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Since the release of the National Inquiry Report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, and the related 231 Calls to Justice and Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak’s "Métis Perspectives" report, which include 64 Calls to Miskotahâ, little movement has been made to ensure the safety and wellness of Métis women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ folks.
Of all the calls in the reports, only two Calls to Justice have been completed to date. Movement has been made on other calls, however, not enough has been done to change the…

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CCM Hockey, a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of hockey equipment, is proud to launch a limited-edition line of Pride inspired apparel in collaboration with Erin Ambrose of PWHL Montreal.
The CCM x EA23 Pride Collection was designed by PWHL Defender of the Year Nominee Erin Ambrose to celebrate the pride she has in being part of the…

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myGwork, the largest global LGBTQ+ business platform, will offer complimentary access to its award-winning allyship course to the first500 sign-ups to this year’s WorkPride Conference.
WorkPride, from 17-21 June 2024, will once again unite thousands of virtual attendees worldwide enabling them to exchange insights and strategies for fostering inclusive workplaces that honour all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions. Like last year, the week-long event will provide LGBTQ+ professionals, graduates, allies, and employers the opportunity to advance workplace diversity, equity and inclusion(DE&I) initiatives thanks to 60 panels and workshops, delivered by over 250experts.
Training and awareness initiatives are crucial for creating bias-free inclusive workplaces, which is why myGwork is proud to extend complimentary access to its award-winning allyship course from the myGwork Academyto the first 500 sign-ups for WorkPride 2024. Launched last year, the myGwork Academy offers practical and relevant training and education to help create inclusive environments for all.
This year’s event will also commemorate myGwork’s 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, myGwork has been at the forefront of empowering and accelerating LGBTQ+ inclusion within workplaces. The upcoming five-day WorkPride conference not only celebrates this milestone but also serves as a pivotal moment for myGwork’s co-founders Adrien and Pierre Gaubert to unveil their vision for the next decade. They will reveal their new plan aimed at eradicating workplace discrimination and ensuring that everyone can work authentically and advance in their careers…

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"The Gay Leadership Dude®" is proud to announce the launch of his groundbreaking new book, Your Queer Career®:Workplace Advice from The Gay Leadership Dude®. This book, by Dr. Steve Yacovelli, tackles the unique challenges that LGBTQ+ professionals encounter in the workplace, answering real-world questions from Queer and Ally leaders by blending expert advice, personal stories, and a dash of humor to guide readers towards career success.
"Your Queer Career®" is introduced at a critical moment when the expectation for workplace inclusivity and productivity is higher than ever. It addresses the added complexities of career advancement for the LGBTQ+ community, with Dr. Steve using his 30+ years’ experience working…

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Lower rates of attempting suicide reported by those who had access to affirming spaces and communities
The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, released The 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People, representing the experiences of more than 18,000 LGBTQ+ young people ages 13 to 24 across the United States. The survey’s findings underscore that LGBTQ+ young people continue to report high rates of mental health challenges, suicide risk, and associated experiences of anti-LGBTQ+ victimization such as bullying, discrimination, threats of physical violence, and conversion therapy.
The survey also includes data on ways to support LGBTQ+ young people, and highlights the association between lower odds of suicide risk and access to LGBTQ+-affirming spaces and experiences, such as affirming homes, schools, and communities, as well as…

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