Séance d’information Arc-en-ciel Officiel: Devenir un.e allié.e
2024-10-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Favoriser l’Alliance avec la Communauté 2ELGBTQI+: Développer des Compétences et Pratiques d’Alliés

Rejoignez-nous pour une séance informative dédiée aux professionnels et aux organisations souhaitant renforcer leur soutien à la communauté 2ELGBTQI+. Nous examinerons comment cultiver une véritable alliance à travers des compétences et pratiques d’alliés efficaces. Découvrez les stratégies pour promouvoir un environnement de soutien et d’inclusion, et apprenez à naviguer les défis et opportunités pour devenir un véritable partenaire de la communauté 2ELGBTQI+. Cette session vous fournira les outils nécessaires pour transformer votre engagement en actions concrètes et impactantes.

Note: This session will be facilitated in French only.

Building Generational Wealth and Wellbeing in Marginalized Communities: Practical Strategies and Skills
2024-10-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)
Join us for a practical and informative webinar designed to empower participants with the knowledge and tools needed to build generational wealth. In this session, you’ll discover inclusive strategies that not only help in the accumulation of wealth but also ensure its preservation and growth across generations.

Participants will delve into actionable insights on how to create lifelong habits that foster financial security and prosperity. These strategies are tailored to be inclusive, recognizing the diverse backgrounds and unique challenges faced by marginalized communities. The webinar will address the importance of financial education, smart investment practices, and the role of community support in achieving long-term financial goals.

In addition to financial strategies, the webinar will explore the crucial link between positive well-being and wealth creation. Participants will learn how maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle can directly influence financial success. By understanding the impact of mental, emotional, and physical well-being on decision-making and financial resilience, attendees will be equipped with a holistic approach to wealth-building.

This session is ideal for anyone looking to create a sustainable financial legacy while also nurturing their overall well-being. Whether you’re just starting your financial journey or looking to refine your wealth-building strategies, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical steps to help you achieve your goals.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Defining Generational Wealth

Practical Wealth Building Strategies

Well-Being Planning

Finding Support

Since 2001, Browns Consulting has provided accessible and transformative speaking and training to a diverse clientele. Tenniel is a highly sought professional speaker and registered psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience. Marcus is an inspiring storyteller, trans inclusion speaker and wealth building expert with over 20 years of experience in the customer service, retail management and financial services industries.

Navigating 2SLGBTQI+ Diversity & Inclusion in the Tourism Industry (ACOA) October 2024
2024-10-28 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax)
This training is funded by the Government of Canada through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).

The global 2SLGBTQI+ travel market is valued at more than US$200B annually. Canadian destinations are well-positioned to grow their share of this market. But in order to be successful, destinations and operators must ensure that 2SLGBTQI+ customers feel welcome, accepted, and served in a way that exceeds their expectations and accommodates their needs.

To support efforts in developing market-ready products, CQCC’s Navigating 2SLGBTQI+ Diversity and Inclusion in the Tourism Industry helps tourism-based businesses learn about 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion and how to effectively understand, value, and serve 2SLGBTQI+ customers and employees.

Séance d’information Arc-en-ciel Officiel: Le marché touristique 2ELGBTQI+
2024-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Le marché touristique 2ELGBTQI+ et la certification Arc-en-ciel Officiel – Rejoignez-nous pour une séance d’information sur notre programme d’accréditation Arc-en-ciel Officiel avec une séance informative conçue spécifiquement pour les professionnels du secteur touristique, mettant l’accent sur l’importance de l’inclusivité et de la compréhension de la communauté 2ELGBTQI+!

Note: This session will be facilitated in French only.

2SLGBTQI+ Travel Market Seminar (Atlantic Canada)
2024-11-05 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-03 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
This training is funded by the Government of Canada through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).

Once you’ve gotten acquainted with the various 2SLGBTQI+ communities and how best to serve them in your workplace, you may want to make a concerted effort to welcome the 2SLGBTQI+ travel market to your destination.

