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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230131T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Engaging Community Organizations [Partners only - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 31\, 2023\, 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. \nWho can we support? Who can we work with? What community organizations are creating change? These are questions we regularly get from our Proud Partners for charitable giving\, volunteering\, recruitment\, community services\, and learning opportunities. \nAt Pride at Work Canada\, we know change happens through working together. Learn about the missions of our Community Partner organizations\, non-profit organizations that support equity-deserving communities. Through a series of short presentations from mission-driven organizations\, learn about opportunities for collaboration and the incredible change-making work that they are doing. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nShowcase missions of Community Partner organizations\nIdentify opportunities to support and collaborate with non-profit organizations that support equity-deserving communities\nHow Proud Partners can engage with charities\, non-profits\, and community organizations\n\nAudience: \n\nDiversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion professionals\nEmployee resource group members\nCommunity Partner staff and board\n\nContact: Community Partner Organizations wishing to participate can direct any inquiries about presenting to quinn.blue@prideatwork.ca. \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 info@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20230131/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How Employee Networks Create Wellbeing [Partners only - EN/FR]
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 25\, 2023\, 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. \nDaily greetings\, lunch outings\, “watercooler” chats\, after-work socials\, personal acknowledgements and birthday celebrations. Informal social interactions between employees can contribute to a greater sense of community\, belonging\, and inclusion in the workplace. But what happens when all employees aren’t meaningfully included? The results are multifold and 2SLGBTQIA+ employees are often intimately familiar with the impacts. Do employers have a role to play in guiding inclusive social engagements between employees? And what responsibilities do employees have in contributing to the social culture at work?  \nLed by a research team from York University’s School of Human Resource Management\, this webinar will guide attendees to a deeper understanding of the impacts of subtle forms of discrimination in the workplace and the unique role of social networks on the wellbeing of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees. Exploring the preliminary data from “Do you see what I see? The role of LGBTQ2+ employees’ network in shaping their experiences of workplace discrimination and wellbeing\,”* and the project survey that Pride at Work Canada promoted to Proud and Community Partners\, attendees will be provided with valuable insights that can inform best practices for the recruitment\, retention\, and engagement\, of queer and trans employees. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nShowcase preliminary results of ”Do you see what I see? The role of LGBTQ2+ employees’ network in shaping their experiences of workplace discrimination and wellbeing”\nRecognize examples of subtle forms of discrimination\nReview nuances between the experiences of Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual and Trans employees’ experiences of perceived discrimination and wellbeing\nIdentify impacts of social networks on employee wellbeing\n\nAudience: \n\nGeneral employee population\nHuman Resources professionals\nPride employee resource group members\nDiversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion Professionals\n\n* “Do you see what I see? The role of LGBTQ2+ employees’ network in shaping their experiences of workplace discrimination and wellbeing” is a research project led by Dr. Jing Wang\, School of Human Resource Management\, York University. The project’s research team includes You-Ta Chuang and Chris Zhang with support from Pride at Work Canada/Fierté au travail Canada as a community partner. \nPresenters:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] You-Ta Chuang (he/him)\, Professor\, York University \nYou-Ta Chuang is a Professor of Management in the School of Administrative Studies and the School of Human Resource Management at York University. He received his Ph.D. from Rotman School of Management\, University of Toronto. His research focuses on issues related to sexual minorities in organizations. He has written about how Fortune 500 corporations responded to the demand for equal treatment for LGBT employees in the United States. He also worked with scholars in Taiwan and a LGBT advocacy organization to examine LGBT workplace issues in Taiwan.[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Jing Wang (she/her)\, Researcher \nJing Wang earned a Ph.D. in Industrial Relations and Human Resources from the University of Toronto. Her research interests include diversity management\, strategic human resources management\, work-life balance\, and underemployment. She has also written about labor issues such as minimum wages and labor arbitration in China. Her work has received the Academy of Management Best Student Paper Award\, and the Labor and Employment Relations Association Best Paper Award. Her study on minimum wages won the Outstanding Paper Award at the Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013. Her research has been published in the field’s top journals such as Human Resource Management\, International Journal of Human Resource Management\, and British Journal of Industrial Relations. She was a faculty member of the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary’s University and has also worked as a human resource professional for several multinational companies in China.[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Guolei (Chris) Zhang (he/him)\, Researcher \nAfter travelling the world for more than 10 years working in human resources for a number of multinational companies\, such as Coca-Cola and Unilever\, Guolei (Chris) Zhang went back to school to pursue a PhD in human resource management from York University. Zhang specialized in talent management\, training and development\, and diversity and inclusion as a human resources professional and continued this interest to his PhD. His primary research interest is diversity and inclusion. More specifically\, his research explores how different stakeholders\, such as management teams or employees\, could together build a diversified and inclusive working environment.\nZhang studied at Brock University where he earned a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resource Management and graduated from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law in Wuhan\, China\, with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He holds a Certified Human Resource Leader designation in addition to a Certified Human Resources Professional designation.[/vc_column][/vc_row] \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 info@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20230125/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230118T120000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Rethinking Inclusion Training [Partners only - EN]
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 18\, 2023\, 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. \nIt’s time to rethink standalone gender expression\, gender identity and sexual orientation inclusion training. Reviewing the common mistakes of corporate 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion training strategies\, this workshop will address how staff development can be changed to create more inclusive environments and to have a bigger impact on employees. The discussion will include the most up to date evidence-based best practices on diversity\, equity\, and inclusion training\, and what the future could look like. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nHow to make gender expression\, gender identity\, and sexual orientation training effective.\nThe missteps of most 2SLGBTQIA+  inclusion training.\nEvidence based approaches to implementing training.\n\nAudience: \n\nTraining and education departments\nHuman Resources & DEI professionals\nEmployee resource group members\n\nAccessibility: \n\nCaptioning provided by 3Play media.\nSlidedeck available before the session for those with access needs.\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to info@prideatwork.ca.\n\nPresenters:\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] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Connor Pion (he/him\, they/them)\, Senior Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nConnor is a community engagement and outreach professional with ten years of experience in education\, research\, program coordination and peer support. Connor holds an Honours B.A. in Indigenous Studies as well as a M.A. in Geography and Planning from the University of Toronto. Prior to joining Pride at Work Canada\, Connor held positions with Grand Challenges Canada\, the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres\, OCAD University\, the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health and was co-founder of ODE (“his/her/their heart” in Anishinaabemowin)\, a 2SLGBTQ+ drop-in group for Indigenous youth in the GTA.[/vc_column][/vc_row] \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 info@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/workshop-20230118/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T120000
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SUMMARY:(French) National Member Webinar: 2SLGBTQIA+ Newcomer Inclusion at Work
