At Family Services Ottawa, we are standing together with community members who are facing violence, hatred, and discrimination. Through “Empowering Upstanders” training, our Around the Rainbow program is providing the tools and knowledge to create safer communities.

In this workshop you’ll learn how you can intervene effectively without ever compromising your safety. This interactive training will teach you the 5Ds of Upstander Intervention and how these strategies can be used to support the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

Training equips participants with the tools to safely and effectively intervene when they witness anti-2SLGBTQI+ hate, harassment, or discrimination.

Details:

·        In-person Wednesday January 21, 2026, 6-8:30pm. (closed to ATR clients only)

·        In-person Saturday January 31, 2026, 1-4pm. (open to public)

·        Registration required.

·        Free parking available.

·        Snacks provided.

This program is offered by Family Services Ottawa in partnership with United Way East Ontario, United for All, The City of Ottawa, Ottawa Stops Hate Together, and Strategies for Advocacy, Freedom and Empowerment (SAFE).