Updates « Ambit Gender Diversity Consulting

Public courses are here! Win a registration into Ambit's first public offering

Published on 2017 07 04 | by Kingsley Strudwick | in Updates

Until now, our courses have been private, custom, in-house events. And they’ve been awesome, but we’re so excited to now announce…

Ambit presents at Victoria’s first DisruptHR Moving beyond "The Transgender Tipping Point"

Published on 2016 12 20 | by Kingsley Strudwick | in Updates

Text Reads: Kingsley Strudwick, Moving Beyond the Trans Tipping Point. There is a Yellow lightnight bolt above this text, and the text is on top of a picture of the Legislature and Victoria's inner harbour.

I had the honour of presenting at Victoria’s first (of what will surely be many) DisruptHR event. This event is described as “an information exchange designed to energize, inform and empower…

Gender Spectacular! A drop-in for kids and families Local resources and supports continue to grow in Victoria

Published on 2016 12 01 | by Kingsley Strudwick | in In the news, Updates

A green banner that reads: Gender Spectacular, A drop-in for kids and families.

There is a new drop-in starting for trans and gender-creative children in grade 7 or younger, and their families (siblings welcome)! This group is also for trans and non-binary parents who have children in grade 7 or younger…

#DiversityHack Diversifying the tech industry in Victoria, BC

Published on 2016 11 01 | by Kingsley Strudwick | in Updates

Kingsley poses with Dr. Lisa Gunderson, who has long dark hair and is wearing a red dress.

On October 22nd, Diversitechy organized Victoria’s first Diversity Hackathon – an event focused on developing strategies for improving diversity in the local tech scene…

Local meetings for parents of gender creative kids Grass roots group offering connections for families of trans & gender diverse children and youth in Victoria

Published on 2016 10 21 | by Kingsley Strudwick | in Updates

A drawn image of a green tree line with a rainbow in the background. The text reads: Support group for parents and families of gender creative children and youth.

Parents of gender creative kids in Victoria have come together to share resources and experiences. Collectively, they are learning how best to enable their kids to live fantastic, gender creative lives! And along with that, they are finding ways to support each other through the challenges that can arise, be they personal, social, or systemic. […]

Training with Independent Living Housing Society Finding parallels & overlaps between disability justice and trans justice

Published on 2016 10 06 | by Kingsley Strudwick | in Clients, Updates

Yesterday was exciting for two reasons: Ambit was invited to facilitate a training with ILHS…

Queer Careposium An intergenerational day of queer connection

Published on 2016 10 03 | by Kingsley Strudwick | in Updates

A pink cross with the word 'queer' vertically, and the word 'careposium' horizontally. The two words share the letter E in a cross shape.

Many thanks to Anna Malkin for organizing the Queer Careposium. This event brought together trans and queer people, and those who provide services …

It’s never too early to talk about gender Child and youth care providers instrumental in supporting gender creative kids and families

Published on 2016 09 07 | by Kingsley Strudwick | in Clients, Updates

Kingsley Strudwick and Cindy Allen standing in from of Oaklands Community Association, a brick building.

Many thanks to Oaklands Community Association, Burnside Gorge Community Centre, and Rogers Child Care Centre, for engaging in an experiential workshop from…

Trainings with BC Transit ripple into community

Published on 2016 07 25 | by Kingsley Strudwick | in Updates

It was a great pleasure to offer Gender Diversity trainings to BC Transit as they continue their work of creating an affirming and supportive workplace for all their staff members…

In solidarity

Published on 2016 06 12 | by Kingsley Strudwick | in Current Events, Updates

The words Queers against Islamophobia (written on paper, by hand), appear on the cover of a blue and gold journal.

My heart is heavy today, hearing of the mass shooting in Orlando. I’ve been at a loss for words – all I can think to say is this…