DESCRIPTION:(Please note that this event is offered in French.) \nWednesday\, November 23\, 2022\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \n2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers face many barriers in employment in Canadian workplaces. Many workplace programs that focus on 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion may miss the newcomer experience\, and many newcomer focused programs miss 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. \nThis webinar presented by Sizwe Inkingi will discuss the experiences that gender and sexual minority newcomers may face when coming to Canada and looking for employment. The discussion will focus on the experiences of newcomers in Francophone workplaces\, and Francophone newcomers. We will tackle best practices of making an inclusive space for all newcomer staff and job seekers. \nLearning objectives: \n\nExperiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers in employment\nBuilding a workplace that is inclusive of 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers\nInclusive practices to hire 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomer job seekers\n\nAudience: \n\nEmployee resource group members\nHuman Resources and talent acquisition professionals\nDiversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion professionals\n\nLive Captioning will be provided by National Captioning Canada. \nPresenters:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] [/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Sizwe Inkingi (they/them\, she/her)\, Bilingual Coordinator\, Positive Spaces Initiative\, OCASI \nSizwe Inkingi is an Afropolitan queer passionate about community building and empowerment. Sizwe moved to Ottawa\, Canada\, five years ago to complete their tertiary education at Carleton University. They have a bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs and Policy Management. They are currently working for the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants in Toronto as the Bilingual Coordinator for the Initiatives Espace Positif\, also known as the Positive Spaces Initiative. PSI seeks to build the capacity of the immigrant- and refugee-serving sector in Ontario\, mainly to serve LGBTQIA+ newcomers. Sizwe’s work primarily focuses on supporting the creation of national LGBTQIA+ guidelines that offer operational skills\, tools\, and resources to ensure that gender and sexually diverse immigrants\, refugees and newcomers are accessing barrier-free settlement services. She is a part of numerous advocacy initiatives that work to strengthen the network of LGBTQIA+ newcomer communities in Canada.[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] [/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Klausky Mathurin (he/him)\, OCASI Champion \nKlausky\, originally from Haiti\, is an active leader of the 2SLGBTQIA + community\, with extensive experience in community development and creating inclusive spaces. Since arriving in Canada\, Klausky has served as president of FrancoQueer and as an OCASI champion. He has also recently founded the FQAT (Forum of Queers and Allies of Toronto) a new bilingual 2SLGBTQIA+ organisation. He is fluent in Creole\, French\, Spanish and English. A student in Master’s in Public and International Affairs at Glendon College\, and a graduate in business administration\, he is passionate about human resources management\, organizational culture and the integration and professional development of racialized members of the 2SLGBTQIA + community.[/vc_column][/vc_row] \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 info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20221123/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T120000
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SUMMARY:National Member Webinar: 2SLGBTQIA+ Newcomer Inclusion at Work
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 16\, 2022\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \n2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers face many barriers in employment in Canadian workplaces. Many workplace programs that focus on 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion may miss the newcomer experience\, and many newcomer focused programs miss 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. \nThis webinar presented by Hazim Ismail will discuss the experiences that gender and sexual minority newcomers may face when coming to Canada and looking for employment. We will tackle best practices of making an inclusive space for all newcomer staff and job seekers. \nLearning objectives: \n\nExperiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers in employment\nBuilding a workplace that is inclusive of 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers\nInclusive practices to hire 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomer job seekers\n\nAudience: \n\nEmployee resource group members\nHuman Resources and talent acquisition professionals\nDiversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion professionals\n\nLive Captioning will be provided by National Captioning Canada. \nPresenter:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] [/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Hazim Ismail (dia\, they/them)\, Coordinator\, Community Education – Positive Spaces Initiative\, OCASI \nHazim Ismail (dia/they/them) is a Bugis-Mlay\, Chinese queer non-binary community organizer. They hold a MA in Anthropology and Contemporary East and Southeast Asian Studies from the University of Toronto\, a BA Honours Anthropology from the University of Winnipeg\, and HND in Business from Linton University. They currently sit on the board for Planned Parenthood Toronto and Maggie’s. They also love birds and migrant justice.[/vc_column][/vc_row] \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 info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20221116/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221115T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220819T141905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T141153Z
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SUMMARY:Matrices: Trans\, Non-Binary & Agender Digital Connect
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 15\, 2022\, from 12 pm to 1:30 pm EST – this event is free and open to the public. \n \nPride at Work Canada is proud to present the fifth installment of Matrices: Trans\, Non-Binary & Agender Digital Connect\, a free networking event for trans\, non-binary\, and agender professionals and jobseekers! We will bring trans\, non-binary\, and agender professionals from across Canada. \nOur guest speaker will deliver brief remarks\, then attendees will be placed into breakout rooms to discuss our speaker’s story\, our session theme\, and to meet other professionals and jobseekers. After the breakout room discussions\, we’ll come back as a group to share our takeaways and close the session. \nHelp us make Matrices a safer event! All attendees will be provided with a set of community guidelines for this event that they will be expected to read and abide by. Discussion facilitators will be present in our breakout rooms\, and there will be a BIPOC-specific breakout room for folks who wish to join that space. Creating a welcoming space is a communal effort\, we look forward to building a braver space based in communicating with compassion. \nGuest speaker:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Jade Byard Peek (she/her)\, Director of Operations\, Kind Space \nJade is a young Afro-L’nu trans woman\, artist\, educator and community advocate originally from Kjipuktuk\, Mi’kma’ki (Halifax\, Nova Scotia). She currently is the Director of Operations at Kind Space\, a 2SLGBTQIA+ Centre in Ottawa the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe. Since attending NSCAD University for Art History\, Jade has been honored to be involved with many national projects and present at conferences and universities across Canada discussing various topics. Jade has a passion for discussing intercultural dialogue\, social mutualism and intersectional praxis. Jade strives to create gentle\, pragmatic\, but rigorous points of entry to anti-oppression through workshops\, tool-kits\, seminars\, or curatorial endeavors such as Trans-Fest\, Sanfo-Fest\, We are the Griots\, and BIPOC BUS. Jade is only turning the wheel that has always been turned by those who came before her; and she hopes she can be part of a solution where justice\, stability and equity can exist without the perpetuation of false dichotomies.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nWhy is this event taking place? \nWhile many events and networks are inclusive of trans\, non-binary and agender people there are questions and discussions unique to these community members and their experiences. Pride at Work Canada seeks to create space for professional and job-seeking trans\, non-binary and agender people to find support from and make connections with one another. We hope to be responsive to the needs and suggestions expressed by our attendees as this feedback helps to shape future events. \nWho should attend? \nThe purpose of this event is to provide space for folks who identify as trans\, non-binary and agender. There is no desire to monitor anyone’s gender or create barriers to entry. If you come to this event you will be welcome. While the support of people who identify as allies to trans people and communities is always appreciated please remember that the best support sometimes comes in the form of leaving space for people to connect around their shared identities and lived experiences. \nWho can answer my questions about the event? \nPlease direct questions about this event to Quinn Blue (he/they)\, Programming & Engagement Coordinator at quinn.blue@prideatwork.ca. You may also contact info@prideatwork.ca with questions about any Pride at Work Canada events and activities. \nAccessibility \n\nCaptioning provided by National Captioning Canada\nIf you have any accessibility requests please email quinn.blue@prideatwork.ca with requests by November 1\, 2022.\n\nLimited number of participants. \nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/matrices-20221115/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220819T153116Z
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SUMMARY:Community Partner Workshop: Telling the Story of Your Social Impact
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 2\, 2022\, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Community Partners. \nIf you work in a mission-driven environment you know why what you do is important. You see the impact you’re making every day through interactions with clients and service users. But to those outside of your organization\, it might not be so clear. Sponsors\, funders\, donors\, and community members all want to know: “What difference are you making?” This workshop for Pride at Work Canada’s Community Partners will focus on quantifying the social change you’re already making. Through interactive learning activities\, you’ll gain insight into how you can articulate your organization’s impact for different audiences while staying true to your mission and values. \nLive Captioning will be provided by National Captioning Canada. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDefine the role your organization plays in a movement for social change\nRelate the impact value chain to your organization’s messaging\nCompare how data can be presented strategically to inform different audiences\n\nAudience: \n\nCommunity Partner staff and board\nExecutive directors and non-profit leaders\nDevelopment and fundraising staff\n\nPresenter:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] [/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Colin Druhan (he/him)\, Executive Director\, Pride at Work Canada \nColin Druhan is a business strategist with more than fifteen years of experience working with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. He has served as Executive Director of Pride at Work Canada since 2014. In 2021 he was elected Chair of the Board of Directors of Volunteer Toronto\, Canada’s largest volunteer centre\, where he has served as a Director since 2018. He also sits on the Advisory Board of the Diversity Institute at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson). In 2020 Colin was named a DiverseCity Fellow by CivicAction\, joining a diverse group of rising leaders who are passionate about shaping their communities within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). Originally from Cole Harbour\, NS\, Colin received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from NSCAD University and has completed executive education programs at both the Rotman School of Management and at Harvard Business School.[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis event is exclusive for employees of our Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/workshop-20221102/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221025T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220826T165115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T192901Z
