Workshops & Training
We believe that education is one of our greatest tools in working to eliminate homophobia, transphobia, gender based violence, and other forms of oppression that Two Spirit, Trans, and Queer people experience.
Our education approach uses a variety of materials, activities, and styles in order to effectively engage with audiences.
At this time, OUTSaskatoon is able to provide gender based violence (GBV) related professional development training for service providers and post-secondary students in education, healthcare, mental health, justice, social work, or support services. Our Gender Based Violence education initiatives aim to bring awareness to what GBV looks like for 2SLGBTQ people, how to appropriately identify and respond to different forms of GBV, ways in which GBV can be prevented in service provision, and how to support healing for 2SLGBTQ people.
All classroom presentations are currently on hold. All Two Spirit presentations are currently on hold.
Book a Workshop
Contact Jess Fisher (She/They)
GENDER BASED VIOLENCE EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Browse our Current Workshops on offer:
Gender Based Violence Workshop Series
The GBV Workshop Series is designed to be completed in numerical order (i.e. Module 1 is completed before Module 2 and so forth), as each module builds upon the knowledge and skills gained in each workshop.The GBV series is part of our 5 year federally funded Gender Based Violence Project which seeks to better equip service providers with Queer-affirming, trauma informed, culturally safe gender based violence training.
Target audience
Service providers such as healthcare workers, mental health supports, educators, justice workers, community based organizations, government employees, along with post secondary students in social work, healthcare, or humanities based courses.
Module 1: Foundations of 2SLGBTQ Identity & Gender Based Violence
Attendees will be introduced to gender based violence (GBV), foundations of identity, and how GBV shows up in 2SLGBTQ people’s lives. Additionally, attendees will also explore 2SLGBTQ history in Canada, impacts of colonization, the importance of accountability, and how to unpack personal beliefs.
This workshop is interactive and includes large and small group discussions, personal reflection, and a group debrief. All participation is optional and based on attendee needs.
Duration of workshop: 3 hrs (with 2 breaks)
Module 2: Recognizing Gender Based Violence Towards Queer Folks
Attendees will review key aspects of gender based violence before learning how to identify GBV directed at the 2SLGBTQ community. Through case studies and stories, attendees will examine how to identify GBV and ways GBV uniquely impacts 2SLGBTQ people in different settings, such as healthcare, or education. We will also consider intersectionality when looking at 2SLGBTQ safety needs.
This workshop is interactive and includes large and small group activities and discussions, personal reflection, and a group debrief. All participation is optional and based on attendee needs.
Duration of workshop: 3 hrs (with 2 breaks)
Module 3: Preventing & Responding to Gender Based Violence
Attendees will review identifying GBV in different service settings before learning strategies to address and intervene in GBV situations. Attendees will be introduced to and practice using affirming communication tools. We will also explore the 2SLGBTQ Affirming Care Approach and how to apply it to personal practice.
This workshop is interactive and includes large and small group discussions, small group role playing, personal reflection, and a group debrief. All participation is optional and based on attendee needs.
Duration of workshop: 3 hrs (with 2 breaks)
Module 4: Tools For Healing & Creating Change
Attendees will review affirming communication before exploring the different impacts of trauma on 2SLGBTQ people. We will examine trauma-and-violence-informed practices and how to support the healing journey from trauma. Attendees will also look at how to create positive change within their own practice, as well as within their organization.
This workshop is interactive and includes large and small group discussions, small group role playing, personal reflection, and a group debrief. All participation is optional and based on attendee needs.
Duration of workshop: 3 hrs (with 2 breaks)
Additional Information
Service Providers also have access to the following services:
- Custom education services and on-going training (in-person and online)
- Conference workshops and keynote presentations
- Consultation on best practices, policy and procedure development, and client support
- GBV Infographics
Gender Based Violence Workshop Series
GBV 101 is an introductory workshop to what gender based violence is, what it looks like, how it impacts 2SLGBTQ people, and how we can prevent GBV from showing up in service provision. The GBV 101 workshop can be tailored to meet the unique learning goals of organizations or groups and ranges from 1 - 3 hours in duration depending on needs. GBV 101 is part of our 5 year federally funded Gender Based Violence Project which seeks to better equip service providers with 2SLGBTQ-affirming, trauma informed, culturally safe gender based violence training.
