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SUMMARY:Systems Change Workshop Calgary
DESCRIPTION:Systems Change Workshop: Building Inclusive Workplace Cultures\nThis applied learning session is designed for HR professionals and people management roles in STEM organizations who are working to strengthen and sustain healthy\, inclusive workplace cultures. \nGrounded in SCWIST’s evidence-informed Five Foundational Pillars (FFP) framework\, the workshop explores how policies\, practices\, leadership behaviours\, and organizational systems shape professional conduct and inclusion. Drawing on over 40 years of experience addressing systemic barriers in STEM\, participants will examine how change at the systems level can support more equitable and accountable workplaces. \nThrough guided discussions and hands-on activities\, participants will identify structural challenges within their organizations and develop concrete\, actionable strategies to drive long-term\, sustainable culture change. \nWhat you’ll gain\n\n\nA practical introduction to the Five Foundational Pillars as a framework for systems change \n\n\nTools to assess how organizational structures and behaviours influence inclusion \n\n\nStrategies to align existing initiatives with shared values and accountability \n\n\nActionable insights to support inclusive leadership and professional conduct \n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\nHR\, People & Culture\, and Talent professionals \n\n\nPeople managers and team leads in STEM \n\n\nOrganizational development\, DEI\, and change professionals \n\n\nParticipants will leave with a shared language\, practical tools\, and clear next steps to support inclusive\, resilient workplace cultures. \nDo you want to find out about upcoming workshops and Industry engagement opportunities with SCWIST? Sign up to our newsletter! \nHappening after this event in the same location: IGNITE STEM Networking | 5pm – 7:30pm\nRegister here for free
URL:https://scwist.ca/event/systems-change-workshop-calgary/
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SUMMARY:Ignite STEM Networking Calgary
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Calgary for Ignite STEM Networking\, where bright minds connect and spark new ideas in person!\n\n\n\nPlease click here to secure your ticket \nIGNITE is more than just a networking event—it’s a movement. Whether you’re looking to advance your career\, share your expertise\, or be part of a community creating real change\, this is the place to be. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nWelcome Panel: Hear from seasoned career panel\nSystems Change Workshop: Attendees will participate in a systems change workshop (pre- and post-event survey and brief activity on day of event)\nMentorship: Connect with industry professionals and accomplished leaders who can guide your STEM journey.\nNetworking: Meet people from inside and outside your industry\, expanding your reach as you create lasting connections.\nDiscussions: Join the dialogue on how to create meaningful change in STEM—challenging gender roles\, redefining identity\, and breaking barriers.\n\nLimited Seats Available \nDue to the limited space at IGNITE and its intimate and impactful experience\, we kindly ask that if you are unable to attend after securing a ticket\, you inform us as soon as possible. \nThis will allow us to maximize attendance and ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from this event. Please let us know at kwallace@scwist.ca as soon as possible so we can release your ticket. \nReserve Your Spot \nBe part of the evolution. Be part of the change. Be part of IGNITE. \nIGNITE in Your City \nIn 2026\, IGNITE will travel from coast to coast\, bringing in-person mentorship and networking events to communities across Canada. Want to find out if IGNITE is coming to your city? Sign up to our newsletter to stay in the loop!