Thanks to funding from The Government of Canada, CQCC has access to extensive research about the 2SLGBTQI+ travel market’s preferences and spending habits – and has even identified personas to help you build an effective 2SLGBTQI+ marketing strategy catered to these demographics.

Funded by ACOA, this seminar will share exclusive 2SLGBTQI+ travel market info and case study best practices from around the world, as well as expose you to a number of custom 2SLGBTQI+ products to help inspire your own successful 2SLGBTQI+ tourism-welcoming strategy.

Séance d’information Arc-en-ciel Officiel: Politiques et pratiques en matière de diversité et d’inclusion des personnes 2ELGBTQI+
2024-11-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Mettre en Place des Politiques et Pratiques Inclusives: Créer un Environnement Accueillant pour la Communauté 2ELGBTQI+

Participez à notre séance d’information Arc-en-Ciel Officiel, conçue pour tous les professionnels et organisations désirant promouvoir l’inclusivité. Nous explorerons l’importance de développer des politiques et pratiques inclusives pour la communauté 2ELGBTQI+. Cette session vous guidera dans l’adoption de stratégies qui favorisent un environnement de travail et de service accueillant, stimulant ainsi la diversité et l’engagement. Apprenez à intégrer des pratiques inclusives qui non seulement enrichissent la culture de votre organisation, mais aussi répondent aux besoins et attentes de la communauté 2ELGBTQI+.

Note: This session will be facilitated in French only.

The CQCC Holiday Gift Guide 2024 is now live—start shopping today!
2024-12-02 11:00 - 2024-12-31 23:30 (America/Toronto)
Explore the CQCC Holiday Gift Guide 2024, featuring offerings from 2SLGBTQI+ and ally businesses, including Rainbow Registered accredited spaces and CQCC-certified Diverse Suppliers. From handcrafted treasures to unforgettable experiences, find meaningful gifts that celebrate inclusivity and support a diverse community of entrepreneurs and business owners. Start discovering your perfect holiday gift today! Make sure to share it with others.

Good things come to those who wait. Holiday Gift Guide is live!

Navigating 2SLGBTQI+ Diversity & Inclusion in the Tourism Industry (FedNor)
2025-03-18 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
This training is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Destination Northern Ontario and regional tourism organizations – Explorers’ Edge, Tourism North Bay, Tourism Sudbury, Thunder Bay Tourism and Tourism Timmins.

The global 2SLGBTQI+ travel market is valued at more than US$200B annually. Canadian destinations, including Northern Ontario, are well-positioned to grow their share of this significant market. With its natural beauty, vibrant culture, and welcoming communities, Northern Ontario has immense potential to attract 2SLGBTQI+ visitors.

However, to fully realize this opportunity, tourism businesses and destinations must ensure that 2SLGBTQI+ guests and visitors feel not only welcome but also served in a way that exceeds their expectations and addresses their needs.

To help Northern Ontario businesses develop market-ready experiences, Navigating 2SLGBTQI+ Diversity and Inclusion in the Tourism Industry training provides practical tools and insights to understand, value, and better serve 2SLGBTQI+ visitors and staff. By building inclusive practices, businesses can create meaningful connections with this growing market while positioning Northern Ontario as a leader in 2SLGBTQI+ tourism.

Whether you’re just starting your learning journey or looking to enhance existing practices, everyone is welcome to participate.

Learn more about how you can grow your business and enhance overall visitor experience.

Participation is open to anyone across Canada.

2SLGBTQI+ Travel Market-Ready Webinar (FedNor)
2025-04-08 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
This training is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Destination Northern Ontario and regional tourism organizations – Explorers’ Edge, Tourism North Bay, Tourism Sudbury, Tourism Thunder Bay and Tourism Timmins.

Are you ready to take the next step in making your business/destination more inclusive and welcoming to the 2SLGBTQI+ travel market? Once you’ve gained insight into the needs and experiences of 2SLGBTQI+ communities, it’s time to focus on creating a travel experience that resonates with them.

CQCC offers access to valuable research on the preferences and behaviours of the 2SLGBTQI+ travel market, including insights into their spending habits and key demographic personas. This knowledge can help you design an effective marketing strategy tailored to attract this growing and dynamic market.