This workshop is interactive and may include large and small group discussions or activities, personal reflection, and a group debrief. All participation is optional and based on attendee needs.
Duration of workshop: 1 - 3 hours (with breaks as needed)
Target audience
Service providers such as healthcare workers, mental health supports, educators, justice workers, community based organizations, government employees, along with post secondary students in social work, healthcare, or humanities based courses.
Additional Information
Service Providers also have access to the following services:
- Custom education services and on-going training (in-person and online)
- Conference workshops and keynote presentations
- Consultation on best practices, policy and procedure development, and client support
- GBV Infographics
Navigating Inclusive Language & Creating Safer Spaces
Navigating Inclusive Language & Creating Safer Spaces is an introductory workshop that focuses on how to effectively use affirming and inclusive language, such as pronouns and gender-neutral language, and the need for safer spaces. Attendees will explore how they can reduce and prevent harm in their service provision and ways we can build spaces that uplift and support 2SLGBTQ people. This workshop can be tailored to meet the unique learning goals of organizations or groups and ranges from 30 minutes - 2 hours in duration depending on needs. Also, this workshop is part of our 5 year federally funded Gender Based Violence Project which seeks to better equip service providers with 2SLGBTQ-affirming, trauma informed, culturally safe gender based violence training.
This workshop is interactive and may include large and small group discussions or activities, personal reflection, and a group debrief. All participation is optional and based on attendee needs.
Duration of workshop: 30 min - 2 hrs (with breaks as needed)
Target audience
Service providers such as healthcare workers, mental health supports, educators, justice workers, community based organizations, government employees, along with post secondary students in social work, healthcare, or humanities based courses.
Additional Information
Service Providers also have access to the following services:
- Custom education services and on-going training (in-person and online)
- Conference workshops and keynote presentations
- Consultation on best practices, policy and procedure development, and client support
- GBV Infographics
Queer 101 - Online Learning Course
Welcome to OUTSaskatoon’s Queer 101 Online Learning Course. This introductory-level course consists of 4 lessons for you to work through at your own pace. You will be introduced to foundations of identity, 2SLGBTQ terminology, inclusive language, discrimination, and allyship. There will be reflection questions at the end of each lesson, as well as a quiz that is required for course completion. Additional resources will be provided for participants to download, including a certificate of completion.
Lesson 1
In Lesson 1, you will be introduced to the 2SLGBTQ acronym, basic queer language and terms, and statistics that are relevant to workplace experiences.
Lesson 2
In Lesson 2, you will be introduced to the foundations of identity. We are going to take a deeper look at sex, gender, gender expression, and sexual orientation.
Lesson 3
In Lesson 3, you will explore the root causes of discrimination, the different ways in which discrimination shows up, and the importance of understanding intersectionality and how power and privilege intersect to impact discrimination.
Lesson 4
In Lesson 4, you will look at practical actions you can implement in your work and other areas of life. You’ll also learn about advocacy, the need for systemic change, and ways to work together in creating change.
Duration of workshop: 2 hrs (Note: this course is self-paced and muse be completed within a 4-week time period)
Target audience
This introductory-level course is suitable for service providers such as healthcare workers, mental health supports, educators, justice workers, community based organizations, government employees, along with post secondary students in social work, healthcare, or humanities based courses who are just beginning their learning journey.
Additional Information
Service Providers also have access to the following services:
- Custom Gender Based Violence (GBV) education services and on-going training (in-person and online)
- GBV-related conference workshops and keynote presentations
- Consultation on best practices, policy and procedure development, and client support
- GBV Infographics
Fees
Individual: $30
Group: <50 people = $1,250, <100 people = $2,500
For more information
gbveducation@outsaskatoon.ca
1-306-665-1224