URL:https://scwist.ca/event/ignite-stem-networking-calgary/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260319T090000
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SUMMARY:Allies in Action Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Allies in Action: Engaging Men and Boys for Safe STEM Workplaces\nGet your ticket \nSCWIST\, in partnership with NextGenMen\, invites participants to join Allies in Action: Engaging Men and Boys for Safer STEM Workplaces\, a full-day\, in-person workshop in Vancouver designed to mobilize men\, boys\, and gender-diverse participants as active allies in preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV) in STEM. \nWhile this workshop is specifically designed to engage men\, boys\, and gender-diverse participants in allyship and culture change\, participation is open to individuals of all genders who are committed to advancing safer and more inclusive STEM environments. \nThis highly interactive session builds on SCWIST’s national GBV prevention work and focuses on the critical role allies play in creating respectful\, accountable workplaces and learning environments. Participants will move beyond awareness to action — gaining practical skills\, tools\, and confidence to lead change within their own organizations and communities. \nWhat to Expect\nDeepen Understanding of GBV in STEMExplore how harassment\, discrimination\, and exclusion show up across STEM sectors and examine the shared responsibility to address them. \nBuild Practical Allyship SkillsEngage in guided discussions\, real-world scenarios\, and peer learning to develop strategies for challenging harmful norms\, intervening safely\, and fostering cultures of respect and accountability. \nStrengthen Networks for Ongoing ImpactConnect with peers committed to advancing equity and inclusion\, and leave with concrete next steps to sustain allyship efforts beyond the workshop. \nBy the end of the day\, participants will leave equipped not only with knowledge\, but with clear\, actionable strategies to contribute meaningfully to safer STEM workplaces in Vancouver and beyond.
URL:https://scwist.ca/event/allies-in-action-vancouver/
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SUMMARY:Ignite STEM Networking Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Vancouver for Ignite STEM Networking\, where bright minds connect and spark new ideas in person!\n\n\n\nPlease click here to secure your ticket \nIGNITE is more than just a networking event—it’s a movement. Whether you’re looking to advance your career\, share your expertise\, or be part of a community creating real change\, this is the place to be. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nWelcome Panel: Hear from seasoned career panel\nSystems Change Workshop: Attendees will participate in a systems change workshop (pre- and post-event survey and brief activity on day of event)\nMentorship: Connect with industry professionals and accomplished leaders who can guide your STEM journey.\nNetworking: Meet people from inside and outside your industry\, expanding your reach as you create lasting connections.\nDiscussions: Join the dialogue on how to create meaningful change in STEM—challenging gender roles\, redefining identity\, and breaking barriers.\n\nLimited Seats Available \nDue to the limited space at IGNITE and its intimate and impactful experience\, we kindly ask that if you are unable to attend after securing a ticket\, you inform us as soon as possible. \nThis will allow us to maximize attendance and ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from this event. Please let us know at kwallace@scwist.ca as soon as possible so we can release your ticket. \nReserve Your Spot \nBe part of the evolution. Be part of the change. Be part of IGNITE. \nIGNITE in Your City \nIn 2026\, IGNITE will travel from coast to coast\, bringing in-person mentorship and networking events to communities across Canada. Want to find out if IGNITE is coming to your city? Sign up to our newsletter to stay in the loop! \n\n\n 
URL:https://scwist.ca/event/ignite-stem-networking-vancouver/
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SUMMARY:Allies in Action Waterloo
DESCRIPTION:Allies in Action: Engaging Men and Boys for Safe STEM Workplaces\nGet your ticket now! \nSCWIST\, in partnership with NextGenMen\, invites participants to join Allies in Action: Engaging Men and Boys for Safer STEM Workplaces\, a full-day\, in-person workshop in Waterloo designed to mobilize men\, boys\, and gender-diverse participants as active allies in preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV) in STEM. \nWhile this workshop is specifically designed to engage men\, boys\, and gender-diverse participants in allyship and culture change\, participation is open to individuals of all genders who are committed to advancing safer and more inclusive STEM environments. \nThis highly interactive session builds on SCWIST’s national GBV prevention work and focuses on the critical role allies play in creating respectful\, accountable workplaces and learning environments. Participants will move beyond awareness to action — gaining practical skills\, tools\, and confidence to lead change within their own organizations and communities. \nWhat to Expect\nDeepen Understanding of GBV in STEMExplore how harassment\, discrimination\, and exclusion show up across STEM sectors and examine the shared responsibility to address them. \nBuild Practical Allyship SkillsEngage in guided discussions\, real-world scenarios\, and peer learning to develop strategies for challenging harmful norms\, intervening safely\, and fostering cultures of respect and accountability. \nStrengthen Networks for Ongoing ImpactConnect with peers committed to advancing equity and inclusion\, and leave with concrete next steps to sustain allyship efforts beyond the workshop. \nBy the end of the day\, participants will leave equipped not only with knowledge\, but with clear\, actionable strategies to contribute meaningfully to safer STEM workplaces in Waterloo and beyond.
