How to actively support and advocate for marginalized/underemployed communities. Includes understanding privilege, intersectionality, systems of oppression, listening and learning, anti-oppression frameworks, bystander intervention, cultural competence, self-reflection and accountability, building relationships and coalitions, and continuous learning.

Empowers bystanders to intervene effectively in situations of injustice or harm. Includes: understanding racism, implicit bias, intersectionality, microaggressions, bystander intervention, active listening and empathy, cultural competence, allyship, organizational culture change management, self-reflection and action planning.

Workplace bullying can undermine trust, damage team morale, and negatively impact both employee well-being and organizational performance. This interactive two-hour workshop helps participants recognize what workplace bullying looks like, understand its impact, and learn practical strategies to prevent and address harmful behaviours.

Participants will explore the differences between conflict, harassment, and bullying; examine the role of intent versus impact; and discuss how power dynamics and workplace culture can enable or discourage bullying. Through discussion, case studies, and practical tools, attendees will build skills to respond effectively as employees, colleagues, and leaders.

Participants will have a clearer understanding of respectful workplace expectations and concrete strategies to contribute to a safer, more inclusive, and accountable work environment.

Promotes awareness, understanding, and action to address gender-based inequalities and promote fairness and equity for all genders. Includes gender concepts and terminology, gender bias and stereotypes, intersectionality, gender-based discrimination and harassment, gender pay gaps, gender-inclusive language, policies and practices, gender-based violence prevention, and advocacy and allyship.

Promotes awareness, understanding, and compliance with national, provincial and territorial human rights laws and principles. Includes an overview of the legislation, protected grounds and areas, prohibited discrimination, rights and responsibilities, accommodation, undue hardship, preventing and addressing racism and discrimination, diversity and inclusion, case studies and scenarios, and the role of human rights tribunals and commissions.

Focuses on increasing awareness of cultural differences, values, norms, and communication styles. Aims to build understanding, empathy, adaptability, and conflict resolution in cross-cultural contexts. Teaches navigation of cultural differences with sensitivity and respect, and to foster inclusive and harmonious relationships in multicultural settings.

This 1.5-hour workshop explores the behaviours, mindsets, and practices that help leaders create inclusive, respectful, and psychologically safe environments.

Participants will examine how leadership influences workplace culture, team engagement, communication, and belonging while learning practical strategies to model equity, accountability, cultural humility, and inclusive decision-making.

The workshop encourages self-reflection and provides tools to help leaders foster trust, collaboration, and meaningful inclusion within diverse teams and communities.

This one-hour introductory course helps participants learn how to communicate more clearly, accessibly, and inclusively in both written and verbal communication. Participants will learn practical strategies to simplify complex information, reduce jargon, improve readability, and create content that is easier for diverse audiences to understand. The course explores how plain language supports equity, accessibility, trust, and meaningful engagement across workplaces, organizations, and communities.

This 3-hour interactive course provides participants with a practical understanding of what respect in the workplace looks like and why it is essential for creating safe, inclusive, and productive work environments. Participants will explore the legal foundations of respectful workplaces across Canada, including key requirements under human rights and occupational health and safety legislation, as well as comparable legislation in the applicable province or territory.

Through discussion, real-world scenarios, and interactive activities, participants will learn how to recognize harassment, discrimination, bullying, and other forms of disrespectful behaviour. The course also explores concepts such as intent versus impact, witness intervention, and psychological safety, helping participants develop practical strategies for responding to challenging situations.

By the end of the session, participants will better understand their rights and responsibilities, how to contribute to a respectful workplace culture, and what actions individuals and organizations can take to prevent harassment and discrimination.

This course is suitable for employees, managers, community organizations, and leadership teams seeking to strengthen workplace culture and meet legislative requirements across Canada.

Awareness and understanding of unconscious biases people may have, how they impact decision-making, policy development, and other aspects of an organization. Involves interactive activities, discussions, and case studies to help participants recognize and challenge their own biases, and how to unlearn them.

Building capacity within the organization for your staff to deliver the courses. We wholeheartedly believe in building internal capacity for your EDI initiatives which is why we offer the opportunity for your staff to become trainers themselves. This fortifies your commitment to EDI work.