BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pride At Work Canada - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Pride At Work Canada X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prideatwork.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pride At Work Canada REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20210314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20211107T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20210314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20211107T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20220313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20221106T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20230312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20231105T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230228T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230228T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 CREATED:20230119T191126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T200856Z UID:10000662-1677603600-1677614400@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Fierté des neiges / Winter Pride 2023 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 28\, 2023\, from 5 PM to 8 PM EST – This in-person event is free and open to the public. \nPresented by Pride at Work Canada\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \nLead Sponsor\n  \n \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \nHost Sponsor\n  \n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAn evening of learning and networking\, Fierté des Neiges/Winter Pride 2023 returns this year and continues the annual tradition of bringing the Pride at Work Canada network to Montreal to celebrate the inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in the workplace during the winter season. This year\, this event will be held in-person at Square BDC\, which is located in downtown Montreal. \nLocation\nSquare BDC\n5 Place Ville Marie\, Ground Floor\nMontreal\, QC \nLearning Objectives: \n\nConnect with leaders from a variety of industries.\n\nAudience: \n\nExecutive sponsors and their employees\nDiversity and Inclusion Professionals\nEntrepreneurs and CEOs\n\nDrinks and appetizers included. \nPlaces are limited\, hurry up!\nRegistration for this event has closed.\nThe Fierté des neiges / Winter Pride is sold out. However\, we are working on opening extra spots considering the space and team capacity. Stay tuned.\nThis in-person event is free and open to the public. If you have any questions\, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/fierte-20230228/ LOCATION:Square BDC\, 5 Place Ville Marie - Ground Floor\, Montréal\, QC\, H3B 2G2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230223T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230223T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 CREATED:20230113T212320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T213041Z UID:10000660-1677160800-1677164400@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Virtual Roundtable: How to Lead with Pride - Skilled trades DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 23\, 2023\, from 2 PM to 3 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nWhile many organizations have renewed their diversity and inclusion strategies\, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in Canada continue to experience significant pay and employment gaps and are grossly underrepresented in leadership positions. \nOver the last 8 months\, Pride at Work Canada’s research team has examined the ways in which existing social barriers in the workplace have a limiting effect on the advancement of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees into senior leadership positions. Data from this emerging research has informed potential practices and preliminary tools specific to people in leadership positions. \nLeaders from Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners and Community Partners network are now invited to take part in an exclusive preview of research findings\, and to engage with other industry leaders as we discuss innovative recommendations\, explore suggested tools and share feedback on their feasibility to ensure the proposed solutions effectively advance 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders across all industries. \nVirtual Roundtables – Event Dates: \n\nTuesday\, February 21\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Non-Profit / Government / Education\nWednesday\, February 22\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Legal / Finance (Banking\, Insurance)\nThursday\, February 23\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Professional Services / Tech Sector / Communications\nThursday\, February 23\, from 2 PM to 3 PM EST – Skilled trades\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nExclusive first look at preliminary findings from Pride at Work Canada’s “Skills for safe and inclusive workplaces and the advancement of members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities” research project\nReview of tools and recommendations to develop and mobilize 2SLGBTQIA+ talent and enhance equity and inclusion at senior leadership levels\nShare experiences\, feedback on workability\, feasibility\, and usefulness within your organization/industry\n\nAudience: \n\nHuman Resources & DEI professionals\nC-suite & Senior Leaders\nExecutive Directors\nTwo-Spirit\, queer\, & trans leaders\n\nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nLive captioning: English\nFormat: Virtual (on Zoom with use of additional tools like Jamboard or Slido)\nEngagement type: participants invited to share using video\, audio and/or chat\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests including French language engagement\nAny questions may be sent to info@prideatwork.ca\n\nFacilitators:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nMisha Goforth (she/her)\nProject Manager\, Research\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nQuinn Blue (he/him\, they/them)\nProgramming & Engagement Coordinator\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nJade Pichette (they/them)\nDirector of Programs\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nLimited spots.