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Pride In Construction
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The event is free or by-donation. PIE appreciates your support!
About this event
Join us on October 24, 2024 @ 6:00 PM for a special evening celebrating Pride in Construction, featuring two beloved organizations: EllisDon Construction and the Edmonton Queer History Project.
The evening kicks off with a tour of the Valley Line LRT, where we’ll hear stories about this remarkable project, which is the largest infrastructure project in Edmonton’s history. From there, we’ll take a walk through downtown, discovering key moments in Edmonton’s queer history along 105 St and Jasper Ave.
We’ll wrap up the night at one of the nearby restaurants, where we will have a chance to network and share your own stories in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate, connect, and make history together!
Edmonton Valley Line LRT
The largest infrastructure project in Edmonton’s history, the Valley Line LRT is a significant part of the City of Edmonton’s transportation plan and will cater to the demands of one of Canada's fastest growing cities. The proposed multi-phased, 27-kilometre urban route will ultimately create 25 new stops and 3 stations, serving an estimated 100,000 daily commuters. The line will run southeast to west from Mill Woods to Lewis Farms, crossing through Edmonton's downtown core.
Edmonton Queer History Project
Queer history is everywhere. Every place has a story to tell. Some stories are more visible and well known, while others have been hidden and kept silent due to fear, persecution, and prejudice. The Edmonton Queer History Project is designed to help tell our stories by documenting what queer life was like in our city over the past 50+ years. Most of these histories are undocumented or known only to a few members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two spirit and queer communities. Seldom are queer lives or culture included as part of our city’s official history, school curricula, or public discourse. We intend to help break this silence.
These are the stories and experiences of the people, places, and moments that have helped build and define our city. These are the stories of our friends, family members, city builders, lovers, activists, artists, and so many others. These are also the stories of queer life that have been hiding in plain view. You only needed to know where to look to find them. We have always been here. Sometimes silent. Other times loud. But always present.
About PIE
Pride in Engineering is an Edmonton-based non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring, supporting, and connecting 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals in engineering. All proceeds from this event will go to supporting Pride in Engineering's initiatives to continue to build and support the 2SLGBTQIA+ engineering community.
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The event is free or by-donation. PIE appreciates your support!
Building Inclusive Futures: A Panel & Networking Event for 2SLGBTQIA+ Professionals in Engineering
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The event is free or by-donation. PIE appreciates your support!
About this event
Pride in Engineering (PIE) presents Building Inclusive Futures: A Panel & Networking Event for 2SLGBTQIA+ Professionals in Engineering.
Pride in Engineering is a non-profit organization based in Edmonton, with a mission to inspire, support, and connect 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals in engineering. This panel & networking event, titled Building Inclusive Futures, is hosted by Pride in Engineering and sponsored by Matrix Solutions Inc., a Montrose Environmental Company. Building Inclusive Futures aims to highlight the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals in engineering, foster connections within members and allies of the community, and provide allies with valuable insights into the queer engineering experience and their role in promoting inclusivity in the field.
This free (or by donation) event will be held at the Fred Pheasey Commons (DICE 8th Floor) at the University of Alberta on September 26, 2024 at 6 pm. Snacks and beverages will be provided. The event is open to all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in engineering and adjacent fields and all allies who wish to learn more about the queer experience in engineering and are curious about their role supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ members in the workplace.
Pride in Engineering is incredibly grateful to Matrix Solutions, a Montrose Environmental Company, for their generous sponsorship of Building Inclusive Futures. Thanks to their support, PIE can create more spaces that celebrate diversity, foster inclusivity, and connect 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals in engineering.
Matrix is committed to making the engineering field more inclusive, and their support empowers us to continue our mission of inspiring, supporting, and connecting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We couldn't do this without you!
