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26 November 2023 |
Activism
How and Where to Give this Giving Tuesday
In 2021, GivingTuesday, the world’s largest generosity movement, began to inspire shoppers to allocate some funds to go to charities…
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16 November 2023 |
Education
Diverse Book Baskets Offer Windows and Mirrors
Books are powerful tools in allowing our children to experience stories of both joy and challenges from a wide range…
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8 November 2023 |
Land
Doing Less for Zero Waste
Environmental scientist and sustainability expert, Dr. Jonathan Foley shared that, “99% of climate change media is about the problem.”
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12 October 2023 |
Land
The Cost of our Clothing
We all buy, wear, and discard clothing, but at what cost? It turns out, the cost of our clothing is…
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1 October 2023 |
Activism
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Identity
The Fight for Inclusive Kids Books
Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time in bookstores. In nearly all of the stores that I’ve visited, there…
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23 September 2023 |
Land
Fighting food waste, one surprise bag at a time
Food waste is a dire reality. Worldwide, humans waste about 2.5 billion tonnes of food every year, according to a…
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16 September 2023 |
Identity
The Movement for Dance Inclusion
Growing up in Venezuela, Serenella Sol was surrounded by dance – her grandmother and mother both practiced ballet. Movement is…
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7 September 2023 |
Changemaker Q&A
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Education
Q & A with Jen Lumanlan, Author of Parenting Beyond Power
As the parent to a four and six year old who have big questions about the world, I am always…
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30 August 2023 |
Education
7 Books for Your Back to School Reading List
A new school year means new, sharp pencils and a bookshelf refresh. Books are adventurous and informative. They’re where kids…
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22 August 2023 |
Health
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Land
The Dirty Truth: Soil contamination & the human cost
We may have a basic understanding of the fact that soil is essential for growing the food we eat, the…
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26 July 2023 |
Land
Human Behaviour and the Problem with Plastics
Plastic has done a lot of damage in its relatively short existence. According to a 2021 report from the United…
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18 July 2023 |
Health
Hello Yello is LIVE this summer in Vancouver
Summer in Vancouver is getting friendlier now that Hello Yello has found a home for their summer pop up. At…
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14 July 2023 |
Featured
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Health
Free Dog Libraries: Trauma-Informed Joy for Ruff Times (Part Two)
In Part Two of our Dog Libraries series, Cicely Belle Blain 'travels' to Boise, Idaho and Louisville, Kentucky. They explore…
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29 June 2023 |
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Health
Free Dog Libraries: Trauma-Informed Joy for Ruff Times (Part One)
Dogs have played an integral role in human lives for over 15,000 years. Domesticated dogs have long provided enhancement to…
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12 June 2023 |
Activism
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Land
A Breath in the Ocean
Pawan Patil recalls his early years in the Khandesh region of India. He remembers following his grandmother into the mud…
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21 April 2023 |
Activism
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Education
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Featured
Calling All White Women! Activating the Steps to Anti-Racism.
Ten months ago I was a white woman continuing to tiptoe about with “good intentions” when it came to diversity,…
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27 March 2023 |
Activism
One event and a year of questions: Battle of the Brands Winner Update
A recent in-person event pushed the vision to making Vancouver friendlier, 365 questions closer. Brand’s for Better Foundation’s Battle of…
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27 January 2023 |
Health
It’s Right In Front of You
As the body’s largest organ, the skin is often a key indicator of health. Bumps, scars, lacerations, bruises, rashes, pimples,…
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18 November 2022 |
Activism
The Solution for Loneliness is Paint at the Brands For Better, Brand Battle for Good
"We become connected when we have the chance to tell our stories.” Genesa Greening, CEO Vancity Community Foundation shared thoughtfully…
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14 October 2022 |
Education
More than an Outfit
Historically and presently, women face substantial barriers in the business world. Many professional careers weren’t designed to favor women.