\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/roundtable-2-20230223/ CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230223T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 CREATED:20230113T205003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T205232Z UID:10000658-1677153600-1677157200@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Virtual Roundtable: How to Lead with Pride - Professional Services / Tech Sector / Communications DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 23\, 2023\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nWhile many organizations have renewed their diversity and inclusion strategies\, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in Canada continue to experience significant pay and employment gaps and are grossly underrepresented in leadership positions. \nOver the last 8 months\, Pride at Work Canada’s research team has examined the ways in which existing social barriers in the workplace have a limiting effect on the advancement of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees into senior leadership positions. Data from this emerging research has informed potential practices and preliminary tools specific to people in leadership positions. \nLeaders from Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners and Community Partners network are now invited to take part in an exclusive preview of research findings\, and to engage with other industry leaders as we discuss innovative recommendations\, explore suggested tools and share feedback on their feasibility to ensure the proposed solutions effectively advance 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders across all industries. \nVirtual Roundtables – Event Dates: \n\nTuesday\, February 21\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Non-Profit / Government / Education\nWednesday\, February 22\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Legal / Finance (Banking\, Insurance)\nThursday\, February 23\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Professional Services / Tech Sector / Communications\nThursday\, February 23\, from 2 PM to 3 PM EST – Skilled trades\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nExclusive first look at preliminary findings from Pride at Work Canada’s “Skills for safe and inclusive workplaces and the advancement of members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities” research project\nReview of tools and recommendations to develop and mobilize 2SLGBTQIA+ talent and enhance equity and inclusion at senior leadership levels\nShare experiences\, feedback on workability\, feasibility\, and usefulness within your organization/industry\n\nAudience: \n\nHuman Resources & DEI professionals\nC-suite & Senior Leaders\nExecutive Directors\nTwo-Spirit\, queer\, & trans leaders\n\nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nLive captioning: English\nFormat: Virtual (on Zoom with use of additional tools like Jamboard or Slido)\nEngagement type: participants invited to share using video\, audio and/or chat\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests including French language engagement\nAny questions may be sent to info@prideatwork.ca\n\nFacilitators:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nMisha Goforth (she/her)\nProject Manager\, Research\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nQuinn Blue (he/him\, they/them)\nProgramming & Engagement Coordinator\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nJade Pichette (they/them)\nDirector of Programs\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nLimited spots.\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/roundtable-1-20230223/ CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 CREATED:20230113T194843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T195310Z UID:10000656-1677067200-1677070800@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Virtual Roundtable: How to Lead with Pride - Legal / Finance DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 22\, 2023\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nWhile many organizations have renewed their diversity and inclusion strategies\, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in Canada continue to experience significant pay and employment gaps and are grossly underrepresented in leadership positions. \nOver the last 8 months\, Pride at Work Canada’s research team has examined the ways in which existing social barriers in the workplace have a limiting effect on the advancement of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees into senior leadership positions. Data from this emerging research has informed potential practices and preliminary tools specific to people in leadership positions. \nLeaders from Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners and Community Partners network are now invited to take part in an exclusive preview of research findings\, and to engage with other industry leaders as we discuss innovative recommendations\, explore suggested tools and share feedback on their feasibility to ensure the proposed solutions effectively advance 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders across all industries. \nVirtual Roundtables – Event Dates: \n\nTuesday\, February 21\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Non-Profit / Government / Education\nWednesday\, February 22\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Legal / Finance (Banking\, Insurance)\nThursday\, February 23\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Professional Services / Tech Sector / Communications\nThursday\, February 23\, from 2 PM to 3 PM EST – Skilled trades\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nExclusive first look at preliminary findings from Pride at Work Canada’s “Skills for safe and inclusive workplaces and the advancement of members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities” research project\nReview of tools and recommendations to develop and mobilize 2SLGBTQIA+ talent and enhance equity and inclusion at senior leadership levels\nShare experiences\, feedback on