Provincial Learning Event Webinar: Including & Affirming 2SLGBTQI+ People

Want to create a more inclusive and affirming space for 2SLGBTQI+ individuals in your workplace or community? Watch this webinar and help build a world where everyone thrives authentically!

• Understand Key Terminology – Gain clarity on the terms and identities of individuals within the 2SLGBTQI+ community and explore the significance of inclusive language.
• Recognize & Address Discrimination – Learn how homophobia, biphobia and transphobia appear in various settings and learn about how these biases affect the well-being of 2SLGBTQI+ individuals.
• Hear Real Experiences – Explore the challenges and resilience of 2SLGBTQI+ people.
• Take Action for Inclusion – Walk away with practical strategies to foster respect, allyship and organizational change.

Who should view the recorded webinar? Community members, leaders, educators and allies – everyone is welcome! Whether you’re new to these topics or looking to deepen your knowledge, this session provides a safe, respectful space for learning and growth.

Presenter:

Horst Backé (he/him) is the Co-Coordinator of Living OUT Visibly and Engaged Community Response Network (LOVE CRN), which has spearheaded several initiatives to decrease abuse, neglect and self-neglect of 2SLGBTQI+ adults. A retired public health nurse and healthcare manager, Horst has been an avid volunteer and since 1984 and is currently helping resettle LGBTQ+ refugees in Nanaimo in his role as the president of Reaching Out Assisting Refugees (ROAR).