Michelle Emson
Keynote Speaker, Author, and Human Rights Activist
Speaking Engagement
Available to speak on a variety of subjects but most especially around diversity, inclusivity, and the transgender journey
Workshops
Truly embrace diversity and inclusivity in your organization with professional training customized to suit your team.
Speaking
Michelle is an award-winning public speaker, educator, and storyteller.
Workshops
Engaging workshops that explore diversity and inclusivity within your organization
Appearances
Visibility is the cornerstone to acceptance. Michelle is happy to appear at your key events to promote this foundation.
Consulting
Michelle is delighted to offer consulting services for organizations looking to embrace diversity.
Appearances
Michelle has appeared at numerous events including ILGA World, Global Feminist Conference, National LGBT Conference Ukraine, and more. She has also appeared on many podcasts and interviews a small selection of which appear here:
Diversity & Inclusivity
Embracing diversity and inclusivity begins with the thorough understanding of what that means. You will learn about the many intersectionalities of diversity including, but not limited to, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, geography, language, and many more.
The cultural transformation begins at the top with clear leadership but is dependent upon the entire organization to embrace diversity.
Transgender Experience
Transphobia is the irrational fear of transgender people.
Eradicate that fear within your organization by letting Michelle share her personal journey of transformation through her powerful, engaging, storytelling style.
About Me
I am a blend of so many things. Indeed, I embody diversity in just one life-experience! A devout technologist, solutions architect, author, speaker, workshop facilitator, documentary filmmaker, entrepreneur, musician, sound & lighting designer, and a lesbian woman with a transgender lived experience.
I currently serve as Digital Director for Women’s March Global and the Global Count; Executive Director for the Canadian Trans Network; and Founder & CEO of Sanctuary Studios Inc.
I am a former Board Member of the Dignity Network and YWCA Muskoka.
In 2017 I was honoured to receive the 2017 YWCA Muskoka “Women of Distinction Award” and win the Speaker Slam “The Road Less Travelled” professional speaker’s competition.
Testimonials
“Michelle is an amazing human being. She lives more authentically than anyone I know. She publicly shares her experiences in ways that change people’s lives. To know Michelle is to open your mind and heart and grow as an individual.” ~ Nancy Osborne CD
“She has an amazing personality and her speech about her journey is one that I listen to over and over again. She’s an inspiration to all!” ~ Sarah Wray
“Michelle came prepared with a full lesson plan to teach diversity to my class of Grade 1-2 students that engaged them for the entire period” ~ Teacher, TLDBS
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New gender questions in 2021 census 'a good start,' transgender, non-binary advocates say.
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As Canadians fill out their 2021 census they may notice a couple of new questions focusing on gender. Statistics Canada has added two separate questions, one asking about 'sex at birth' and one for gender. The change allows for individuals to be included who don't identify as male or female.This transgender veteran says Canada’s military needs to improve the way it treats LGBTQ soldiers
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While the federal government and senior military leadership have committed to implementing a massive culture change in the Canadian armed forces, some...Poland's leading opposition party is asking prosecutors to investigate a constitutional court judge who it alleges has endangered a 10-year-old transgender child by identifying the child publicly.
Top Polish judge under fire for tweet about transgender kid
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's leading opposition party is asking prosecutors to investigate a constitutional court judge who it alleges has endangered a 10-year-old transgender child by identifying the childInspiration from Muskoka...
'I've finally come to terms with my body': Trans man from Muskoka advocates for change
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HUNTSVILLE — Riley McEntee says his biggest accomplishment was learning to love himself.Thank you MuskokaRegion.com!
Transgender woman honoured as a Muskoka Woman of Distinction
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It isn’t like Michelle Emson to be speechless, but as she stood in front of a room full of people to accept her YWCA Muskoka Women of Distinction Award, she was.
#WorldBipolarDay The ultimate goal of the day is to inspire a global shift in thinking that will eliminate social stigma and promote acceptance.
Be #bipolarstrong! Break the stigma by showing others that having bipolar disorder is not something to be ashamed of. Each day is a new day to practice being #bipolarstrong
"I Am Bipolar Strong"
World Bipolar Day - International Bipolar Foundation
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The vision of World Bipolar Day (WBD) is to bring world awareness to bipolar conditions and to eliminate social stigma. Through international collaboration,Yukon's new gender-affirming care policy is most comprehensive in Canada, experts say | CBC News
Yukon's new gender-affirming care policy is most comprehensive in Canada, experts say | CBC News
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Yukon's new gender-affirming care policy the most comprehensive of its kind in Canada, experts say. It defines gender-affirming healthcare as procedures that help align one's body and physical presentation with one's gender identity.Remembering Robina Asti, 99-year-old pilot, WW II veteran and transgender icon | CBC Radio
Remembering Robina Asti, 99-year-old pilot, WW II veteran and transgender icon | CBC Radio
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Robina Asti, a Second World War veteran and mutual fund executive, successfully fought to receive survivor's benefits after she lost her husband in 2012. She died peacefully in her sleep on March 12 in San Diego at the age of 99.
Thank you Muskoka Queer Film Festival for the opportunity to lead the discussion with the brilliant filmmakers and the representative of Muskoka Pride Merv Taylor-Morin on the first day of the Festival!
Please join us tonight for the series of films dedicated to love! Check the schedule and get your ticket (based on the donation) here mqff.ca/schedule/
I miss you sooooo much.....you are amazing
A Small Victory for Transgender Rights in Hungary
A Small Victory for Transgender Rights in Hungary
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Transgender and intersex people in Hungary recently won a small victory am