workability\, feasibility\, and usefulness within your organization/industry\n\nAudience: \n\nHuman Resources & DEI professionals\nC-suite & Senior Leaders\nExecutive Directors\nTwo-Spirit\, queer\, & trans leaders\n\nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nLive captioning: English\nFormat: Virtual (on Zoom with use of additional tools like Jamboard or Slido)\nEngagement type: participants invited to share using video\, audio and/or chat\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests including French language engagement\nAny questions may be sent to info@prideatwork.ca\n\nFacilitators:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nMisha Goforth (she/her)\nProject Manager\, Research\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nQuinn Blue (he/him\, they/them)\nProgramming & Engagement Coordinator\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nJade Pichette (they/them)\nDirector of Programs\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nLimited spots.\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/roundtable-20230222/ CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 CREATED:20230113T144647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T204337Z UID:10000654-1676980800-1676984400@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Virtual Roundtable: How to Lead with Pride - Non-Profit / Government / Education DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 21\, 2023\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. \nWhile many organizations have renewed their diversity and inclusion strategies\, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in Canada continue to experience significant pay and employment gaps and are grossly underrepresented in leadership positions. \nOver the last 8 months\, Pride at Work Canada’s research team has examined the ways in which existing social barriers in the workplace have a limiting effect on the advancement of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees into senior leadership positions. Data from this emerging research has informed potential practices and preliminary tools specific to people in leadership positions. \nLeaders from Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners and Community Partners network are now invited to take part in an exclusive preview of research findings\, and to engage with other industry leaders as we discuss innovative recommendations\, explore suggested tools and share feedback on their feasibility to ensure the proposed solutions effectively advance 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders across all industries. \nVirtual Roundtables – Event Dates: \n\nTuesday\, February 21\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Non-Profit / Government / Education\nWednesday\, February 22\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Legal / Finance (Banking\, Insurance)\nThursday\, February 23\, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Professional Services / Tech Sector / Communications\nThursday\, February 23\, from 2 PM to 3 PM EST – Skilled trades\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nExclusive first look at preliminary findings from Pride at Work Canada’s “Skills for safe and inclusive workplaces and the advancement of members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities” research project\nReview of tools and recommendations to develop and mobilize 2SLGBTQIA+ talent and enhance equity and inclusion at senior leadership levels\nShare experiences\, feedback on workability\, feasibility\, and usefulness within your organization/industry\n\nAudience: \n\nHuman Resources & DEI professionals\nC-suite & Senior Leaders\nExecutive Directors\nTwo-Spirit\, queer\, & trans leaders\n\nAccessibility: \n\nSpoken language: English\nLive captioning: English\nFormat: Virtual (on Zoom with use of additional tools like Jamboard or Slido)\nEngagement type: participants invited to share using video\, audio and/or chat\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests including French language engagement\nAny questions may be sent to info@prideatwork.ca\n\nFacilitators:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nMisha Goforth (she/her)\nProject Manager\, Research\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nQuinn Blue (he/him\, they/them)\nProgramming & Engagement Coordinator\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \nJade Pichette (they/them)\nDirector of Programs\nPride at Work Canada\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nLimited spots.\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/roundtable-20230221/ CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 CREATED:20221214T170215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T160857Z UID:10000640-1676462400-1676466000@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Keynote: Debbie Douglas on Inclusive Leadership [Partners only - EN] DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 15\, 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. \nKeynote Speaker:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] Debbie Douglas (she/her)\nExecutive Director of OCASI: Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants \nDebbie Douglas is the Executive Director of OCASI -the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants. Through her work in the NGO sector and particularly at OCASI\, Ms. Douglas has highlighted issues of equity and inclusion including race\, gender and sexual orientation within the immigration system and promoted the creation of safe\, welcoming spaces within the settlement and integration sector.