Workshops & Training

Education & School Administrators

This presentation is for professional development training for all school-based staff. Participants will be introduced to the foundations of identity, terminology, inclusive language, and affirming practices to implement within the classroom. Participants will also be led through group discussions that center around school systems, policy, and 2SLGBTQ safety. Resources will also be provided.

Target audience

Teacher, Administrations, Support Staff

Topics Covered

2SLGBTQ terminology, pronouns, gender inclusive washrooms, gendered spaces within schools, safe space, impacts of homophobia and transphobia

Formats Offered

• Professional development training (1 hour, minimum - full day, maximum)
• Consultation on policy, how to start a Gay Straight Alliance club, and student support
• Conference workshops and keynote presentations
• Environmental Assessment of their school 
• Virtual or In-person presentations

Queer & Trans Affirming Healthcare

This presentation is for healthcare providers who work within any medical or community setting, and students who are currently enrolled in a healthcare-related program.

Participants will be introduced to the foundations of identity, terminology, and inclusive language. Discussions will center around the lived experiences of the 2SLGBTQ community within the healthcare system. Participants will be introduced to affirming practices that can be implemented within healthcare settings to enhance Two Spirit, Queer, and Trans client experiences.

Resources will also be provided.

Target audience

Healthcare providers, healthcare students

Topics Covered

2SLGBT terminology, pronouns, gender inclusive language, best practices in trans health care, medical transition related procedures, best practices in forms, intake, policy, and procedure.

Formats Offered

• Professional development training (minimum 2 hours)
• Presentations to university students within the Colleges of Medicine and
• Nursing (minimum 2 hours)
• Conference workshops and keynote presentations
• Consultation on best practices, policy and procedure development, and patient support
• Resources

Non-Profit & Business

Participants will be introduced to the foundations of identity, terminology, and inclusive language. Participants will also be led through a group discussion centered around the importance of 2SLGBTQ affirming forms, spaces and services. Resources will also be provided.

Target audience

Non-profit staff, small and big business owners and employees, corporations, government representatives and workers, etc.

Topics Covered

Terminology, gender inclusive language, pronouns, washrooms, change rooms, and gendered spaces, the concept of safe space, and how to provide inclusive customer service

Formats Offered

• Professional development training (minimum 2 hours)
• Lunch and Learns
• Custom education services and on-going training
• Conference workshops and keynote presentations
• Environmental assessment of workplace
• Consultation on best practices, policy and procedure development, and client/customer support
• Resources

Two Spirit 101

Participants will be introduced to the foundations of Two Spirit identity, historical acceptance and current day issues, and strategies to bolster reconciliation work within their environments. Resources will also be provided.

Target audience

Everyone

Topics Covered

2SLGBTQ terminology; Two Spirit history in North America; a background on societal oppression throughout history, including racism, homophobia, and transphobia; and the modern Two Spirit movement

Formats Offered

• Professional development training (1 hour, minimum - full day, maximum)
• Consultation on policy development
• Conference workshops and keynote presentations
• In person or virtual

Queering Housing Services

Participants will be introduced to 2SLGBTQ identities, terminology, and inclusive language. Participants will explore the causes and risks of 2SLGBTQ youth homelessness, why youth may feel unsafe to access youth shelters, and common challenges homeless 2SLGBTQ youth face. Participants will be led through the basics of housing 2SLGBTQ youth, including how to create safer spaces and practices to ensure that 2SLGBTQ youth are affirmed within short and long term housing.

Target audience

Employees of youth shelters and group homes, funders of youth housing

Topics Covered

2SLGBTQ terminology, inclusive language, pronouns, causes and risks of 2SLGBTQ youth homelessness, protective factors to prevent 2SLGBTQ youth homelessness, affirming youth housing practices, pervasiveness of mental health issues with youth

Formats Offered

• Workshop (In-person or Zoom) 

• Resources

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, the importance of accountable allyship, and how to unpack personal beliefs.

This workshop is interactive and will include large and small group discussion, personal reflection, and a group debrief.

Duration of workshop: 3 hrs

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 GBV uniquely impacts 2SLGBTQ people in different settings (i.e. healthcare, education, etc.) at a relational, community, and systemic level. 

This workshop is interactive and will include large and small group activities and discussion, personal reflection, and a group debrief.

Duration of workshop: 3 hrs

Module 3: Preventing & Responding to Gender Based Violence

Attendees will review identifying GBV in diverse settings, such as healthcare, before learning strategies to address and intervene in GBV situations. Attendees will be introduced to empathetic communication, and will also explore the 2SLGBTQ Affirming Care Approach and how it applies to personal practice. 

This workshop is interactive and will include large and small group discussion, small group role playing, personal reflection, and a group debrief.

Duration of workshop: 3 hrs

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 will include large and small group discussions, small group role playing, personal reflection, and a group debrief.

Duration of workshop: 3 hrs

Formats offered for all modules

• Professional development training (3 hours per module course
• Custom education services and on-going training
  
• Conference workshops and keynote presentations
  
• Consultation on best practices, policy and procedure development, and client support