UID:10000630-1666699200-1666704600@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Rendez-Vous: Women x Non-Binary Digital Connect
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 25\, 2022\, from 12 pm to 1:30 pm EDT. Free event. \n \nPride at Work Canada has been bringing women and non-binary* professionals and job seekers together for years. As many women and non-binary people don’t feel safe in many professional networking spaces\, Rendez-Vous: Women x Non-Binary Digital Connect creates a unique opportunity for women and non-binary people to make professional connections in a casual and comfortable setting – from anywhere! \n*Pride at Work Canada understands that these terms may not resonate with everyone and endeavors to include all those who do not identify as men. This includes trans women\, cis women\, non-binary folks\, agender folks\, and more. We also host Matrices: Trans\, Non-Binary & Agender Digital Connect to those who would prefer a trans\, non-binary\, and agender specific space. \nOur guest speaker will deliver brief remarks\, then attendees will be placed into breakout rooms to discuss our speaker’s story and the event theme\, and to meet other professionals and jobseekers. After the breakout room discussions\, we’ll come back as a group to share our takeaways and close the session. \nBilingualism: At this event\, there will be a Francophone breakout room and live translation available. \nHelp us make Rendez-Vous a safer event! All attendees will be provided with a set of community guidelines prior to the event that they will be expected to read and honour. Discussion facilitators will be present in our breakout rooms\, and there will be a BIPOC-specific breakout room for folks who wish to join that space. \nGuest speaker:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Joanie Pietracupa (she/her)\, Editor-in-Chief\, VÉRO magazine\, ELLE Québec magazine and ELLE Canada magazine (KO Média)\, author\, Stresse pas\, minou! (KO Éditions) \nJoanie (she/her) is Editor-in-Chief of VÉRO\, ELLE Québec and ELLE Canada magazines\, as well as Director of Stresse pas\, minou! (KO Éditions)\, published on September 8. She was previously Acting Editor-in-Chief at LOULOU and Clin d’œil\, and worked for several years as a freelance journalist for ELLE Québec\, Coup de pouce\, Châtelaine\, Clin d’œil\, Bel  ge and VÉRO magazines\, as well as for La Presse+. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nWho should attend?\nThe purpose of this event is to provide space for folks who identify as women or non-binary. There is no desire to monitor anyone’s gender or create barriers to entry. If you come to this event you will be welcome. While the support of people who identify as allies to women and non-binary people and communities is always appreciated\, please remember that the best support sometimes comes in the form of leaving space for people to connect around their shared identities and lived experiences. \nWho can answer my questions about the event?\nPlease direct questions about this event to Celine Sab (she/her)\, Program Admin Coordinator at celine.sab@prideatwork.ca. You may also contact info@prideatwork.ca with questions about any Pride at Work Canada events and activities. \nAccessibility: \n\nCaptioning will be provided\nEnglish to French live translation will be provided\nIf you have any accessibility requests please email celine.sab@prideatwork.ca with requests by October 11\, 2022\n\nLimited number of participants in this free networking event for women and non-binary people.\nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/rendez-vous-20221025/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221018T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220826T190255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T192106Z
UID:10000485-1666116000-1666125000@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:FLOURISH 2022
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/flourish-2022/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220824T184923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T184529Z
UID:10000628-1665576000-1665579600@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:National Member Webinar: Coming Out & Psychological Safety at Work
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 12\, 2022\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nThe business of disclosure at work can be very complicated for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and job seekers. Following Coming Out Day on October 11th where many people discuss openly their gender identity and sexual orientation.  Whether two-spirit\, queer\, and trans employees are “out” is very dependent on the psychological safety that is built. \nThis webinar by DEI and psychological safety expert Deepak Kashyap will discuss how for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees “coming out” may not only be once and the challenges employees experience. Bringing both workplace and community experience to the table we will look at actionable ways to develop psychological safety. \nLearning objectives: \n\nBuilding psychologically safer workplaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ staff\nThe complicated experience of “coming out” at work \nHow to support staff who are “coming out” at work\n\nAudience: \n\nPeople managers and supervisors\nDiversity\, equity\, and inclusion professionals\nHuman resources professionals\n\nLive Captioning will be provided by National Captioning Canada. \nPresenter:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] [/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Deepak Kashyap (he/him/il)\, Manager\, DEIB Programs\, Meridian Credit Union. \nDeepak Kashyap is a counselling therapist and life-skills trainer with extensive experience in corporate wellness\, diversity\, and inclusion initiatives. He provides emotional and mental health services in person as well as online for over 10 years. He holds a master’s degree in the Psychology of Education from the University of Bristol\, UK. \nWant More From Deepak? Check out the Uncovering Belonging Podcast episode Being a Social Justice Worker with Deepak Kashyap. In the episode\, he shares his experiences in making the shift from a Social Justice Warrior to a Social Justice Worker\, the Canadian immigration system\, belongingness\, intersectionality\, and wellness at work and beyond. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \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 info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20221012/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220706T200416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T203534Z
UID:10000614-1663761600-1663765200@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:(French) National Member Webinar: 2SLGBTQIA+ Harassment in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:(Please note that this session is offered in French.) \nWednesday\, September 21\, 2022\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nTogether we will look at definitions of psychological and sexual harassment\, examples of how these issues affect 2SLGBTQIA+ people in the workplace\, as well as best practices for responding to harassment\, both as a victim and as a witness. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. \nPresenter:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] [/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Olivia Baker (she/her)\, Program Manager\, Fondation Émergence \nOlivia Baker is a Program Officer at Fondation Émergence\, where she has worked since 2018. Fondation Émergence is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating\, informing\, and raising awareness about the realities of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Olivia is in charge of the ProAllied program\, which provides training\, outreach tools\, and coaching services for workplaces looking to become more inclusive of sexual and gender diversity. Olivia holds a Master’s in Communications from the University of Montreal (her thesis was on the self-representation of gay\, lesbian and bisexual people on YouTube). She has been involved with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community for several years.[/vc_column][/vc_row] \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 info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20220921/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220830T144833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T150229Z
UID:10000489-1663675200-1663678800@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:2022 Annual Meeting of the Members
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 20\, 2022\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners. \nThe Pride at Work Canada / Fierté au travail Canada Annual Meeting of Members (AMM) will be held via Zoom on September 20\, 2022\, at 12 PM EDT. All Proud Partners of Pride at Work Canada also become Members of the Corporation. Each member is entitled to receive notice of\, attend and vote at all Meetings of Members of the Corporation. \nOur guest speaker is Jade Pichette (they/them)\, Pride at Work Canada’s Director of Programs\, who will reflect on the growth and success of our programming this past year and speak on the continued thought and industry leadership that Pride at Work Canada exhibits. \nThe lead contact of each Proud Partner would have received (by August 30) an official notice of meeting and be asked to RSVP to represent their organization to ensure a quorum is achieved. If you have not received an invite or are not sure if someone from your organization has RSVP’d please contact albert.lin@prideatwork.ca.  \nCan’t attend the meeting live? You can also fill out a proxy form! Contact albert.lin@prideatwork.ca. \nMake your voice heard and uphold your rights as members of Pride at Work Canada.