[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nA well-known face in Ontario and across the country\, Ms. Douglas is often called upon by governments to share her expertise. Ms. Douglas is a member of the Immigration and Refugee Advisory Committee of Legal Aid Ontario and the federal government’s National Settlement & Integration Council. She co-chairs the City of Toronto’s Newcomer Leadership Table and was appointed as a member of the provinces roundtable on Violence Against Women\, and co-chaired the provincial Anti-Black Racism subcommittee. She is also currently on the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors\, and was most recently was appointed to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Board of Directors. \nShe has been the recipient of several awards including the Women of Distinction from YWCA Toronto (2004); the Amino Malko award from the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (2008) and the Urban Alliance on Race Relations Anti-Racism Award (2014). \nAudience: \n\nC-suite & senior leaders\nExecutive Directors\n2S\, queer\, & trans leaders\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/keynote-20230215/ CATEGORIES:Keynote,Leadership,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230214T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 CREATED:20221215T200530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T144002Z UID:10000642-1676376000-1676381400@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:Rendez-Vous: Women x Non-Binary Digital Connect [EN & FR] DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 14\, 2023\, from 12 pm to 1:30 pm EST – This is a free networking event for women and non-binary people. \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 upon request two weeks previous to the event. \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\, as well as a non-binary 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″] Uzoma Asagwara (they/them)\, Politician\, Registered Psychiatric Nurse\, Activist \nUzoma Asagwara is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse\, Addictions Specialist\, and former member of the Canadian National basketball team. In 2019 made history as the first Black\, Queer\, Gender Non-Conforming person elected to the Manitoba Legislative Assembly and across Canada. Most recently Uzoma became the first Black person to make a law in Manitoba when their Bill “The Somali Heritage Week Act” was passed in December 2020 with unanimous support in the Manitoba Legislature. Uzoma has been a long-time advocate alongside newcomer and refugee communities\, Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ folks\, youth\, and grassroots organizations.[/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 Iyol Martínez (they/them)\, Leaderships Program Coordinator at iyol.martinez@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 by 3 Play Media Canada\nEnglish to French live translation could be provided upon request (two weeks prior to the event)\nIf you have any accessibility requests please email iyol.martinez@prideatwork.ca with requests by January 31\, 2023\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-20230214/ CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230210T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 CREATED:20221201T143905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T180651Z UID:10000496-1676016000-1676030400@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:SPARK DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 10\, 2023\, from 8 AM to 12 PM EST – This in-person paid leadership event is open to all who wish to register and has a limited number of participants. \nSPARK is a half-day creative/business event connecting Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) leaders with Senior Executives for shared learning and networking. \nFind inspiration. Leave with a new perspective. Spark impactful change.\nParticipants will get exclusive access to Chris Bergeron (she/her)\, author and VP of Inclusive Creativity at Cossette. Bergeron will deliver a keynote presentation about her experience of losing male privilege as a trans woman. Pride at Work Canada’s Executive Director Colin Druhan (he/him) will provide an update on recent research that reflects the labour market experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Canada. \nThrough collaborative study\, participants will take part in three roundtable conversations exploring the intersections of 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion with Indigenous Solidarity\, Anti-Black Racism and Accessibility. These sessions will be co-led by Pride at Work Canada staff and community leaders from a range of lived experiences. \nRoundtable Facilitators: \n\nIndigenous Solidarity: Tim Geauvreau (he/him)\, Finance & Administration\, Workforce Warriors\, & Londzo Drury (she/her)\, Manager of Workplace & Culture\, Pride at Work Canada\nAnti-Black Racism: Hildah Otieno Juma (she/her)\, Executive Director\, Black Talent Initiative\, & Colin Druhan (he/him)\, Executive Director\, Pride at Work Canada\nAccessibility: Melissa Egan (she/her)\, National Lead\, Episodic Disabilities\, Realize\, & Jade Pichette (they/them)\, Director of Programs\, Pride at Work Canada\n\nLEAD SPONSOR\n[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the intersectionality present in 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.\nDevelop new perspectives on solving DEI challenges.\nMake connections with leaders across a diversity of industries.\n\nAccreditation hours: \n\nLaw Society of Ontario – This program contains four (4) hours of EDI Professionalism Content.\n\nAudience: \n\nExecutive Sponsors\nDEI professionals\nEntrepreneurs and CEOs\n\nLOCATION & HOST SPONSOR\n[vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2/4″]\nBLG – Borden Ladner Gervais\nBay Adelaide Centre\, East Tower\n22 Adelaide St W Suite 3400\nToronto\, ON M5H 4E3\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″]\n\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nThis creative morning of ideation will be preceded by an opening brunch offered by Dispatch\, a queer-owned coffee branch. \n \nREGISTRATION & PRICING\nLIMITED SEATS ONLY! Purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Registrations will be open on Eventbrite from Tuesday\, December 13\, 2022 to Friday\, February 3\, 2023\, and the participation fees are: \n\nGeneral tickets\n$1\,100.00 (+ fees)\nFor senior leaders of other companies & organizations (non-partners)\nPartner tickets\n$600.00 (+ tax)\nSenior leaders of Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners & Community Partners gets a $500.00 discount\nContact us at info@prideatwork.ca and ask for your Partner Code\nEarly-birds – $100 off\nOn the purchase of your ticket by Friday\, January 13\, 2023\, you enjoy an additional $100 off on your ticket price. Apply the code SPARK_EB13 when purchasing your ticket\, and it is cumulative with the Partner ticket discount.\n\nOn Eventbrite\, participants will be asked to inform some personal & professional details\, accessibility requests\, food restrictions & allergies\, and to rank the roundtable conversations: Indigenous Solidarity\, Anti-Black Racism and Accessibility. Soon we will inform the speakers for each session. \nBUY YOUR TICKET HERE.\nSPEAKERS\n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \nChris Bergeron (she/her)\nVP\, Inclusive Creativity\nCossette\nKeynote Speaker\nFor almost 40 years\, Chris Bergeron has lived the life of a heterosexual man. From very early in her career\, she had great professional success: after having been a collaborator for major media such as La Presse and Radio-Canada\, Chris directed for the newspaper VOIR for five years\, which was the largest network of weekly cultural magazines in Quebec at the time. She then made the leap to the advertising world where she held the position of creative director for major agencies. Then\, she came out and started living true life as a trans woman. Suddenly being propelled into the reality of a visible sexual minority has profoundly transformed her perception of the world. In Quebec and internationally\, Chris advocates for diversity\, inclusion and the rights of trans people by sharing her story to the public. She frequently intervenes in the advertising industry to demand better representation of minorities. At Cossette\, she leads a multidisciplinary team of strategists\, community managers and multiplatform content creators. She is also part of the creativity collective that strives to push the boundaries of the agency’s creative branch at their Montreal office. Thanks to her creative and strategic outlook\, she amplifies the digital potential of Cossette’s clients. Her portfolio includes several major brands\, including McDonald’s Canada\, Destination Canada\, the Quebec Tourism Industry Alliance\, Tourisme Montréal\, Loto-Québec\, SAQ\, L’Oréal\, BDC\, VIA Rail and Liberté. \n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \nColin Druhan (he/him)\nExecutive Director\nPride at Work Canada\nSpeaker\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. \n[/vc_column]\n[/vc_row] \n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nKim Wheatley (she/her)\nAnishinaabe Cultural Consultant\nRemarks\nTraditional Anishinaabe Grandmother Kim Wheatley is Ojibway\, Potawatomi and Caribbean in ancestry. She is a band member of Shawanaga First Nation located on the shores of Georgian Bay on Robinson Huron Treaty Territories and is Turtle Clan. She carries the Spirit name “Head or Leader of the Fireflower” and has worked for 3 decades with Indigenous and non-Indigenous Communities across Canada.\nAs a multi award winning speaker for over 3 decades Kim has appeared locally\, nationally and internationally in books\, magazines\, television\, radio and numerous news articles. She is a published author\, hand drummer\, singer\, water walker\, artist & ceremonial practitioner. Kim is committed to forging good relationships based on acts of reconciliation that honour the past\, connect the present and contribute to the future. \n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nDominic Cole-Morgan (he/him)\nSenior VP\, Total Rewards\nScotiabank\nRemarks\nAfter graduating from University with a degree in Psychology with Statistics\, Dominic did a Masters in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management at the London School of Economics. Dominic started work at National Australia Bank in London in a generalist HR role and moved to Royal Bank of Scotland with the Total Rewards team.\nAfter three years at Goldman Sachs as VP Compensation Europe\, Dominic rejoined Royal Bank of Scotland and moved to Hong Kong as Regional Director of Reward. While in Hong Kong\, Dominic joined Prudential Plc as Regional Reward Director Asia.\nReturning to the UK after five years\, he joined Standard Life Plc as Group Reward and Employment Policy Director.\nDominic joined Scotiabank on August 1\, 2018 as SVP Total Rewards with responsibility for compensation and benefits\, organization effectiveness and diversity\, equity and inclusion. \n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nAnna-Liza Badaloo (she/her)\nJournalist\, Facilitator\, & Non-profit Consultant\nEmcee\nAnna-Liza Badaloo is a journalist\, facilitator\, and non-profit consultant working at the intersection of health\, environment\, and social justice. Viewing JEDI (Justice\, Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion) through the lens of empathy\, her decolonized\, intersectional approach helps organizations build capacity by implementing JEDI-focused training\, communities of practice\, advocacy campaigns\, and partnerships. Committed to amplifying diverse voices\, her work uncovers how colonial\, capitalist\, heteronormative\, and ableist systems disproportionately impact underserved communities. Currently\, she hosts the Institute for Natural Medicine’s podcast\, The ND Will See You Now\, and writes about integrative medicine and health equity. She is an Associate with the Sustainability Network\, building environmental non-profit capacity\, and is a regular contributor to magazines including QBiz\, She is Wise\, The Monitor\, and Indspiration. Check out her writing portfolio\, LinkedIn\, and Instagram. \n[/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] \n  \nRoundtable Facilitators\n  \n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nTim Geauvreau (he/him)\nFinance & Administration\nWorkforce Warriors\nIndigenous Solidarity\nTim is 2 Spirit and comes from the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation\, ON. Tim considers himself a true WorkForce Warrior moving to Toronto at age 18 he has 10 years’ experience in hospitality and restaurant management\, 8 years with the Bank of Montreal\, 10 years implementing outsourced call centre solutions on behalf of national corporations\, 2 years as Senior Operations Manager for a non-profit\, and 2 years in warehouse/logistics\, and entrepreneur owner of www.Ts-meatshop.ca with his partner.