, totaling over 2 million in recent estimates\, live with ongoing episodic disabilities. These disabilities\, ranging from long-COVID and multiple sclerosis to lupus\, arthritis\, cancer\, HIV\, diabetes\, and mental health conditions\, present unique challenges and opportunities for inclusion in the workplace. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring representatives from Pride at Work Canada\, Realize Canada\, and DAWN Canada. Together\, they will share insights from recent collaborative research that delves into the nuanced aspects of episodic disabilities for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. The discussion will illuminate some of the nuanced aspects of episodic disabilities for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their impact on employment\, income security\, social inclusion\, and access to care. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights that will reshape your approach to accessibility and inclusion in the workplace. \nLearning Goals: \n\nDeepen your understanding of Episodic Disabilities\nUnderstand some of the unique experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees with episodic disabilities\nUncover the impact of institutional policies and procedures on workplace accessibility\n\nAudience: \n\nHuman Resources Professionals\nEquity\, Diversity and Inclusion Professionals\nAccessibility Specialists and Disability Resource Coordinators\n2SLGBTQIA+ Individuals living with Episodic Disability\n\nPresenters:\n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nConnor Pion (he/him\, they/them)\nLearning & Development Specialist\nPride at Work Canada[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nErin Dekker (they/them)\nJunior Research Associate\nDAWN Canada\n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nIngrid Palmer (sher/her)\nIDEAL (Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, Accessibility\, Leading to belonging) Officer\nRealize Canada\n[/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] \n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \nMelissa Egan (she/her)\nNational Lead\, Episodic Disabilities\nRealize Canada\n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \nMisha Goforth (she/her)\nManager of Programs\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClose 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\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis event is free. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20240424/ CATEGORIES:Free event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240522T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20240506T192324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T195128Z UID:10000725-1716379200-1716382800@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Successful Pride Communications [partner-only event - EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 22\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. This session will be offered in French on Wednesday\, May 29.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nPride communications are your company’s opportunity to show that you demonstrate a genuine commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. However\, if not approached thoughtfully\, they risk being perceived as tokenistic or insincere. In our upcoming webinar\, we will explore strategies to ensure that your Pride communications resonate authentically and effectively convey your message of inclusion. This presentation will guide you through the key elements of impactful Pride messaging. We’ll explore common missteps to avoid and highlight successful approaches to engage not only 2SLGBTQIA+ communities but also their allies and supporters. \nJoin us on May 22 at noon (EST) as we uncover best practices for meaningful Pride communications! \nLearning Goals: \n\nDeepen your understanding of the importance of authenticity in Pride communications\nGain insight into the underlying causes of common pitfalls in Pride messaging\nLearn how to tailor Pride communications to authentically engage 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and allies\n\nAudience: \n\nCommunications and Marketing Teams\nEquity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion Professionals\n2SLGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Groups\n\nPresenters:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Mathieu Young (he/him\, they/them)\, Virtual Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nMathieu 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 Asian and African immigrants. 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.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClose 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\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis 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 events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20240522/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240529T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240529T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20240506T192320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T200558Z UID:10000727-1716984000-1716987600@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Successful Pride Communications [partner-only event - FR] DESCRIPTION:(Please note that this event is offered in French) \nWednesday\, May 29\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. This session will be offered in English on Wednesday\, May 22.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nPride communications are your company’s opportunity to show that you demonstrate a genuine commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. However\, if not approached thoughtfully\, they risk being perceived as tokenistic or insincere. In our upcoming webinar\, we will explore strategies to ensure that your Pride communications resonate authentically and effectively convey your message of inclusion. This presentation will guide you through the key elements of impactful Pride messaging. We’ll explore common missteps to avoid and highlight successful approaches to engage not only 2SLGBTQIA+ communities but also their allies and supporters. \nJoin us on May 29 at noon (EST) as we uncover best practices for meaningful Pride communications! \nLearning Goals: \n\nDeepen your understanding of the importance of authenticity in Pride communications\nGain insight into the underlying causes of common pitfalls in Pride messaging\nLearn how to tailor Pride communications to authentically engage 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and allies\n\nAudience: \n\nCommunications and Marketing Teams\nEquity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion Professionals\n2SLGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Groups\n\nPresenters:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Marika Robert (they/them)\, Business Development Coordinator\, French Engagement\, Pride at Work Canada \nMarika holds the position of coordinator for the Francophone and Quebec members at Pride at Work Canada. Having participated in several projects as the managing editor of LSTW\, an annual lesbian and queer magazine shining in major North American and European cities\, Marika remains attuned to the needs of their community. they has been involved with various activist organizations such as Pride at Work Canada\, le Club Sexu\, and the Quebec Lesbian Network\, of which they currently sits on the board of directors as co-chair. In all their projects\, Marika is renowned for their human approach\, forward-thinking\, and continuous reinvention. It is their dedication to inclusion and diversity that drives them to challenge boundaries and perspectives.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Mathieu Young (he/him\, they/them)\, Virtual Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nMathieu 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 Asian and African immigrants. 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.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: French\nAutomatic translation: French to English\nClose captioning provided: French and 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.\nThis 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 events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20240529/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240612T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240612T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20240507T140432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T172030Z UID:10000729-1718193600-1718199000@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Virtual ProPride Amplifying Pride: Engaging 2SLGBTQIA+ Influencers for Impact [free - EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 12\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM EDT – This online event is free and open to all who wish to register. \nReady to go beyond surface-level engagement and make a meaningful impact during Pride Month\, especially in the face of rising anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate? Join our expert panel of 2SLGBTQIA+ influencers\, seasoned in marketing and strategic partnerships\, as they unveil invaluable strategies and insights to guide your organization through this pivotal moment. \nFrom cultivating authentic connections to building strategic partnerships\, we’ll explore creative and efficient approaches that go beyond surface-level engagement. Discover how amplifying your advocacy efforts can foster a more inclusive workplace and community beyond Pride month. \nLearning Goals: \n\nAcquire practical tips and actionable insights to effectively navigate Pride Month initiatives and create a lasting positive impact for your organization.\nDeepen your understanding of the importance of authenticity in engaging with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month and beyond.\nExplore strategies for building successful partnerships with 2SLGBTQIA+ influencers to enhance your organization’s impact and reach.