Michelle Douglas

Ottawa ProPride

Through dialogue, education and thought leadership,Pride at Work Canada/Fierté au travail Canadaempowers Canadian employers to build workplaces that celebrate all employees regardless of gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Our learning, networking and community events happen across the country, advising, celebrating and connecting the most inclusive Canadian employers. We help private, public and nonprofit employers to create safer, more inclusive workplaces that recognize the skills of LGBTQ2+ people.

Pride at Work Canada/Fierté au travail Canada

Join Pride at Work Canada for an evening of meaningful conversation, networking, and community building.

Accenture

<p>As part of our 2026 ProPride Series: Building Queer Futures, this gathering invites participants to connect, exchange ideas, and explore how we can collectively create workplaces where Two-Spirit, queer, and trans people not only belong but have the opportunity to lead, influence, and shape the future of work.</p><p>This Ottawa ProPride will feature an fireside conversation with Michelle Douglas, Executive Director of the LGBT Purge Fund, exploring leadership, advocacy, and the ongoing work of advancing equity and justice for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Canada. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in conversation, ask questions, and connect with peers from across sectors.</p><p>Whether you work in human resources, equity and inclusion, leadership, government, or community organizations, or are simply passionate about creating more inclusive workplaces, this gathering offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, and build new relationships.</p><p><br></p><h4>Agenda</h4><ul><li>4:00PM – 5:00PM Featured Conversation: Building Queer Futures: A Conversation with Michelle Douglas</li><li>5:30PM – 8:30PM Reception</li></ul><p><br></p><h4>Sponsors</h4><p><strong><strong>Presenting Partner</strong></strong></p><p><br></p>

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<h4><br></h4><h4>Featured Conversation: Building Queer Futures – A Conversation with Michelle Douglas</h4><p><br></p><p>Join us for an engaging discussion with Michelle Douglas, Executive Director of the LGBT Purge Fund, as she reflects on leadership, advocacy, resilience, and the importance of building workplaces and communities where 2SLGBTQIA+ people can thrive. Through storytelling and dialogue, participants will explore the role each of us can play in advancing inclusion and creating lasting systemic change.</p><p><br></p><h4>Accessibility</h4><ul><li>Spoken Language: English</li></ul><p>Pride at Work Canada is committed to creating accessible and inclusive events. If you require any accessibility accommodations to participate fully, please let us know when registering or contact us at events@prideatwork.ca.</p>

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Join us for an engaging discussion with Michelle Douglas, Executive Director of the LGBT Purge Fund, as she reflects on leadership, advocacy, resilience, and the importance of building workplaces and communities where 2SLGBTQIA+ people can thrive. Through storytelling and dialogue, participants will explore the role each of us can play in advancing inclusion and creating lasting systemic change.

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