
Virtual ERG Leader Development Program
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
FLOURISH is an eight-week virtual program that will develop the skills required for 2SLGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group (ERG)* leaders to be effective and successful in their roles. Those who lead 2SLGBTQIA+ ERGs have an enormous opportunity to create change for Two-Spirit, queer and trans employees. They also face very specific challenges in Canadian workplaces. While session content will touch on the mechanics of ERGs, the primary focus of FLOURISH will be developing individual competency in four areas:
- Domestic and international 2SLGBTQIA+ economic issues
- Building business cases and generating buy-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion
- Principles of governance and volunteer management
- Providing peer support to 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their allies
Through live Zoom sessions, virtual learning modules and self-directed work, our FLOURISH program will collectively unlock their potential as ERG leaders.
* Please note we use Employee Resource Group as a catch all term which is inclusive of Business Resource Groups, Affinity Networks, and other similar employee led groups focused on equity-deserving groups.

“This is not ERG 101, folks. There are lots of great general resources about what an effective ERG looks like. With this program, we’re taking aim at the courageous and committed people who want to lead their company’s 2SLGBTQIA+ ERG with authenticity and intention. When our leaders succeed, our ERGs succeed.”
Colin Druhan, Executive Director, Pride at Work Canada
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Questions about FLOURISH can be directed to Templeton Sawyer (he/him), Leadership Programs Coordinator, at templeton.sawyer@prideatwork.ca.
FAQ
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“I’m so appreciative for Pride at Work Canada’s FLOURISH program. It was so valuable to hear from the session speakers and connect with queer and trans professionals from across Canada. I can’t express how grateful I am for the small group discussions: I formed genuine connections with my group members and our discussions were open, honest, and energizing. I came out of the FLOURISH program excited to bring my learnings back to my ERG and organization, so that we can further our work towards diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.”
Calyssa Erb (she/her)
National Account Manager and LGBTQIA2S+ Employee Resource Group Co-Chair
Scholastic Canada
2022 cohort
SUPPORTERS
Lead Supporter
FLOURISH and other programs are offered with our Proud Partners’ support. Reach out to Jose Patiño-Gomez (he/him), Director of External Relations, at jose.patino@prideatwork.ca and discover our sponsorship packages and opportunities.
Previous Years
31 participants from private and public sector companies, which included our Proud partners and non-partners.
Participants from across Canada – Toronto, Winnipeg, Montreal, Vancouver Yukon, Victoria, Edmonton.
From different industries like – museum, provincial government, financial institutions, information technology, FMCG, insurance, consumer goods, communications and more!




Featured talks by 4 incredible presenters:
- Community Understanding with Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah and Saylesh Wesley
- Generating buy-in from executive leadership with Marcos A Persaud
- Governance and Volunteer Management with TJ Delegencia
- Principles of Peer Support with Kai Cheng Thom
29 participants from private and public sector companies, which included our Proud partners and non-partners.
Participants from across Canada – Toronto, Winnipeg, Montreal, Vancouver, Yukon, Victoria, Edmonton.
From different industries like – museum, provincial government, financial institutions, information technology, FMCG, insurance, consumer goods, communications and more!





Featured talks by 4 incredible presenters:
- Community Understanding with Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah and Saylesh Wesley
- Generating buy-in from executive leadership with Gwenna Kadima
- Governance and Volunteer Management with Jacq Brasseur
- Principles of Peer Support with Kai Cheng Thom and Saylesh Wesley