Conference co-sponsored by
The Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition and The Office of Open Learning
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Conference co-sponsored by The Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition and The Office of Open Learning |
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Main Conference Program
Networking Breakfast, Tuesday June 22nd - 8:00 am – 8:45 am Share ideas, explore common interests, re-connect with friends and colleagues, and make new professional contacts over a continental breakfast. First time delegates are especially encouraged to attend. Multiple 8- to 10-seat tables each show the designation of a specific professional or interest group. Here is a chance, right from the get –go, to identify and network with others from around the country who share your specific interests. Hosts will direct you to the networking table of most interest to you. Opening Plenary, Tuesday June 22nd - 9:00 am – 10:15 am
The popular media suggests more teens are having more kinds of sex, more casually, and at younger ages than ever before. The age of consent laws are changed, based on claims that teens lack mature judgment, and must be protected from predatory adults and their own irresponsibility. What’s real, and what’s hype? In this presentation, we will examine population trends in sexual health behaviours among adolescents over the past decade. Identify key trends in sexual health outcomes in the general population, such as the prevalence of oral sex, sexual intercourse, forced sex, use of condoms and other contraception, sex under the influence, and teen pregnancy. Describe trends for at least two subgroups that differ from the general population. Recognize some of the common misconceptions or misrepresentations in the popular media about teen sexual behaviours. Elizabeth Saewyc, PhD, RN, PHN., CHIR/PHAC Chair in Applied Public Health, Professor Youth Health, UBC School of Nursing and Division of Adolescent Medicine Lead Investigator, Stigma and Resliience Among Vulnerable Youth Corsortium Research Director, McCreary Centre Society, Vancouver, BC Concurrent Sessions, Tuesday June 22nd - 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Highly sexually resourceful women apply various strategies to halt non-coercive sexual advances that are unwanted. We know from previous investigations that being generally resourceful, and having high sexual self-efficacy and fewer reasons for giving-in to unwanted sexual advances are associated with higher sexual resourcefulness skills. We are going to describe findings from an investigation that was designed to determine what additional influence family, sex education classes, media and friends contribute to sexual resourcefulness in a sample of female heterosexual students. Deborah Kennett, PhD., Professor, and Terry Humphreys, PhD., Associate Professor, University of Trent, Peterborough
Sexual expression is an extension of self-expression, which is based on our existential understanding of self within the world around us. When physical disability is a part of the self equation it can’t help but ripple throughout the layers of life. The degree to which this impacts individual self-perception as well as ability is what determines the diversity of self and sexual expression. We explore the question; can the impact of physical disability be adjusted to facilitate personal expression? Age old adages state, “experience is the best teacher”, disability advocate, author, and social worker, Susan Wheeler, leads participants beyond words to more fully understand the experience of disability and outlines techniques to facilitate positive adjustment and self-expression. Susan Wheeler, BSW, Consultant, Wheeler Consulting, Fergus
Debate over print materials for sexuality education is fierce. The challenge for sex educators: produce relevant materials in the light of young people's use of electronic devices. This two-part workshop will include a critical evaluation of current and past print materials. Detailing development of a series of pamphlets for males will illustrate the above debate. Part two describes how a choose-your-own-adventure story can personalize sexual decision making for young people - moving them from the page to action. Lyba Spring, BA., Sexual Health Promoter, Toronto Public Health, Toronto, Ontario
Review emerging trends in contraception and contractive practice, current research and new technologies and products. We will use case-based discussion to illustrate how to incorporate these new developments. We will be open for discussion of issues in contraceptive practice and how to open up dialogue with clients. Participants are welcomed to bring their questions. Dr. Sari Kives, MD., FRCSC., Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, St. Michaels Hospital and Hospital for Sick Kids, Toronto
Usually described as complex, the keys to satisfied connection are often simple and elegant. Based on Peggy J. Kleinplatz’s findings in The Components of Optimal Sexuality and work with individuals and groups through Good For Her, simple exercises can often help us achieve the sexual connection we crave. This experiential workshop will offer you examples of communication through partner exercises, short excerpts of sexually explicit films and a handout of exercises and tools to help your clients learn and communicate what they need to realize the sexual connection they desire. The session will end with a brief synopsis of how these exercises can help clients learn about themselves and learn to communicate their desires and needs to a partner Carlyle Jansen, BComm., MA., Owner, Good For Her, Toronto