URL:https://scwist.ca/event/allies-in-action-waterloo/
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SUMMARY:Ignite STEM Networking: Waterloo
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Waterloo for Ignite STEM Networking\, where bright minds connect and spark new ideas in person! \n\nGet tickets now! \n\n\nIGNITE is more than just a networking event—it’s a movement. Whether you’re looking to advance your career\, share your expertise\, or be part of a community creating real change\, this is the place to be. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nWelcome Panel: Hear from seasoned career panel\nMentorship: Connect with industry professionals and accomplished leaders who can guide your STEM journey.\nNetworking: Meet people from inside and outside your industry\, expanding your reach as you create lasting connections.\nDiscussions: Join the dialogue on how to create meaningful change in STEM—challenging gender roles\, redefining identity\, and breaking barriers.\n\nLimited Seats Available \nDue to the limited space at IGNITE and its intimate and impactful experience\, we kindly ask that if you are unable to attend after securing a ticket\, you inform us as soon as possible. \nThis will allow us to maximize attendance and ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from this event. Please let us know at kwallace@scwist.ca as soon as possible so we can release your ticket. \nReserve Your Spot \nBe part of the evolution. Be part of the change. Be part of IGNITE. \nIGNITE in Your City \nIn 2026\, IGNITE will travel from coast to coast\, bringing in-person mentorship and networking events to communities across Canada. Want to find out if IGNITE is coming to your city? Sign up to our newsletter to stay in the loop!
URL:https://scwist.ca/event/ignite-stem-networking-waterloo/
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SUMMARY:Allies in Action Toronto
DESCRIPTION:Allies in Action: Engaging Men and Boys for Safe STEM Workplaces\nGet your ticket now! \nSCWIST\, in partnership with NextGenMen\, invites participants to join Allies in Action: Engaging Men and Boys for Safer STEM Workplaces\, a full-day\, in-person workshop in Toronto designed to mobilize men\, boys\, and gender-diverse participants as active allies in preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV) in STEM. \nWhile this workshop is specifically designed to engage men\, boys\, and gender-diverse participants in allyship and culture change\, participation is open to individuals of all genders who are committed to advancing safer and more inclusive STEM environments. \nThis highly interactive session builds on SCWIST’s national GBV prevention work and focuses on the critical role allies play in creating respectful\, accountable workplaces and learning environments. Participants will move beyond awareness to action — gaining practical skills\, tools\, and confidence to lead change within their own organizations and communities. \nWhat to Expect\nDeepen Understanding of GBV in STEMExplore how harassment\, discrimination\, and exclusion show up across STEM sectors and examine the shared responsibility to address them. \nBuild Practical Allyship SkillsEngage in guided discussions\, real-world scenarios\, and peer learning to develop strategies for challenging harmful norms\, intervening safely\, and fostering cultures of respect and accountability. \nStrengthen Networks for Ongoing ImpactConnect with peers committed to advancing equity and inclusion\, and leave with concrete next steps to sustain allyship efforts beyond the workshop. \nBy the end of the day\, participants will leave equipped not only with knowledge\, but with clear\, actionable strategies to contribute meaningfully to safer STEM workplaces in Toronto and beyond.
