BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:245420@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20260913T020251Z DTSTART:20261105T130000Z DTEND:20261105T140000Z SUMMARY:ERGs and Supportive Leadership in the Energy Sector DESCRIPTION:Thursday\\, November 5 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET\\nThis webinar will also take place on October 20\\nStrong employee resource groups (ERG s)\\, visible leadership support\\, and meaningful accountability can mak e a lasting difference in whether 2SLGBTQIA+ employees feel connected\\, supported\\, and motivated to build long-term careers in the energy secto r. When these efforts are embedded into an organization they become power ful drivers of inclusion\\, engagement\\, and retention.\\nDrawing on res earch from Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ Workers in Energy\\, this webinar explor es how ERGs can become strategic partners in organizational change when t hey are properly resources\\, connected to decision-makers\\, and accessi ble to field-based workers. The session also highlights the role of leade rs and allies in creating workplaces where employees feel safe to contrib ute\\, grow\\, and stay.\\nThis is a free webinar offered as part of the “Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ Workers in Energy” project\\, funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada.\\nLearning Objectives\\nIdentify barriers to recruitment\\, retention\\, and advancement for 2SLGBTQIA+ workers in ene rgy.\\nDevelop strategies to strengthen ERGs/affinity groups as strategic partners in organizational change\\nDevelop practical metrics for leader ship accountability that go beyond performative allyship.\\nAudience\\nEx ecutive and senior leaders\\nSupervisors\\, forepersons\\, team leads\\, and people managers\\nUnion representatives and stewards\\nHR\\, DEI\\, a nd labour relations teams\\nERG/affinity group leaders\\nERG executive sp onsors\\nFacilitators\\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”\\;1/3″\\;]\\ nRowan Venedam (he/they)\\nProject Coordinator\\, Energy\\, Pride at Work Canada\\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”\\;2/3″\\;]\\nRowan Ven edam is a multidisciplinary artist\\, activist\\, and educator. Rowan has spent his time building a career rooted in community care. He has spent the last 10 years working with 2SLGBTQ+ communities\\, and finds purpose envisioning a better future for Queer and Trans people. Rowan went to the University of Alberta for Elementary Education and brings his understand ing of teaching and learning to create effective change. Outside of work\ \, Rowan is a drag artist\\, community leader\\, and proud dad to two cat s.\\n[/vc_column][/vc_row]\\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”\\;1/3″\ \;]\\nWood Buffalo Pride\\n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”\\;2/3̸ 3\\;]\\nWood Buffalo Pride is a non-profit organization committed to rais ing awareness and promoting inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Wood Buffal o\\, Alberta\\, located in Treaty 8 Territory. We advocate for and empowe r 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and families in Wood Buffalo by fostering inclus ion\\, providing education\\, and creating safe spaces that support equit y\\, belonging\\, health\\, and well-being.\\n[/vc_column][/vc_row]\\nEne rgy Webinar Series\\nThis webinar is part of a series taking place from S eptember to December 2026:\\nPsychological Safety and Addressing Workplac e Harassment: September 10 | September 16\\nField-Centered 2SLGBTQIA+ Saf ety and Inclusion Strategies: September 22 | October 8\\nERGs and Support ive Leadership in the Energy Sector: October 20 | November 5\\nTrans and Nonbinary Inclusion and Safety in the Energy Sector: November 19 | Decemb er 8\\nAccessibility\\nSpoken language: English\\nClosed captioning provi ded: English\\nFormat: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)\\nEngagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)\\nPlease regi ster below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent t o events@prideatwork.ca\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/canada/ottawa /events/ergs-and-supportive-leadership-in-the-energy-sector-2026-11-05 LOCATION:prideatwork.ca URL:https://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/canada/ottawa/events/ergs-and-supportive-leadership-in-the-energy-sector-2026-11-05 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR