Creating Authentic Spaces: Trans Inclusion · 2019-12-16 · Creating Authentic Spaces: The 519 •To identify and discuss the protected characteristics of the Ontario Human Rights

Creating Authentic Spaces: Trans Inclusion

Jack Hixson-Vulpe

Retail Council Of Canada Tuesday April 5th, 2016

• 286,957 visits to The 519

• 1,326 volunteers

• 21,201 meals served

• 1,257 participants in newcomer and refugee programs

• 7,555 people attended education and training workshops

• 1,038 Counseling sessions took place

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Creating Authentic Spaces: The 519

• To identify and discuss the protected characteristics of the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC)

• To propose ways to make the environment safe and inclusive for LGBTQ colleagues and clients

Learning Objectives

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The Ontario Human Rights Code



Protected characteristics under the Code include: Ontario Human Rights Code

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Race Ancestry Place of Origin Ethnic Origin

Sex Gender Identity Gender Expression Disability

Colour Marital Status Family Status Reprisal

Creed Citizenship Sexual Orientation

Age (18+, 16+ in housing)

Receipt of Public Assistance (in housing)

Record of Offences (in employment)

Discrimination because of Association

Gender Identity & Gender Expression Quiz


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Sex

Anatomical

Genitalia Male

Female Intersex

Assigned at Birth


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Gender

Identity Genderqueer

Cisgender

Transgender

Transsexual

Personal

Internal

Lived Identity

Man Woman

Individual Trans

Two-Spirit


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Gender Expression

Voice

Clothing

Feminine

Masculine

Hair

Appearance

Pronoun

Public Make-up


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Sexual Orientation

Pansexual

Straight Gay

Asexual

Bisexual

Lesbian

Curious


Creating A Welcoming Environment







Being An Effective Trans Ally









Gender Neutral &

Gender Specific Pronouns



Gender Specific & Gender Neutral Pronouns


Gender Specific & Gender Neutral Pronouns


Washrooms &

Change Rooms



Washrooms & Change Rooms






Supporting An Employee in Transition


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Supporting An Employee In Transition








Starting Conversations







Creating Authentic Spaces


Creating Authentic Spaces


Hear It! Stop It!



Getting involved on social media

Facebook

• @HearItStopIt

• #NoBystanders

Twitter

• @HearItStopIt

• #NoBystanders

• #RespectYourElders

Hear It! Stop It!


Future Contact: Laura Gibbon Manager, Education and Training The 519 [email protected]


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Creating Authentic Spaces: Trans Inclusion · 2019-12-16 · Creating Authentic Spaces: The 519 •To identify and discuss the protected characteristics of the Ontario Human Rights

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