\n\nAudience: \n\nCommunications and Marketing Teams\nEquity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion Professionals\n2SLGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Groups\n\nSPEAKERS\n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \nHaley Robinson (they/them)\nActor\, Model and Advocate\n[Speaker]\n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \nJamie Pandit (she/her)\nContent Creator and Fashion Expert\n[Speaker]\n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \nKissy Duerre (she/her)\nMulti-platform Digital Creator\n[Speaker]\n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \nMathieu Young (he/him\, they/them)\nVirtual Programs Coordinator\nPride at Work Canada\n[Moderator]\n[/vc_column] \n[/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)\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca\n\nAbout ProPride:\nProPride is an innovative event series hosted by Pride at Work Canada\, bringing together inclusive employers\, 2SLGBTQIA+ thought leaders\, and community organizations for engaging conversations\, networking opportunities\, panel and roundtable discussions. With a commitment to creating inclusive spaces beyond Pride celebrations\, ProPride provides a dynamic environment for employees\, job seekers\, and community members\, as well as employers committed to 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. Join us for access to the most relevant topics and current research\, as we celebrate progress in 2SLGBTQIA+ leadership and inclusion and create a better\, more inclusive future for all. \nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis online event is free and open to all who wish to register. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/virtual-propride-2024/ CATEGORIES:Free event,ProPride END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240814T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240814T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20240723T151845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T154052Z UID:10000735-1723636800-1723642200@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Building an inclusive foundation: Talent Acquisition & retention in the infrastructure/construction sector [free - EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 14\, 2024\, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT – this event is free and open to anyone who would like to register.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nIn this roundtable\, we aim to create an open conversation surrounding the challenges and opportunities in talent acquisition and retention within the construction and engineering sectors. Join us for a unique discussion with industry leaders where we’ll explore the intersection between inclusion efforts and HR practices across the sector for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Gain insights\, share experiences\, and learn strategies to fight barriers in hiring and retaining diverse talent in this crucial industry. \nLearning Goals: \n\nIdentify the specific barriers faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and other underrepresented groups in the construction and engineering sector\nLearn about best practices and understand how to develop and implement inclusive practices for talent acquisition and retention \nLearn from the experiences of other industry leaders on effective strategies for tackling common challenges in the sector\n\nAudience: \n\nHuman resources professionals in the construction\, infrastructure\, and engineering sector\nTalent acquisition specialists\nDiversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion professionals\nProfessionals working in construction\, infrastructure\, and engineering\nAllies committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace\n\nPresenters:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Mathieu Young (he/him\, they/them)\, Virtual Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nMathieu 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 Asian and African immigrants. 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.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Misha Goforth (she/her)\, Manager of Programs\, Pride at Work Canada \nMisha Goforth is a project manager and gender equity specialist with several years of experience in the international development and policy field. She holds a Master of International Public Policy from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo. In her professional and academic careers\, Misha is devoted to integrating gender justice and intersectionality into public policy in the international development and environmental fields and has a keen interest in advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ rights in these spaces. In 2019\, she presented on “Gender and the Environment” at the International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology where she led a discussion on the integration of gender-equitable approaches to environmental research. For the past several years\, she has worked as a gender advisor with the Government of Mongolia where she helped pass the first Gender-Responsive Policy for the extractive sector in Mongolia. With her passion for practical research\, Misha has also advocated for the rights of refugees with Global Affairs Canada and is currently supporting a project on empowering racialized and newcomer youth with Empowerment Squared in Hamilton.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClose 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\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis event is free and open to anyone who would like to register. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/roundtable-20240814/ CATEGORIES:Free event,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20240828T202701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T143154Z UID:10000737-1726660800-1726664400@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Workshop: Inclusive Methods for Collecting SOGIE Data in Your Organization [partner-only - FR] DESCRIPTION:(Please note that this event is offered in French) \nWednesday\, September 18\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nThis workshop for Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners and Community Partners will focus on collecting employee data relating to gender identity and sexual orientation. Collecting and managing this data is often a challenge for our partners\, and many of you have questions about how to collect it properly\, as well as the reasons for doing so. Together\, we will delve into data related to talent acquisition\, human resources\, and employee engagement surveys. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand best practices for collecting and managing data on gender identity and sexual orientation within your organization\nExplore challenges and solutions related to talent acquisition\, human resources\, and employee engagement surveys\nLearn how to use this data to improve inclusive practices and support a culture of diversity and inclusion\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nHuman resources and team managers\nDiversity\, equity and inclusion (DEI) professionals\nPeople involved in the collection and use of data relating to gender identity and sexual orientation\n\nPresenters:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Marika Robert (they/them)\, Business Development Coordinator\, French Engagement\, Pride at Work Canada \nMarika holds the position of coordinator for the Francophone and Quebec members at Pride at Work Canada. Having participated in several projects as the managing editor of LSTW\, an annual lesbian and queer magazine shining in major North American and European cities\, Marika remains attuned to the needs of their community. they has been involved with various activist organizations such as Pride at Work Canada\, le Club Sexu\, and the Quebec Lesbian Network\, of which they currently sits on the board of directors as co-chair. In all their projects\, Marika is renowned for their human approach\, forward-thinking\, and continuous reinvention. It is their dedication to inclusion and diversity that drives them to challenge boundaries and perspectives.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Mathieu Young (he/him\, they/them)\, Virtual Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nMathieu 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 Asian and African immigrants. 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.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: French\nAutomatic translation: French to English\nClose captioning provided: French and 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.