Cyber Feminism #AmINext By Shanley Spence

Cyber 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 […]

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15/02/2015 In: Aboriginal, Activism, Alberta, Blogs, British Columbia, Communities, Feminist, Human Rights, Maritimes, Northern, Ontario, Prairies, Quebec, Regional, Rest of the World

Demystifying Mental Health and Debunking its Stigma: Kickaction Chats with Nolan Anderson By estelle

“Those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind!”

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24/11/2013 In: Blogs, Health, Mental, Ontario, Regional

Elsie Knott, the first woman in Canada to be elected as chief of a First Nation. By AZ

This is a video produced by Sarah DeCarlo, a musician and filmmaker from Peterborough, Ontario.

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03/03/2013 In: Aboriginal, Arts, Blogs, Communities, Film, Ontario, Regional

We are MAKING history By Miss_G

The Miss G_ Project’s goal has always been the inclusion of an elective Gender Studies course in the provincial curriculum that could provide young people with a safe space and critical tools with which to understand their lives.

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20/02/2013 In: Activism, Blogs, Communities, Feminist, Ontario, Regional, Youth

A Look at Nnali Simon’s project! By AZ

Through the Leadership Capacity Grant, Nnali organized a one-day workshop that focused on the importance of attaining an education for marginalized and racialized girls. Through discussions and presentations given by professionals from the community, this workshop provided the girls with insight into the life a good education can offer.

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14/08/2012 In: Blogs, Communities, Ontario, Racialized, Regional, Youth

Toronto’s 7th Annual Rally to Honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women By Krysta

A friend reminded me once, “We are more than our pain.”

As one of many co-organizers for yesterday’s rally this rang very true for me.

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15/02/2012 In: Aboriginal, Activism, Blogs, Communities, Feminist, Ontario, Regional

Miss G did it! An Ontario High School Gender Studies course is here! By SB

It is with great pleasure and deep honour that we present to you, at long last, the result of all our collective labour, the fruit of our feminist-activist loins: The final draft of the Ontario-wide GENDER STUDIES COURSE!!!

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08/02/2010 In: Activism, Blogs, Communities, Feminist, Ontario, Regional, Youth

Toronto Launch of The Colouring Book By fireeyed

Filmmakers and poets in attendance. Bold, poignant, empowering, inspiring – come and join us for a night’s celebration of short digital videos by poets-turned-filmmakers from “The Colouring Book,” a collection of personal stories by writers of colour about issues of race and identity. A panel, moderated by Vinita Srivastava, will include the visionary behind […]

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25/02/2009 In: Arts, Communities, Film, Ontario, Racialized, Regional

Whoohoo Miss G!!! By fakealias

Big Big Congrats to Miss G and their awesome campaign!! We’re celebrating your win here on kickaction and in the PCN/FA office!

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25/03/2008 In: Activism, Blogs, Communities, Feminist, Ontario, Regional, Youth

If I had a hammer: Building Feminist Skills, Community and Dialogue on Campus By joslyn

Here at Trent, we have started work on a very exciting project – organizing a conference for campus women and gender issues centres!

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24/01/2007 In: Ontario, Regional

No War! Rally-Toronto By SoulTropico

The situation in the Middle East is rising. The violence caused by war is escalating. In reaction to the capture of one of its soldiers, Israel has attacked Gaza, and is now moving onto Lebanon.

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20/07/2006 In: Activism, Activism, Ontario, Regional, Rest of the World

Aids 2006-International Aids Conference By SoulTropico

The world’s largest HIV/AIDS conference will be taking place in Toronto, Ontario this year!

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06/07/2006 In: Health, Ontario, Physical, Regional

Growing Up XX: The Emancipation Tour By user1

Come and experience the rites of passage from girlhood to the adult world through the enchanting art of storytelling. Growing Up XX Real Girls…Real Stories…

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10/02/2006 In: Arts, Blogs, Communities, Ontario, Performance, Regional, Youth

Speak-out. Be heard. Make a difference.