This two-day, in-person workshop led by Natasha Tony, CEO of Elevate Inclusion Strategies, equips producers, supervisors, production managers, department heads, and other key decision-makers in the media production industry with tools to lead more inclusive productions.

Through interactive training, participants will learn to foster cultural and psychological safety, address systemic barriers, and apply inclusive leadership practices to hiring, conflict resolution, and workplace dynamics.

Participants will receive a certificate of completion after the workshop.

This training is in partnership with DGC Manitoba, ICG Local 669, IATSE Local 856, and ACTRA Manitoba.

Note: This training was last offered in January 2025.

What You’ll Gain

• Increased awareness of cultural and psychological safety practices.

• Identification of systemic barriers in the production process.

• Tools and strategies to minimize bias in decision-making and hiring.

• Training in cultural sensitivity, microaggressions, and stereotyping.

• Practical methods for fostering allyship and intervening as a bystander.

• Guidelines for effective incident reporting and response.

Key Details

Date: February 21-22, 2026

Time: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Venue: Creative Manitoba classroom, 4th floor, 245 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba

Pricing

• OSM members: $125 + GST

• Non-members: $200 + GST

• DGC Manitoba /ICG 699/ACTRA Manitoba members: $0

• IATSE 856 members: $100 + GST

• Membership will be confirmed.

If cost is a barrier—particularly for individuals from underrepresented or equity-deserving communities—we’re happy to explore flexible payment options with you. Please reach out to Peter Nielsen, Programs Coordinator: peter@onscreenmanitoba.com.