I often see #goals and #rolemodel tacked on to an instagram post by some Australian swim wear model staring off into some exotic breathtaking sunset. And I’m not condemning anybody here, I’m just pointing out how unfortunate the situation is, that in 2015 women and girls are still pressured to value their body as the […]
Read moreInspiration, determination, and resilience: These are only a couple of words that come to my mind when I think of a role model. The inspiration to live a life full of respect, the determination to pass through even the eye of a hurricane with utmost courage, and the resilience that is needed to be strong […]
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Que pouvons-nous apprendre des femmes leaders qui nous ont précédés? Nos aspirations actuelles sont de reflets du travail acharné de plusieurs Canadiennes. Les quatre femmes dont je veux vous parler représentent ce que le Canada a de mieux à offrir au monde. Je vous présente une politicienne et une scientifique qui ont fait leur marque […]
Read moreOf all my social media accounts, Pinterest is where I’m most active. I browse Facebook, I’m a Tweet-reader, but in neither case am I much of a giver. On Pinterest, I pin. I was curious to see if there were any trends in my activity, so I took a moment to count my pins and […]
Read moreI grew up in a family that had a hard time with feelings. We loved each other, and we told ourselves that it was unconditional, but we rarely dealt with the difficult stuff together. I walked a fine line trying to avoid conflict between my mother’s hyper-sensitivity and my father’s temper. Most arguments resulted in […]
Read moreA few weeks ago I attended a Young Women’s Leadership Summit. One of the first guest speakers to present at the conference was named Kim Katrin Milan. From the minute she began her presentation I was hooked. She wasn’t saying anything radically new but it was how she was saying it. It was as if […]
Read more“The year 2014 was amazing in terms of a dialogue regarding women’s rights, feminism, and a growing awareness of the struggles that every self-identified woman faces on a daily basis. Popular culture has afforded different icons and voices for human rights, coming from different backgrounds and experiences. This week’s theme for www.kickaction.ca’s carnivale is Role Models […]
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J’ai récemment eu le bonheur de rencontrer Sarah, une jeune entrepreneure torontoise qui évolue dans un milieu fortement masculin. En l’entendant parler de son expérience, j’ai compris à quel point il est important que les jeunes femmes soient davantage conscientisées sur les effets de la peur. Notre société a besoin de leaders féminins fortes, compétentes […]
Read moreSome days I wake up and I am inspired by Olivia Pope from the show Scandal. I remind myself that I will take-no-nonsense, and be a hard-working, confident, and focused individual. I remind myself that even though I may be a 5 foot 2 ½ tall gladiator, “I am good at what I do.” […]
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J’ai eu la chance d’avoir un entretien électronique avec Karine-Myrgianie Jean-François, travailleuse communautaire et militante. Voici un aperçu des pensées de Karine sur comment passer à l’action! 1- Quels sont les sujets/problèmes qui te fâchent en ce moment? Penses-tu que ces sujets/problèmes sont adressés adéquatement? Présentement, je vois beaucoup de personnes très privilégiées minimisant voire […]
Read moreFor me, being a feminist is like being in a constant state of tug-of-war as I navigate between the push and pull of preconceived notions of gender and my own identity. How much of what I think and do comes from who I am as a person and how much has been shaped by society […]
Read moreCyberfeminism is often equated with online activism. Articles, reviews, critiques, online debates, blogging – you name it! But, what I like most is when I fall upon creative, feminist, anti-oppression inspiration. Lately, I’ve come across a number of spoken word videos that show the power of art. Listen to Belissa Escobedo, Rhiannon McGavin, and Zariya […]
Read moreCyber Feminism. A postmodernist term used to describe the philosophies of a contemporary feminist community whose interests are cyberspace, the internet and technology. This term was introduced in the early 1990s and over the years has brought much progress in the feminist movement. Hash tags have been created such as #TheFWord, #YesAllWomen, #AmINext, #HeforShe, and […]
Read moreThe 2015 Blogging Carnival is fast approaching! This year, the www.kickaction.ca Blogging Carnival runs for three weeks, with a new blogging theme introduced every Saturday, starting February 14th. It’s never too late to register; we are always looking for guest bloggers! Here are 5 reasons why you should become a Kickaction Carnival Blogger! 1. […]
Read moreBlogging Carnival 2015: Let your voice be heard from Valentine’s Day (February 14th) to International Women’s Day (March 8th)! The eighth annual Blogging Carnival is around the corner! We are inviting you to come online to discuss, debate and share what’s on your mind. It’s a wonderful opportunity for young women across Canada to exchange […]
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