Events

Uncover the key findings from The Internet Isn’t All Rainbow Report by ODLAN, focusing on digital safety and online threats facing the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Learn practical strategies for safeguarding your online presence, from social media safety to developing comprehensive safety plans. Gain a deeper understanding of cybersecurity and its role in enhancing digital safety.

1. Introduction and The Internet Isn’t All Rainbow Report Insights
2. Strategies for Digital Safety
3. Q&A and Audience Engagement

Discover how to put digital safety into action. We’ll explore the importance of creating a robust safety plan and preparing for the upcoming Online Hate Training Module by ODLAN. Find out how to empower your organization to navigate online spaces securely and effectively.

1. Creating a Safety Plan
2. Cybersecurity and Online Hate Training
3. Announce the upcoming Online Hate Training Module by ODLAN for organizations, set to be released in June, and emphasize its value for all organizations serving 2SLGBTQIA+ people
4. Closing Remarks and Next Steps

A brand new 201 level workshop that aims to equip staff, faculty, and graduate students with knowledge and tools to become intentional allies, community members standing in solidarity, and empathetic advocates for change.

Non-binary employees and jobseekers are often left out of narratives of gender inclusion in the workplace. This member workshop will address the unique experiences of non-binary employees and jobseekers and what needs to change for their full participation. Utilizing case studies, this practical workshop will provide solutions for cultivating belonging for your non-binary employees and non-binary jobseekers. We will also showcase data from our Transitioning Employers: A survey of policies and practices for trans inclusive workplaces regarding the solutions that employers could pursue to make a fully gender inclusive workplace.

Welcome to an open Q&A session diving into Queerness and Allyship within the workplace. Join us for an interactive discussion where our team will address questions related to allyship in professional settings, focusing on creating inclusive and supportive workplaces for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The session begins with a 10-minute introduction, followed by an audience-driven Q&A segment exploring various aspects of allyship, its objectives, and best practices within work environments.

A part of the Menstrual Equity Lunch and Learn Series

During this session, we will discuss the complexities of perimenopause and menopause, as well as share important insights and resources to help you thrive during this phase of life

All Trans University of Waterloo students, faculty, and staff are invited to join our community corner. On April 3rd from 3:00PM - 4:00PM, the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism Office will be holding space to connect, build community, provide support and care, and celebrate our Trans community at UW. 

An increasing number of individuals in Canada, totaling over 2 million in recent estimates, live with ongoing episodic disabilities. These disabilities, ranging from long-COVID and multiple sclerosis to lupus, arthritis, cancer, HIV, diabetes, and mental health conditions, present unique challenges and opportunities for inclusion in the workplace. In this webinar, the Pride at Work Canada team will share findings from recent research in partnership with Realize that unveil some of the nuanced aspects of episodic disabilities for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their impact on employment, income security, social inclusion, and access to care. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights that will reshape your approach to accessibility and inclusion in the workplace.

As part of the Menstrual Equity project at UWaterloo, we will be providing free reusable and sustainable menstrual products to students, faculty and staff on June 21 from 10am – 3pm. Register today to pickup your kit in the EDI-R office of Period Aisle brand reusable menstrual cups, pads, and underwear.

A part of the Menstrual Equity Lunch and Learn series

Join transgender therapist and educator, Washington Silk (they/them), as they talk about menstruation and trans folks! In this special Pride Month edition of our Menstrual Equity Lunch and Learn series we’ll learn more about the complex relationship between menstruation and trans bodies.