Visit their website to learn more about their company: https://www.matrix-solutions.com/
Event Itinerary:
6:00 to 6:30 pm - | Registration | Networking | Refreshments
6:30 to 8:00 pm - Panel Discussion
8:00 to 9:00 pm - Networking
Panelists
KEVIN SEASONS
P.Eng (He/him)
Hydrotechnical Engineer, Team Lead @ Matrix Solutions
Labels: Bi
Kevin is a professional engineer (P.Eng.) and hydrotechnical engineer, currently serving as a team lead at Matrix Solutions, where he has worked since 2017. His expertise spans the hydrotechnical design of bridges, infrastructure crossings of watercourses, flood protection and remediation projects, creek restorations, and natural channel design across Alberta and British Columbia. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys mountain biking, skiing, playing squash, and reading.
MARNI PANAS
BHAdmn, CCIP (She/her)
Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion @ ATCO
Labels: Queer, Trans, Lesbian
Marni Panas is the Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at ATCO. She has dedicated her career to creating safer, more welcoming, and inclusive workplaces and communities. She holds a degree in Health Administration and a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional designation. Marni is the Chair of the Board of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.
JOCELYN BARTOLOME
EIT (She/her)
Recent graduate in Mechanical Engineering @ University of Alberta
Labels: Lesbian, Queer
Jocelyn is a new graduate from the University of Alberta's Mechanical Engineering program. From 2020-2022, she was president of Diversity in Engineering (DivE), a student group that advocates for the retention, inclusion, and interests of marginalized groups in engineering. While she continues to navigate her job search, she actively contributes her time to the Tigers Skate Club, where she volunteers to support and empower women and gender minorities in skateboarding.
ANJUM MULLICK
M.Sc., P.Eng (She/her/elle)
Environmental Engineer, Leader, and Board Member @ Engineers Canada
Labels: Ally, Advocate
Anjum is an environmental engineer and executive leader with twenty-five years of experience in the private, public, and start-up sectors. She is also a board member with Engineers Canada. Anjum is motivated by purpose and impact. She is passionate about EDI and has been recognized for her advocacy by being awarded the APEGA Summit Award for Women in Engineering and Geoscience Champion, and the Stars of Alberta Award for Breaking Barriers in Gender Diversity. In her spare time, Anjum enjoys traveling, watching horror movies and spending time with her spouse and her 16-year-old daughter.
Moderator
IDARA EFFIOM
(She/her)
Mentorships Manager at CGLCC
Idara, Mentorships Manager at CGLCC, brings over 6 years of experience in post-secondary and nonprofit sectors, specializing in people development and project management. She supports youth, entrepreneurs, and minority communities through internships and business development programs, and engages in black-led research at the University of Alberta. Additionally, Idara advocates for upward economic mobility for queer and black entrepreneurs and students through targeted community initiatives.
Tickets
The event is free or by-donation. PIE appreciates your support!
About PIE
Pride in Engineering is an Edmonton-based non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring, supporting, and connecting 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals in engineering. All proceeds from this event will go to supporting Pride in Engineering's initiatives to continue to build and support the 2SLGBTQIA+ engineering community.
Want to be part of the leadership team involved in planning events and projects? Click the button below for more details.
Still got questions? Visit
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Beers N' Queer Engineers
About this event
ENGGYAC EDI and PIE bring you a night to support our 2SLGBTQIA+ community while networking with other engineers in the ENGGYAC community. The night will feature two guest speakers who will who will talk about their authentic experience as both, engineers and as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This event is also a chance for folks to support PIE's initiatives to help create a more inclusive space for all engineers.
Come out and join us for a night to connect with some good food and drinks! More details about the speakers and ticketing is below. Note that this is a free and by-donation event!
To learn more about ENGGYAC, visit their website: https://www.enggyac.ca/
Guest Speakers
Victoria Ly, P.Eng.
Victoria Ly (she/they) is a Transportation Engineer and Project Manager who is passionate about building connected communities and sustainable infrastructure. Victoria has previously worked as the former Director of Student Community and Engagement for the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta, and as the Co-Founder and former President of a technology non-profit organization. As a visible member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Victoria is passionate about fostering inclusive and welcoming environments that are conducive to the success of equity-deserving underrepresented genders within the fields of engineering and technology.
