CENTRE for SEXUAL and GENDER DIVERSITY
EDUCATION & TRAINING
When you take one of our workshops, you build your understanding of the 2SLGBTQ+ community here at MacEwan—and beyond the university’s walls.
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Our workshops are available by request to MacEwan students, faculty and staff. If you are part of a group that would like to participate in one of the following workshops, contact us to make arrangements. As well, we offer workshops throughout the year. Watch our events feed for the workshop that tickles your fancy.
This workshop empowers you for academic and personal success! Participants explore what it means to be a 2SLGBTQ+ student at MacEwan University, while learning about the community, programming, resources and supports available.
Time: 30 – 60 minutes
Group size: Any
Target audience: Current and prospective students
Open to all members of the MacEwan University community, this workshop provides an introduction to several topics related to sexual and gender diversity. Participants leave with a deeper understanding of terminology, strategies for stronger allyship and simple steps we can all take to create a more inclusive campus for all.
Time: 60 – 90 minutes
Group size: Any
Target audience: Everyone
Specifically designed for MacEwan faculty, this workshop empowers faculty members to create affirming learning environments for a diverse student body. Legal, institutional and ethical frameworks are explored, as well as concrete strategies for supporting equity, diversity and inclusion at MacEwan University.
Time: 60 – 90 minutes
Group size: Any
Target audience: Faculty and instructors
Gender is a complex and personal experience that is influenced by context and lived experiences. This workshop uses the medium of fluid painting (also called paint pouring) to explore gendered experiences and encourage deep reflection, all while creating a one-of-a-kind piece of art to keep. All materials are provided.
Time: 90 – 120 minutes
Group size: Maximum of 12
Target audience: Everyone
Sexual and gender diverse communities encounter many barriers when it comes to accessing appropriate and affirming health and psychological care. This session explores those barriers and discusses practical strategies for a more inclusive and equitable system that is responsive to the needs of queer and trans community members.
This interactive presentation is ideal for those who work, or wish to work, in health and social support related fields such as nursing, social work, child and youth care, and others.
Time: 60 – 90 minutes
Group size: Any
Target audience: Everyone
We can provide workshops tailored to the specific needs, time constraints and learning objectives of your department, class, faculty or club.
We can answer your questions about workshops or book a session for you and your group.