Building Positive Spaces for LGBTQ2+

This workshop would have not been possible without the work of the UBC Equity and Inclusion department and their Positive Space Workshop. I attended this in August, 2018 and came out so inspired that I pitched a version of this workshop to the Empowerment Committee at PNI Media.

Since I identify as a cisgender & heterosexual woman, I understood I couldn’t do this just by myself, so I co-created and facilitated this workshop with a co-worker who self identifies as a member of the LGBTQ2+ community. This allowed us to have both the perspectives from a member and an ally.

The workshop is open to everyone in the company. Through activities and conversation, it covers the following topics.

• LGBTQ2+ experiences at work.
• Key concepts and language.
• Pronouns.
• Practical scenarios and strategies to be a more inclusive and welcoming co-worker.
• Resources to continue to learn and advocate