In this two-hour seminar, you’ll explore exclusive data on the 2SLGBTQI+ travel market, learn from inspiring case studies of successful inclusive tourism practices worldwide, and discover innovative product ideas that can help shape your own welcoming strategies.

Join us to gain the tools and inspiration to position your destination or business as a leader in inclusive tourism! Participation is open to anyone across Canada.

Explorer la diversité et l’inclusion des personnes 2ELGBTQI+ dans l’industrie touristique​ ​
2025-06-03 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax)
FRENCH SESSION / SESSION EN FRANÇAIS

Le marché mondial des voyages 2ELGBTQI+ est évalué à plus de 200 milliards de dollars par an. Les destinations canadiennes sont bien placées pour accroître leur part de ce marché. Mais pour réussir, les destinations et les opérateurs doivent veiller à ce que les clients 2ELGBTQI+ se sentent les bienvenus, acceptés et soient servis d’une manière qui dépasse leurs attentes et répond à leurs besoins.

Grâce au financement de ce projet, L’Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique (APECA) s’engage à aider l’industrie touristique du Canada atlantique à devenir accueillante pour les personnes 2ELGBTQI+ et à promouvoir les destinations et les produits touristiques du Canada atlantique auprès du marché des voyages 2ELGBTQI+ à l’échelle internationale.

Pour soutenir ces efforts de développement de produits prêts pour le marché, l’atelier Explorer la diversité et l’inclusion des personnes 2ELGBTQI+ dans l’industrie touristique de CQCC aide les entreprises touristiques à découvrir l’inclusion 2ELGBTQI+, et à comprendre, valoriser et servir efficacement les clients et les employés 2ELGBTQI+.

Cette formation est présentée en format séminaire en ligne (en direct via Teams).

What's the Buzz - Turning Awareness Into Action: The Applied Inclusion Workshop
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Ready to put inclusion into daily practice?

For our final What’s the Buzz of the year, we are excited to welcome back Rachel Glover (she/her), VP of Learning & Development at STEM Consulting and experienced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion facilitator for part 2 of Turning Awareness Into Action: The Applied Inclusion Workshop where we will be focused on applying inclusive skills through discussion, reflection, and scenario-based learning.

Missed Part 1? No worries! We’ll start with a quick refresher to ensure everyone has the foundation needed for deeper, applied learning.

You’ll strengthen your ability to respond effectively in complex situations, practice inclusive communication, and leave with clear next steps you can put into action.

PLUS — participants will receive an exclusive post-workshop digital workbook to support continued learning

Rainbow Registered Presents: GENDERCRAFT
2026-02-23 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto)
A Deeper Dive on Gender Identity & Gender Expression

Gender Identity Fundamentals

This module is primarily concerned with deepening understanding of the term “gender identity”. It discusses five major components of gender identity: sense of self, community identity, societal influences, biology, and time.

The module proceeds to discuss intersectionality and the ways gender interacts with other aspects of identity. There is a brief discussion of pronouns, and the distinction between pronouns and identity. The module continues with a detailed examination of cisgender privilege, to ground the theoretical discussion and prepare participants to explore the scenarios in Module II.

Gender Identity Fundamentals concludes by addressing current political context for trans people internationally and nationally, and possible actions.

Eliot Newton (they|them)GENDERBANDIT

Session Schedule:1:00-1:10 – Intro & Housekeeping1:10-1:25 – Gender Identity in Depth1:25-1:35 – Pronouns1:35-2:05 – Cisgender Privilege2:05-2:15 – Next Steps & Wrap-up2:15-2:30 – Q&A

Series schedule:February 23, 2026 – 1-2:30pm – Gender Identity FundamentalsMarch 2, 2026 – 1-2:30pm – Gender Identity ApplicationsMarch 9, 2026 – 1-2:30pm – Gender Expression FundamentalsMarch 16, 2026 – 1-2:30pm – Gender Expression Applications

Note: facilitator is bilingual though facilitation will be primarily in EN

Rainbow Registered Presents: GENDERCRAFT
2026-03-02 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto)
A Deeper Dive on Gender Identity & Gender Expression

Gender Identity Applications

This module begins with a review of best practices related to supporting people with diverse gender identities in three areas: personal support, institutional practices, and environmental experiences.

