MEI - Gender Sexuality, and Relations Diversity
Event is FULL - Currently not accepting registrations
Conference Title: Gender Sexuality, and Relations Diversity
Location: Canad Inns Destination Centre Garden City, 2100 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB
Date: October 21, 2022
Program
08:45 am - 09:30 am - Session One
09:30 am - 11:45 am - Session Two
11:45 am - 12:55 pm - Lunch (on your own)
12:55 pm - 02:45 pm - Session Three
03:00 pm - 03:30 pm - Session Four
04:00 pm - 06:00 pm - Social Event
Session Descriptions
Session One - 2SLGBTQ+ Resources at the Public Library
In this session we will be talking about 2SLGBTQ+ books for early, middle and senior year students. We will also be discussing relevant local and national resources and 2SLGBTQ+-specific programming the library has offered.
Presenters: Toby Cygman and Kelsey Middleton - Winnipeg Public Library
Toby Cygman is an Outreach Librarian at Winnipeg Public Library.
Kelsey Middleton is a Youth Services Librarian at Winnipeg Public Library.
Session Two - Intersections of 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion
In this two-hour workshop, Christopher Campbell (he/him) and Ley Fraser (they/them) will present findings from the Second Climate Survey of Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia in Canadian Schools and facilitate a discussion about how to practice 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion in educational contexts.
Presenters: Christopher Campbell and Ley Fraser
Christopher Campbell (he/him) is a PhD candidate in Education at the University of Manitoba focusing on 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion and policy in the context of education reform. Chris worked for ten years as research coordinator for Dr. Catherine Taylor's RISE Research Program at the University of Winnipeg, which included the Every Teacher Project on LGBTQ-inclusive Education (in partnership with Manitoba Teachers’ Society) and the RISE Project on 2SLGBTQ+-expansive Teacher Education. Alongside Dr. Tracey Peter and Dr. Taylor, he was co-investigator on the Second National Climate Survey on Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia in Canadian Schools in partnership with Egale Canada. Chris also works a research assistant for Dr. Mizzi's Canada Research Chair in Queer, Community, and Diversity Education and works as a trainer and survey consultant for the Centre for Social Science Research and Policy (CSSRP) at the University of Manitoba.
Ley Fraser (they/them) is a PhD candidate in Sociology at the University of Manitoba, and a 2019 recipient of the SSHRC Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. Ley’s work is focused on 2SLGBTQIA+ issues; specifically, minoritized genders and their exclusion from broader 2SLGBTQIA+ advancement. Ley has a background in Social Psychology (M.A.) and Gender Studies (M.A.), and draws on this interdisciplinary background in teaching and educating on issues of gender, sexuality, and social justice. Their education and teaching philosophy is grounded in applied Sociology and facilitating practical supports in social spaces.
Session Three - Exploring contemporary masculinities on identity formation, interpersonal relationships
Shaped by our cultural histories, masculinity has a profound impact upon the world in which we live and function. Yet very few opportunities exist for individuals to question, explore, critique and embrace masculinity at its core in school environments.
This interactive and introspective session broadly explores masculinity throughout youth’s psychosocial development, investigates masculinity at the junctions of the intrapersonal and interpersonal, and invites an opportunity to critically discuss how masculinity can be unthreateningly re-imagined for a sustainable future for all genders.
By the end of this session participants will:
• Identify the social construction of masculinity and implications of masculine expression throughout diverse cultures
• Mobilize concepts such as hegemonic masculinity and misandry
• Identify diverse masculinities within male identities
• Learn ways to foster emotionally focused communication in the delivery of lesson plans
Presenter: Reece Malone
Based out of Winnipeg, Dr. Reece Malone (he/him/siya) is the CEO of Diversity Essentials, and Sexuality Consultants and Support Services Manitoba, Inc. He is a certified sexologist and holds a Masters of Public Health and Doctorate of Human Sexuality. Reece is a certified sexuality educator and supervisor, and a cultural and clinical sexologist. As a diversity, equity and inclusion trainer and consultant, his work spans across diverse industry sectors. His practice centers community collaboration and inclusive environments for individuals to be understood, valued, and respected.
Session Four - A Talk with Drag Performers
Talk with two drag performers. Discussion about going through the school system. Opportunities for questions and answer session.
Presenters: Vida Lamour and Purple Haze, Sunshine House
Vida Lamour
Vida Lamour has been holding down the drag scene here in Winnipeg for 22 years. Originally from Pine Creek First Nation, Vida rose to prominence as an entertainer, associated with all Winnipeg’s queer bars at one time or another. Vida is part of “Bannock babes” A collective of indigenous and two spirit performers mostly out of treaty one territory. More recently this auntie has been getting back into the swing of things post Pandemic lock downs and is working on a couple very exciting projects that will definitely turn some heads. Vida is an old school classic queen with an edge, one of Winnipeg’s local legends. Today Vida is one of the residents house queens at Fame Nightclub where you can catch her on stage every Saturday Night.
Purple Haze
Hailing from The Horrors of Lady Frances, Starting out with the Sunshine Bunch in 2016 Purple Haze quickly fell in love with the art of
drag. Six years later a former Miss Like That 2019-2022, Mother of the House of Haze and Current Reigning Miss Club 200 Purple Haze will blow you away!
Social Event: Drag Performers from Sunshine House
Sunshine Bunch
Feather Talia, Prairie Sky, Izabell Silver, Vida Lamour, Purple Haze
Membership and Conference Fees
MEI Conference Fee .....................................................................................................$55 (conference only)
MEI Conference and Membership Fee ......................................................................$56 (in-person)
MEI Conference and Membership Fee ......................................................................$56 (virtual)
MEI Conference and Membership Fee ......................................................................$56 (in-person with after-conference social event)*
MEI Full-Time Post-Secondary Student/EA Conference and Membership Fee ....$26 (in-person) - student ID required
MEI Full-Time Post-Secondary Student/EA Conference and Membership Fee ....$26 (virtual) - student ID required
MEI Full-Time Post-Secondary Student/EA Conference and Membership Fee ....$26 (in-person with after-conference social event)*
MEI 2022-2023 Membership Fee ................................................................................$30
Register for the in-person full conference, membership, and the after-conference Social Event and Drag Show. (in-person) (one complimentary drink).
Register for the in-person full-time post-secondary student/EA conference, membership, and the after-conference Social Event and Drag Show. (in-person) with school ID required. (one complimentary drink).
Cancellation Policy: No refunds after October 17, 2022.
If you are unable to attend the conference, consider becoming a member for $50 for teachers and $20 for students with school ID.
This year, the MEI will be offering the conference on-site at Canad Inns Destination Centre Garden City or virtually (Zoom) if you are unable to attend in person.
If you need Conference or Registration Information, please send message to Raffaele (Raff) Bagnulo (he, him): manitobaeducatorsforinclusion@gmail.com
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