\nThis 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 events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/workshop-20240918/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20240828T204801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T141615Z UID:10000739-1727265600-1727271000@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Maximizing ERGs potential for inclusive workplaces [partner-only - EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 25\, 2024\, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs) play a crucial role in creating inclusive workplaces. These groups not only provide essential support for employees from equity-deserving communities but also significantly impact the entire organization. Beyond supporting all employees\, how effective are these groups in influencing organizational success? \nJoin us for our next webinar where we will explore how ERGs can maximize their impact within organizations. This session will offer practical strategies\, best practices\, and actionable insights to help ERG leaders and members enhance their effectiveness and create a more inclusive environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscover insights into the structure\, purpose\, and potential impact of Employee Resource Groups within organizations\nLearn strategies to maximize the effectiveness and influence of ERGs in promoting 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion\nExplore techniques for encouraging collaboration between different ERGs to create a unified approach to diversity and inclusion\n\nTarget audience: \n\nERG leaders and members\nExecutive sponsors\nHR professionals and DEI professionals\n\nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClose 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\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis 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 events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20240925/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241002T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20240829T140122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T155631Z UID:10000741-1727870400-1727874000@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Workplace Audit [partner-only - FR] DESCRIPTION:(Please note that this event is offered in French) \nWednesday\, October 2\, 2024\, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nDiscover the Workplace Audit\, a uniquely Canadian tool designed to help you assess and improve your organization’s diversity and inclusion practices. This Audit thoroughly examines your policies\, processes and support for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion\, and provides you with customized recommendations for creating a more inclusive work environment. \nThis webinar will highlight the launch of the French version of the Audit\, introduced this summer to better serve our French-speaking partners\, and will present its key components\, the benefits for partner organizations\, and safeguards to ensure data confidentiality. Join us to learn more about this valuable tool and how it can help your organization drive inclusion efforts forward. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the benefits of the Workplace Pride Audit in assessing and improving diversity and inclusion practices\nExplore the main components of the Audit and how it can help your organization become more inclusive\nLearn how to use the results of the Audit to implement meaningful and effective structural changes\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nHuman resources and team managers\nDiversity\, equity and inclusion (DEI) professionals\nManagers and decision-makers looking to strengthen inclusion in their organization\n\nPresenters:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Mathieu Young (he/him\, they/them)\, Virtual Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nMathieu 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 Asian and African immigrants. 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.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: French\nAutomatic translation: French to English\nClose captioning provided: French and 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.\nThis 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 events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20241002/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241009T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20240829T154326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T203805Z UID:10000743-1728475200-1728478800@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Authentic Leadership: Uncovering Resilience [partner-only - EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 9\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nThis Authentic Leadership Experience is designed to empower and educate marginalized communities\, fostering intersectional leadership through community-led discussions. Participants will learn to end self-oppression\, embrace their full identities in leadership roles\, and create inclusive spaces within their teams. By exploring the critical need for authentic leadership and inclusive team design\, this experience aims to raise the capacity of 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders\, enabling them to build resilience\, enhance emotional intelligence\, and drive organizational success. Join us on October 9th at noon EDT to uncover strategies for authentic leadership and elevate your impact within your organization. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nEmbrace authentic leadership and end self-oppression\nDesign and lead inclusive\, intersectional teams\nBuild resilience and emotional intelligence as 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders\n\nTarget Audience: \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and leaders\nERG leaders and members\nDEI practitioners and advocates\n\nPresentation:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Jeremy Long (he/him)\, “The Inclusivity Guy” is a Co-Active Leadership and Team Coach. \nJeremy is a certified executive leadership coach who partners with individuals and organizations to make meaningful changes and break down barriers to diversity. His work focuses on talent development\, inclusive leadership training\, and systems coaching. He specializes in minority leadership development with half of his practice dedicated to LGBTQ2+ leadership development and transformation. \nJeremy leverages his diverse lived and work experience to approach supporting Queer folks with a trauma-informed\, intersectional\, and whole-person approach to leadership development. His clients are driven to reveal the authentic leadership style that promotes inclusive workplace culture and inspires cultural change in organizations.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClose 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\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis 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 events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20241009/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20241009T145538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T160113Z UID:10000757-1729771200-1729774800@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Workshop: The People are Peopling: 3 Ways to Spark Your Internal Workplace Culture [partner-only - EN] DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 24\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nIn any mission-driven organization\, there’s people… and there’s the work. People within an organization do the work – thus it is essential to have a human-centred strategy as part of your overall work plan. \nIn “The People Are Peopling” you’ll learn 3 ways to build a thriving workplace culture. Discover how a People strategy can improve retention and prevent burnout. You’ll identify how capitalism and systems of oppression can impact your operations. You’ll also find out how to ensure your internal workplace practices match your external goals and that you are walking the talk! \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscover the importance of having a People strategy\nLearn to recognize burnout and other mental health issues\nDiscuss if your internal workplace practices match your external goals\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nNon-profit executives and managers\nHR professionals in non-profits\nStaff and Board Members at non-profits\n\nPresentation:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Althea Branton (she/her)\, Director of Corporate Services\, Pride at Work Canada \nAlthea Branton is the Director of Corporate Services at Pride at Work Canada. In this role\, Althea leads the People & Culture function. Althea has more than 15 years’ experience in people management. Her experience includes HR systems management for some of the world’s most recognizable brands. Althea has a proven track record in servant leadership\, day-to-day tactical responsibilities and corporate development. When she’s not actively dismantling kyriarchy\, Althea loves to write\, design skincare products and eat all sorts of chocolate.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClose 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 quinn.blue@prideatwork.ca.\n\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis 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 events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/workshop-20241024/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241106T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20240829T172137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T174436Z UID:10000745-1730894400-1730898000@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Pride in Practice (with UpHouse) [partner-only - EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 6\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nMore than ever\, people are looking to connect with brands. Consumers are no longer content to settle for a product or service based on location or price-point\, they are looking to align their spending dollars with brands that align with their values. What does that mean for your organization and Pride marketing initiatives? \nUpHouse\, a CGLCC certified marketing and public relations agency\, commissioned a third-party Queer-owned-and-operated research company\, Mat Meir Consulting\, to gather insights from the 2SLGBTQ+ community across Canada and the USA. \nThe research results aim to help brands better connect and support their Queer audiences in ways that are authentic and meaningful through systemic change\, both internally and externally. Join us as we take a deep dive into what people want and are expecting from brands’ Pride marketing this year and moving forward. \nLearning objectives: \n\nUnderstand consumer expectations and the evolving landscape of Pride marketing\nExplore research insights on how brands can authentically connect with 2SLGBTQIA+ audiences\nLearn strategies for creating meaningful\, value-driven marketing initiatives that foster systemic change\n\nTarget audience: \n\nMarketing and PR professionals\nBrand managers and strategists\nDEI advocates and business leaders\n\nPresentation:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Alex Varricchio (he/him)\, Co-Owner\, UpHouse Inc. \nWhile leading UpHouse’s impressive growth year over year\, Alex Varricchio has helped develop and maintain UpHouse’s culture of limitless creativity and ideas\, and cultivated a safe space for testing and