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Gender Diversity 101

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Workshops | Open to: Staff, Faculty

This workshop will introduce language and concepts related to gender diversity and deliver insights into the unique and often invisible challenges and barriers faced by transgender people.

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Via Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting: https://bit.ly/369F9Cq

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Human Resources | hr@ecuad.ca

TransFocus is returning to ECU to deliver another series of (remote) workshops and learning opportunities.

Please join presenter Ky Sargeant for the second event in the series: Gender Diversity 101. This workshop will introduce language and concepts related to gender diversity and deliver insights into the unique and often invisible challenges and barriers faced by transgender people.

This workshop will be offered via Zoom on Feb. 11, 2021 at 1:00 pm – Join Zoom Meeting: https://bit.ly/369F9Cq

    Download supporting materials by clicking on the buttons below!

    Gender Diversity 101 Brief
    Gender Inclusive Language
    Gender Primer Resource
    Gender in the Workplace

    Ky has dedicated her time to studying and working extensively within the field of equity, diversity, inclusion, and organizational culture. Along with her work at TransFocus, she is actively involved in assisting administration at the University of British Columbia (in particular, Sauder School of Business) on gender diversity issues, and has co-founded the first student organization dedicated to providing professional resources for LGBTQ2+ students in the field of business. At TransFocus, they have experience conducting research and facilitating education sessions on gender diversity in various organizational settings.

    TransFocus is known for delivering highly engaging and interactive content. They draw upon storytelling and/or video to bridge learners to the experiences of transgender and non-binary people. They also couple the presentation of best practices with activities for participants to apply and practice what they have learned. They bring an open and personable approach to relieve and equip participants.