International Women's* Day Panel - Let's talk about access, baby!
Note: we say Women*, as we want to intentionally include those who are cisgender women, trans women, non-binary, gender-queer, AFAB individuals, two-spirit and more!
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Join us on Zoom for an online panel session, featuring 3 parents in the games industry. Their focus will be to educate and inform listeners on experiences that parents/caregivers have had in the games industry and the potential challenges they've run into around equity. We are framing this around the International Women's Day theme of #EmbraceEquity.
Panelists:
★ Crystal Larsh, she/her, VP of Operations, Rainbow Unicorn Games
★ Lan Roed, she/her, Senior Game Designer, Blackbird Interactive
★ Final speaker TBA
*The event is free to attend but space is limited, so please register in advance!
*A zoom link will be sent out the day before the event.
Attendance notes:
1) Gender:
This event is open to individuals of any gender identity.
2) Code of Conduct:
By attending this event, you agree to adhere to DIG’s code of conduct, which you can find at https://diversityin.games/code-of-conduct
3) Privacy and Photography:
Online DIG events use Zoom, and as shared video is seen by all attendees we cannot guarantee that no photos or screenshots will be taken of you during the event. We love it when our members connect at our events using both video and audio, but we understand if anyone prefers to participate with their video turned off for privacy reasons. If any recordings or screen shots are made by the event team we will provide advance notice of our intent to do so.
WHEN
Wednesday 15 March, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 PDT
WHERE
Zoom Webinar
Past Events
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10:30 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Wednesday 31 August, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 PDT
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12:00 - 1:00 PDT
WHERE
Webinar
WIGeh + DIG March Lightning Lunch on Zoom!
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Increasing visibility in diversity for creative tech, generously supported by DigiBC, Epic Story Interactive, and MixMob.
Join us on Zoom for an online Lunching and Learning session, featuring a series of short presentations with insights and practical takeways on supporting diversity and inclusivity in games production and the broader industry.
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12:00 - 1:00 PDT
WHERE
Webinar
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Tuesday 30 November 2021
12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
WHERE
Webinar
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Facilitator
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Panelists
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★ Sara Maseko (Director of Finance, SkyBox Labs)
★ Karen Addison Te (Development Director II, Electronic Arts)
WHEN
Thursday 12 August 2021
12:00pm - 1:15pm PST
WHERE
Webinar
WIMDi x WIGEH WEbiNAR : HOW TO OWN YOur EXPERtisE & START SPEAKiNG AT EVENTS
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At the end of the workshop you will have a few ideas for talks and a chance to practice speaking. We’ll cover:
- Dispelling some myths about speakers/speaking
- You are always an expert in your own story – how to use this effectively
- Coming up with topics and choosing one
- Practice speaking in front of a group online (optional)
The goal of this talk is to enable you to become known as an emerging leader in your field and contribute to your industry, even if you've never spoken on a (virtual) stage before.
Note: You do NOT have to have any experience in public speaking. This workshop is for all levels of experience.
Speaker:
This talk is presented by Jill Binder, Founder of Diverse Speakers in Tech.
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WHEN
Thursday 25 June
5:30pm - 7:30
WHERE
Webinar
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Mia Tarzwell - QA and DevOps Manager at Relic Entertainment
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WHEN
Wednesday 26 February
6:30pm - 9:00
WHERE
A Thinking Ape
1132 Alberni St, Suite #200
Vancouver
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Tuesday 28 January
6:30pm - 9:00pmish
WHERE
Pizzeria Ludica
189 Keefer Place
Vancouver
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This event will be graciously hosted by A Thinking Ape Inc. at their fantastic Alberni Street studio.
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6:00pm - 9:00pm
WHERE
A Thinking Ape
1132 Alberni St, Suite #200
Vancouver
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LGBTQ2+, allies and all genders welcome. Bring your own snacks and refreshments and a blanket/chair to sit on for a laid-back afternoon enjoying the surroundings with new and old faces. Families and Dogs welcome!
wheN
Sunday August 4
3:00pm - 6:00pm
WHERE
Sunset Beach Park
Corner of Nicola St & Beach Avenue
Vancouver