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3 October 2022 |
Health
Brands For Better Challenges Vancouver’s Most Innovative Companies to Examine Social Isolation
Loneliness in Vancouver isn’t new, it’s part of our society. Vancouver Foundation’s 2017 Connect & Engage report showed that one…
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31 May 2022 |
Identity
Staying Alive
Her community faces a deadly epidemic of violence and trauma. To defend it, trans woman Stephanie Skora is using the…
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17 March 2022 |
Identity
Paying the Motherhood Tax
Motherhood is one of the hardest jobs in the world. One that comes with no training, no manual, and a…
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3 March 2022 |
Health
We Live in a World That Refuses to See Us
Transphobic laws, bias and outdated healthcare practices prevent trans and non-binary folks from accessing gender-affirming care — but there is…
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24 February 2022 |
Activism
Standing with Ukraine
People all across the globe have heavy hearts today as Russian troops invade Ukraine. From afar, one may have feelings…
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12 February 2022 |
Activism
White Bud-tenders Cash In On Black & Brown Incarceration
By Oakley Ramprashad I vividly remember the first time I walked into a dispensary. I saw a white man, wearing…
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4 January 2022 |
Activism
Protesting on Nana’s Shoulders & Other Stories of Intergenerational Activism
By Cicely Belle Blain — One of my earliest memories takes place two summers shy of the 21st century. I…
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12 January 2022 |
Education
Diversity and Race in the Classroom: Q&A With Educator Antoinette Blain
Interview with Antoinette Blain, an educator, coach and leader in visual and expressive art education, with over 25 years experience.…
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2 January 2022 |
Education
Teachers Tell All: Race, Racism, and Education
During the summer of 2021, newspapers and magazines were full of stories explaining Critical Race Theory (CRT) and expounding on…
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2 January 2022 |
Education
These Systems Aren't Built For Us
"Reflections on my first term as a Vancouver School Board Trustee." By Jennifer Reddy Schools are where a range of…
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20 December 2021 |
Activism
BIPoC-owned Cannabis Dispensaries and Brands
Support BIPoC owned cannabis dispensaries and brands. If you have a place or brand to add to this list please…
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2 September 2021 |
Identity
Outside the Western World, Matriarchies Still Exist Today
When Rebecca Lolosoli’s husband left their village of Wamba, in the Samburu District in Kenya for a business trip, a…
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3 August 2021 |
Land
Sourdough and List Making – Shifting to a Zero-Waste Kitchen
“My food waste eureka moment came when I was at a talk by Massimo Bottura. People in the audience kept…
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1 July 2021 |
Identity
Cancel Canada Day: Celebrate Indigenous Languages Instead
The first week of July is one associated with fireworks and feasts for many people in North America. “Canada Day”…
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13 June 2021 |
Identity
Indigenous Rapper Joey Stylez Opens Music Studio to Mentor Emerging Artists
As a young artist, Joseph “Joey Stylez” LaPlante never had a mentor. “It’s something I never experienced; I had to…
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14 May 2021 |
Land
Dismantling Environmental Racism in Canada
“There are few people who want a landfill near them.” Dr. Ingrid Waldron, a professor in the Faculty of Health…
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8 March 2021 |
Activism
India's Farmers: Sowing the Seeds of Dissent
Malala Yousafzai has been quoted as saying “If people were silent, nothing would change.” This past year has emphasized the…
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17 February 2021 |
Activism
Black Liberation Now: Support Black-led Initiatives in Vancouver, Calgary and Chicago
Black history month is a time of celebration, unity and connection. Most importantly, it is a time to be inspired…
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5 January 2021 |
Land
All Eyes on Mi'kma'ki
“THIS IS TERRORISM” are the words that Dr. Pam Palmater writes alongside a video on Twitter. The video depicts a…
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5 December 2020 |
Activism
Surveillance, Resistance and Black Organizing in 2020
Murder is streaming live in the palms of our hands. The lands and cities are burning. This has been a…
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5 December 2020 |
Education
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Gender Equity Now
More domestic labour, greater risk of domestic violence, higher rates of unemployment, worse mental health. These are the experiences of…
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17 October 2020 |
Activism
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The Legacy of Loujain: Keeping Alive the Struggle of an Imprisoned Saudi Woman
By Urooba Jamal “Hello, I’m Loujain Alhathloul,” begins the woman in the viral video, wrapped in a black headscarf and…
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17 October 2020 |
Identity
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Preview
Shiva Delivers: Jews in Solidarity with Black Grief
Madison Slobin and Becca Schwenk are chosen family - best friends entwined by culture, religion and a unique type of…
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17 October 2020 |
Health
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Compassion in the Age of COVID
In the 14th century, something ugly happened. And then, something beautiful. In 1347, 12 Genoese trading ships travelling from Crimea…
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17 October 2020 |
Health
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Surviving a Global Pandemic & Uprising
It is time to check in with yourself. How are you, really? Amidst a pandemic, the global Black activist uprising,…
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15 October 2020 |
Activism
How to Evaluate if a Brand Really Gives a Sh*t About Black People
— This article was originally published on Stratagem. In the past few months the world has exploded in solidarity with…
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15 October 2020 |
Identity
The Afro-Diaspora Tour Centres Black History
— This article was originally published on Stratagem. There’s a sense of pride to be derived from knowing where you…
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