Participants will discover how the Sexual Health Promotion Team, from the Middlesex-London Health Unit, in collaboration with local community partner mindyourmind.ca used youth engagement to develop innovative sexual health resources targeted for youth age 15-20. Resources developed include an interactive web-based game titled “Adventures in Sex City”, posters and a website www.getitonlondon.com. The presentation will demonstrate how technology can be used to effectively engage youth. Joshua Poynter, RN., BScN., Public Health Nurse, and Lisa Kelliher, BHSc., Health Promoter, Middlesex London Health Unit
Developed for LGBT youth, but suitable for mixed groups (age 16-29), The Relationship Game facilitates communication to identify and explore power imbalances in relationships. Participants will strengthen their capacity to assist youth in making informed choices for improved sexual and emotional health. Using various scenarios, it enables youth to identify concerns, build self-awareness, emotional vocabulary, negotiation skills, and explore options. Participants will play the Game, discuss its origins and objectives, and receive a Game toolkit, for use with their client population. Clare Nobbs, Coordinator, Community Programs, Supporting Out Youth, Sherbourne Health Centre, and Keith Cunningham, MBA, Outreach Coordinator, Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention
Population health data show that socially and economically marginalized young men bear a disproportionate burden of negative sexual health outcomes. However, existing sexual health promotion programs (SHPP) focus predominantly on young women. This skill-building session consists of two components. First, it reports on the results of a recent study: (1) young men with limited access to economic and social resources tend to draw on hegemonic masculine practices for survival; (2) guy-talk is an everyday process in which young men actively (re)produce and/or resist hegemonic sexual norms; and (3) young men’s sexual practices are intricately intertwined with their homosocial practices. Second, using a health promotion framework, the presenter will facilitate a critical analysis of the gap between current SHPP and the realities of marginalized young men, and to collectively generate practical strategies to address this gap. Josephine Pui-Hing Wong, RN, PhD (C), Associate Professor, and Daphne Cockwell, School of Nursing, Ryerson University
Immediately following a sexual assault, clients may desire HIV testing. While HIV testing is necessary to alleviate client concerns, there remain a number of unknowns for those who want to test; the circumstances of the assault, the status of the assailant and the possibility of legal proceedings. This session will discuss techniques to address HIV testing post sexual assault within the context of trauma and uncertainty. Joanne Louis, BScN., MSc., Crises and Follow Up Nurse, and Charmaine Torres, BScN., Crises and Follow Up Nurse, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto
Concurrent Sessions, Tuesday June 22nd - 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm
This session will explore some challenges masculine-identified queer women of colour (QWOC) experience when they attempt to access women’s sexual health services. This session will also offer ideas to improve access to sexual health services for masculine-identified QWOC. Through a facilitated dialogue, participants will come up with creative ways to talk about some of these challenges (e.g. stereotypes about what ‘real women’ look like: heterosexist assumptions; and a lack of educational materials, resources, and / or professional advice connected to their lived experiences). Participants will use intersectional diversity as a lens to generate ideas to improve access to sexual health services for masculine-identified QWOC. This will include an interactive activity, and an opportunity for participants to share their ideas and experiences. Tomee Sojourner, MA., Consultant, Sojourner Diversity Consultants, Toronto
Urban Arts Therapy methodology is a variety of therapy combined with urban arts, sexual education and delivered in a popular education format. The main area of concentration within this topic is specifically looking at creative sustainable ways that sexual health education can be implemented in an effective way to create behavior change. UAT’s approach combines and acknowledges therapeutic benefits, embraces cultural spirituality and deals with both the emotional perspectives and complexities that reside within urban communities. Arlene Roze Jardin, BA., MES.(c), Life Coach, Creative Youth Resource Education Studio, Mississauga, and Rose-Ann Bailey, BFA., BEd., MEd.(c), Health Promoter, TAIBU Community Health Centre, Health Promoter, TAIBU Community Health Centre, Scarborough
