Empower, Educate, and Advocate
2SLGBTQIA+ Educational Workshops
2SLGBTQIA+ education and resources empower communities and promote equality. Here you can learn about our Educational Workshops available at no cost to service providers in the City of Guelph and Wellington County.
Why Have Workshops Related to 2SLGBTQIA+ Topics?
Build a Culture of Belonging.
Whether you are thinking about those you are providing a service for, colleagues, or community as a whole, knowing the unique barriers 2SLGBTQIA+ identifying individuals face and how to make services and spaces more accessible helps to create spaces where all are connected, supported and respected.
Connection
Form connections and understanding to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Support
Help 2SLGBTQIA+ identifying individuals feel supported and valued in your space.
Respect
Explore what it means to create spaces where all feel respected.
Our Workshops
Explore our available workshops and offerings below.
Want to book a workshop, or looking for something specific to your organization that is not listed? Contact us below!
2SLGBTQIA+ Foundations
In this workshop participants will be introduced to working with and understanding bias, identifying and using common terminology surrounding the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and gain a better understanding of the history and unique challenges the 2SLGBTQIA+ community faces. Recommended minimum time 2 – 2.5 hours. Virtual or In-Person Offerings.
About Out on the Shelf
Want to learn more about Out on the Shelf? Want to introduce Out on the Shelf as a resource to your team? In this 15 – 30 min presentation we will discuss what Out on the Shelf has to offer through our events, education, resources, community outreach, and more! Virtual or In-Person Offerings.
One on One Consultation
Not sure where to start or have specific questions? We offer a One on One Consultation with our Education Coordinators. This can be on a variety of topics including but not limited to, How to Better Connect with the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community, Inclusive Policy and Procedures Review, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, and Supporting Staff, Clients, or Community. Virtual or In-Person Offerings.
Schools and Education
Want us to come in to your school, childcare, post secondary institution, or education space? We offer a range of topics and presentation styles for staff, students, and children. We are happy to be invited in to speak with students or staff through interactive and engaging activities, presentation styles, or others ways of support. Please connect with us to design what works best for you or to inquire about our philosophy and strategies in education.
Have Questions?
Wondering about topics we can cover? Want a one on one consultation? Curious if you are eligible?
Email us Below!
*If you are outside the City of Guelph or Wellington County but would still like to connect on possibilities please feel free to email either of contacts below.
City of Guelph
Are you located in the City of Guelph and are interested in having Out on the Shelf provide a workshop?
(If you are a social service provider, youth worker, education professional, faith leader, public service, government or healthcare worker within the City of Guelph you are eligible to receive a workshop free of cost)
Click below to contact our Education Coordinator for more information.
County of Wellington
Are you located in Wellington County and are interested in having Out on the Shelf provide a workshop?
(If you are a social service provider, youth worker, education professional, faith leader, public service, government or healthcare worker within Wellington County you are eligible to receive a workshop free of cost)
Click below to contact our Rural Education Coordinator for more information.
What Our Participants Say
I found the session very helpful and very informative. I would highly recommend it to others!
Ontario One Call
Cas, Maddox and Shyanne presented to the GSA at St. James High School about Queer history in Guelph/Wellington as well as what Out on the Shelf has to offer the 2SLGBTQIA+ local community, with an emphasis on youth engagement. They were knowledgeable, supportive and so enthusiastic about the subject matter which kept my students interested and empowered. We cannot wait to have them back to share their expertise and inclusive nature with our students.
St. James Catholic Highschool
I liked the personable presenters and all the ways they tried to make it interactive. It felt like a very safe space.
Ontario One Call
I think the interactive pieces to this workshop were key elements to keep the audience engaged. Well done!
Ontario One Call
Interested in more information on education and resources?
Our Workshop are part of our Transcendence Project and funded by WAGE
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