James Demers (he/him) has previously worked in the charitable arts sector for 12 years at the Executive Director level and served as an EDI educator across a variety of sectors including healthcare, social services, tech and government policy development.   

As a senior consultant with Canadian Equality Consulting James supports assessments, facilitation, strategic planning, EDI tools and curriculum development for clients. James is a GSD (Gender and Sexually Diverse) content expert specializing in Gender Identity and inclusion.  Active for many years in community development and cultural work. He has committed his life and career to uplifting queer voices to build bridges of understanding, eliminate stigma and develop actionable empathy in the communities around him. 

Adviti Sharma (she/her) Community Partner and Event Organizer

Anisha Phillips (she/her/hers) Speaker

Bean Gill (she/her)
Keynote Speaker

Christine Selinger (she/her, disabled person) Speaker

Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi (she/her) Keynote Speaker

Inez Ashworth (she/her) Host and Speaker

James Demers (he/him) Speaker

Jay Brewster (he/him) Community Partner and Speaker

Katie Sadovia (she/her) Community Partner and Speaker

Leanne Gawley (she/her) Community Partner and Speaker

Lindsay Grice (she/her) Community Partner and Speaker

Lionel Migrino (he/him) Community Partner and Speaker

Marcie Hawranik (she/her) Keynote Speaker

Meredith MacKay (she/her) Community Partner and Speaker

Michael Bach – Keynote Speaker

Narissa Jessa (she/her) Host and MC

Steph Hansen (she/they) Community Partner and MC

Teisha Iglesias (she/her) Community Partner and Speaker

Terri Crooks (she/her/Iskwew) Community Partner and Speaker

Wakefield Brewster (he/him)
Keynote Speaker

Featuring

Athena Cooper – Artist

Kiran Rai – Artist

Linda Wright – Artist

Scott Clark – Artist

Sydonne Warren (she/her) Artist

Kate Beck (she/her) – Artist