About Us

SCWIST, the Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology, is a non-profit organization that has been championing the advancement of women and girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) for over 40 years.

Established in 1981, SCWIST has a long-standing history of creating opportunities, providing mentorship, and advocating for gender equity in STEM fields across Canada. With decades of experience, SCWIST has developed a diverse range of programs and initiatives that inspire, engage, and support women and gender-diverse individuals at every stage of their STEM journey.

Today, SCWIST continues to drive systemic change through its advocacy work, partnerships, and programs, ensuring that future generations can thrive in a more inclusive and equitable STEM landscape.

SCWIST has partnered with Next Gen Men to equip leaders to foster safer, more respectful environments. This 4-part workshop series is aimed at leading the change for cultural paradigm shift in workplaces.

This event is for:

• Men looking to better support women colleagues/become better allies.
• People leaders or HR professionals who want to develop inclusive leadership on their teams/at their companies.
• Founders/executives and teams who want to lead change and build positive cultures in the workplace.

About The Workshops

Exploring – What’s In it for Me and Understanding Gender Norms in the Workplace

Thursday October 3, 2024 – 12-1:30pm PT / 1-2:30pm MT / 3-4:30pm ET / 4-5:30pm AT

• Reflect on societal ideas of masculinity.
• Assess how preconceived notions impact EDI in the workplace.

Creating Psychological Safety and Active Allyship

Thursday October 17, 2024 – Thursday October 3, 2024 – 12-1:30pm PT / 1-2:30pm MT / 3-4:30pm ET / 4-5:30pm AT

• Identify issues and opportunities for allyship.
• Learn strategies for individual and organizational allyship.

Inclusive Leadership and Inclusive Communication

Thursday November 21, 2024 – Thursday October 3, 2024 – 12-1:30pm PT / 1-2:30pm MT / 3-4:30pm ET / 4-5:30pm AT

• Understand unconscious bias in leadership and teams.
• Strengthen self-awareness and gender intelligence.

Action Planning – Creating Inclusive Cultures That Work for Everyone

Thursday December 12, 2024 – Thursday October 3, 2024 – 12-1:30pm PT / 1-2:30pm MT / 3-4:30pm ET / 4-5:30pm AT

• Create personalized action plans for gender challenges.
• Tackle gender-based discrimination in the workplace.

Can’t make it this time? This event will be available again in 2025. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when registration opens.