2019
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How to Stay Mentally Healthy During the Holidays
December 20, 2019
The winter holiday season creates many expectations for a time of joy. Television commercials, stores, online advertisements, all show images of ...
16 Days of Action: Voices of Change
December 10, 2019
Have you been following along the #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign? From November 25 to December 10, individuals and ...
Tangible Ways to Help Your Local Women’s Shelter
November 15, 2019
Tis the season...to be generous? While philanthropy and volunteering is always much needed in our society, it seems that the time around the ...
#boyswithbraids #BWB
November 13, 2019
I have chosen to write about a deeply personal topic – the bullying experiences of Indigenous boys with braids in mainstream schooling ...
The Epidemic of Abuse Against Female Politicians
November 04, 2019
Women in politics. While men hold an overwhelming majority of political positions, we’ve seen a shift especially in the past decade. ...
A better world for girls is a better world for all
October 11, 2019
It was 25 years ago that 30,000 men and women from almost 200 countries gathered in China for the Fourth World Conference on Women. The outcome ...
The Three Most Moving Moments in “Fatal Silence”
September 05, 2019
Maha El Birani, her sisters, and her mother Sonia had long endured family violence at the hands of Maha’s father, despite eventually seeking ...
Morgan’s Story: Abuse doesn’t always look like what we think it will
August 20, 2019
We’re often taught, through media or even school, that domestic violence is all physical. But that’s often not the case. The lack of ...
Workplace Domestic Violence: Supporting Workers with Disabilities
August 12, 2019
In Ontario, Neighbours, Friends & Families (NFF) has been a clear voice for public education on addressing domestic violence since 2005. NFF ...
Mary's Story
July 03, 2019
I left my husband in 2011 because he was physically and mentally abusive. He would hit me if I didn't do what he wanted and call me awful ...
Reflections on Indigenous Land Acknowledgements on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 20, 2019
I am an Indigenous woman (Cree, originally from Petabeck / Fort Albany First Nation, in Treaty 9 territory) who grew up in small town northern ...
Reflections on Father’s Day: Why I’m Not a Superhero
June 12, 2019
Every year, Father’s Day is a natural opportunity to discuss the role of fathers in the lives of children. Lately, this conversation has ...
World Health Day: Let’s Talk About a Global Issue Often Ignored
April 03, 2019
For many, domestic abuse isn’t on the list of issues they’d think of, but it should be. Physical or sexual abuse is a public health ...
This Valentine’s Day, why not just love yourself?
February 14, 2019
Valentine’s Day. It’s a day synonymous with red roses, chocolate, and love. For many though, the day is not full of happiness. Some ...
Domestic Violence and Women with Disabilities
January 07, 2019
When approached to write this blog post I was thrilled as I enjoy writing and the topic is one that is near and dear to me. I have the distinction ...
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