launching creative projects to learn from. Noticing a trend in businesses moving agency work in-house\, Alex\, and business partner Kiirsten\, created a collaborative agency model based on filling in the gaps—not replacing in-house talent or duplicating efforts. Alex has been nominated for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year award and winning Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce’s National Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nRecorded appearances from: \n\nCelia Sandhya Daniels\, Founder & CEO\, Rebekon Consulting LLC (she/they)\nCalvin Campos\, Owner\, Calvin Campos Media (they/them)\nThomas “TJ” Chernick\, Partnership Engagement Director\, IGLTA (he/him)\n\nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClose 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\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis 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 events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20241106/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20241009T155452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T171809Z UID:10000759-1732708800-1732712400@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Roundtable: Best Practices for Board Members as Employers [Community Partner only - EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 27\, 2024\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees and board members of our Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nWhile non-profit board members take diverse and essential roles towards their organizations\, one important one is as an employer. How can you ensure that you are engaging in hiring and employment practices as inclusive employers\, from your volunteer role? Do you know what kind of board you are\, and how that might impact your role as an employer? What strategies can you use to engage in good governance and ensure a positive workplace culture? Answering these questions and more this roundtable discussion will bring to the fore board best practices in employment. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDevelop an understanding of the role of an employer\nExplore your roles and responsibilities as board members\nLearn strategies to support more inclusive and effective workplaces from a board perspective\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nNon-profit board members\nNon-profit executives and managers\nHR professionals in non-profits\n\nPresentation:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Templeton Sawyer (he/him)\, Leadership Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \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\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClose 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 quinn.blue@prideatwork.ca.\n\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis event is exclusive for employees and board members of our Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/roundtable-20241127/ CATEGORIES:Leadership,Partner-only event,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20241204T122132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T193237Z UID:10000770-1736964000-1736967600@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:THRIVE 2025: Information Session DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 15\, 2025\, from 6 PM to 7 PM ET – this event is free and open to anyone who would like to register.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nJoin us for an exclusive Information Session about THRIVE\, a transformative ten-week virtual program designed to empower and develop the next generation of Two-Spirit\, queer\, and trans people managers. If you’re ready to step into leadership roles with confidence and pride\, this session is for you! \nAbout THRIVE:\nTHRIVE is more than just a program—it’s a community and a journey. Over ten weeks\, participants will receive the tools\, insights\, and support to unlock their leadership potential. You will gain exclusive access to Two-Spirit\, queer\, and trans leaders in top Canadian businesses and engage in deep peer-to-peer discussions. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nLive Zoom Sessions: Participate in dynamic\, engaging sessions led by industry leaders and experts.\nCollaborative Group Study: Learn alongside peers\, exchange ideas\, and grow together.\nSelf-Directed Work: Empower your personal leadership development with self-paced learning.\n\nTHRIVE will help you enhance your skills\, build your network\, and take your career to the next level as an out leader. \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClose 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 templeton.sawyer@prideatwork.ca.\n\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nQuestions about THRIVE 2025 can be directed to Templeton Sawyer (he/him)\, Leadership Programs Coordinator\, at templeton.sawyer@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20250115/ CATEGORIES:Free event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20241211T133127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T160752Z UID:10000776-1737547200-1737550800@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Politicizing 2SLGBTQIA+ identities in Western Canada [Partners Only - FR] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 22\, 2025\, from 12 PM to 1 PM ET – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nAt a time when trans and queer identities are being increasingly targeted by polarizing policies in Alberta and Saskatchewan\, it is crucial for workplaces to understand the impact of this politicization on 2SLGBTQIA+ people\, and on the FrancoQueer community in particular. This webinar\, presented by Pride at Work Canada in collaboration with the Comité FrancoQueer de l’Ouest\, will outline the challenges faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ people in the workplace and explore practical ways to effectively support them in the face of rising intolerance and polarizing discourse. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the impact of the politicization of 2SLGBTQIA+ identities: Gain an in-depth understanding of recent policies in Alberta and Saskatchewan and their effect on the safety and well-being of trans and queer employees.\nSupport resilience and inclusion: Identify inclusion strategies for employers and teams to create a safe\, respectful and supportive work environment for trans and queer people.\nFoster safe environments: Discover best practices to strengthen the resilience and safety of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees in the workplace\, including mental health and community support resources.\nRaise awareness and engage stakeholders: Educate and engage teams on the importance of inclusivity in a tense political context\, to enable everyone to be an effective ally in the workplace.\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nDEI and HR professionals and managers in Alberta\, Saskatchewan and elsewhere\nMembers and allies of employee resource groups supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ and francoqueer communities\nOrganizations committed to diversity and inclusion\, particularly for linguistically and gender-diverse populations\n\nPresentation:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Rose-Eva Forgues-Jenkins (she/her)\, Project Coordinator at Comité FrancoQueer de l’Ouest \nRose-Eva Forgues-Jenkins is a queer woman who grew up in the French-speaking community of Edmonton\, in Treaty 6 territory. She studied at the University of Alberta\, where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Film Studies. She has worked in radio\, youth education and community research. Rose-Eva was named a ‘Top 30 Under 30’ by the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation in 2020. She has worked as Program Manager for the Comité FrancoQueer de l’Ouest since 2021. She has been on the Board of Directors of the Pride Centre of Edmonton since 2019.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: French\nAutomatic translation: French to English\nClose 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\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis 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 events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20250122/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20241205T153853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T132521Z UID:10000774-1738152000-1738155600@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Closing the Gaps: Advancing Financial Equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ Employees [Partners Only - EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 29\, 2025\, from 12 PM to 1 PM ET – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nFinancial equity is critical for creating truly inclusive workplaces. While strides have been made toward achieving legal equality for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities\, economic disparities persist. This webinar will explore the wealth and benefits gaps that continue to affect 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and outline actionable steps organizations can take to foster financial security. From considerations 2SLGBTQIA+ employees have for their pension plans and retirement strategies to inclusive benefits that address unique community needs\, this session will provide HR professionals\, benefits coordinators\, and decision-makers with tools to ensure financial equity. Attendees will also learn how financial institutions and businesses can adapt their products and services to meet the needs of diverse workforces. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify how inequality shows up for your 2SLGBTQIA+ employees\nExamine the considerations 2SLGBTQIA+ employees have for their wealth and health benefits\nImplement tools to make your organization’s wealth and health benefits more equitable for all employees\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nHR professionals\nDEI professionals\nERG leaders\n\nPresentation:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Janet Spreitzer (she/her)\, Keynote Speaker\, Writer\, Advocate \nA Toronto based money expert\, Janet has spent her career working in finance and volunteering to advance LGBTQIA+ inclusion. For over 20 years\, Janet has worked on Bay Street for finance and insurance firms\, seeing wealth management “from the inside”. Janet is also an avid advocate for LGBTQIA+ inclusion. She’s a founding member of her company’s LGBTQ+ ERG\, and served on several volunteer boards serving the Toronto LGBTQIA+ community\, including 4 years as chair of board for Start Proud. Her latest venture\, Queerly Wealthy\, focuses on highlighting the economic inequalities faced by the LGBTQIA+ community\, and working towards narrowing the economic gap faced by her community. Janet believes that the best way to create inclusion for any equity seeking group is by leveling the financial playing field. Money gives people options – to DO and BE whatever you can dream of!\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClose 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\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis 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 events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20250129/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20250124T203138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T153605Z UID:10000780-1740571200-1740574800@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Pink Shirts\, Performativity and Progress [Partners Only - EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday February 26\, 2025 from 12 PM to 1 PM ET – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nPink Shirt Day held the last day of February has become a regular observance for schools and workplaces. This often includes photos on social media with big smiles and a generalized message about bullying. As we look at observances often they lose their initial impact and become more about image than impact. \nDuring this session run by Pride at Work Canada’s Director of Programs Jade Pichette\, there will be a discussion about how observances can be utilized to make real change. We will look at how we can work in allyship with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and build workplaces that celebrate belonging by utilizing observances. \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nHow major observances for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community originated\nWhat is performative actions\, and how can they be avoided\nHow to utilize observances in a way to promote allyship\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nAll employees\nDEI professionals\nHR professionals\n\nPresenter: \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Jade Pichette (they/them)\, Director of Programs\, Pride at Work Canada \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] \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\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis 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 events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20250226/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20241021T180227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T222357Z UID:10000763-1741867200-1741870800@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Developing Diversified Funding Sources [Community Partner Only - EN] DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 13\, 2025\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees and board members of our Community Partners.\nLive Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada. \nAs non-profits\, making money is not our goal – but we need money to provide services and work towards our missions\, so let’s talk about it! With many different funding models\, which one is the right fit for your organization? How can you diversify your funding sources to become more resilient to changes in funding and revenue? Are there funding opportunities you haven’t explored yet? Join a panel of experts to learn from different organizational strategies. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn about different funding models and opportunities\nDiscuss strategies for diversifying your revenue\nDevelop an understanding of how diverse funding models might apply to your organization\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nNon-profit staff in fundraising and development roles\nNon-profit executives and managers\nNon-profit board members\n\nPresentation:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Quinn Blue (he/him\, they/them)\, Program & Engagement Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nQuinn Blue is a professional in 2SLGBTQIA+ education and programming. Quinn spent over a decade working in the student movement\, having held equity and inclusion-focused roles at the University of Ottawa and at Algonquin College. His formal education is in Women and Gender Studies and in Teaching Adult Learners. They’ve volunteered extensively with the Ten Oaks Project\, which taught them about the incredible value of community building. Quinn is passionate about change-making and learning.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Brittan Hudson (they/them)\, Director of Programs\, The Enchanté Network \nBrittan is an Afro and Indo-Caribbean community developer with over 10 years of experience in program design\, content creation and community-based facilitation. Currently\, Brittan lives on the traditional territories of the Anishinabewaki\, Haudenosaunee\, Wendake-Nionwentsïo\, and Mississauga peoples. \nThey are passionate about creating equitable environments for BIPOC\, 2SLGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities. Their work is grounded by the experiences and knowledge shared by Black people across the diaspora\, especially on topics such as Queer liberation\, and Indigenous spiritualities. Throughout the years\, Brittan has worked within various sectors focusing on disability justice\, faith formation\, decolonization and reconciliation. \nWhen they are not working\, Brittan enjoys exploring the outdoors\, playing basketball and cultivating Queer joy. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]Tristan Smyth (they/them)\, Managing Director\, Propel Impact \nA recognized nonbinary advocate working at the intersection of social impact\, entrepreneurship\, and venture capital\, Tristan is the Managing Director of Propel Impact\, supporting the nonprofit’s consulting and impact investing programming. During previous leadership roles\, Tristan advised on or directed over $2 billion CAD in economic development activity and\, in recognition of their work\, was named by Future of Good as one of Canada’s top 21 Young Impact Leaders in 2019 and Forty Under 40 by the Ottawa Business Journal in 2023. \nOutside of Propel\, they lead a graduate seminar on responsible and impact investing for Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration. Beyond work\, Tristan is an advisor to Boann Social Impact and the Common Approach to Impact Measurement\, as well as several impact-focused startups. Additionally\, they serve on the boards of directors for Giyak Mishkawzid Shkagmikwe Corporation (GMS)\, Living Wage Canada\, and Canadian Coalition for Community Investment. \nTristan holds an undergraduate degree from Mount Royal University and graduate degrees from the University of Toronto\, Queen’s University\, and Cornell University. Originally from the Prairies\, they live in Quebec with their spouse\, dog\, and inordinate number of houseplants. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nClose 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 quinn.blue@prideatwork.ca.\n\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis event is exclusive for employees and board members of our Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20250313/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20250127T184354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T191907Z UID:10000782-1742385600-1742389200@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Rebuilding Trust: Lessons from Canadian Blood Services for Workplace Inclusion [FR] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 19\, 2025\, from 12 PM to 1 PM ET – This webinar will take place in English on March 26. \nThis session will focus on the ongoing efforts by Canadian Blood Services to rebuild and strengthen trust with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. With the historic apology and updates to blood and plasma donor eligibility criteria\, this webinar will highlight how Canadian Blood Services is addressing its past while looking forward. The event will explore the internal and external changes implemented to ensure inclusivity and equity\, particularly for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and donors. Participants will hear from key figures involved in this transformation\, including Canadian Blood Services representatives and community leaders. A one-page infographic will also be shared as a resource for participants to use and share widely. \nThis program was made possible by the generosity of Canadian Blood Services financial donors. \n \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the updated blood and plasma donor eligibility criteria at Canadian Blood Services and their impact on 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.\nLearn about the organizational changes implemented to foster greater inclusion internally at Canadian Blood Services.\nExplore how trust can be rebuilt within marginalized communities through policy changes and community engagement.\nGain insights into how other organizations can apply similar strategies to build trust and foster inclusive workplaces.\n\nTarget Audience: \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ employees at Pride at Work Canada’s partner organizations\nHR & DEI professionals\nLeaders committed to staying informed about key developments affecting 2SLGBTQIA+ employees in Canada and fostering inclusive workplace practices.