Canadian feminist lawyer and women’s advocate
In September 2016, Peel Regional Police responded to a call from an elementary school for assistance with a student who was exhibiting significant behavioural challenges: the fourth such call that month relating to this student. The officers dispatched to the Continue reading Black children matter
Last summer, Regina mental health advocate Jim Demeray faced multiple allegations of sexual harassment from his days managing an Earls restaurant in the city. Soon after, dozens more stories about sexual assault and harassment throughout the Regina community surfaced on Continue reading Speaking up
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), was drafted by the U.N. in 2007. It recognizes the basic human rights of Indigenous peoples and their right to self-determination. Until now, Canada has done little to ensure Continue reading “Get the water fixed!”
It is December 6th as I write this. In the pandemic-imposed solitude of this day that I usually spend with colleagues, my mind has turned to two recent events that have shaken me deeply. Almost two weeks ago, the Ontario Continue reading Rage and despair