Fae Johnstone, MSW
Fae's Speaking Engagements
Keynote Speeches
Fae is a sought-after public speaker, and has spoken at countless local, regional and national events, from local AGMs to international conferences. Fae's keynotes are offered on a sliding scale of $1,500.00 to $2,500.00, with the lower end of the spectrum intended for small non-profits, union locales or community groups.
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Her keynote topics areas include (but are not limited to):
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2SLGBTQI+ and Trans Inclusion, Justice and Liberation
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Community Engagement and Leadership
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Gender Justice and Gender-Based Violence
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Business Ownership and Young Entrepreneurship
Workshops and Facilitation
Fae provides customized workshops and facilitation for in-person and virtual audiences. With 8+ years of experience and training in the Art of Hosting facilitation approach, she can work with audiences of all kinds to build capacity on key topics, or help move the conversation forward on emerging issues. Fae's workshops and facilitation are offered on a sliding scale of $350.00 to $600.00 an hour.
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Her workshop topics include:
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2SLGBTQI+ and trans inclusion, including sessions customized for health and social service providers, non-profit organizations and the private sector.
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Meaningful community engagement and co-creation
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Effective community organizing and youth leadership
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Addressing Gender-Based Violence
As a facilitator, Fae has worked with diverse groups to explore complex topics, including topics of a sensitive and nuanced nature. Her facilitation approach makes space for authenticity and strives to minimize power dynamics while enabling groups of stakeholders to build relationships, explore an issue or find consensus on a solution.
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Some of her facilitation areas of expertise include:
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Non-profit strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and board governance.
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Convening researchers, service providers and people with lived experience together.
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Bringing community into facilitation - co-creating conferences and events alongside people with lived experience through facilitation training and co-development.
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Hosting town halls, focus groups and related gatherings
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