The Office of Equity and Inclusion is pleased to present the third session of the EDIA Speakers Series. Benny Michaud will continuing the series touching on 2SLGBTQIA+. Following a short break, Benny will facilitate discussions to translate awareness into actionable steps.

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Benny Michaud (she/they/him) is a proud tastawiiyinew (two-spirit/transgender person), and a citizen of the Metis Nation. Originally from St. Boniface in Manitoba, they are an alumnus of Carleton University and were central to the creation of an Indigenous student support office. In their current role as Director of the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement, they work with their team to ensure that Indigenous students have the academic, cultural, and spiritual support necessary to maintain their health and well-being. They also work with the broader Carleton community to create opportunities for learning and dialogue, and to enable the 41 calls to action included in Carleton’s Kinamagawin Strategy. Benny is currently a PhD student focusing the experiences of non-binary Metis people in community spaces. Throughout their career, he has worked to support the needs of Indigenous youth in both the mental health and education
sectors.

• This event will take place in person.
• Indoor event.
• Food and drinks allowed and provided.
• Venue is on the main floor.
• Washrooms are on the same floor as the venue (accessible/not all-gender).
• Closest parking lot is parking lot B.
• The closest entrance to this venue is not wheelchair accessible.
   

Funded by Ignite & Inspire Investment Fund (IIIF).