EVENTS
Join & learn about all the events we have throughout the year
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Born This Way Summit
Our annual Born This Way Summit brings together passionate, creative young people with big ideas about combatting 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination and bullying through educational and creative means. Our summits focus on creating safe and stimulating spaces for participants to brainstorm meaningful advocacy campaigns, and attend inspiring panels, keynotes, and workshops.
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Black Creative Summit
Our annual Black Creative Summit brings together passionate, creatives young people with big ideas about combatting anti-Black racism through educational and creative means. Our summits focus on creating safe and stimulating spaces for participants to brainstorm and develop meaningful advocacy campaigns, and attend inspiring panels, keynotes, and workshops.
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Steps of Hope
Steps of Hope is our new in-person speaker series! Steps of Hope is the evolution of Steps of Strength and Steps of Pride, which brings forward keynotes focused on celebrating inspiring people fighting against 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination, racism and racial barriers, and pushing for social change and support for marginalized communities.
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Facilitator Summit
Our Facilitator Summit brings together all of our speakers each year to share learnings, develop workshop content, and review best practices for our largest program!
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Rainbow Road Virtual 5k
The Rainbow Road Virtual 5K is an annual, student-led virtual fundraiser to support both Get REAL and the Rainbow Railroad.
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Pride Events
We love to be able to celebrate together ! Come join our Pride on a Boat and our Love Wins Golf Tournament!
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Career Conference
One day, free virtual event for 100 university and college students facing one or more barriers in the workforce.
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A-Polish Gender Norms
Join us for our annual Day of Pink initiative by posting on social media, and tagging #apolishgendernorms! Feel free to share your own story of what a-polishing gender norms means for you.
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Fall Chapter Conference
Free virtual conference consisting of panels and keynotes spotlighting inspiring young people who are advocating for a better world for all.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Celebrating Trans Joy Webinar
March 31st, 2025
Join us for our free webinar on Trans Day of Visibility Day led by Jonas, Workshop Coordinator and Lead Speaker at the Get REAL Movement.
This keynote blends personal storytelling, an activity, and an open Q&A to help participants build a deeper, more human understanding of trans individuals. While designed with DEI professionals/workplace leaders in mind, the session is always open to anyone looking to strengthen their allyship and foster safe(r) spaces.
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Steps of Hope
Wednesday May 7th, 2025
Steps of Hope is the evolution of Steps of Strength and Steps of Pride, which brings forward keynotes focused on celebrating inspiring people fighting against 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination, racism and racial barriers, and pushing for social change and support for marginalized communities.
Tickets on sale NOW!
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Pride On A Boat
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Join us as we gather in community for a night of buffet dinner, dancing, drag show, and prizes on the beautiful Empire Sandy.
All proceeds will be going towards Get REAL's workshop program, combatting 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination, racism and bullying in schools across Canada. Proceeds will also go towards Get REAL's after-school program, supporting 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ontario and Manitoba in skill-development, community-building, and year-long mentorship.
This event is 19+ and will have all-gender washrooms.
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A-Polish Gender Norms
On International Day of Pink, join us to A-Polish Gender Norms! This year, participate in our FREE initiative on April 9th, 2025 by painting your nails, posting your photos and using #apolishgendernorms and tagging @getrealmovement.
Share with us what a-polishing gender norms means for you!
Free nail polish is available for those who want to participate in our A-Polish Gender Norms initiative!
Born This Way Summit
Our annual Born This Way Summit has been around for several years now and each year we are excited to bring together, new and recurring, creative young people who are passionate about combatting 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination and bullying through educational and creative means. These summits have sparked many different campaigns and initiatives that continue to make Get REAL what it is today.
Black Creative Summit
Our annual Black Creative Summit was first held in 2020, we are so excited to continue to make this a yearly event. We’re excited to bring together creative young people who are passionate about combatting anti-Black racism to amplify their voices and the people around them. Through this summit we have opened up amazing conversations and brought to light our advocacy campaigns such as Black History Matters.
Facilitator Summit
Our Facilitator Summit brings together all our speakers to review best practices, share ideas and thoughts on workshop content to set the tone for the new school year!
We’re always seeking individuals who are passionate about combatting 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination and racism. If you are interested in becoming a speaker email chris.studer@thegetrealmovement.com
Pride Events
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Pride on a Boat
A celebration on a boat full of good vibes, and amazing people. Pride on a Boat includes buffet dinner and a drag show on the water, sailing on the beautiful Empire Sandy. Don’t miss our annual event! June 26th, 2025!
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Love Wins Charity Golf Tournament
Love Wins is a charity golf tournament to fund our support of 2SLGBTQ+ youth and allies in schools across the country. Love Wins is 9 holes of golf and dinner at Lionhead Golf Course in Brampton, Ontario. Come join the fun & support the cause!
What an awesome time we had at this event this year. Thank you everyone who joined! We can’t for next year!
