Webinar | Addressing Microaggressions in the Workplace
Session overview:
This session explores the concepts of microaggressions and microaffirmations, the impact they have in our interpersonal interactions, and what actions individuals can take as bystanders.
Session learning objectives:
As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to:
- identify different types of microaggressions.
- explore different microaffirmations.
- identify actions towards combating microaggressions.
- practice calling in and calling out.
For any questions about this event, please contact [email protected].
Brought to you by APEGA's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) team. Everyone is welcome to attend.
About the Presenters
Aliesha Hart Stone is the equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) manager with APEGA and manages initiatives working 
towards advancing inclusion within the engineering and geoscience professions. She holds a bachelor of arts honours degree in women’s and gender studies with the University of Alberta. She began her career in advocacy and social services working for Alberta non-profits fostering inclusion and belonging for equity-seeking communities. Aliesha has an extensive background in stakeholder engagement and led an EDI-focused initiative bridging the unemployment gap for youth with developmental disabilities. She is passionate about advancing opportunities for women and all equity-deserving groups in our communities.