The Cape Breton Partnership invites you to join us on November 23 for an employer-focused Workplace Inclusion Workshop. Speaker Veronica Merryfield will discuss the importance of workplace inclusion and introduce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with a focus on the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The second portion of the workshop will cover how employers can work towards inclusivity of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Veronica will also briefly touch upon specific topics of accessibility in the workplace. We look forward to seeing you for a great morning of learning! Agenda 8:30 a.m.: Registration opens 9:00 a.m.: Welcome & Introductions, light refreshments served 9:10 a.m: Part 1: Introduction to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): 2SLGBTQIA+ community 10:30 a.m.: Break 10:40 a.m.: Part 2: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in action: Inclusive workplace practices 12:00 p.m.: Workshop wrap-up Light refreshments will be provided. About Veronica Merryfield Veronica (Ms/she/her) identifies as intersex and transgender, drawing on her lived experience to provide training to various organizations on equity, diversity and inclusion. She is the Founder of the Cape Breton Transgender Network (www.cbtn.ca); chair at the Every Woman’s Center and CBRM diversity committee; and is on the board at the Transition House, Cape Breton Pride, Conversion Therapy Survivors Connect, and others. […]

About this event Join us on November 23rd as IGNITE Atlantic welcomes you to The PIER. Through panel discussions and presentations, we will discover the potential of transportation and logistics opportunities. This will be a great time to meet some of The PIER members as they highlight vessel decarbonization, AI at ports and marine electrification. The event will be held from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at The PIER (1209 Marginal Road Rd in Halifax). Doors open at 9:30am. Refreshments and lunch will be provided! Join us for drinks and an afternoon of networking at the Garrison Brewing from 3:30-5:30 pm.  

Join the celebration on November 23rd at the Halifax Convention Centre, for the 20th Annual Discovery Awards in support of Discovery Centre’s charitable mission to bring science to life through fun and interactive learning experiences. It’s a night which celebrates the driven, the doers, the curious, and the dreamers. The Discovery Awards gala commemorates the successes of researchers, innovators, and educators whose careers, passions, and accomplishments have impacted Nova Scotia’s science and technology industries as well as local and global communities. Finalists in seven categories will be honoured and recipients announced live on the biggest stage in Atlantic Canada. Be ‘wow’ed by the stories and successes of incredible finalists, test your skills with the famous science challenge and discovery demo, PLUS enjoy a delicious dinner with leaders in science and innovation in our community. Discovery Awards is the marquee annual fundraiser for Discovery Centre. Your support helps empower its charitable mission to spark curiosity, passion, and development in STEAM in Nova Scotian youth and beyond.