This presentation will review five challenging cases from a case management and clinical perspective. Complexities such as serological interpretations of syphilis with resistant titres, tertiary syphilis, less prevalent infections and conditions (such as Lymphogranuloma Venereum & Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome), and a dual infection case will be reviewed. Audience members are encouraged to share their experiences, suggestions, and insights. Each case will discuss the purpose for the client’s medical visit, medical history, a summary of any abnormal physical finds, differential diagnoses, test results, treatment, and follow-up. Audience members will be invited to come up with differential diagnoses and to brainstorm how they would care for the client or manage each case. Five separate cases will be used to illustrate some of the finer intricacies of managing these challenging cases. Amanda Walsh, RN., BScN., PHN, ENC.(c), STI Case Manager + Clinical Staff, and Michael Riecker, RN., BScN., BA., PHN.,CDE., STI Case Manager and Clinical Staff, Toronto Public Health, and Special Treatment Clinic at Women’s College Hospital, Toronto
Erotic language is an empowering tool to negotiate sex and one's desires, but “talking dirty” is something that many people, particularly women, find difficult. This sex-positive workshop will explore a number of techniques for cultivating erotic language to ignite desire in one's life and with a partner. We will also discuss erotic language in relation to gender, the reclamation of terminology and inclusivity of people of all sexes, genders and sexual orientations. Shannon Pringle, BA.(c), Education & Workshop Coordinator, Venus Envy, Halifax
Get Tested: A Virtual Tour of Healthy Sexuality Clinics in Peel is an interactive presentation will explore the needs assesssment, development and implementation of Peel Public Health, Healthy Sexuality Programs educational video titled Get Tested, which provides a virtual, healthy sexuality clinic tour for youth aged 15-18 years in Peel Region, Ontario. The primary objective of the video is to increase youth sexual health knowledge and awareness of the Peel Public Health Healthy Sexuality clinics. Vanessa Secan, MHSc., Supervisor, Healthy Sexuality Program, Communicable Diseases Division, Peel Public Health, Brampton Virtual Sexual Health is a presentation that will address the process of launching a virtual sexual health site at a multi-campus educational institution operated and maintained by students. Topics will include educational value, barriers, stakeholder involvement, and benefit to population. Participants will learn about a unique delivery model for sexual health, the process of change, building capacity within the university. In addition, students will showcase their power to build a service that addresses student need. Anita Kapour, BSN.(4th year), and Thi Hua, BSN.(4th year), Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey, BC
The AIDS Committee of London has been supporting Open Closet since 2002 which provides a structural and supportive meeting place for queer and questioning youth. Since it’s inception Open Closet has worked with over 2000 London area youth. It is the only LGBTTQ focused youth group in the area. The purpose of this session is to help participants on building an effective LGBTTQ social support group. This model has the potential to promote ‘safe spaces’ and improve self-esteem for youth that may be perceived as ‘at-risk’. Daniel Pugh, BA., BSW.(c), Director of Education, and Dana Nosella, BA., HIV Regional Resource Coordinator, Aids Committee of London, London
Social marketing (SM) and media advocacy (MA) are important strategies in sexual health promotion. However, frontline educators and practitioners tend to rely on the expertise of external media specialists when developing SM campaigns. This skill-building workshop aims to promote hands-on SM and MA among frontline practitioners. The workshop will assist participants to: identify the essential elements of an effective SM or MA campaign; construct a step-by-step outline of an audience-specific SM or MA campaign; and increased confidence in doing a hands-on SM or MA campaign. Josephine P. Wong, RN, PhD(C), Associate Professor, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University, Alan Li, MD, Primary Care Physician, (Regent Park CHC), & Community-Based Researcher (ONTN Research Fellow & Committee for Accessible AIDS Treatment), and Firdaus Ali, Executive Director, Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention, Toronto
Communicating HIV-positive status is a challenge with both positive and negative consequences for the HIV-positive person. This session examines existing research on HIV disclosure and issues that affect the ability to disclose. Strategies to assist with and encourage disclosure will be examined on a holistic level, including legal, ethical and social considerations, with special attention to the legal issues and the role that service providers can play in supporting disclosure BJ Caldwell, HIV/STI Prevention and Outreach Educator, and Megan De Putter, MA., Positive Prevention Coordinator, Aids Committee of Guelph/ Wellington, Guelph Plenary Address, Tuesday June 22nd - 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Since the advent of Viagra in 1998, countless hours and dollars have been invested in the development of new pharmacological treatments for men’s and women’s sexual problems. Medicalization is the process by which human conditions (from shyness to low sexual desire) come to be defined as medical ones, with accompanying