Sexual And Gender Diversity Workshop

Sexual and gender diverse (SGD) is an umbrella term used to describe a range of sexual and gender identities (e.g., 2SLGBTQI+) which are constantly evolving.

This in-person workshop -- it will take place in the Antechamber at Victoria City Hall -- assists organizations to develop, it is not designed for interpersonal skill development.

Existing research suggests that SGD people, particularly seniors, often do not disclose sexual orientation or gender identity to service providers. If we don’t know who we are serving, we cannot provide the tailored, person-centred care and services we all want to offer!

Without explicit inclusion, services, care, or support may be avoided, delayed, inappropriate, incomplete, and even harmful.

This workshop will help motivate your organization’s leadership to provide SGD inclusive and affirming services and become familiar with the toolkit and how it can help your organization provide more inclusive and affirming services for SGD clients.

Start on the path to inclusive and affirming services by joining us at this workshop.

PLEASE NOTE: Seating is limited so please do register early if you are interested in this workshop. Thank you.

ABOUT YOUR TRAINER:

Horst Backé is the Coordinator of the Living OUT Visibly and Engaged Community Response Network. Over the past four years he has been facilitating various workshops to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI+ people across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

Horst is on the board of ROAR, which resettles LGBTQ refugees to safety in Canada.

Horst worked as the Director of Public Health and in various other management roles in Public Health and Primary Care in Winnipeg and North York. He was the first manager of and started up Shout Clinic, a health center for street youth in Toronto. Horst was a leader in Manitoba’s initial community response to HIV/AIDS.

Horst has a master’s degree in nursing.

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