14Juil

In Case You Missed It: LGBTQ2+ Inclusion in the Skilled Trades

juillet 14, 2020 editor 133

On July 8, 2020 Pride at Work Canada partnered with the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) to present a panel on LGBTQ2+ Inclusion in the Skilled Trades, emceed by Pride at Work Canada’s Manager of Programs Jade Pichette. Here are some of the highlights: “We have to recognize that Indigenous people face a lot of barriers; accessing education, opportunities for apprenticeships.” – T. Sharp Dopler T. Sharp Dopler, a Two-Spirit who uses all pronouns, opened the session with remarks. Sharp is considered a Traditional Knowledge Keeper and Carrier of Ceremony in the Ottawa community and has been an educator, community worker...

25Juin

In Case You Missed It: Two-Spirit Inclusion in the Workplace

juin 25, 2020 editor 106

On June 24, 2020 Pride at Work Canada partnered with Indigenous Works to present a panel on Two-Spirit Inclusion in the Workplace, emceed by Pride at Work Canada’s Manager of Programs Jade Pichette. The virtual session was sponsored by Bell. Here are some of the highlights: “Let us not forget a long history that began fourty-five years ago at the Gay American Indians of San Francicso in 1975” – Albert McLeod Two-Spirit Elder Albert McLeod opened the session with remarks. McLeod is a Status Indian with ancestry from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation and the Metis community of Norway House in northern...

12Juin

In Case You Missed It: Queer & Trans Women Leading the Way

juin 12, 2020 editor 111

On June 10, 2020 Pride at Work Canada/ Fierté au travail Canada collaborated with Catalyst Canada to present a panel on the contributions of queer and trans women to workplace inclusion efforts, emceed by Pride at Work Canada’s Manager of Programs Jade Pichette. Here are some of the highlights: “There is a power within you that needs to be shared with other people” – Ma-Nee Chacaby Two-spirit Ojibwa-Cree elder Ma-Nee Chacaby opened the session with remarks, noting that it’s as important to value the contributions of youth as it is to respectfully listen to elders like herself. She shared personal...

10Juil

La Fierté au travail : un sujet toujours d’actualité

juillet 10, 2018 editor 75

Écrit par David Tremblay Nous passons tous de longues heures derrière notre bureau; le lieu de travail est une deuxième demeure où l’on côtoie collègues, patrons et parfois, nos clients. Afin de briller à sa juste valeur, il est important de s’y sentir à l’aise et respecter sans condition. Encore en 2018, bien que les mentalités évoluent à vitesse Grand V, beaucoup de travail reste à faire. Avec notre rapport Hiring Across All Spectrums sorti plus tôt cette année, nous souhaitons mettre en lumière la réalité au travail de la communauté LGBTQ2+ qui n’est pas nécessairement connue de tous. ...

03Juil

3 Ways Pride at Work Canada Can Fuel Your LGBTQ2+ Diversity Work

juillet 3, 2018 editor 76

By Jason Reilly In June of 2017, as we danced down the middle of Yonge Street in our fourth consecutive Toronto Pride Parade, I couldn’t help but reflect back on how it all started. From humble beginnings to a major public celebration of our diversity, we couldn’t have done it alone. It took a village (people!). Our organization joined Pride at Work Canada as a National Partner in 2009, just one year after the organization was formed. It was a strong signal to our Associates that diversity and inclusion matter and that they were going to be a major focus...

15Juin

4 reasons ProPride is a “must attend” event this summer

juin 15, 2018 editor 77

By Chloe Von Dersch Pride at Work Canada is proud to bring you ProPride — a series of networking events for LGBTQ2+ professionals and allies taking place across the country this summer. Here are the top four reasons to attend a ProPride event: 1. Over half of LGBTQ2+ people in Canada are not out to everyone they work with We spend so much of our time at work, so it’s more important than ever to celebrate and connect with Pride at Work Community Partners who have made a commitment to fostering environments where all people can achieve their full potential,...

29Nov

Yesterday and Today: A response to Justin Trudeau’s Apology to LGBTQ2 Communities

novembre 29, 2017 editor 70

On Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized on behalf of the Government of Canada to LGBTQ2 (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and, two-spirit) communities across the country. He apologized for decades of discrimination, active and passive, a milestone for community members who have endured countless injustices from institutions meant to protect them. The Prime Minister’s apology recognized the intentional and systemic oppression many LGBTQ2 community members faced at the hands of the Canadian government, acknowledging that homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia have been built into the structures that this nation was formed on. Importantly, the Prime Minister noted...

20Nov

Trans Day of Remembrance 2017 – Pride at Work Canada Interview with Susan Gapka

novembre 20, 2017 editor 68

The words below have been adapted from an interview with Susan Gapka, which took place on November 17, 2017. Pride at Work Canada would like to extend our immense thanks for all community members who continue to do inspiring work, which changes our world for the better. Today marks the 18th annual Trans Day of Remembrance, which began to commemorate the death of Rita Hester – a trans woman whose murder remains unsolved to this day. Trans Day of Remembrance commemorations and celebrations happen all over Canada, and should be events driven by and for trans communities. Gwendolyn...

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