Young Muslim raises awareness about First Nations water crisis
Google ‘water crisis in Canada’, tell a friend what you find about it, and then tell the politicians. Those are the three things Hasan Syed, 28, of Toronto, would like […]
Solidarity Weekend Statement – October, 2017
Submitted to JOURNEY Magazine by the organizers of Solidarity Weekend (Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, 2017 in Nogojiwanong/Peterborough, Ontario). We are writing to offer our gratitude, reflection, and clarification. When […]
A Photo Essay: Solidarity in Words & Pictures
“Love Lives Here. End White Supremacy” The citizens of Nogojiwanong/Peterborough, Ontario, responded — a thousand-strong — to the threat of a planned white nationalist/supremacy rally in their city Sept. […]
Persons Day: The Indigenous Famous Five Contingent (Updated Version)
© Lynn Gehl Persons Day, October 18th, is a day when many women’s groups celebrate the efforts of The Famous Five for their role in gaining women’s rights in Canada. […]
Sharing, Healing and Resilience at Closing Exhibition of Sexual Assault: The Road Show
Discussing sexual assault side by side with resilience is an “exciting combination” that promises opportunities for understanding and healing, says Lisa Clarke, community engagement manager at Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre […]
“Life Is What Happens To You When You’re Making Other Plans.” How a Youth Homeless Shelter Shaped a Young Woman’s Life
As a 15-year-old homeless teen “C.H.” found safety, guidance and hope at the YES Shelter for Youth and Families in Peterborough, Ontario. This is her story, in her own words, […]
Photography Project Gives Homeless Youth a Voice
Peterborough, Ontario’s, Youth Emergency Shelter (YES) for homeless youth is “near and dear” to Crystal Hebert — it saved her life. Now 26 years old with her own professional photography […]
Women, Poverty, and A Basic Income Guarantee
What Might a Basic Income Guarantee Mean for Women Living in Poverty in Canada? Money. Money for a single mom to buy clothing and healthy food for her kids and […]
Human Rights’ Groups Play Vital Role, Says Former Iranian Prisoner
By Melodie McCullough Hamid Ghassemi-Shall firmly believes that if it wasn’t for Amnesty International (AI) and other human rights’ groups he would be dead. The Iranian-born Canadian citizen spent five […]
Women’s Safety, Wage Parity And Leadership Roles Are Top Priorities: Monsef
By Melodie McCullough Preventing gender-based violence is a top priority of Maryam Monsef, federal Minister of the Status of Women Canada, now and in the coming months. The Ministry’s Strategy […]
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