PROUD
COMMUNITY PROJECT
EDUCATE THE
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Created by: Dr. Markus Harwood-Jones.
The Proud Community Project Workshop is a locally grounded, facilitated learning series designed to support individuals and organizations across Perth and Huron County to strengthen their 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion.
Developed through extensive community consultation - including surveys and listening sessions with 2SLGBTQIA+ residence and allies - the program reflects regional realities and community identified priorities.
The Proud Community Project began as a partnership with Stratford Perth Pride, with support from WAGE.
Together, we wanted to:
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Engage with 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
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Develop an Evidence-based Training Program
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Foster Sustainable Change across the Region
Gathering Stones
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Connecting with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities throughout Stratford, Perth and Huron Counties
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In-Person Consultations and Anonymous Survey
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60+ participants, including a mix of community members, allies, and local leaders
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“Gathering Stones” – a reference to our shared activity and collective contribution
The PCP Training Program is:
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Locally-Rooted Learning
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Flexible, Modular Structure
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Practical, Skills-Base Learning
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Embedded Intersectional Understanding
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Tools for Organizational Assessment and Ongoing Accountability
Proud Community Project Workshops
101: Intro to Inclusion
Length: 1–2 hrs | Participants: 5–25
Format: Beginner-friendly, locally grounded
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Introduces core terminology and concepts.
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Connects to local stories and data from the Gathering Stones report.
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Supports interpersonal allyship and practical approaches to social change.
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Zero-Judgment Q&A
Outcomes:
102: Awareness to Action
Length: 1–2 hrs | Participants: 5–25
Format: Collaborative, strategic, participant-led
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Revisits and reflects on lessons from 101
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Identify barriers and opportunities in their own settings
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Builds 1–3 actionable strategies for sustainable change
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Supports ongoing regional collaboration
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Outcomes:
