Inclusivity Webinar Series
The Inclusivity Webinar Series makes it easy for organizations to tap into subject matter experts when it comes time to honour, acknowledge and learn about special times of significance throughout the year.
Leverage these moments of organization wide learning to level up your inclusion IQ, build greater awareness of specific identity groups and celebrate the diversity around us!
Back by Popular Demand:
2025 Inclusivity Webinar Series
The Inclusivity Webinar Series allows organizations to select anywhere from 1 to 7 webinars for the 2025 calendar year. This approach makes it easy to tap into subject matter experts when it comes time to honour, acknowledge and learn about special times of significance throughout the year.
Intentionality is key to building equitable, diversity and inclusive organizations. Plan ahead! Avoid the last minute scramble that can signal a lack of commitment and consideration to people from these communities who are often overwhelmed with last minute speaker requests.
- “We are in constant awe of the expertise and professionalism the facilitators bring to our sessions, and how they constantly provide safe spaces for our questions, comments and sharing our experiences. These webinar series have enabled us to question our previous beliefs, and be more curious and open minded, all at a very affordable price point. Thank you!”
What's Included?
60-minute webinars (including a 10 minute Q&A)
Opening & closing remarks delivered by your organization
A recording of the webinar accessible for 14 days
2025 Webinar Topics:
Organizations can select anywhere from 1 to 7 of the following topics. All webinars will be delivered in partnership with someone from the respective community who brings knowledge and lived experience.
February — Black History Month (Bookings Now Closed)
"Understanding the Black Experience: Confronting Myths and Cultivating Inclusive Workplaces"
Myths about anti-Black racism in Canada limit our ability to address and eliminate inequity. Confronting these myths and learning Black history is an important first step. This webinar will uncover the realities of slavery and racism in Canadian history, connecting these historical injustices to the ongoing barriers and discrimination faced by Black communities today. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the Black experience and leave with actionable steps to better support Black colleagues in the workplace and beyond.
March – Gender Equality Month | International Women’s Day
"Fair Feedback for Gender Equity"
People of all genders receive critical feedback, yet women are more likely to receive feedback that is negative versus constructive. This is also true for racialized workers and employees over the age of 40. This session will explore how our biases and entrenched beliefs about leadership and professionalism impact our ability to provide fair feedback. It will also highlight strategies to reduce the impact of bias – whether you are a leader providing performance support, or an employee receiving not-so-helpful feedback.
May – Mental Health Month
"The Power of Words: Inclusive Language for Mental Health & Ability"
Presented by: Roselene Dhaliwal, Director, Equity & Inclusion, Canadian Mental Health Association BC
Inclusive language can be a tool for advocacy and has the ability to shift culture to create workplaces where everyone feels welcome and respected. In this session, Roselene Dhaliwal MEd, will highlight guiding principles for inclusive language and terminology to use (and terms to avoid) when speaking about mental health, and ability. Each of us can contribute to a compassionate culture, by choosing our words carefully.
June – Pride Month
"Addressing Microaggressions: Building Inclusive Workplaces for the LGBTQIA+ Community"
Did you know that more than one in three people from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community have experienced discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity in the past year? This figure only begins to reflect the broader issue, as it doesn’t account for the frequent microaggressions—those subtle yet damaging slights and biases—that 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals face in their everyday lives. As we celebrate Pride Month this June, it’s important to understand some of the common microaggressions facing the community and how we can stand up against them to foster an environment where all employees, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, feel respected, valued and empowered.
September – Truth & Reconciliation
"Indigenous Allyship"
In a journey towards reconciliation, allies who speak up and show up with tangible actions can help to create meaningful change. In practice, allyship requires those with power and privilege to affect change in both the culture and systems that shape our organizations. Join us as we explore what it means to be an ally and principles of Indigenous allyship.
October – Global Diversity Awareness
"Uncovering at Work: Creating Psychologically Safe Spaces for Teams"
Presented in partnership with Carol Markwei
In today’s society, each of us has an identity that shapes how we see ourselves and others. Not only do our social norms and cultural backgrounds influence our experiences, they also set the course for how we view the world. But what happens when people feel pressure to minimize their identity at work? Covering one’s identity in the workplace remains a widespread practice. Explore ways to create psychologically safe spaces for your team and promote a work environment that not only acknowledges but celebrates the diverse identities among us.
December – International Disability Awareness Day
"Interrupting Ableism"
Unconscious bias and ableism are woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. Interrupting ableism and practicing meaningful allyship is all of our collective responsibility. In this webinar, we will examine what ableism means and how it shows up. We’ll outline strategies for being an active bystander and offer useful practices like messing up & moving on, and calling out & calling in.