Alex McNally, E.I.T.
Alex McNally (he/him) is a graduate of the University of Alberta, with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. During his time as a student, he was involved with the Diversity in Engineering student group (advocating for recruitment and retention of equity-deserving groups in engineering), The Landing, and led UAlberta’s first 2SLGBTQIA+ intramurals hockey team, “The Other Team”. He spent three years working as the Operations Coordinator for DiscoverE, where he was able to combine his passions for EDI, STEM, and leadership in working to provide young folks with meaningful and fun opportunities in science and engineering. Alex uses his lived experiences and visibility to advocate for inclusive and equitable experiences in STEM.
Tickets
The event is free or by-donation. PIE appreciates your support!
Link to the event and ticket purchasing: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/beers-n-queer-engineers-tickets-917674899327?aff=oddtdtcreator
About PIE
Pride in Engineering is an Edmonton-based non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring, supporting, and connecting 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals in engineering. All proceeds from this event will go to supporting Pride in Engineering's initiatives to continue to build and support the 2SLGBTQIA+ engineering community.
Want to be part of the leadership team involved in planning events and projects? Follow this link for more details: https://prideinengineering.org/volunteering
Still got questions? Visit https://prideinengineering.org/faqs
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Pride in Engineering Wellness Centre at the Women in Engineering Summit
Visit Pride in Engineering (PIE)’s Wellness Centre at the Women in Engineering Summit (WES)!
A relaxing, safe space for attendees to take a break, relax, and recharge in between the hustle and bustle of the day!
Women in Engineering Summit is a non-profit group that aims to encourage women in engineering to pursue their professional registration. The goal will be achieved by addressing the most pressing issues facing women in engineering every year during the annual summit.
While the WES name and mission highlights women, the event is full of educational and networking opportunities to support gender minorities in engineering. WES does a great job at keeping these conversations inclusive of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We are proud that a trans man and PIE volunteer, Ari Copeland, is the Edmonton keynote speaker this year.
The summit will be held on June 7, 2024 and will be available to attend virtually as well as in person in Edmonton and Toronto, Canada.
PIE is excited to support WES in Edmonton by providing a relaxing, safe space for attendees to take a break, relax, and recharge in between the hustle and bustle of the day! Access to the PIE Wellness Centre is included with your WES ticket, so make sure to purchase your ticket ahead of time at the link below.
Learn more about Women in Engineering Summit here:
Learn more about ticket types and purchase your tickets here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/womeninengineeringsummit/1075256
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If you would like to attend the Women in Engineering Summit (WES) but are facing financial barriers, there are options available for you:
Are you a student or unemployed? Can you attend online? Can you host a watch-party with your colleagues, friends, or family? Can you bring a male ally with you to the conference? If you answered yes to any of these questions, click the links above to see the discounts available to you!
Are you employed? If so, your company may be willing to reimburse you for your ticket cost!
Is your company listed as a sponsor on the WES website? If so, check with your company to see if they received complimentary tickets to give to employees!
If you are still in need of financial support, please reach out to PIE by social media or email (events@prideinengineering.org) and we will try to find a way to help you!
Did you know that the Women in Engineering Summit is aligned with the 30 by 30 mission by Engineers Canada? Read more about 30 by 30 here:
https://engineerscanada.ca/diversity/women-in-engineering/30-by-30
About PIE
Pride in Engineering is an Edmonton-based non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring, supporting, and connecting 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals in engineering. All proceeds from this event will go to supporting Pride in Engineering's initiatives to continue to build and support the 2SLGBTQIA+ engineering community.
Want to be part of the leadership team involved in planning events and projects? Follow this link for more details: https://prideinengineering.org/volunteering
Still got questions? Visit https://prideinengineering.org/faqs
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Beyond the Blueprint: Stories from 2SLGBTQIA+ Engineers on National Coming Out Day
Today, National Coming Out Day is celebrated worldwide with events, activities, and awareness campaigns, helping us move towards a more inclusive and accepting world.
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