\n\nSpeakers: \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”3/4″] \nSteph Kelly (she/her) \, Canadian Blood Services\nStephanie Kelly (she/her) has dedicated her career to community development and stakeholder engagement. In her 25 years at Canadian Blood Services\, she has led key initiatives to ensure that the voices of those affected by policy and program decisions are heard and reflected in meaningful outcomes. Stephanie is an active member of the Awareness of Visible and Invisible Disabilities (AVID) Employee Resource Group (ERG) and a longtime professional practitioner of the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)\, adhering to its standards and principles. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”3/4″] \nKen Monteith (he/him)\, Executive Director\, COCQ-SIDA\nKen Monteith is the Executive Director of COCQ-SIDA (la Coalition des organismes communautaires québécois de lutte contre le sida). Trained as a lawyer\, he worked in the community youth sector and in the HIV/AIDS sector. He participates actively in research\, especially projects concerning the quality of life of people living with HIV and prevention for men who have sex with men. He holds degrees in Industrial Relations\, Common and Civil Law from McGill University and was a member of the Québec Bar from 1991 to 2001\, when he resigned to devote himself more fully to his community work on HIV/AIDS. Ken Monteith was diagnosed with advanced HIV infection in 1997. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: French\nAutomatic translation: French to English\nClosed captioning provided: French to 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-20250319/ CATEGORIES:Free event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20250127T185833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T192359Z UID:10000783-1742990400-1742994000@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Rebuilding Trust: Lessons from Canadian Blood Services for Workplace Inclusion [EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 26 from 12 PM to 1 PM ET – Ce webinaire aura lieu en français le 19 mars. \nThis session will focus on the ongoing efforts by Canadian Blood Services to rebuild and strengthen trust with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. With the historic apology and updates to blood and plasma donor eligibility criteria\, this webinar will highlight how Canadian Blood Services is addressing its past while looking forward. The event will explore the internal and external changes implemented to ensure inclusivity and equity\, particularly for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and donors. Participants will hear from key figures involved in this transformation\, including Canadian Blood Services representatives and community leaders. A one-page infographic will also be shared as a resource for participants to use and share widely. \nThis program was made possible by the generosity of Canadian Blood Services financial donors. \n \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the updated blood and plasma donor eligibility criteria at Canadian Blood Services and their impact on 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.\nLearn about the organizational changes implemented to foster greater inclusion internally at Canadian Blood Services.\nExplore how trust can be rebuilt within marginalized communities through policy changes and community engagement.\nGain insights into how other organizations can apply similar strategies to build trust and foster inclusive workplaces.\n\nTarget Audience: \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ employees at Pride at Work Canada’s partner organizations\nHR & DEI professionals\nLeaders committed to staying informed about key developments affecting 2SLGBTQIA+ employees in Canada and fostering inclusive workplace practices.\n\nAbout the speaker: \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”3/4″] \nTerrie Foster (she/they)\, manager of stakeholder engagement\, Canadian Blood Services \nTerrie (she/they) is registered nurse and longtime Canadian Blood Services employee. They currently work in stakeholder engagement\, where they engage with diverse communities who are interested in the work Canadian Blood Services does. They are a member of CBS’s 2SLGBTQIA+ advisory committee\, a member of Pride at Work Canada\, and the co-chair of CBS’s 2SLGBTQIA+ ERG. Terrie is also a grateful blood recipient and has felt firsthand the impact that donation can make. \n[/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n  \n \n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”3/4″] \nFrancesco MacAllister-Caruso (he/they)\, Communications Officer\, Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC)\nFrancesco MacAllister-Caruso (he/they) is a policy analyst and communications professional based on unceded Algonquin Anishinaabeg territory (Ottawa\, ON). Since 2020\, they have worked in the Community-Based Research Centre’s communications department\, crafting compelling promotional products that support the organization’s research and advocacy on queer and trans health. \nFrancesco is also a doctoral candidate in political science at Concordia University in Tiohtià:ke (Montréal\, QC). Their research explores 2S/LGBTQIA+ political representation\, citizenship and policy problems in Canada. Passionate about bridging the gap between academia and public discourse\, Francesco’s work is dedicated to making research and policy discussions more accessible and impactful. \nIn their free time\, Francesco enjoys playing video games\, cooking\, baking bread\, and gardening. \n[/vc_column] \n[/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)\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-20250326/ CATEGORIES:Free event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250402T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20250210T175915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T203140Z UID:10000789-1743595200-1743598800@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Legal Best Practices for Addressing Workplace Harassment [Partners Only - EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 2\, 2025\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nIn today’s evolving workplace\, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and supported requires more than good intentions—it demands a solid foundation of policies\, resources\, and structured education for both staff and management. This webinar will explore the key measures organizations need to implement to drive inclusivity and respect for individual circumstances\, with a focus on confidentiality and privacy. \nLegal expert and guest speaker\, Stephanie Young\, will guide participants through the intersection of human rights principles\, occupational health and safety obligations\, and relevant case laws. Additionally\, the session will cover strategies to prevent and address harassment in the workplace\, ensuring compliance with legal standards while promoting a safe and supportive environment for all employees. \nJoin us to gain valuable insights into building a workplace that upholds dignity\, safety\, and inclusivity through practical legal frameworks and best practices. \nLearning objectives: \n\nUnderstand legal foundations of inclusion and gain insights into human rights principles\, case law\, and occupational health and safety obligations\, particularly as they relate to sexual harassment\, discrimination in the workplace\nLearn how to create policies that respect employee confidentiality while ensuring inclusivity\, allowing employees to feel safe and supported\nEquip leaders with the knowledge to manage incidents such as harassment or discrimination\, ensuring they are handled with legal and organizational accountability while protecting affected employees\n\nTarget audience: \n\nHR professionals\,\nDEI leads\,\nsenior executives\,\nlegal and compliance officers\,\nEmployee Resource Group (ERG) leaders\,\nhealth and safety officers\, and\nlegal counsel.\n\nPresenter \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”3/4″]Stephanie Young (she/her)\, Partner\, Borden Lander Gervais:\nStephanie practices labour and employment and human rights law. She advises public and private sector employers on a variety of employment and labour relations matters\, including employment standards\, policy development and revision\, contracts\, health and safety\, accommodations and discrimination\, severance packages and terminations\, collective agreements\, workplace harassment investigations and discipline. Stephanie represents employers in employment and labour-related litigation\, including wrongful and constructive dismissals\, employment class actions\, human rights applications and grievance arbitrations. \nIn addition to her employment practice\, Stephanie advises and represents health sector clients and other service providers in human rights cases pertaining to patient care or customer service. She is also experienced in accessibility legislation and accessibility compliance audits. \nStephanie has appeared as employer counsel before the Superior Court of Justice\, the Divisional Court\, the Ontario Court of Appeal\, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal\, the Ontario Labour Relations Board and labour arbitrators. \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)\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca\n\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis 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 events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20250402/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20250407T165201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T174640Z UID:10000871-1744804800-1744808400@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Vote Rainbow Equality: Engaging in the Federal Election [EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 16\, 2025\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT \nWith a federal election underway\, join us to explore how you can show up and vote for issues impacting queer and trans people. This session will equip attendees with strategies to protect and uphold queer and trans human rights\, and push back against the