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/agm-2022/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220711T210448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T202422Z
UID:10000620-1663156800-1663160400@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:National Member Webinar: Bisexual Inclusion at Work
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 14\, 2022\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nThe B in 2SLGBTQIA+ is the largest part of the community\, yet bisexuals in Canada earn almost half on average of their straight\, gay\, or lesbian coworkers. Emerging research shows that bisexual people experience significant disparities with regard to employment\, income\, mental health\, and interpersonal violence compared to both their heterosexual and gay/lesbian counterparts. Yet\, it is extremely rare for workplace or employment programs to focus on bisexual communities. \nThis webinar will explore the often invisibilized realities of bisexual lives\, issues\, and experiences\, with a focus on the workplace. Longtime bisexual advocate Cheryl Dobinson will share ways to take action to challenge biphobia\, create positive work environments\, and include bisexual employees and jobseekers in meaningful ways. \nLearning objectives: \n\nUnderstand current economic and social inequities experienced by bisexual communities\nRecognize the unique challenges and experiences of bisexuals at work\nWays to act in allyship with bisexual employees and job seekers\n\nAudience: \n\nAll employees\nEmployee Resource Group Members\nDiversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Professionals\n\nPresenter:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] [/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Cheryl Dobinson (she/her)\, bisexual researcher and community activist \nCheryl Dobinson has been involved in local (Toronto) and North American bisexual communities for over 20 years. During this time she has delivered numerous trainings on bisexuality\, offered community-based courses and workshops\, and founded the bi groups Fluid and The B Side. From 2002 to 2010 she published a bi women’s zine called “The Fence” which was distributed internationally. A member of the Toronto Bisexual Network since 2000\, in the mid-late 2000s Cheryl took a lead role in organizing educational initiatives\, community events\, and the popular “Bi Bash” cabaret. Cheryl has worked extensively in bisexual health research as well as research on sexual orientation and health disparities more broadly. In 2013 she was honoured to be invited to the first ever bisexual community roundtable at the White House\, as one of 31 bi activists\, and the only Canadian\, and she has since attended larger policy and community events at the White House in 2015 and 2016. Cheryl came out as a lesbian when she was 21 and living in Calgary\, Alberta\, and then as bi in her mid-20s in Toronto. \nShe has identified as bi for over 25 years now. Her day job is in the extremely bi-positive organization\, Planned Parenthood Toronto\, where she is an out bi leader and role model. Cheryl is very passionate about bisexuality and making things better for bi people in all areas of their lives.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \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 info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20220914/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220901T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220901T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220708T150118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T182359Z
UID:10000616-1662053400-1662064200@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Calgary ProPride
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 1\, 2022\, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM MDT (7:30 PM to 10:30 PM EDT) – This hybrid event is free and open to all who wish to register.\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Pride at Work Canada is proud to have the community support of Skipping Stone for this event. \n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nPanel Discussion and Reception: The Next Generation\nJoin Pride at Work Canada for an evening of networking and connecting with diversity\, equity\, and inclusion leaders\, 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and job seekers in Calgary at the Calgary Public Library. The evening’s festivities will include a panel discussion on how workplaces create a welcoming environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and emerging professionals\, and a non-alcoholic networking reception. Let us return together and build more inclusive futures for gender expression\, gender identity\, and sexual orientation inclusion. \nDetails\nWhen: Thursday\, September 1\, 2022\, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM MDT (7:30 PM to 10:30 PM EDT)\nWhere: Calgary Public Library – Central Library – 800 3 St SE\, Calgary\, AB\nRegistration: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM MDT\nPanel: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MDT\nReception: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MDT (non-alcoholic networking reception) \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExperiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and emerging professionals\nBest practices for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion\nQueer futures of employment\n\nAudience: \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and job seekers\nEmployee Resource Group members\nDiversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion professionals\n\nSPEAKERS\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nMICHELLE ROBINSON (she/her) \n[Panelist] \nPhoto credit: Darcy Robinson \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nAMELIA NEWBERT (she/her) \nDirector\, Communications & Culture \nSkipping Stone \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nAN TRAN (she/her) \nCareer Advisor \nSAIT \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nJADE PICHETTE (they/them) \nDirector of Programs \nPride at Work Canada \n[Moderator] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nTERRI EKLUND (she/her) \nBoard of Directors \nPride at Work Canada \n[Emcee] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nCalgary Public Library – Central Library – Accessibility (In Person)\nMasking and respecting social distancing required (In Person)\nNon-alcoholic event (In Person)\nLive captioning provided by National Captioning Canada (Virtual)\nMore accessibility details to come. However if you have any accessibility requests please email info@prideatwork.ca with requests by August 18\, 2022\n\nThere will be a livestream\, when registering please indicate if you intend to come in person as there will be a limited number of in-person availability. \nFor in-person access\, please register here (limited capacity).\nFor on-line access\, please register below:\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis hybrid event is free and open to all who wish to register. If you would like to register after the deadline for livestream\, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/propride-20220901/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central Library\, 800 3 St SE\, Calgary\, AB\, T2G 2E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ProPride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220711T194624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T195855Z
UID:10000618-1661342400-1661346000@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Member Workshop: 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusive Health Benefits
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 24\, 2022\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nHealth benefits play a key role in most employee packages and the quality of the coverage offered can be a key factor in both attracting and retaining talent. However\, it is important to recognize that most benefit plans are not inherently inclusive of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees. Do you know whether your benefits plan is truly inclusive? Does your plan cover drugs related to HIV/AIDS (including PrEP) or coverage for transition-related costs (including gender affirmation surgeries)? Leveraging the expertise of the Pride at Work Canada staff team\, this presentation will unpack some of the barriers that 2SLGBTQIA+ employees experience when accessing health benefits and offer key recommendations for ensuring your benefits plan truly benefits all employees\, regardless of gender identity and/or sexual orientation. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nOverview of several health benefits that are specific to 2SLGBTQIA+ employees\nReview examples of inclusive benefits coverage\nGuidance on how to advocate for the most inclusive benefits plan with your provider\n\nAudience: \n\nDiversity\, Equity & Inclusion Professionals\nHuman Resources Professionals\nPride Employee Resource Group Leaders\nInsurance industry and EAP providers\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] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Quinn Blue (he/him\, they/them)\, Program and Engagement Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nQuinn Blue has over a decade of experience in 2SLGBTQ+ education and programming. Quinn worked extensively in the field of Student life\, having held equity and inclusion-focused roles at the University of Ottawa\, and most recently spending 6 years at the Algonquin Students’ Association\, where they were the Wellness and Equity Centre Coordinator. His formal education is in Women and Gender Studies and in Teaching Adult Learners. Quinn is passionate about change-making and learning.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \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 info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/workshop-20220824/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220803T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220803T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220620T190155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T203500Z
UID:10000610-1659546000-1659556800@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Montreal ProPride
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 3\, 2022\, from 5 PM to 8 PM EDT – This in-person networking event is free and open to all who wish to register.\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Pride at Work Canada is proud to have the support of Desjardins for this event. \n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nThe renowned Montreal ProPride cocktail party presented by Desjardins is back and in person this year – join us on August 3 at the SAT (Society for Arts and Technology) for a cocktail hour with company & organization partners\, as well as members of our 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. \nMontreal ProPride 2022 will also feature a hybrid component\, including a ProPride Braindate ProFierté session\, on August 3\, that will allow people to network during the day\, accessible from anywhere in Canada. \nDetails\nWhen: Wednesday\, August 3\, 2022\, from 5 PM to 8 PM EDT\nWhere: SAT – Society for Arts and Technology – 1201 boulevard Saint-Laurent\, Montreal\, QC\nReception: from 5 PM to 8 PM EDT – Includes 2 drinks \nAudience: \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and job seekers\nEmployee Resource Group members\nDiversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion professionals\n\nAccessibility: \n\nSAT – Society for Arts and Technology – Accessibility (In Person)\nMasking and respecting social distancing required (In Person)\nMore accessibility details to come. However if you have any accessibility requests please email info@prideatwork.ca with requests by July 15\, 2022\n\nThere won’t be a livestream for this networking event; however\, you can register for ProPride Braindate ProFierté\, the online event related to Montreal ProPride. \nFor in-person access\, please register here (limited capacity). \nDespite being sold out\, there will be a draw (two tickets) for Montrealers who participate in our ProPride Braindate ProFierté.\nThis in-person networking event is free and open to all who wish to register. If you have any question\, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/propride-20220803/
LOCATION:SAT – Société des arts technologiques\, 1201 boulevard Saint-Laurent\, Montréal\, QC\, H2X 2S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ProPride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220803T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220719T135748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T133931Z
UID:10000622-1659517200-1659542400@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:ProPride Braindate ProFierté (bilingual)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 3\, 2022\, from 9 AM to 4 PM EDT (up to your schedule availability) – This online networking event is free and open to all who wish to register.\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Pride at Work Canada is proud to have the support of Desjardins for ProPride Braindate ProFierté. \n \nThis event is in collaboration with Braindate – e180. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nTired of missing out on webinars because they don’t suit your schedule or don’t accommodate your time zone? Pride at Work Canada’s Braindate networking events provide the opportunity to meet and learn from others through meaningful conversations all on your schedule. \nJoin us on August 3 to connect with D&I professionals from across Canada through the Braindate platform. Representatives from Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partner and Community Partner network will be coming together to share best practices and learn from one another. If you have some spare time on your lunch break or between meetings at any point from 9 AM to 4 PM EDT\, stop by to say hi and explore this new way of networking with us! \nWhat is a Braindate? \nBraindates are one-on-one or group video chat discussion sessions created by platform users based on what they can teach or what they want to learn. On the Braindate platform\, you will be able to browse a list of topics posted by other users and join the conversations that interest you most and suit your schedule. If you’re seeking advice or have a subject you’re itching to discuss with other members of the Pride at Work Canada community\, you can post your own topic too! \n“How to video (virtual)” from e180 on Vimeo.Here’s what to do: \n\nLog into Braindate to create your profile: details will be sent to the email you register with.\nExplore the Topic Market: participants (and you\, too!) post braindate topics here related to discussions they’d like to have with others during the event. You can invite anyone to meet based on their topic!\nCreate topics: post braindate topics about discussions you’d like to have. This is your opportunity to share your knowledge\, experiences\, and expertise!\nBook your braindates: send invitations to meet others to discuss their topics\, and accept the invitations you receive. Once confirmed\, your braindates will take place virtually right on the platform.\nGet started!\n\nWe’re here to help! About virtual learning concierges\nWould you like advice on how to create a compelling braindate topic? Are you having trouble finding topics that are relevant to you? Do you have questions about how to use the Braindate platform? \nWe can help. At our Braindate networking events\, Virtual Learning Concierges (real humans – no bots here!) will be on call to support you in making the most out of your experience. Don’t hesitate to connect with one of them on button links. \nThey will be available by Tuesday\, August 2. \nHow to host a meaningful braindate?\nBraindates are conversations that stem from a shared interest. \nWhether it’s a one-on-one or group braindate\, keep the following 5 tips in mind to lead a meaningful braindate for everyone involved: \n\nMake sure everyone introduces themselves and contributes to the discussion.\nAsk the participant(s) what interested them about the topic.\nBe transparent and honest about your own experience related to the topic: You don’t need to be an expert to lead a braindate.\nDon’t forget that everyone has something interesting they can add to the conversation: adopt a beginner’s mindset.\nDon’t forget to share contact information. Many great relationships started with a simple conversation.\n\nLimited number of participants. \nThere will be a draw (two tickets) for Montrealers who participate in our ProPride Braindate ProFierté to join our Montreal ProPride (sold out) in that evening.\nPlease register by Monday\, August 1. For this event specifically\, we won’t accept late registrations. \nRegistration for this event has closed.\nFor Montreal ProPride\, please register here (limited capacity – it’s sold out).\nThis online networking event has limited capacity and is free and open to all who wish to register. If you have any question\, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca.