pharmaceutical remedies. The medicalization of sex is a trend made possible by a wide variety of social, institutional, political, economic, demographic and intellectual developments. But sexual problems are complicated, sexuality is diverse, and no drug is without side effects. In the past decade, Leonore Tiefer has challenged all views that reduce sexual experience to genital biology and thereby ignore many dimensions of real life. She has been especially interested in the tension between competing models of sexuality, on the one hand a “dancing” (cultural diversity) model, and on the other a “digestion” (biological function) model that links to medicalization. In this presentation, these models will be contrasted and attendees will be encouraged to consider new models of sexuality that will support humanistic goals. Leonore Tiefer, Ph.D. Earned in Physiological Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, with a dissertation on hormones and hamster mating behavior. Fifteen years later, she respecialized as a Clinical Psychologist at New York University and Bellevue Hospital. She is currently Clinical Associate Professor (Psychiatry) at New York University School of Medicine and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Tiefer’s c.v. lists over 140 chapters, reviews, and peer-reviewed empirical and theoretical articles in sexology. She has written courses and written or co-edited four books. She lectures widely and is known for keynotes and workshops at conferences from Istanbul to Kyoto, from Auckland to Zagreb. Dr. Tiefer has been an elected officer of the leading US and international sex research organizations, and has also testified at hearings of the Food and Drug Administration on issues regarding sexuality drugs. Welcome Reception and Poster Session, Tuesday June 22nd - 4:30pm – 6:00 pm Join your colleagues and meet new friends at this social/educational/networking event. Movie Premiere and Discussion - Petals, Journey into Self-Discovery, Tuesday June 22nd - 6:00pm – 7:30 pm Petals-Journey into Self Discovery is a remarkable 50-minute documentary that both questions, and then examines, the many unspoken myths about
the appearance and nature of women’s sexual organs. The essence of a woman’s sexuality--her vulva--has been a taboo subject for cultures locked
into fears of our basic physical nature. These deep-seated beliefs directly affect female sexual self-esteem. The movie records the reactions of sex
educators, women’s health professionals, art critics, female activists, as well as the man/woman-in-the-street as they confront the physical mystery of
womanhood. Student Networking Session, Tuesday June 22nd - 7:30 - 9:00pm Interested in connecting with other students at the conference? Come join us for a night on the town, Tuesday June 22nd at 8:00pm, in downtown Guelph! This student networking event is a great way to meet other upcoming researchers and educators in the field of sexuality, learn about other college and university programs, and unwind after the first day of the conference. Please contact Sarah Murray (murrays@uoguelph.ca) if you would like to join us for this event! Plenary Panel, Wednesday June 23rd - 9:00am – 10:15 am
Sexual communication can be difficult for all of us at the best of times, but add an illness, disability, or marginalized sexual identity and the complexity of sexual communication with a partner or with the broader community deepens. We are privileged to have our panelists share their personal stories and perspectives regarding the challenges and opportunities encountered when there are difficulties communicating or difficult topics to communicate about. Moderator: Cory Silverberg, M.Ed. is a founding member Come As You Are, Sex Educator / Facilitator. He is the co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability, and the Sexuality Guide for About.com.Concurrent Sessions, Wednesday June 23rd - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
This presentation is based on the work of two related health communication campaigns: “Check It Out Guys: The Trans Men’s Pap Campaign” and “Check It Out: Queer Women Need Paps Too!” These campaigns aim to raise awareness about the need for trans men and women who have sex with women, respectively, to have Pap tests in order to prevent cervical cancer. Both campaigns rely on a variety of communication methods, such as posters, postcards, brochures, websites, social media and community events, in order to be most effective in reaching their target audiences. Arti Mehta, MSW., Women’s Programming Coordinator, Planned Parenthood Toronto, and Ayden Scheim, BA., Coordinator, Trans Men’s Pap Campaign, Sherbourne Health Centre, Toronto
The presentation will provide an overview of the Seniors a GOGO project. It will include information about the partners, their roles and continued involvement. Presenters will speak to challenges and successes throughout the project as well as the changes in actors and tools for evaluation. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about the process, the engagement models used and response from the community. Clips of monologues (digital stories) and the creation documentary will be shown. Opportunities for discussion and questions will follow each clip. Nicole Hergert, BSW., RSW., Outreach Counsellor, Calgary Sexual Health Cantre, Calgary
