Simple Steps To Become An Ally In The Workplace

The workplace has not always been a place where women thrive and express themselves. Sexual harassment and cases of assault are abound, even in places where security of tenure allows women to no longer be exploited by their employers. In these times, women can only count on the support of their fellows and you can learn how to do this in a few easy steps. Starting by inviting colleagues over for an old fashioned smoked BBQ is a good start.

Acknowledge the unseen problems of the workplace

The #MeToo Movement has opened the eyes of many and shown …

Some Indigenous Women’s Books To Be Read

You can find a lot of insight from the books you read. The month of June is National Indigenous History Month for Canada and this page provides opportunities for you to look at some established works from accomplished indigenous authors. Here are some works to consider in your private library if you want to meditate on present problems for women and do something about them.

All Our Relations: Finding the Path Forward by Tanya Talaga

Tanya Talaga’s work on genocide and colonization helps reach an understanding of why there is a rise in the …

History Is Important To the Future of Feminism

Feminism, in all of its forms, has been grossly misunderstood in the past and even within our contemporary society. Some see it as a movement to usurp roles traditionally held by men or social conventions that protect people from harm and moral decay. Many pop up stores around Canada were created by driven female entrepreneurs. Others view this as a movement to replace men with women as the dominant sex. In actuality, feminism allows for women to stand on equal ground with men and for gender not to be treated as a barrier or factor in discrimination.
The #MeToo Movement has been …