All OPSEU/SEFPO Region 4 members:
We are excited to officially announce the Region 4 Equity Conference – Our Diversity is Our Strength on February 11-12, 2023 in Kingston, ON at the Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront. All those interested in attending are invited to complete the attached application form and submit to region4@opseu.org by Monday, January 23, 2023. Below you will find the event description and tentative agenda. We hope to see you there!
Region 4 Equity Conference Description and Agenda:
The Region 4 Equity Conference will be a weekend with inspirational speakers such as Lilly Chang, Amanda Jette-Knox and Spencer West. The Conference will also include Interactive sessions to help you better understand our history and obstacles people living with disabilities face. You will leave the conference with a new outlook and inspired to make change, with an equity lens.
Day 1 – Saturday, February 11:
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8:45 am |
Smudging |
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9:00-9:30 am |
Introduction, Land Acknowledgment, Statement of Respect |
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9:30-10:30 am |
Amanda Jette-Knox |
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10:30-10:50 am |
Break |
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10:50-12:00 am |
Lilly Chang CLC |
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12:00-1:00 am |
Lunch |
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1:00-2:30 am |
TBA |
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2:30-2:50 am |
Break |
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2:50-4:00 pm |
Activity |
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4:00 pm |
Day 1 concludes |
Saturday Evening Entertainment:
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7:00-9:00 pm |
Lavender Productions Drag Queen Show |
Day 2 – Sunday, February 12:
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9:00-9:30 am |
Welcome |
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9:30-10:30 am |
Activity |
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10:30-11:30 am |
Spencer West |
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12:00 pm |
Adjournment |
In Solidarity/En solidarité,
Region 4 EBMs:
Melissa Coenraad RVP
Veronica Attard
Chrisy Tremblay