\nTim is excited to be using his experience to work with Indigenous communities and individuals to be confident in their successes and to share their successes as mentors with others. \n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nHildah Juma (she/her)\nExecutive Director\nBlack Talent Initiative\nAnti-Black Racism\nHildah Juma is the Executive Director for the Black Talent Initiative where she is leading the operational development of the social impact start-up through strategic planning and leading change through partnerships\, mentorships and networking opportunities to create and inspire Black talent. Through community building\, Hildah thrives in growing more members for the organization while creating innovative spaces to showcase and learn from Black community leaders and professionals.\nHildah was first inspired to join the not-for-profit world\, specifically in the post-secondary education sector. With over a decade of experience\, Hildah was the Executive Director for the Canadian Federation of Students – Ontario where she provided effective advocacy strategies lobbying all levels of government with an anti-oppressive framework for more than half a million college and university students across the country.\nHildah holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy along with a Certificate in Non-profit Management\, where she has extensive experience creating bylaws and policies as well as facilitating large-scale meetings. \n[/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nMelissa Egan (she/her)\nNational Lead\, Episodic Disabilities\nRealize\nAccessibility\nMelissa Egan is the National Lead\, Episodic Disabilities at Realize. She has worked in the field of health education for over 20 years as a presenter and facilitator\, developing and delivering training to diverse audiences across Canada. Melissa brings a commitment to inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and accessibility to her work\, and has worked extensively with the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Melissa is currently completing a Master of Education and lives in Toronto with her wife and their cats. \n[/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] \nThis in-person paid leadership event is open to all who wish to register and has a limited number of participants. \nDo you have any questions about SPARK? Please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca. URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/spark-20230210/ LOCATION:BLG – Borden Ladner Gervais\, 22 Adelaide St W - Suite 3400\, Toronto\, ON\, M5H 4E3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230131T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230131T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 CREATED:20221212T210727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T164324Z UID:10000636-1675166400-1675170000@prideatwork.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 CREATED:20221212T203331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T220719Z UID:10000634-1674648000-1674651600@prideatwork.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 CREATED:20221212T190619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T215616Z UID:10000500-1674043200-1674046800@prideatwork.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 CREATED:20220907T182346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T144709Z UID:10000492-1669204800-1669208400@prideatwork.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 CREATED:20220826T181958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T163652Z UID:10000632-1668600000-1668603600@prideatwork.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221115T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 CREATED:20220819T141905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T141153Z UID:10000624-1668513600-1668519000@prideatwork.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 CREATED:20220819T153116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T203811Z UID:10000626-1667390400-1667395800@prideatwork.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221025T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221025T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221018T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221018T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 CREATED:20220826T190255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T192106Z UID:10000485-1666116000-1666125000@prideatwork.ca SUMMARY:FLOURISH 2022 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/flourish-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221012T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221012T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220921T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220920T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220914T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220901T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220901T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220824T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220824T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220803T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220803T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220803T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220803T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220728T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220728T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220714T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220714T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171512 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220713T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220713T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171513 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220630T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171513 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T171513 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR