Radicle Personhood™

In 1929 the historic decision to include women in the legal definition of “persons” established the concept of universal “personhood” and meant that women could no longer be denied rights based on a narrow interpretation of the law.

We can thank Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Henrietta Edwards, Emily Murphy and Irene Parlby, the mothers of gender quality in Canada, who fought for woman’s suffrage, and a universal definition of personhood that included all Canadians.

Since 1929 women have made transformative gains for themselves in government, the economy, labour market and broader society and the communities they are part of.

Join us

for a celebration

Radicle Personhood™

 Including an insightful look at the significance of the famous “Persons Case”, what it meant for women in 1929 and what it means for all persons today. 

We will discuss how employment and human rights law works for women, all persons really, at work, the progress that has been made, and what is yet to be done. 


October 16th, 2024

4pm -8:00pm EST

the great hall, 227 Bloor St. e

4:30 - 6:30 EST VIRTUAL

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Radicle Personhood™ invites you to celebrate and explore what it means to be a person today. 

Event Highlights include:

  • Hear from women at the forefront of employment and human rights law to learn about the importance of the famous “Persons Case” and how it impacts women today.

  • Learn about your rights in the workplace.

  • Uncover the origins of restrictive legislation on women (it’s not what you think!), and how changes in legal, political and economic frameworks impact labour market dynamics, and a person’s ability to step into the full expression of their humanity at work and in their communities. 

  • Gain insight on what progress has been made and what is yet to be done to support women’s equity at work.

  • Network and connect in a curated creative space including the Garden of Even™ Art Exhibition that facilitates authentic connections.

  • Celebrate at the post-event cocktail reception with live music and programming.

Speakers

  • Samantha Seabrook

    Founder, Seabrook Workplace Law

  • Erin Adams

    VP Human Resources, Globe and Mail

  • Juliet Turpin

    VP, Lean In Canada

  • Kadie Philp

    Founder, Garden of Even

  • Laura Williams

    Managing Partner, Williams HR Law LLP

Join us Live in downtown Toronto or virtually For:

  • Insights on the Persons Case and how it impacts working women today.

  • Tangible and applicable knowledge of how employment and human rights law protects women, and all persons, at work.

  • Practical tips and tricks on how to stand up for yourself in the workplace.

  •  An understanding of how historical biases and mores have shaped today’s workplaces and how to navigate and transform them to reach your full potential.

  • Authentic networking and connections in a creative space with mid-level to c-suite executive women and men where all persons are seen, heard, and celebrated.

  • A bespoke, energetic celebration of Personhood with the Garden of Even™ Art Exhibition and programming. Food and beverage included.

program

4:00 - 4:30pm: Registration

4:30 - 5:30pm: Welcome, Person's Day Keynote + Fireside Chat

In 1929 the historic decision to include women in the legal definition of “persons” was handed down by Canada's highest court of appeal. The Persons Case enabled women to work for change in both the House of Commons and the Senate. It also meant that women could no longer be denied rights based on a narrow interpretation of the law. Since 1929 women have made transformative gains for themselves, broader society and the communities they are part of. Join Samantha Seabrook, Founder of Seabrook Workplace Law, for insightful look at the significance of this case, what it meant for women in 1929 and what it means for persons today. Must know employment and human rights law for women at work will be shared.

5:30 - 6:00pm: People at Work: Progress and Path Forward Panel Discussion

Since 1929 women have made transformative gains for themselves, broader society and the communities they are part of. In this session business leaders and human resources professionals will share how workplaces are getting better for women and all people at work. Erin Adams, VP HR at the Globe and Mail, and Lean In Canada will highlight the progress that employers have made in supporting women and all persons in the workplace through policy and programs that acknowledge their unique needs and the changing labour market dynamics.

6:00 - 6:30pm: Joan's Journey to Personhood, A Garden of Even™ Keynote + Fireside Chat

She's been called a witch, heretic, saint, maid, cross-dresser and much worse. Artists and historians haven't quite given us an a true picture of Joan of Arc because her story doesn't fit neatly within any binary and her personhood defies category. Join Kadie Philp, Founder of the Garden of Even™, in conversation with Laura Williams, Managing Partner, Williams HR Law and LLP for a journey into Joan's story and how she radically defined what it meant to be a person 400 years ago and what her legacy can teach us about personhood today. Garden of Even is a platform that acknowledges and celebrates women's historical contributions through art, storytelling and immersive bespoke programming.

6:30pm - 8pm LIVE ONLY Persons Day Cocktail Reception and Celebration

Celebrate personhood, network and make authentic connections in a creative space with mid-level to c-suite executive women and men where all persons are seen, heard, and celebrated. This will be a bespoke, energetic celebration of Personhood with the Garden of Even™ Art Exhibition and programming. Food, beverage and entertainment included.

The Venue

Join us in the historical Cody Hall and The Great Hall at 227 Bloor St. East. Both spaces were designed by E.J. Lennox, the architect of old city hall and Casa Loma. Celebrate personhood in the elegant english gothic Great Hall with cathedral ceilings, stone columns with carved capitals, and skylights letting in the natural light with the Garden of Even™ Art Exhibition and programming.

Premium food and beverage included.

The venue is a block away from the Bloor/Yonge and Sherbourne subway stations.

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Radicle PErsonhood!

Why Radicle?

Seeds can be buried in the ground for hundreds, even thousand years before taking root and starting to grow. The seed lies dormant nourishing itself while waiting for a miraculous combination of variables including soil composition, light and moisture. The radicle first root lets the seedlings hurriedly stretch in all directions, quickly take root, and thrive.

Stories are our roots. They drive communication. They drive individual identity and social cohesion. We actively construct and tell stories about ourselves to others. Yet, those stories are influenced by broader narratives that are invisible to us.

The Garden of Even™ and Radicle Personhood™ aim to set the story straight by examining what we believe to be true about women and men, and how that has shaped the labour market, economy, and how we categorize and value people based on gender and race. Understanding where the root of inequity comes from means we can “re-root” to cultivate a better environment for all persons to thrive.


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