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/braindate-20220803/
CATEGORIES:Networking,ProPride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220728T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220728T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220602T210706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T152845Z
UID:10000470-1659027600-1659040200@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Vancouver ProPride
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 28\, 2022\, from 5 PM to 8:30 PM PDT (8 PM to 11:30 PM EDT) – This hybrid event is free and open to all who wish to register.\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Pride at Work Canada is proud to have the support of Norton Rose Fulbright for Vancouver ProPride. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nPanel Discussion and Reception: Resurgence\nJoin Pride at Work Canada for an evening of networking and connecting with diversity\, equity\, and inclusion leaders\, 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and job seekers in Vancouver at Norton Rose Fulbright. The evening’s festivities will include a panel discussion on returning to in person Pride events and a lively networking reception. Let us return together to build more inclusive futures for gender expression\, gender identity\, and sexual orientation inclusion. \nDetails\nWhen: Thursday\, July 28\, 2022\, from 5 PM to 8:30 PM PDT (8 PM to 11:30 PM EDT)\nWhere: Norton Rose Fulbright – Sky Garden – 1800 – 510 West Georgia St\, Vancouver\, BC\nRegistration: 5 PM – 5:30 PM\nPresentation & Reception: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExperiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and job seekers\nBest practices for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion\nQueer futures of employment\n\nAudience: \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and job seekers\nEmployee Resource Group members\nDiversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion professionals\n\nSPEAKERS\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nSAYLESH WESLEY (she/her) \nEducator & Knowledge Keeper \n[Remarks & Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nBASIA PAKULA\, PhD (she/her) \nSenior Research Associate \nSocial Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC) \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nTARA ROBERTSON (she/her) \nPrincipal \nTara Robertson Consulting Inc. \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nSANDEEP NAIR (he/him\, they/them) \nManager of Business Development \nPride at Work Canada \n[Moderator] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nCLAIRE YICK (she/her) \nSenior Policy Analyst \nBC Public Service \n[Emcee] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nCOVID-19: \n\nAll existing provincial and local regulations will be followed\, including mandates that may require individuals to wear a mask (In Person)\n\nAccessibility: \n\nNorton Rose Fulbright – Sky Garden – Accessibility (In Person)\nLive captioning provided by National Captioning Canada (Virtual)\nMore accessibility details to come. However if you have any accessibility requests please email info@prideatwork.ca with requests by July 14\, 2022.\n\nThe event will include a livestream option. When registering please indicate if you intend to come in person as there will be a limited number of in-person availability. \nFor in-person access\, please register here (limited capacity).\nFor on-line access\, please register below:\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis hybrid event is free and open to all who wish to register. If you would like to register after the deadline for livestream\, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/propride-20220728/
LOCATION:Norton Rose Fulbright – Sky Garden\, 1800 - 510 West Georgia St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 0M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ProPride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220714T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220714T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220602T194233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T140916Z
UID:10000464-1657819800-1657830600@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Halifax ProPride
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 14\, 2022\, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM ADT (4:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT) – This hybrid event is free and open to all who wish to register.\n \nPanel Discussion and Reception: Trans health and the workplace\nJoin Pride at Work Canada for an evening of networking and connecting with diversity\, equity\, and inclusion leaders\, 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and job seekers in Halifax at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. This panel discussion will bring together business and community leaders to share insights into building inclusive workplaces based on gender expression and identity for the health and wellbeing of Two-Spirit\, trans\, non-binary\, and agender people in the workplace. The panel will be followed by a lively networking reception. \nDetails\nWhen: Thursday\, July 14\, 2022\, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM ADT (4:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT) – International Non-Binary People’s Day\nWhere: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 – 1055 Marginal Road\, Halifax NS\nRegistration: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM\nPanel: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM\nReception: 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExperiences of Two-Spirit\, trans\, non-binary\, and agender employees and job seekers healthcare\nBest practices for gender expression and gender identity inclusion\nHow to create inclusive benefits for Two-Spirit\, trans\, non-binary and agender employees\n\nAudience: \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and job seekers\nEmployee Resource Group members\nDiversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion professionals\n\nSPEAKERS\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nASHLEY MARTELL (she/her) \nManager\, Regional Operations & Internal Controls \nTD Bank Group \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nLEIGH HEIDE (they/them) \nEducation Development Specialist \nCommunity-Based Research Centre \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nVINCENT MOUSSEAU\, RSW (they/them) \nRegistered Social Worker \nLambda Health \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nJADE PICHETTE (they/them) \nDirector of Programs \nPride at Work Canada \n[Moderator] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nCOLIN DRUHAN (he/him) \nExecutive Director \nPride at Work Canada \n[Emcee] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nCanadian Museum of Immigration – Accessibility (In Person)\nMasking and respecting social distancing required (In Person)\nLive captioning provided by National Captioning Canada (Virtual)\nMore accessibility details to come. However if you have any accessibility requests please email info@prideatwork.ca with requests by June 30\, 2022\n\nThere will be a livestream\, when registering please indicate if you intend to come in person as there will be a limited number of in-person availability. \nFor in-person access\, please register here (limited capacity).\nFor on-line access\, please register below:\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis hybrid event is free and open to all who wish to register. If you would like to register after the deadline for livestream\, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/propride-20220714/
LOCATION:Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21\, 1055 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, NS\, B3H 4P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ProPride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220630T203435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T145303Z
UID:10000612-1657713600-1657717200@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:National Member Webinar: Trans-Forming through Transformative Justice and Community Building (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 13\, 2022\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nThroughout Pride season\, many employers will strive to honour and celebrate two distinct yet intersecting communities underrepresented in most workplaces – 2SLGBTQIA+ and Indigenous employees. To action allyship and avoid tokenism\, employers must first recognize that Pride is much more than just rainbows\, just as Indigenous History Month is more than land acknowledgements. Before showcasing our support externally\, we must first direct our attention inward to ensure that our inclusion efforts and allyship are intersectional and put into action with explicit commitments and accountability. \nIn this webinar\, Monica Forrester will share her experiences and extensive contributions to trans history\, community work\, activism\, and advocacy within the numerous and overlapping intersections of her identities as a trans woman of colour and a sex worker living in Toronto. Drawing from her leadership with Trans Pride Toronto* and Maggie’s Toronto*\, this session will offer Forrester’s critical insights and perspectives on what work remains for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized\, racialized\, and sex working employees and jobseekers. \n*Trans Pride Toronto is a registered charity founded in 2004 by a collective of Trans and Two-Spirit folks to address and support the needs of marginalized\, racialized\, and sex working community members. Trans Pride Toronto’s vision is that all Trans\, Two-Spirit\, Black\, and Non-Binary identities will be valued\, equal\, and have equitable access to housing\, employment\, human rights\, and services to achieve health and wellbeing. Click here to donate! \n*Maggie’s Toronto Sex Worker’s Action Project is one of Canada’s oldest by and for sex worker support organizations and one of the first sex worker organizations globally to receive government funding. Founded in 1986\, Maggie’s was established on the belief that sex work is real\, legitimate and valuable work. Click here to donate! \nLearning Objectives: \n\nHistory of trans\, Two-Spirit and sex worker advocacy and activism in Toronto\nInsights and perspectives on advocacy\, allyship\, and inclusion efforts specific to trans\, Two-Spirit employees\, jobseekers and sex workers\nGathering lessons learned through community work and activism to apply in the workplace context\n\nAudience: \n\nDiversity\, Equity & Inclusion Professionals\nTalent Acquisition Professionals\nHuman Resources Professionals\n\nPresenter:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] [/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Monica Forrester (she/her)\, 2Spirit Transwoman of colour\, Spirit name: Southern Eagle \n\n35 years actively engaged in Trans/2Spirit community\n25 years working directly within the community bringing awareness\, inclusion and education on the diverse communities that exist in Trans/2Spirit Community\nFounder of Trans Pride Toronto 2004\nThe first Trans/2Spirit contingency to walk in the annual 2SLGBTQ parade 2004\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n \nThis online event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances\, and we will try to reschedule it.\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 info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20220713/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220607T164730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T151935Z
