CANZ National Education Programme - Rainbow Inclusivity 101 - Affirming our Rainbow Clients

Celebrants Aotearoa National Executive warmly invite you to join them for the seventh and final instalment of the National Education Programme workshops.

RAINBOW Inclusivity 101 – Affirming our Rainbow Clients

Facilitated by Andi Harness

This workshop is proudly sponsored by the CANZ Canterbury branch

Event details

Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Where: Online via zoom (zoom details will be emailed upon registration)

Cost: Free for all CANZ members, proudly sponsored by the CANZ Canterbury branch

Leading this relevant, dynamic workshop, Andi Harness (The RAINBOW Celebrant), gives an overview of challenges facing Rainbow communities in todays constantly evolving world and demystifies the following topics to support Marriage and Funeral Celebrants when engaging with our LGBTTQIA+:

• Marriage Tips

• Transgender Funeral Considerations

• Gender Identities

• Sexuality

• Terminology (i.e. LGBTTQIA+ and more)

• Pronouns

• Gender Inclusive & Neutral Language

• Discrimination, Stereotyping, Labelling

There’ll be thought-provoking participation elements, alongside fascinating insights. So bring your curiosity and openness to this safe and encouraging workshop. You’ll leave with newfound awareness, and the confidence and tools to create an inclusive environment for all.

VCANZ professional competencies covered in this workshop:

• 1.1, 1.2, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1 and 3.2

Get your ticket to this exciting free event now!

THE RAINBOW CELEBRANT

Andi (she, they) identifies as Queer, is a Marriage & Funeral VCANZ Celebrant, certified End of Life Doula and a co-ordinator for Wellington’s ‘Dying Matters Week’. 

She’s attained the NZ Diploma in Business (Leadership & Management), Certificate in Celebrant Studies, Certified EOL Doula and studied at the prestigious Toi Whakaari NZ Drama School towards a Bachelor of Performing Arts Management.

Her background includes event management, show production, stage and film performance as well as business operations.

Historically she’s enjoyed a 25 year stint as a Drag King, being a producer and performer with gender-bending, comedy troupe ‘The Drag Kings Aotearoa’ who’ve travelled throughout NZ and Australia.

Find out more about Andi here.