Much of the research on adolescent sexual health and risk behaviours focuses only on girls and young women. Yet most of these involve another person—often male—with similar health consequences. So why are they invisible? This presentation will explore ways sexual health data are gathered, how and why issues get framed as “female” issues, and what we learn when we ask the same questions about boys and young men. Elizabeth Saewyc, PhD, RN, PHN., Professor, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
This workshop identifies many “languages” of couple communication. An overview on how some languages (ways of communicating) are more privileged in couple relations, and how valuable it may be to identify “other” communication and love languages that can foster intimacy, connection and acceptance among couples. This workshop will generate ideas on how to promote effective and meaningful communication among couples, and enrich couples’ relationship experience and relationship well being. Carm De Santis, MSc., RMFT., Private Practice, Guelph
Walk down any hallway, in any school in Canada, and the most commonly heard put-down is ‘That’s so Gay’. Homophobic name-calling is bullying with a theme. Too often homophobia becomes the language of bullying, which targets anyone who is perceived as different. This session profiles new ground breaking resources, research, and strategies to help move beyond words and into action to create safe schools and communities for all youth regardless of their differences. Kristopher Wells, MEd., Researcher, Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta, Calgary
Over the past three years, the Peel District School Board in partnership with Associated Youth Services of Peel has set out to bring the theory of inclusion and anti-oppression into practice through an LGBTTQ lens. This has involved extensive advocacy with the School Board Administration, on-going learning and education for all involved and pleasing results for students and staff. The Public School Board now hosts 26 Make Peel Proud Alliances (formerly GSA's) and has executed two LGBTTQ student conferences in the last two years as well as provided LGBT tq 101 training to many board staff. This workshop aims to share how these successes became realities. Marc Simcox, BSc., Program Coordinator, Associated Youth Services of Peel, and Mary Samual, Equity Officer, Peel School Board, Mississauga
As interest in non-traditional sexual activities continues to grow, there is an increasing need for people to openly communicate with their partners about their desires and fantasies. Reducing the stigma associated with activities such as bondage, role playing and various fetishes is an important first step in empowering individuals to pursue new avenues of sexual satisfaction in a safe and healthy way. This workshop will explore different approaches to introducing these ideas to a partner. Bernie Roehl, BSc., Consultant, The EhBC Group, Waterloo
For the past 3 months members of the Social Innovation Research Group (SIRG) have been participating in a series of workshops on women’s sexual health targeted at Sudanese and Afghani women in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Two cohorts including over 40 women from Sudanese and Afghani backgrounds engaged in the program with the objective of accessing information on various aspects of women’s health in order to then create a hub of information for dozens of women and their families within these two cultural communities. What emerged from this project was an intensely textured and exciting learning program not only for the participants but for the facilitators, translators, researchers and organizers. Cross-cultural issues around sex, sexuality, masturbation, gender roles and so on were discussed and honoured. Ginette Lafreniere, MA., MSW., PhD., Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Work, Director, Social Innovation Research Group, and Jen Gordan, BA, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo
Concurrent Sessions, Wednesday June 23rd - 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Participants will learn the importance of and techniques by which to interject humor when communicating with teen girls about sex and sexual health issues. Participants will be able to better identify risk factors and behaviors associated with sexual promiscuity and high-risk sexual behaviors in teen girls. Participants will learn techniques for communicating all types of information about sexuality and sexual health to recalcitrant, non-communicative, and exceedingly private teen girls. Participants will learn techniques to teach and assist mothers of teens to more effectively communicate with their daughters about safest sexual practices and also be able to help mothers differentiate between values about teens and sex versus facts about teens and sex. Evelyn Resh, CNM., MPH., Director of Sexuality and Relationships, Miraval Resort and Northern Berkshire OB/GYB Association, Tucson, AZ
Role play provides a valuable alternative approach to traditional information exchange and training methods. In this workshop, participants learn how to use theatre-based approaches effectively when working with clients, staff, and others. The presentation will focus on providing appropriate, sensitive health service to LGBTQ populations; however, the skills developed will be useful in a range of settings. Participants will receive guiding scripts and resources, and the opportunity to both view and participate in a sample performance! This is an introductory workshop so theatre experience is not necessary. Jessica Ferne, BA, MPH and Kira Abelsohn, BASc, MPH, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto
A dearth of research and guidelines related to supporting sexual health and intimacy in adult care facilities has resulted in inconsistent practice and avoidance of the issues involved. To address these concerns, the Public Health Agency of Canada and BC Ministry of Health funded an international literature review and the writing of guidelines based on ethical principles, law and best clinical practice. Using cases, this presentation illustrates the guidelines’ recommendations. Bethan Everett, MBA., PhD., Clinical Ethicist, Vancouver Coastal Health, and Marie Carlson, RN., BSN., CRN(c), Sexual Health Clinician, G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre, Vancouver
A fascinating Powerpoint presentation weaving erotic art (from the classical to the campy, from historic to modern, and from the museum to the brothel) with ideas and beliefs about women and female sexuality. We’ll roam through ancient erotic art, explore vintage erotica, reveal hidden masterpieces, check out satirical images (both intimate and political) to see how what we see both informs and creates what we believe and how we behave. Sheri Winston, CNM, RN, BSN, LMT, Founder & Executive Director, The Center for the Intimate Arts, Kingston, NY
In August of 2007 the Public Health Agency of Canada sent out an evaluation nationally to various health and education professionals asking
questions regarding the content and format of the Agency’s 2003 Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education. Results from the evaluation
highlighted the need for companion resources to the Guidelines that would help sexual health educators and those working in a school setting,
implement the suggestions made in the Guidelines and communicate about sexual health to school-aged youth. Lisa Smylie, PhD., Prevention and Research Analyst, Allison Oliver, BHSc., Prevention and Research Analyst, Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Barbara Clarke, Tasha Yovetich, Kristopher Wells, Canadian Teachers’ Federation
This workshop will introduce an accessible and evocative tool designed to support community dialogue pertaining to surviving and thriving in the face of complex loss. The Multiple Loss Journey is a map, a visual representation of loss and resiliency developed by community members who have directly experienced ongoing AIDS-related deaths and loss of community. Distinct aspects of loss and various intervention strategies associated with the Multiple Loss Journey theory are presented graphically through this large visual tool. It can be placed on a wall or on the floor. The Multiple Loss Journey has been translated into French and Spanish. Yvette Perreault, MA., Director, AIDS Bereavement Project of Ontario, Toronto
In any relationship, communication is important. Non-monogamous relationships in particular present a variety of interesting challenges, and healthy communication is crucial to working through them. Taking a poly-friendly approach, this workshop will take a look at various common forms of non-monogamy, explore the challenges that can arise, and provide insight, techniques and tools for clinical practitioners, academics and community members about how to best support strong communication in a non-monogamous clientele. Andrea Zanin, BA., MA(c), Women’s Studies/Sexuality, Writer, Educator, Toronto
Looking for HIV & Hepatitis C information that is comprehensive, unbiased and accessible? By offering free access to hundresds of HIV and Hepatitis C resources developed by Canadian organizations, the CATIE Ordering Centre facilitates the exchange of diverse resources that address HIV and Hepatitis C prevention, care, treatment and support. This 40 minute presentation will introduce the Ordering Centre and profile resources developed for and by youth related to healthy sexuality. Melisa Dickie, MHSc., Manager, Health Publications, Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE) Closing Plenary, Wednesday June 23rd - 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
This presentation will focus on the relevance of intersectional diversity, as a lens to use for innovative conversations about sexual health promotion. One of the main threads of the presentation will be the connection between how we use language, the role of storytelling in sexual health promotion (including who gets to share stories), and the importance of accepting responsibility/accountability for how we share narratives of folks who move in marginalized spaces. Audience members will leave with a general understanding of intersectional diversity. Audience members will also gain valuable insights into the connection between intersectional diversity, storytelling, and narrative sharing in relation to sexual health promotion. Audience members will be encouraged to think deeply about how they use language, and some of the complexities that arise when they share narratives of folks who move in marginalized spaces.
Farewell - 4:30 - 5:00 pm |
Tomee Sojourner, MA., Management Consultant, Speaker, Sojourner Diversity Consultants, Toronto