UID:10000608-1656590400-1656594000@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Panel Discussion: Intersectionality within 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 30\, 2022\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – This online event is free and open to all who wish to register.\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″]Pride at Work Canada is proud to have the support of Bell for this online event.\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [/vc_column][/vc_row]\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAlthough referred to under one umbrella\, the experiences of the 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and jobseekers are unique and diverse as our gender expressions\, gender identities and sexual orientations intersect with other aspects of our identities and lives. \nIntersectionality is a term that was first coined by Kimberlé W. Crenshaw to describe the compounding impacts of simultaneous racial and gender prejudice. It has since become a framework for understanding the ways in which aspects of an individual’s social and political identities combine to create different experiences of oppression or privilege. But it is not just about the ways in which experiences of marginalization stack up. Intersectionality recognizes the power structures\, and the interacting and reinforcing relationships between sexism\, racism\, homo/bi/transphobia\, ableism\, colonialism\, classism\, and other axes of oppression. \nThis session presented by Pride At Work Canada and sponsored by BELL will explore the reasons why taking an intersectional approach to advocacy and inclusion is integral to creating a sense of belonging for all\, including but not limited to 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and jobseekers. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIntroduction to the concept of Intersectionality\nExamine intersectionality in a 2SLGBTQIA+ context\nExplore ways in which organizations can use an intersectional framework to inform diversity and inclusion initiatives\n\nAudience \n\nGeneral employee population\nHuman Resources professionals\nPride employee resource group members\nDiversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion Professionals\n\nSPEAKERS\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nQUINN BLUE (he/him\, they/them) \nProgramming & Engagement Coordinator \nPride at Work Canada \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nPRU GIRME (she/her) \nBusiness Development Coordinator \nPride at Work Canada \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \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 info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/panel-20220630/
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220512T204429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T181742Z
UID:10000460-1656005400-1656016200@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Toronto ProPride
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 23\, 2022\, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT – This hybrid event is free and open to all who wish to register.\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Pride at Work Canada is proud to have the support of Rainbow Faith & Freedom for Toronto ProPride. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nPanel Discussion & Reception: Religious and 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion at work\nPride at Work Canada’s ProPride is returning to Toronto\, to bring community and business leaders together. This panel discussion\, organized by Pride at Work Canada with the support of Rainbow Faith & Freedom\, will delve into the intersections of gender identity\, gender expression\, sexual orientation\, creed\, and religion at work. Religious and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities are often portrayed as separate communities\, while both experience being told that they are not appropriate in the workplace. It is also common that 2SLGBTQIA+ people of faith are marginalized by both their religious communities and the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Yet our religious beliefs\, creed\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and gender expression are all core parts of who people are and\, to create true workplace belonging\, all have to be respected. Join us for this important discussion that looks at allyship within and between equity-deserving groups. The panel will be followed by a lively networking reception bringing together 2SLGBTQIA+ employees\, job seekers\, and employers committed to belonging at work. \nDetails\nWhen: Thursday\, June 23\, 2022\, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT\nWhere: Ricarda’s – 134 Peter St\, Toronto\, ON M5V 2H2\nRegistration: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM\nPanel: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nReception: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExperiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and job seekers\nBest practices for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion\nThe intersection of creed\, religion\, gender expression\, gender identity\, and sexual orientation at work.\n\nAudience: \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and job seekers\nEmployee Resource Group members\nDiversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion professionals\n\nSPEAKERS\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nKIM WHEATLEY (she/her) \nAnishinaabe Cultural Consultant \n[Remarks] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nRev. Dr. BRENT HAWKES (he/him) \nExecutive Director \nRainbow Faith & Freedom \n[Remarks] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nCOLIN DRUHAN (he/him) \nExecutive Director \nPride at Work Canada \n[Remarks] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nBRITTANY HUDSON (they/them) \nProgram Manager\, Youth Education & Employment \nFriends of Ruby \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nHAZIM ISMAIL (dia\, they/them) \nCoordinator \nOCASI \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nMUHAMMAD AHSAN (he/him) \nManager\, Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion \nCity of Kingston \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nJADE PICHETTE (they/them) \nDirector of Programs \nPride at Work Canada \n[Moderator] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nSANDEEP NAIR (he/him\, they/them) \nManager of Business Development \nPride at Work Canada \n[Emcee] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility: \n\nReview the event space or contact – Ricarda’s Accessibility (In Person)\nMasking and respecting social distancing required (In Person)\nLive captioning provided by National Captioning Canada (Virtual)\nMore accessibility details to come. However if you have any accessibility requests please email info@prideatwork.ca with requests by June 9th\, 2022.\n\nThere will be a livestream\, when registering please indicate if you intend to come in person as there will be a limited number of in-person availability. \nFor in-person access\, please register here (limited capacity).\nFor on-line access\, please register below:\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis hybrid event is free and open to all who wish to register. If you would like to register after the deadline for livestream\, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/propride-20220623/
LOCATION:Ricarda’s\, 134 Peter St\, Toronto\, ON\, M5V 2H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ProPride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220615T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220511T152822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T150621Z
UID:10000458-1655294400-1655299800@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual ProPride: Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ Resurgence beyond Performative Allyship
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 15\, 2022\, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM EDT – This online event is free and open to all who wish to register.\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Pride at Work Canada is proud to have the support of Social Research and Demonstration Corporation for this Virtual ProPride. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nRainbow logos\, black squares\, orange or pink t-shirts\, or public diversity statements are ways many have tried to showcase their intention to be inclusive. However\, on their own\, these measures do nothing to achieve objectives related to reconciliation\, diversity\, equity and inclusion\, solidarity or allyship. \nBringing together business and community leaders\, this virtual panel will explore some of the deeper understandings of what drives inequities for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in the workplace. Engaging with qualitative and quantitative data highlights from the new research\, “Building the evidence base about economic\, health\, and social inequities faced by LGBTQ2S+individuals in Canada\,”* attendees can expect to be provided with calls to action that are less performative and more impactful. \n*“Building the evidence base about economic\, health\, and social inequities faced by LGBTQ2S+ individuals in Canada” is a research project funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada\, and carried out by SRDC in collaboration with Dr. Sean Waite at the University of Western Ontario\, Pride at Work Canada\, and the Labour Market Information Council. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nShowcase the results of ”Building the evidence base about economic\, health\, and social inequities faced by LGBTQ2S+ individuals in Canada”\nRecognizing examples of rainbow-washing and performative allyship\nIdentify key actionable recommendations for allyship in the workplace and beyond\n\nAudience: \n\nGeneral employee population\nHuman Resources professionals\nPride employee resource group members\nDiversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion Professionals\n\nAccessibility: \n\nLive captioning provided by National Captioning Canada (Virtual)\nMore accessibility details to come. However if you have any accessibility requests please email info@prideatwork.ca with requests ideally by June 1st\, 2022.\n\nSPEAKERS\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nSAYLESH WESLEY (she/her) \nEducator & Knowledge Keeper \n[Remarks & Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nCHLOE HALPENNY (she/her) \nResearch Associate \nSocial Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC) \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nKARINE-MYRGIANIE JEAN-FRANCOIS (she/her) \nGender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Planning Advisor \nCity of Montréal \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nMARGARET ROBINSON\, PhD (she/her) \nAssociate Professor \nDalhousie University \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nCOLIN DRUHAN (he/him) \nExecutive Director \nPride at Work Canada \n[Moderator] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nCONNOR PION (he/him\, they/them) \nSenior Programs Coordinator \nPride at Work Canada \n[Emcee] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nRegistration for this event has closed.\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″]This 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 info@prideatwork.ca \nPride Toronto – Affiliate Event 2022[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/propride-20220615/
CATEGORIES:ProPride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220603T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220512T210705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T194335Z
UID:10000462-1654266600-1654275600@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Winnipeg ProPride
