Creating a Culture of Consent at Work

To help workplaces across Manitoba build safer cultures where sexual harassment is unwelcome, we’ve designed a cost-free in-person workplace training session, Creating a Culture of Consent at Work.

• Identifying and discussing the underlying issues that may lead to harmful Workplace Sexual Harassment 

• Developing a culture of "Consent at Work" that encourages respect and understanding in the workplace 

• Highlighting effective skills for bystander intervention

• Learning how to better support staff who have disclosed, or wish to disclose, experiences of Workplace Sexual Harassment 

• Navigating the local resource map of Workplace Sexual Harassment support available for Manitobans

This session is ideal for all sectors (including private, government, corporate, business and NGOs) and is designed for all employees (including frontline workers, leadership, HR professionals, etc.) at a workplace to participate in together. We believe everyone within a workplace influences its culture and that it is critical to do this work together. 

Upcoming free public sessions:

Consent At Work: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Saturday, May 23, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Pembina Trail Library, 2724 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg

Learn about workplace sexual harassment, consent, and boundaries, and explore cultural misunderstandings that can arise in diverse workplaces. Gain an overview of rights and protections under the Manitoba Human Rights Code, including employer obligations and employee responsibilities. The session will introduce aspects of Canadian workplace culture of interest for newcomers, immigrants, and international students, and will provide bystander intervention strategies and guidance on supporting someone who discloses workplace harassment.

Presented by the Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC), in partnership with the Community Legal Education Association (CLEA).

This workshop is free to attend.

Consent at Work: preventing sexual harassment in the workplace among newcomers, immigrants, & international students

Saturday, June 27, 10 am - 2 pm

SERC Office, 167 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg

The Consent at Work workshop is designed to prevent and address workplace sexual harassment from a culturally responsive, community health perspective. Targeting immigrants, newcomers, and international students in Manitoba, the workshop aims to explore options for addressing workplace sexual harassment.

Join us to learn about workplace sexual harassment, consent, and boundaries, explore cultural misunderstandings that can arise in diverse workplaces, and gain an overview of rights and protections under the Manitoba Human Rights Code, including employer obligations and employee responsibilities. The session will also introduce Canadian workplace culture, provide practical bystander intervention strategies, and offer guidance on supporting someone who discloses workplace harassment.

Presented by the Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC), in partnership with the Community Legal Education Association (CLEA).

This workshop is for immigrants, newcomers, and international students seeking guidance on navigating consent in the workplace.

This workshop is free to attend. Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be provided during the workshop.