Following this review, there is a brief discussion of current political realities facing people with diverse gender identities, discussing international context and reviewing current Canadian issues.

The bulk of the module will be a discussion of four scenarios. Each participant will have time to discuss two scenarios in detail, and review the other two scenarios as part of a debrief. Each scenario has proposed discussion questions, and most scenarios also include suggested scripts for practice.

Eliot Newton (they|them)GENDERBANDIT

Session Schedule:1:00-1:05 – Intro & Housekeeping1:05-1:15 – Best Practices1:15-1:35 – Scenario I Discussion1:35-1:45 – Scenario I Debrief1:45-2:05 – Scenario II Discussion2:05-2:15 – Scenario II Debrief2:15-2:30 – Next Steps & Wrap-up

Series schedule:February 23, 2026 – 1-2:30pm – Gender Identity FundamentalsMarch 2, 2026 – 1-2:30pm – Gender Identity ApplicationsMarch 9, 2026 – 1-2:30pm – Gender Expression FundamentalsMarch 16, 2026 – 1-2:30pm – Gender Expression Applications

Note: facilitator is bilingual though facilitation will be primarily in EN

Rainbow Registered Presents: GENDERCRAFT
2026-03-09 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto)
A Deeper Dive on Gender Identity & Gender Expression

Gender Expression Fundamentals

This module is primarily concerned with deepening understanding of the term “gender expression”.

It explores some of the myriad ways identity can be expressed, and reviews real-life examples of gender expression being restricted, both formally and informally. The module connects gender expression to other intersectional factors of identity. Gender Expression Fundamentals concludes with three small action items and a discussion of “personal inventory” as preparation for engaging in allyship.There will also be time for Q&A.

Eliot Newton (they|them)GENDERBANDIT

Session Schedule:1:00-1:10 – Intro & Housekeeping1:10-1:25 – Gender Expression, Explored1:25-1:55 – Gender Expression, Restricted1:55-2:10 – Next Steps & Wrap-up2:10-2:30 – Q&A

Series schedule:February 23, 2026 – 1-2:30pm – Gender Identity FundamentalsMarch 2, 2026 – 1-2:30pm – Gender Identity ApplicationsMarch 9, 2026 – 1-2:30pm – Gender Expression FundamentalsMarch 16, 2026 – 1-2:30pm – Gender Expression Applications

Note: facilitator is bilingual though facilitation will be primarily in EN

Rainbow Registered Presents: GENDERCRAFT
2026-03-16 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto)
A Deeper Dive on Gender Identity & Gender Expression

Gender Expression Applications

This module begins with a review of best practices related to supporting people with diverse gender identities in three areas: personal support, institutional practices, and environmental experiences.

Following this review, there is a brief discussion of current political realities facing people with diverse gender identities, composed of discussing international context and reviewing current Canadian issues.

The bulk of the module will be a discussion of four scenarios. Each participant will have time to discuss two scenarios in detail, and review the other two scenarios as part of a debrief. Each scenario has proposed discussion questions, and most scenarios also include suggested scripts for practice.

Eliot Newton (they|them)GENDERBANDIT

Session Schedule:1:00-1:05 – Intro & Housekeeping1:05-1:15 – Best Practices1:15-1:35 – Scenario I Discussion1:35-1:45 – Scenario I Debrief1:45-2:05 – Scenario II Discussion2:05-2:15 – Scenario II Debrief2:15-2:30 – Next Steps & Wrap-up

Series schedule:February 23, 2026 – 1-2:30pm – Gender Identity FundamentalsMarch 2, 2026 – 1-2:30pm – Gender Identity ApplicationsMarch 9, 2026 – 1-2:30pm – Gender Expression FundamentalsMarch 16, 2026 – 1-2:30pm – Gender Expression Applications

Note: facilitator is bilingual though facilitation will be primarily in EN