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 3\, 2022\, from 2:30 PM to 5 PM CDT (from 3:30 PM to 6 PM EDT) – This hybrid event is free and open to all who wish to register.\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Pride at Work Canada is proud to have the support of Canadian Museum of Human Rights for Winnipeg ProPride. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nJoin Pride at Work Canada for an evening of networking and connecting with diversity\, equity\, and inclusion leaders\, 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and job seekers in Winnipeg at The Canadian Museum of Human Rights. The afternoon’s festivities will bring energy as we start the Canada Pride weekend. Including remarks\, performances\, and networking reception let us return together and build more inclusive futures for gender expression\, gender identity\, and sexual orientation inclusion. \nDetails\nWhen: Friday\, June 3\, 2022\, from 2:30 PM to 5 PM CDT\nWhere: Canadian Museum of Human Rights – 85 Israel Asper Way\, Winnipeg\, MB R3C 0L5\nRegistration & networking: from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM CDT\nRemarks and Performance: from 3:30 PM to 5 PM CDT \nLearning Objectives \n\nExperiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and job seekers\nBest practices for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion\nQueer futures of employment\n\nAudience \n\n2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and job seekers\nEmployee Resource Group members\nDiversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion professionals\n\nSPEAKERS\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nALBERT MCLEOD (he/him\, she/her) \nBoard Director \nThe Two-Spirited People of Manitoba \n[Remarks] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nUZOMA ASAGWARA (they/them) \nPolitician\, Registered Psychiatric Nurse\, Activist \n[Remarks] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nCOLIN DRUHAN (he/him) \nExecutive Director \nPride at Work Canada \n[Remarks] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nJADE PICHETTE (they/them) \nDirector of Programs \nPride at Work Canada \n[Emcee] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility \n\nCanadian Museum of Human Rights – Accessibility (In Person)\nMasking and respecting social distancing required (In Person)\nLive captioning provided by National Captioning Canada (Virtual)\nMore accessibility details to come. However if you have any accessibility requests please email info@prideatwork.ca with requests ideally by May 20\, 2022.\n\nThere will be a livestream\, when registering please indicate if you intend to come in person as there will be a limited number of in-person availability. \nFor in-person access\, please register here (limited capacity).\nFor on-line access\, please register below:\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis hybrid event is free and open to all who wish to register. If you would like to register after the deadline for livestream\, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/propride-20220603/
LOCATION:Canadian Museum for Human Rights\, 85 Israel Asper Way\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3C 0L5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ProPride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220413T192929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T200338Z
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SUMMARY:(French) National Member Webinar: 2SLGBTQIA+ Harassment in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:(Please note that this session is offered in French.) \nWednesday\, May 25\, 2022\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nTogether we will look at definitions of psychological and sexual harassment\, examples of how these issues affect 2SLGBTQIA+ people in the workplace\, as well as best practices for responding to harassment\, both as a victim and as a witness. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. \nPresenter:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] [/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Olivia Baker (she/her)\, Program Manager\, Fondation Émergence \nOlivia Baker is a Program Officer at Fondation Emergence\, where she has worked since 2018. Fondation Emergence is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating\, informing\, and raising awareness about the realities of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Olivia is in charge of the ProAllied program\, which provides training\, outreach tools\, and coaching services for workplaces looking to become more inclusive of sexual and gender diversity. Olivia holds a Master’s in Communications from the University of Montreal (her thesis was on the self-representation of gay\, lesbian and bisexual people on YouTube). She has been involved with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community for several years.[/vc_column][/vc_row] \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 info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-2022-05-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220413T185049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T190225Z
UID:10000604-1652875200-1652878800@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:National Member Webinar: Towards Braiding: Two-Spirit and Indigenous Inclusion in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 18\, 2022\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nMany employers are now explicitly encouraging applications from Indigenous jobseekers as part of their diversity statements and recruitment strategies with the desire to increase the representation. But without adequate preparation\, this can do little to achieve objectives related to reconciliation and/or wiser relationships Indigenous people. In fact these inclusion efforts can end up reproducing harmful patterns of relationship and representation\, resulting in tokenization and discrimination. \nIn this webinar you will be guided to think through your expectations\, your intentions\, and the impact of your choices\, when it comes to Indigenous and Two-Spirit inclusion in the workplace\, and to think systemically how these are rooted in a larger social and historical context. This session will offer general guiding questions for reflection and exploration\, as well as point to some “red flags” that commonly emerge in the workplace and which warrant pause and further consideration before pursuing efforts to include Indigenous peoples and perspectives. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand some key questions that will help guide Two-Spirit and Indigenous inclusion and belonging\nExplore some of the best practice implications to Two-Spirit and Indigenous recruitment\, engagement and retention\nRecognize some of the common mis-steps on the path to meaningful Two-Spirit and Indigenous inclusion in the workplace\n\nAudience: \n\nDiversity\, Equity & Inclusion Professionals\nTalent Acquisition Professionals\nHuman Resources Professionals\n\nPresenter:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″] [/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Elwood Jimmy (he/him\, they\, them)\, Thunderchild First Nation \nElwood Jimmy (he/him\, they\, them) is originally from the Thunderchild First Nation\, a Nêhiyaw community in the global north. For over 20 years\, Elwood has played a leadership role in several art projects\, collectives\, and organizations locally and in Europe and Latin America. Elwood is currently based in Toronto\, Canada. \nPhoto credit: Elwood’s headshot was taken by Shelley Niro.[/vc_column][/vc_row] \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 info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-2022-05-18/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220413T134223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T140150Z
UID:10000602-1652270400-1652274000@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Member Workshop: More than a Rainbow: Cultivating 2SLGBTQIA+ Belonging at Work
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 11\, 2022\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nA rainbow logo in celebration of Pride sends a message about an employer’s intention to be inclusive of 2SLGBTQIA+ clients and employees. Rainbows\, on their own\, do not result in measurable change for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees or achieve objectives related to diversity\, equity and inclusion. In fact\, new research shows that introducing brand-related measures without meaningful action can backfire and alienate queer and trans jobseekers and employees. \nThis workshop will guide employers to a deeper understanding of what drives inequities for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in the workplace. Exploring qualitative and quantitative data highlights from “Building the evidence base about economic\, health\, and social inequities faced by LGBTQ2S+ individuals in Canada\,”* attendees will be provided with practical steps they can take that are less performative and more impactful. \nAbout SRDC\nThe Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC) is a non-profit research organization\, created specifically to develop\, field test\, and rigorously evaluate new programs. SRDC’s two-part mission is to help policy-makers and practitioners identify policies and programs that improve the well-being of all Canadians\, with a special concern for the effects on the disadvantaged\, and to raise the standards of evidence that are used in assessing these policies. \n*”Building the evidence base about economic\, health\, and social inequities faced by LGBTQ2S+ individuals in Canada” is a research project funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada\, and carried out by SRDC in collaboration with Dr. Sean Waite at the University of Western Ontario\, Pride at Work Canada\, and the Labour Market Information Council. \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nIdentify the key factors influencing employment inequities of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and job seekers\nShowcase how rainbows without action can negatively impact your organization’s brand among the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities\nProvide actionable best practices to build bring a sense of belonging for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and jobseekers\n\nAudience: \n\nDiversity\, Equity & Inclusion professionals\nEmployee Resource Group members\nCommunity engagement professionals\nMarketing and communications professionals\nCorporate Social Responsibility departments\n\nPresenter:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Kelsey Brennan (she/her)\, Research Associate at Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC) \nAn expert in research\, evaluation and capacity building related to LGBTQ2S+ engagement\, youth programs\, employment supports\, and Northern land-based programs. Kelsey looks deeply into existing programs being run by governments and non-profit organizations to find out if they’re working the way they were meant to\, and what people are getting out of participating\, as well as exploratory work to inform program design and implementation. She practices mixed methods research\, including both quantitative and qualitative methodologies\, as well as the development of dynamic knowledge products and the presentation of findings to communities\, researchers\, funders\, and other relevant stakeholders.[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Connor Pion (he/him\, they/them)\, Senior Programs Coordinator\, Pride at Work Canada \nConnor is a community engagement and outreach professional with ten years of experience in education\, research\, program coordination and peer support. Connor holds an Honours B.A. in Indigenous Studies as well as a M.A. in Geography and Planning from the University of Toronto. Prior to joining Pride at Work Canada\, Connor held positions with Grand Challenges Canada\, the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres\, OCAD University\, the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health and was co-founder of ODE (“his/her/their heart” in Anishinaabemowin)\, a 2SLGBTQ+ drop-in group for Indigenous youth in the GTA.[/vc_column][/vc_row] \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 info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/workshop-2022-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220427T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220228T193934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T134916Z
