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Truth & Transformation: Advancing Gender Equity for Black Women, Girls, Gender-Diverse and Trans People in Canada

Truth & Transformation: Advancing Gender Equity for Black Women, Girls, Gender-Diverse and Trans People in Canada Truth and Transformation 2026 is the first-of-its-kind national research report by and for Black women, girls, gender-diverse and trans survivors and advocates of gendered anti-Black violence in Canada. Grounded in the Amourgynoir Framework and community participatory action research methodology, […]

Advocating for Institutional Change in Canada

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Advocating for Institutional Change in Canada The third guide is a resource for advocacy focusing on advocacy and lobbying as a mechanism for institutional change in Canada. This resource helps to demystify some government policy jargon on lobbying and provides a comprehensive list of resources on lobbying from other progressive organizations. Credit: Ramsha Rehan Date: 2026 For more […]

Putting Feminist Intersectional Solidarity into Practice

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Putting Feminist Intersectional Solidarity into Practice The second guide for action explores collective strategies for responding to the growing backlash against feminist movements using the Feminist Intersectional Solidarity (FIS) framework. This resource provides practical ways to counter the impacts of regressive policies and underfunding of feminist organizations in Canada. Credit: Mélissa Alig, Jackie Neapole and Joanna Lund Date: […]

In Our Own Words: Convening feminist conversations on social issues in Canada

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In Our Own Words: Convening feminist conversations on social issues in Canada This first action guide is designed to help you convene meaningful conversations with your friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours to demand better from governments and employers. This resource includes tips and conversation starters to help foster open conversations on feminist solutions to pressing social issues. Credit: Mélissa Alig, […]

How to talk to kids about gender equality and stereotypes

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How to talk to kids about gender equality and stereotypes Tips, tools, and real-life examples to spark age-appropriate conversations at home, in classrooms, and communities. Credit: UN Women Date: 2025 For more information on this resource click here. View

Equal By 30

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Equal By 30 Equal by 30 is a campaign run by Equality in Energy Transitions in partnership with public and private sector organizations to work towards equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities for women in the clean energy sector by 2030. Credit: Equality in Energy Transitions Date: 2025 For more information on this resource […]

Gender-Based Violence Against Two Spirit Indigenous Peoples

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Gender-Based Violence Against Two Spirit Indigenous Peoples Gender-based violence (GBV) and the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls remain serious issues in Canada, with devastating consequences. Despite increased awareness and efforts to address these issues, the voices and experiences of two spirit* individuals have largely been excluded. Credit: Learning Network at Western […]

Policies to Support Migrant Women Experiencing Gender-Based Violence: Gaps and Opportunities

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Policies to Support Migrant Women Experiencing Gender-Based Violence: Gaps and Opportunities This Backgrounder examines key federal GBV-related public policies, acknowledges critical policy gaps in addressing the unique needs of migrant women, and offers concrete policy recommendations to better support migrant women experiencing GBV. Credit: Dr. Cyndirela Chadambuka (MA, PhD) Date: 2025 For more information on […]

Building a Culture of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice at a Community College

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Building a Culture of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice at a Community College Over the past number of years, it has become apparent that Canada is facing a significant skilled labour shortage. As the world emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, the pressure to train and hire skilled trades workers has only increased; in order […]

Gaps in active measures programs among Black people in Canada

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Gaps in active measures programs among Black people in Canada The objective of this research project was to contribute to a greater understanding of the challenges faced by Black people in Canada related to participating in employment and skills programs, as well as how policies, programs, and services can best support Black people in Canada […]