targeting of queer and trans human rights. \nFae Johnstone of the Society of Queer Momentum\, will share the creative\, engaging\, and non-partisan election campaigns “Drag the Vote” and “Vote Rainbow Equality”. Learn how you and your communities and workplaces can get out to vote for the issues that matter. \nLearning objectives: \n\nUnderstand the Drag the Vote and Vote Rainbow Equality Campaigns\nExplore how queer and trans issues are being targeted\nLearn practical actions to protect and uphold queer and trans human rights\n\nTarget audience: \n\nQueer and trans people\nAllies dedicated to upholding human rights\n\nPresenter \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nFae Johnstone (she/her)\, Executive Director\, Society of Queer Momentum \nFae Johnstone has dedicated her life to advancing equality\, freedom and rights for queer and trans people. With over a decade of advocacy under her belt\, she is a force to be reckoned with and one of Canada’s most prominent queer human rights advocates. \nAs Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Society of Queer Momentum\, Fae is on a mission to mobilize advocates and allies towards a more free\, equal and socially just future. Within her advocacy\, she travels across Canada supporting queer advocates and allies on the ground\, gracing conference stages and building bridges with allies and sibling movements in every province and territory. \nFae has received numerous awards and accolades for her work\, including serving as Grand Marshal of the Ottawa Capital Pride Parade in 2023 and National Grand Marshal of Saskatoon Pride in 2024. She was also on a chocolate bar. \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\n  URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20250416/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250430T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250430T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20250205T200656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T192155Z UID:10000785-1746019800-1746039600@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:SPARK Toronto 2025 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 30\, 2025\, from 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT – This in-person paid leadership event is open to all who wish to register and has a limited number of participants. \n \nFind inspiration. Leave with a new perspective. Spark impactful change. \nSPARK Toronto 2025 is an exclusive\, interactive event that connects business leaders with the global change makers who are driving 2SLGBTQIA+ equity forward. Unlike traditional conferences\, SPARK Toronto 2025 fosters intimate\, impactful connections with individuals who are shaping the global workplace and human rights landscapes. \nThis is not a “sit and listen” event that could be replaced with a webinar. SPARK Toronto 2025 is a must-attend experience that brings together cutting-edge strategies\, and actionable insights for businesses ready to elevate their approach to inclusion in Canada and globally. \nThis Year’s Theme: From Global to Local\nAs we have been seeing worldwide progress for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and inclusion over the past decades\, we are now seeing a global backlash against Two-spirit\, queer\, and trans rights. This backlash has been global in reach with a number of countries recriminalizing LGBTQIA+ people\, restricting access to gender-affirming care\, banning drag as an artform\, the banning of books and more. With international speakers this SPARK will focus on how we continue to promote 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion at home within this global context. \nEvent Objectives:\n\nGlobal Insights\, Local Impact: Showcase strategies for workforce effectiveness by engaging directly with human rights advocates and business leaders from Canada\, the USA\, Mexico\, the Netherlands and beyond.\nConnection & Collaboration: Create unique opportunities to interact face-to-face with changemakers like David Pollard (he/him)\, Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Workplace Pride Foundation\, and other global leaders.\nAction-Oriented Learning: Provide actionable takeaways for Canadian companies to thrive in:\nTougher markets where LGBTQIA+ rights are under threat.\nEmerging markets where opportunities are expanding with recent advancements like same-sex marriage legalization or decriminalization of homosexuality.\nDeepen Sponsorship Impact: Align sponsor brands with global 2SLGBTQIA+ progress while creating authentic connections with decision-makers in HR and workforce development.\n\nGOLD SPONSOR\n \nHOST SPONSOR & LOCATION\n[vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n\nEY\nEY Tower\n100 Adelaide St W – 40th Floor\nToronto\, ON M5H 0E2 \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nKeynote Speaker:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nDavid Pollard (he/him)\nExecutive Director\, Workplace Pride Foundation \n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”2/3″] \nDavid Pollard is co-founder and Executive Director of the Workplace Pride Foundation. The Foundation represents the LGBTIQ+ networks of more than 130 prominent companies and organizations and strives for greater LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion internationally. \nHe has worked for 30+ years in the international corporate world\, 20 of which have been dealing with LGBTIQ+ issues from an international Civil Society perspective. David is founder and former Global Chairman of ING’s LGBTIQ+ employee network and\, in his 16 year career at ING\, fulfilled a number of responsibilities including the creation and management of ING’s European Affairs Department. \nDavid holds degrees in International Relations (BA\, Political Science and Business\, University of Oklahoma\, USA) and in European Affairs (Masters: Diplome d’Etudes Europeén\, Université Catholique de Louvain\, Belgium). He lives in Amsterdam with his husband Michael. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nEmcee:\n[vc_row custom_bg_color=”{“solid“:{“id“:“Border color“\,“color“:“#ebebf5“}}”][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n  \n \nTranna Wintour (she/her) \n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”2/3″] \nTranna Wintour was revealed to the French-Canadian audience during her remarkable stint in the second season of Big Brother Célébrités\, the Quebec version of Celebrity Big Brother\, in which her personality\, her resilience and her humour burst onto the screen. \nHowever\, Tranna’s career began about ten years earlier in Anglophone Canada\, where she was actively developing her talents as a comedian\, singer\, author and producer. In 2019\, she was named one of the 10 most promising comedians of Just for Laugh’s New Faces. That same year\, Fashion Magazine crowned her as one of the queens of Canadian comedy. During this period\, one of her flagship projects\, the Chosen Family podcast produced by CBC\, was named one of the best podcasts by Apple Canada for two consecutive years. \nSince then\, she has been a regular on a number of French and English events\, including Juste pour rire\, ComédiHa! and Just for Laughs galas\, and popular TV shows such as En direct de l’univers and La semaine des 4 Julie. She is also a recurring featured guest on a lot of Quebec radio stations and podcasts. \nHer career on stage continues to evolve at a rapid pace\, thanks to her English-speaking or bilingual shows which garner significant attention from the media and the public. In 2023\, Tranna was frequently called upon to open for the immensely popular comedian Matteo Lane\, which she still does brilliantly to this day. \nTranna is more than ever an icon of the LGBTQ2S+ community\, both in French-speaking and in English-speaking circles. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nSpeakers:\n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nGrandmother Kim Wheatley (she/her)\nAnishinaabe Cultural Consultant \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nTraditional Anishinaabe Grandmother Kim Wheatley is Ojibway\, Potawatomi and Caribbean in ancestry. She is a band member of Shawanaga First Nation located on the shores of Georgian Bay on Robinson Huron Treaty Territories and is Turtle Clan. She carries the Spirit name “Head or Leader of the Fireflower” and has worked for 3 decades with Indigenous and non-Indigenous Communities across Canada. \nAs a multi award winning speaker for over 3 decades Kim has appeared locally\, nationally and internationally in books\, magazines\, television\, radio and numerous news articles. She is a published author\, hand drummer\, singer\, water walker\, artist & ceremonial practitioner. Kim is committed to forging good relationships based on acts of reconciliation that honour the past\, connect the present and contribute to the future. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row custom_bg_color=”{“solid“:{“id“:“Border color“\,“color“:“#ebebf5“}}”] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nShawnie Hawkins (she/her)\nSenior Director of the Workplace Equality Program\, HRC Foundation \n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”2/3″] \nRaShawn “Shawnie” Hawkins\, SHRM-CP (she/her) Senior Director for the Workplace Equality Program at HRC Foundation. She has been an advocate and educator on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion for over 15 years. In this role with HRC\, she is responsible for managing key corporate and constituent engagement programs\, namely educational resource development\, training\, ongoing communication platforms and multimedia projects addressing current and emerging LGBTQ+ subjects for advancing workplace inclusion efforts. Before joining the Foundation\, she worked in the corporate space as a Human Resources Business Partner and as a Leadership Development professional\, designing and implementing training curriculums for organizations across multiple industries like retail and telecommunications. RaShawn holds a BS from the University of Iowa and has a Leading in Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion certification from Northwestern University. \n[/vc_row] \n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nFrancisco Robledo (he/him)\nFounder & managing partner\, ADIL diversidad e inclusion laboral. Implementing partner for Human Rights Campaign Foundation in Mexico\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nEntrepreneur\, consultant and strategist in workplace inclusion since 2010. Trainer and speaker with 15 years of work experience\, with special focus and interest in LGBTQ+ people. Graduate in Information Systems from UNAM. He worked in companies such as 3M and Telefónica Movistar. He was part of the 2024 class of Stanford University’s LGBTQ Executive Leadership Program. \nIn 2014\, he founded ADIL Diversity and Labor Inclusion\, a consultancy firm to promote total inclusion and non-discrimination policies and procedures for all people in their workspaces. Strategist behind initiatives such as forums on good practices of workplace inclusion\, national surveys on workplace discrimination\, editorial projects to make executive leaders visible in favor of diversity\, equity and inclusion. \nRegarding LGBTQ+ matters\, since 2016 it has implemented in Mexico the certification for companies HRC Equidad MX Best Places to Work LGBTQ+ Equality\, from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation\, which in its 2025 edition more than 300 companies participate and impacto more than 1.4 million workers. From 2011 to 2022\, he served more than 1\,000 same-gender couples in civil registry procedures since the approval of marriage equality in Mexico City\, until it was legislated in all the states of the country.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nModerators:\n[vc_row custom_bg_color=”{“solid“:{“id“:“Border color“\,“color“:“#ebebf5“}}”][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nLatoya Nugent (she/her)\nHead of Engagement\, Rainbow Railroad \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nLatoya Nugent is a Black queer feminist\, refugee\, and movement strategist with over 15 years of experience in education\, advocacy\, and organizational leadership. Rooted in the Freirean philosophy of teaching for transformation\, Latoya centers lived-expertise and collective power to reimagine systems and co-create a liberated future. \nAs Head of Engagement\, at Rainbow Railroad\, she leads high-impact strategies in design thinking\, public engagement\, and partnership development\, driving alignment around a bold mission for global queer liberation. Her portfolio includes communications\, volunteer mobilization\, and refugee leadership—bridging community wisdom with institutional innovation to amplify reach and deepen impact. \nLatoya’s leadership has been instrumental in the Caribbean\, where she pioneered work at the intersection of Black feminisms\, queer identities\, and economic justice. A respected critical thinker and visionary\, she continues to influence global conversations on equity and belonging. \nLatoya has made Canada her home\, thanks to the radical and revolutionary work of Rainbow Railroad and the kindness and compassion of The 519. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \nColin Druhan (he/him)\nExecutive Director\,\nPride at Work Canada[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \nJade Pichette (they/them)\nDirector of Programs\,\nPride at Work Canada[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \nJose Patiño-Gomez (he/him)\nDirector of External Relations\, \nPride at Work Canada[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAgenda:\n\n1:30pm – 2:45pm: Welcome and Opening Keynotes\n2:45pm – 3:00pm: Networking Session / Break\n3:00pm – 4:00pm: Regional Roundtable Discussions\n4:00pm – 4:15pm: Networking Session / Break\n4:15pm – 5:00pm: Key Reflections and Closing\n5:00pm – 7:00pm: Networking Reception\n\nRoundtable Facilitators: \n\nUSA: Colin Druhan (he/him)\, Executive Director\, Pride at Work Canada & Shawnie Hawkins (she/her)\, Senior Director of the Workplace Equality Program\, HRC Foundation\nMexico/Latam: Jose Patiño-Gomez (he/him)\, Director of External Relations\, Pride at Work Canada & Francisco Robledo (he/him)\, Founder & managing partner\, ADIL diversidad e inclusion laboral. (Implementing partner for HRC Mexico)\nEurope: Jade Pichette (they/them)\, Director of Programs\, Pride at Work Canada & David Pollard (he/him)\, Executive Director\, Workplace Pride Foundation\n\nWhat Makes SPARK Unique?\n\nIntimacy and Access: This is an event where you don’t just hear from the leaders—you meet them.\nGlobal Perspectives: SPARK Toronto 2025 provides the rare opportunity to engage with advocates and experts from Canada’s major trading partners (USA\, Mexico and the EU) and beyond.\nFuture-Focused: With a focus on actionable insights\, attendees leave equipped to drive real change within their organizations.\n\nAudience:\n\nC-suite and Senior Leaders\nDEI and HR Professionals\n2SLGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group leaders\n\nAccreditation Hours:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″]This program has been approved for 3 CPD hours under Section A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA). For more information about certification or continuing professional development\, visit the HRPA website at: www.hrpa.ca.[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nRegistration and Pricing:\nLIMITED SEATS – Purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Registration is now open on Eventbrite\, and the participation fees are: \nPartner tickets: Senior leaders of Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners & Community Partners \n\n$345.00 (+ tax) – Early Bird Price (Until March 20th)\n$445.00 (+ tax) – Regular Price\n\nGeneral tickets: For senior leaders of other companies & organizations (non-partners) \n\n$545.00 (+ tax) – Early Bird Price (Until March 20th)\n$645.00 (+ tax) – Regular Price\n\nExclusive Access & Discounts: *All registrants will also receive an exclusive 15% discount to attend the Future of Work Canada 2025\, taking place on April 1-2\, 2025. **Early Bird registrants are eligible to apply for a complimentary VIP pass to the Future of Work Canada 2025 – Future Talent Conference. Passes are limited and will be granted to applicants who meet the required criteria (director level and above). \nOn Eventbrite\, participants will be asked to inform some personal & professional details\, accessibility requests\, food restrictions & allergies\, and to rank the roundtable conversations. For any additional questions reach out to us at events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/spark-toronto-2025/ LOCATION:EY Tower – Toronto\, 100 Adelaide St W - 40th Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M5H 0E2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,Paid event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250514T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T131854 CREATED:20250210T192352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T205504Z UID:10000793-1747224000-1747227600@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Busting Myths About DEI Data: Your Rights\, Responsibilities\, and Opportunities [Partners Only - EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 14\, 2025\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nData collection is a cornerstone of successful DEI strategies\, yet many organizations struggle to navigate the complexities of ethical and effective practices. This session will address common myths surrounding DEI data\, clarify legal rights and responsibilities\, and highlight opportunities for leveraging SOGIE (sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and expression) data to drive workplace inclusion. \nWith International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on May 17\, this webinar provides timely insights into how data collection can support efforts to combat systemic barriers faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ employees. By understanding key workforce trends\, organizations can take meaningful actions to build equitable workplaces and uphold their commitments to diversity and inclusion. \nLearning objectives: \n\nUnderstand your legal rights and responsibilities around DEI data collection.\nLearn how to leverage SOGIE data to inform your DEI initiatives.\nIdentify systemic barriers and use data to create targeted\, effective solutions.\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nHR leaders\,\nDEI professionals\, and\nCompliance teams.\n\nAbout the speaker: \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] \nSophia Dhrolia (she/her\, they/them) \nSophia Dhrolia (she/they) is a DEI leader who is passionate about building a culture that values diversity\, champions inclusion\, and promotes collaboration to drive business results. She is committed to developing environments where differences are valued and where people are empowered to bring their authentic selves to the workplace. She focuses on breaking down systemic barriers\, driving positive change in organizations\, and on improving experiences. \nSophia speaks regularly on the importance of advocacy\, inclusive language and creating cultures of belonging. She has been a keynote speaker for Steps of Pride 2022\, CPHR in BC and Yukon\, a featured guest on the ‘Mom Strength’ podcast and in high school classrooms. She is also the proud recipient of the 2024 Women in Payments advocate for Diversity & Inclusion award and 2022 Women in IT ‘Diversity Lead of the Year’ award. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\nSubtitles provided: English and French\nFormat: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)\nType of engagement: participants are invited to interact via the chat (no audio or video)\nPlease register below for any additional accessibility requests. For any questions\, you can email info@prideatwork.ca.\n\nRegistration for this event has closed.\n\nThis event is exclusive for employees and board members of our Proud Partners and  Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20250514/ CATEGORIES:Partner-only event,Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR