WORKSHOPS

Our workshops are designed to break down prejudice, promote compassion.

 

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Our Positive Space Kits contain stickers, magnets, flags, and a downloadable GSA Idea Kit!

 
 

 CORPORATE WORKSHOPS

Inclusivity Workshop

  • Delivered by 2SLGBTQ+ facilitators who speak to their personal experiences of coming out and being their authentic selves

  • Discusses the concept of identity and intersectionality, terminology related to gender and attraction and allyship within the workspace

  • Offers an opportunity for employees to ask questions and practice realistic scenarios in a braver space

2SLGBTQ+ History Workshop

  • Participants are asked to consider the question, “Why does 2SLGBTQ+ history matter?” as they learn about the evolution of gender and sexuality in North America

  • Moving through the decades, we discuss some of the raids, riots, legal changes and shifts in pop culture that influence 2SLGBTQ+ society today

Trans 101 Workshop

  • Delivered by two trans or gender diverse facilitators who speak to their personal experiences of coming out and living as their authentic selves

  • Popular follow-up to our Inclusivity workshop (recommended beforehand), we discuss different gender identities, expressions and what trans allyship can look like at work and at large

  • Offers an opportunity for employees to ask questions and practice realistic scenarios in a braver space

Anti-Racism Workshop 

  • Increases ability to identify, unlearn, and combat anti-Black racial bias and discrimination in hiring, interpersonal work encounters and daily life

  • Information conveyed through personal stories from two Black facilitators, historical context, statistics and examples of racial micro/macro aggressions in the workspace 

  • Offers an opportunity for employees to ask questions and seek advice in a braver space

Black History Workshop

  • Participants are asked to consider the question, “Why does Black history matter?” as they learn about the evolution of civil rights and important historical Black figures 

  • Moving through the decades, we discuss some of the events, protests, legal changes, and shifts in pop culture that have influenced racism (and allyship) in North America to date

  • Participants will leave this workshop with a better understanding of how this history has shaped the present and a reminder that the work to combat anti-Black racism is not done 

Building an ERG Workshop 

  • A better understanding of how a 2SLGBTQ+ ERG (employee resource group) can benefit the workplace, where to start or how to improve what already exists 

  • Conversations and brainstorming guided by facilitators with lived experience on the intention behind the ERG(s) and ways to achieve your goals 

  • Examples of engagement ideas and initiatives and a discussion on how these, or other ideas, could be implemented in your workspace

“By sharing your empowering and inspiring stories of inclusion, you were able to engage our team with so much interest and enthusiasm. Your Inclusivity Workshop provided positive, actionable strategies that we can easily implement in our day-to-day activities which also helps us understand better ways of responding to sensitive situations and continue to foster inclusive environments.”

— Corporate Feedback

“Everyone really responded to Chris and Raia’s personal stories of racism, and the use of anonymous surveys throughout helped people open up and share their stories and perspectives, in real time. The session was a great mix of personal experiences, open conversation, and historical facts about racism in Canada. Plus, there were tangible suggestions on how to respond to racism and work towards positive change.”

— Corporate Feedback

The folks from Get REAL took us on more of a personal journey that the group all went through together. There was personal discovery, there was a lot of emotion and it was an eye opener to then challenges many of us face, including our youth. It was very ‘real’. The session was incredibly simple but effective and powerful in its approach.”

— Corporate Feedback

 

STUDENT WORKSHOPS

Inclusivity Workshop

  • Highlights human connections and utilizes empathy to promote 2SLGBTQ+ allyship, unlearn harmful language and focus on the impact we can have on one another through small acts of kindness

  • Delivered by 2SLGBTQ+ facilitators who have grown from their diverse life experiences and journeys to find confidence in their identities

  • Powerful, interactive, non-judgmental, educational and relatable

2SLGBTQ+ History Workshop

  • Students are asked to consider the question, “Why does 2SLGBTQ+ history matter?” as they learn about the evolution of gender and sexuality in North America

  • Moving through the decades, we discuss some of the raids, riots, legal changes and shifts in pop culture that influence 2SLGBTQ+ society today

  • Students will leave this workshop with a better understanding of how this history has shaped the present and the work still to be done

Trans 101 Workshop

  • Achieve a deeper understanding of what being transgender means, how gender effects our day to day interactions and how can be allys to trans people

  • Delivered by two transgender or gender diverse facilitators who speak to their own experiences in relatable and informative ways

  • Popular follow-up to our Inclusivity workshop (recommended beforehand)

Anti-Racism Workshop 

  • Increases ability to identify, unlearn, and combatt anti-Black racial bias and discrimination

  • Educates on language, statistics, and historical context as they relate to anti-Black racism in Canada

  • Delivered by two Black facilitators who speak to their own experiences and provide a braver space for students to ask questions and advice 

Black History Workshop

  • Students are asked to consider the question, “Why does Black history matter?” as they learn about the evolution of civil rights and important historical Black figures 

  • Moving through the decades, we discuss some of the events, protests, legal changes, and shifts in pop culture that have influenced racism (and allyship) in North America to date

  • Students will leave this workshop with a better understanding of how this history has shaped the present and a reminder that the work to combat anti-Black racism is not done

GSA Workshop

  • If you’re considering starting a GSA, or looking to support your existing GSA, this is the workshop for you!

  • Students will hear about the speakers’ experiences coming out and advice for GSA members 

  • Then, working in collaboration with our speakers, students will discuss building safer spaces and brainstorm ideas for their own GSA

“The presentation was amazing and very relevant to our school. We are facing a lot of queer-phobia and we are trying to change the tides – this presentation is a step in the right direction.”

— Teacher Feedback

The fact that the kids were so engaged and were able to connect with them via a screen, shows what a great impact they had on them. This was more than I had hoped for. We will definitely be looking to have you present again next year. Thank you for being so awesome and sharing your message of compassion and kindness with the kids!”

— Teacher Feedback

“That was absolutely fantastic! In my 21 years of teaching, the best presentation I have seen. Thank you for sharing your lived experiences and allowing students to share their voice as well.”

— Teacher Feedback

 

TEACHER WORKSHOPS

Inclusivity Workshop

  • Delivered by 2SLGBTQ+ facilitators who speak to their personal experiences in schools and working with current students and staff across the country

  • Discusses the concept of identity as a broad spectrum, terminology related to gender and attraction and allyship within the classroom and school at large

  • Offers an opportunity for staff to ask questions and practice realistic scenarios in a braver space

Trans 101 Workshop

  • Delivered by two trans or gender diverse facilitators who speak to their personal experiences in schools and working with current students and staff across the country

  • Popular follow-up to our Inclusivity workshop (recommended beforehand), we discuss different gender identities, expressions and what trans allyship can look like in the classroom and school at large 

  • Offers an opportunity for staff to ask questions and practice realistic scenarios in a braver space

Anti-Racism Workshop 

  • Increases ability to identify, unlearn, and combatt anti-Black racial bias and discrimination in classrooms, schools and daily life

  • Information conveyed through personal stories from two Black facilitators, historical context, statistics and examples of racial micro/macro aggressions in classrooms 

  • Offers an opportunity for staff to ask questions and seek advice in a braver space 

 “Our presenters connected with 200 grade 8’s who were engaged, inspired and felt heard. They were fantastic in not only including the students in the talk but creating relatable and inspiring message.”

— Teacher Feedback

“I thought our two presenters did an excellent job. We thought their personal stories brought real experiences to help students develop their understanding and empathy. The topic can be difficult to discuss and I appreciated the diverse perspectives but at a level that was comfortable for grade 5s.”

— Teacher Feedback

“The workshops were fantastic. We were unsure how the virtual format would work, but it was an excellent way to have students engaging in a safe way. There was so much authentic sharing than we have ever had before.”

— Teacher Feedback

 

PARENT WORKSHOPS

Inclusivity Workshop

  • Parents/caregivers will learn about 2SLGBTQ+ identities, terminology and facts around coming out from two 2SLGBTQ+ facilitators

  • Discusses practical ways to advocate for your child in different settings

  • Offers an opportunity to ask questions, seek advice and practice scenarios in a braver space

Trans 101 Workshop

  • Delivered by two trans or gender diverse facilitators who speak to their personal experiences of coming out and living as their authentic selves

  • Popular follow-up to our Inclusivity workshop (recommended beforehand), we discuss different gender identities, expressions and what trans allyship can look like at home and at large

  • Offers an opportunity for families to ask questions and practice realistic scenarios in a braver space

Anti-Racism Workshop 

  • Parents/caregivers will learn about the history of anti-Black racism in Canada, terminology and the experiences of two Black facilitators 

  • Interactive discussions increase ability to identify, unlearn, and combatt anti-Black racial bias and discrimination in daily life

  • Offers an opportunity to ask questions and seek advice in a braver space

 

CORPORATE VIDEO MODULES

On our online platform, Thinkific, we offer 5 different workshops:

  • 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusivity Corporate Workshop

  • Anti-Black Racism Corporate Workshop

  • Trans 101 Corporate Workshop

  • 2SLGBTQ+ History Corporate Workshop (Coming soon)

  • Black History Corporate Workshop (Coming soon)

    Platform Perks:

  • All workshops are available with French subtitles.

  • All workshops are broken down into chapters/lessons for staff to easily navigate in a timely manner.

  • Each workshop contains quizzes for  engage more with the content and gather a better understanding of the concepts being taught.The goal is to give the viewer an ability to feel more confident and comfortable to practice these values of respect and inclusivity within the workplace. 

  • This platform allows for an individual of your company to have “Group Analysts” privileges so they can analyze the viewing progress of each member of the group. 

  • After completion of each workshop, each team member will receive a Certificate of Completion for their records. 

  • Contact Us if your company has 20 employees or less for individual pricing!

 “I feel like I could be more confident talking to my parents and trying to educate them about issues based on racism and discrimination now.”

— Student Feedback

“This was the best presentation we have had (IMO) this year. We have many students who are going through very similar experiences and to hear you powerful stories of being yourself and see the positive impact you are having is fantastic!”

— Teacher Feedback

“It was very powerful to hear individual stories about your experiences with racism in many areas of your life. It also brought to light the importance of always being an ally and sticking for oppressed groups whenever you can.”

— Student Feedback

 

PANELS

 
  • Our speakers will bring extensive facilitation and public engagement experience on anti-Black racism or 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion to your panel discussion

  • With a mixture of lived, school and work experience, our speakers come with their unique perspectives and passion for their work with the Get REAL Movement

  • Comfortable and confident in large and smaller group settings - we can work with any and all audiences in our education endeavours!

 

Curriculum Pieces

At Get REAL we strive to provide resources to build a more educated, visible and understanding world. We have posters and curriculum pieces full of resources, activities, assignments, & lessons to incorporate in the classroom. PDF will be downloadable!

Please Note: If you have booked a workshop with us, the corresponding curriculum piece will be included.

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