UID:10000585-1651060800-1651066200@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Panel: Volunteer Mentorship at Work
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 27\, 2022\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – This virtual panel is open to all who wish to register. \nMentorship\, sponsorship\, and networks are one of the biggest indicators for success for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and job seekers. A good mentor can lead to professional development\, connections\, and open doors that were previously closed for a mentee. While conversely a good mentee can provide the mentor connection to communities they may be unfamiliar with\, engage them in development\, and build a rewarding professional relationship. This panel discussion by Pride at Work Canada will talk to the power of volunteer mentorship\, and how to build effective mentorship relationships which result in finding amazing talent and retention for employers\, new perspectives for mentors\, and professional growth for 2SLGBTQIA+ mentees. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nThe benefits of mentorship to promote 2SLGBTQIA+ employment\nHow to be a good volunteer mentor\nHow to be a good mentee\n\nAudience: \n\nEveryone interested in mentorship\n2SLGBTQIA+ employees and job seekers\nHuman Resources professionals\nDiversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion Professionals\n\nSPEAKERS\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nCOLIN DRUHAN (he/him) \nExecutive Director \nPride at Work Canada \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nGABRIELA JORDAO (she/her) \nDiversity\, Equity and Inclusion Manager \nHootsuite \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nJOEL RODRIGUES (he/him) \nSenior Manager\, HR Business Partner \nScotiabank \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \nTYLER BOYCE (he/him) \nExecutive Director \nThe Enchanté Network \n[Panelist] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nJADE PICHETTE (they/them) \nManager of Programs \nPride at Work Canada \n[Emcee] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nTRACY LUCA-HUGER (she/her) \nInterim Executive Director \nMentor Canada \n[Moderator] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThis virtual panel is open to all who wish to register. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/virtual-panel-04-27-2022/
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220205T014713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T162437Z
UID:10000584-1649851200-1649854800@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:National Member Webinar: Intersectionality in the Workplace: Broadening the Lens of Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 13\, 2022\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nFor Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DE&I) efforts to be truly impactful\, we all need to better understand and apply the concept of intersectionality to our workplaces. \nWhen some people face prejudice\, the targeted characteristics overlap. This makes the experiences of discrimination or oppression unique. For example\, a woman with autism an autistic woman\, a woman of colour or an older transgender person can face prejudice due to their overlapping social identities. What’s more\, how a woman of colour experiences gender discrimination is different from how a white woman will experience it. \nTherefore\, people leaders\, DE&I or HR leaders must make room for intersectionality within their DE&I or belonging practices. If you ignore intersectionality\, you’re overlooking the reality of your employees’ experiences at work and in communities. Join Elise Ahenkorah\, award-winning Inclusion Strategist and Speaker to learn thought-provoking and practical tips to build a workplace where everyone can thrive. \nThis interactive training is designed to better equip leaders and teammates with: \n\nUnderstanding what intersectionality is\nImportance of intersectionality to the workplace\, employee retention\, engagement and DE&I and belonging initiatives\nHow to embed intersectionality into your workplace culture\, systems\, DE&I initiatives\, and individual daily actions\nIdentifying resources to learn more\n\nAudience: \n\nAll employees of our Proud Partner and Community Partner organizations\nDiversity\, Equity & Inclusion professionals\nEmployee Resource Group members\n\nPresenter:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″] Elise Ahenkorah (she/her)\, Inclusion Strategist and Speaker\, inclusion FACTOR \nElise Ahenkorah is an award-winning diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DE&I) strategist\, speaker\, and founder of #shemeets\, a women-of-colour entrepreneurship resource group. She is educated in Law & Justice\, International Relations\, Change Management and is completing her MBA in Strategy. She is also an alumnus of Cornell University’s coveted diversity and inclusion strategic planning program. \nAs the Inclusion Strategist of inclusion FACTOR\, Elise Ahenkorah uses data-driven strategies to show how an inclusive workplace increases the bottom line and employee satisfaction. With inclusion FACTOR\, Elise translates a company’s vision into measurable and practical DE&I tactics aligned with business and talent retention outcomes. \nHer clients include Saje Natural Wellness\, Hootsuite\, IBM\, EPICURE\, Calgary Film Festival\, Avenue Magazine\, Evans Hunt Marketing Agency\, Calgary Police Commission\, Avenue Calgary\, City of Toronto\, University of Calgary\, IABC\, Magazine Association of BC\, Alberta Magazine Publisher Association\, Law Society of Saskatchewan\, Leftovers Foundations\, Fresh Routes\, HDR International – to name a few. \nIn her 15 year career\, Elise has covered diverse grounds in progressively senior roles in communications\, marketing\, stakeholder engagement\, strategic planning\, and DE&I for public and private sector organizations. \nElise’s innovative DE&I strategies and community contributions have been recognized by the Black Business and Professional Association\, International Association of Business Communicators\, Canadian Centre for Diversity\, the University of Calgary\, and the UN of Canada. \nLast year\, Elise was recognized for her impact with #shemeets as a L’Oréal Paris Woman of Worth Canada honouree. Most recently – Avenue Calgary recognized Elise as a Top 40 Under 40 finalist due to inclusion FACTOR’s impact and reach.\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \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 info@prideatwork.ca
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/national-member-webinar-intersectionality-in-the-workplace-broadening-the-lens-of-inclusion/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220407T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113611
CREATED:20220129T000034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T190905Z
UID:10000450-1649325600-1649354400@prideatwork.ca
SUMMARY:Communauté BRAINDATE Community (bilingual)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 7\, 2022\, from 10 am to 6 pm EDT (up to your schedule availability) – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Pride at Work Canada is proud to have the support of Desjardins for this event. \n \nThis event is in collaboration with Braindate – e180. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nTired of missing out on webinars because they don’t suit your schedule or don’t accommodate your time zone? Pride at Work Canada’s Braindate networking events provide the opportunity to meet and learn from others through meaningful conversations all on your schedule. \nJoin us on April 7 to connect with D&I professionals from across Canada through the Braindate platform. Representatives from Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partner and Community Partner network will be coming together to share best practices and learn from one another. If you have some spare time on your lunch break or between meetings at any point from 10 am to 6 pm (EDT)\, stop by to say hi and explore this new way of networking with us! \nWhat is a Braindate? \nBraindates are one-on-one or group video chat discussion sessions created by platform users based on what they can teach or what they want to learn. On the Braindate platform\, you will be able to browse a list of topics posted by other users and join the conversations that interest you most and suit your schedule. If you’re seeking advice or have a subject you’re itching to discuss with other members of the Pride at Work Canada community\, you can post your own topic too! \n“How to video (virtual)” from e180 on Vimeo. \nHere’s what to do: \n\nLog into Braindate to create your profile: details will be sent to the email you register with.\nExplore the Topic Market: participants (and you\, too!) post braindate topics here related to discussions they’d like to have with others during the event. You can invite anyone to meet based on their topic!\nCreate topics: post braindate topics about discussions you’d like to have. This is your opportunity to share your knowledge\, experiences\, and expertise!\nBook your braindates: send invitations to meet others to discuss their topics\, and accept the invitations you receive. Once confirmed\, your braindates will take place virtually right on the platform.\nGet started!\n\nWe’re here to help! About virtual learning concierges\nWould you like advice on how to create a compelling braindate topic? Are you having trouble finding topics that are relevant to you? Do you have questions about how to use the Braindate platform? \nWe can help. At our Braindate networking events\, Virtual Learning Concierges (real humans – no bots here!) will be on call to support you in making the most out of your experience. Don’t hesitate to connect with one of them on button links. \nThey will be available by Tuesday\, April 5. \nHow to host a meaningful braindate?\nBraindates are conversations that stem from a shared interest. \nWhether it’s a one-on-one or group braindate\, keep the following 5 tips in mind to lead a meaningful braindate for everyone involved: \n\nMake sure everyone introduces themselves and contributes to the discussion.\nAsk the participant(s) what interested them about the topic.\nBe transparent and honest about your own experience related to the topic: You don’t need to be an expert to lead a braindate.\nDon’t forget that everyone has something interesting they can add to the conversation: adopt a beginner’s mindset.\nDon’t forget to share contact information. Many great relationships started with a simple conversation.\n\nLimited number of participants.\nPlease register by Monday\, April 4. For this event specifically\, we won’t accept late registrations. This event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. Please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca if you have any questions. \nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/communaute-braindate-community-bilingual-3/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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