URL:https://scwist.ca/event/allies-in-action-toronto/
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SUMMARY:Ignite STEM Networking: Toronto
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Toronto for Ignite STEM Networking\, where bright minds connect and spark new ideas in person! \n\nGet your ticket now! \n\n\nIGNITE is more than just a networking event—it’s a movement. Whether you’re looking to advance your career\, share your expertise\, or be part of a community creating real change\, this is the place to be. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nWelcome Panel: Hear from seasoned career panel\nMentorship: Connect with industry professionals and accomplished leaders who can guide your STEM journey.\nNetworking: Meet people from inside and outside your industry\, expanding your reach as you create lasting connections.\nDiscussions: Join the dialogue on how to create meaningful change in STEM—challenging gender roles\, redefining identity\, and breaking barriers.\n\nLimited Seats Available \nDue to the limited space at IGNITE and its intimate and impactful experience\, we kindly ask that if you are unable to attend after securing a ticket\, you inform us as soon as possible. \nThis will allow us to maximize attendance and ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from this event. Please let us know at kwallace@scwist.ca as soon as possible so we can release your ticket. \nReserve Your Spot \nBe part of the evolution. Be part of the change. Be part of IGNITE. \nIGNITE in Your City \nIn 2026\, IGNITE will travel from coast to coast\, bringing in-person mentorship and networking events to communities across Canada. Want to find out if IGNITE is coming to your city? Sign up to our newsletter to stay in the loop!
URL:https://scwist.ca/event/ignite-stem-networking-toronto/
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SUMMARY:Feature Author Series: Naomi Flis and Emanuelle Gelber
DESCRIPTION:Join us from across Canada on Earth Day for a special Feature Author event with Naomi Fliss and Emanuelle Gelber\, authors of “I Am River”! \n\n\n\n\nBy exploring the origin\, present\, and future of the Saint Lawrence River\, this thoughtful and beautifully illustrated story encourages readers to think about their connection to water\, the environment\, and the natural world. \nDuring the event\, Naomi and Ema will share the inspiration behind the book\, their creative process\, and the environmental themes woven throughout the story. Earlier this year\, “I Am River” was also adapted into a short film\, adding another dimension to its message and reach. \nLearn more about “I Am River” here! \n🌊🌊🌊 \nThe Feature Author Series is part of our Equitable Access to Reading Project (EARP). EARP is dedicated to increasing the availability of high-quality\, alternate format reading materials for individuals with print disabilities\, with a special focus on K – 12 STEM and STEAM education. \nAt the heart of EARP and our Feature Author Series is a shared commitment to ensuring that every learner — regardless of ability\, identity\, or learning style — has equal opportunity to engage with and succeed in STEM. \n🌊🌊🌊 \nWant to stay in the loop about upcoming SCWIST events? Subscribe up to our newsletter! You can also follow us on LinkedIn\, Instagram\, Facebook\, Bluesky\, and YouTube.
URL:https://scwist.ca/event/feature-author-series-naomi-flis-and-emanuelle-gelber/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260716T170000
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SUMMARY:Ignite STEM Networking: St. John's
DESCRIPTION:Join us in St. John’s for Ignite STEM Networking\, where bright minds connect and spark new ideas in person! \n\nGet your ticket now! \n\n\nIGNITE is more than just a networking event—it’s a movement. Whether you’re looking to advance your career\, share your expertise\, or be part of a community creating real change\, this is the place to be. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nWelcome Panel: Hear from seasoned career panel\nMentorship: Connect with industry professionals and accomplished leaders who can guide your STEM journey.\nNetworking: Meet people from inside and outside your industry\, expanding your reach as you create lasting connections.\nDiscussions: Join the dialogue on how to create meaningful change in STEM—challenging gender roles\, redefining identity\, and breaking barriers.\n\nLimited Seats Available \nDue to the limited space at IGNITE and its intimate and impactful experience\, we kindly ask that if you are unable to attend after securing a ticket\, you inform us as soon as possible. \nThis will allow us to maximize attendance and ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from this event. Please let us know at kwallace@scwist.ca as soon as possible so we can release your ticket. \nReserve Your Spot \nBe part of the evolution. Be part of the change. Be part of IGNITE. \nIGNITE in Your City \nIn 2026\, IGNITE will travel from coast to coast\, bringing in-person mentorship and networking events to communities across Canada. Want to find out if IGNITE is coming to your city? Sign up to our newsletter to stay in the loop!
URL:https://scwist.ca/event/ignite-stem-networking-st-johns/
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