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Doreen Nicoll is a feminist and a member of several community organizations working diligently to end poverty, hunger and gendered violence.
Email: healinggaia@yahoo.ca
Nestlé Selling North American Water Bottling to an Private Equity Firm - Wellington County, Ontario will be particularly hard-hit by this pending sale, since Nestle currently owns three wells in the area that supply its Aberfoyle bottling plant. Published February 23, 2021 in Healing Gaia
Province Rams Through Glass Factory in Stratford - The Province used a Minister's Zoning Order, normally used for emergencies, to approve a polluting manufacturing facility over the objections of local residents. Published December 21, 2020 in Healing Gaia
July 1 An Opportunity to Reflect on Canada's Unreconciled Genocidal Legacy - On July 1, take time to reflect on how Canada can move forward from its racist and exclusionary past to create an inclusive, caring country. Published June 30, 2020 in Healing Gaia
Sovereign Soil - Sovereign Soil looks at life and death, seasonal cycles, notions of time, and how people are living custodially, in relative equilibrium with nature. Published March 13, 2020 in Healing Gaia
The Whale and The Raven - Mirjam Leuze's hauntingly beautiful documentary illuminates the divergent interests and issues that unite Kitimat, BC and the whales that thrive in its fjords. Published March 04, 2020 in Healing Gaia
Ford's Education Cuts Impacting Supply Teachers - Normally, occasional teachers would eventually move into long-term occasional positions before being considered for a permanent contract. But that's not happening any more. Published February 07, 2020 in Healing Gaia
Art Gallery of Hamilton: 2020 AGH Film Series - The Art Gallery of Hamilton Film Series runs on select Wednesdays and Thursdays until May. Published February 02, 2020 in Healing Gaia
AGH Film Festival Review: There Are No Fakes - Documentary filmmaker Jamie Kastner chronicles the unraveling of a bizarre fraud ring that not only pirated Norval Morrisseau's Woodlands style of painting, but used violence, drugs, and alcohol to achieve their goals. Published October 24, 2019 in Reviews
AGH Film Festival Review: Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am - The fact that Morrison's books can be found in every country around the world is a proof that her writing is unmatched. Published October 24, 2019 in Reviews
AGH Film Festival Review: Pain and Glory - This was a fabulous choice to open the 2019 Art Gallery of Hamilton Film Festival and sets an inclusive, loving tone for this wonderful celebration of all things film. Published October 24, 2019 in Reviews
Time for a National Basic Income - During this federal election, ask representatives where they stand on Universal Basic Income and tell them it's time to extend this hand-up to all Canadians. Published October 16, 2019 in Healing Gaia
Art Gallery of Hamilton Film Festival - This year has an amazing array of eclectic films to choose from and many include post-film talks with directors, guest speakers, panelists, and film experts. Published October 16, 2019 in Healing Gaia
Book Review: My Year of Living Spiritually by Anne Bokma - Making use of her eagerness to find answers to life's questions yet relying on her reporter's skepticism to remain objective, Bokma invites readers to vicariously experience her 12-month sampling of spirituality. Published September 25, 2019 in Healing Gaia
Kanesatake Crisis Still Unresolved 29 Years Later - In 1990, Canadians paid $155 million to terrorize Mohawk men, women and children defending their unceded land and protecting their sacred burial ground from development. Their land claim remains unresolved to this day. Published September 25, 2019 in Healing Gaia
No Easy Resolution to Burlington's Naturalized Garden Controversy - Burlington's by-laws and enforcement culture have not yet caught up with the supportive rhetoric coming from the city's political leadership. Published September 10, 2019 in Healing Gaia
Landscaping By-Law Threatening Naturalized Yards - Burlington residents are abusing the lot maintenance by-law to harass and bully neighbours embracing ecological landscaping to create naturalized areas. Published September 09, 2019 in Healing Gaia
Suzanne Carte Changing Art Gallery of Burlington One Inclusive Show at a Time - The AGB is determined to be vigilant and visible in their support of 2SLGBTQIAP by placing critical conversations on gender diversity back into the public education sphere. Published September 05, 2019 in Healing Gaia
Road to the Lemon Grove - This new feature film, co-written by Charly Chiarelli, is a delightful story made up of a surprising number of layers. Published September 03, 2019 in Healing Gaia
Now is the Time and Jordan River Anderson: The Messenger - This year's TIFF will be premiering two incredible stories of First Nations courage, perseverance and ultimately success. Published August 27, 2019 in Healing Gaia
Standing on the Line: On Being Gay and Lesbian in Amateur and Professional Sports - This film takes a fresh, often moving look at a variety of lesbian and gay athletes who are working to overcome the stereotypes and prejudices in order to improve life for all athletes. Published August 26, 2019 in Healing Gaia
Another Burlington Pollinator Paradise Threatened by Anti-Environmental By-Law - It's time for the City of Burlington to stop destroying naturalized landscapes and to devise a plan to educate residents on the benefits of getting rid of their outdated, high-maintenance, grass-covered yards. Published August 16, 2019 in Healing Gaia
City of Burlington Threatens Naturalized Pollinator Paradise - Despite declaring a climate emergency, the City of Burlington continues to threaten a property that has been naturalized to sequester carbon and support local widlife threatened with extinction. Published August 15, 2019 in Healing Gaia
Citizens Unite to Protect Water and Naturalized Space - From water extraction in Wellington County to quarrying in Milton, citizens are standing up to corporate interests and demanding legislation to protect our natural shared assets. Published July 25, 2019 in Healing Gaia
The Promised Land: Steinbeck Through Song - Promised Land takes audiences on a journey across America, utilizing novelist John Steinbeck's artistic and personal musings on the struggle to realize the American dream. Published July 20, 2019 in Healing Gaia
Un/Tied Shoes: Expressing Identity Outside the Mainstream - Society has grown more accepting of trans and non-binary people, but the issues they face are still often neglected or misunderstood. Published July 19, 2019 in Healing Gaia
Take Time to Learn About Indigenous Culture - This year I encourage Canadians to spend the next 17 days exploring and understanding Indigenous life in Canada. Published June 27, 2019 in Healing Gaia
Yes, Canada is Guilty of Genocide - The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls report simply summed up the obvious by using the most truthful word. Published June 10, 2019 in Healing Gaia
Take a Walk on the Wild Side - Weeds are simply flowering plants growing where they're not wanted. Many are not only beautiful to look at, but also delicious to eat. Published May 23, 2019 in Healing Gaia
nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up - This film should be shown in high school civics, law and history classes across the country to eradicate the belief that First Nations peoples are disposable. Published May 16, 2019 in Healing Gaia
Documenting a Theory of Assholes - A new documentary film by John Walker unpacks the thesis of the book Assholes: A Theory by Aaron James. Published April 22, 2019 in Healing Gaia
Ontario Community Joins Global Resistance to Water Privatization - From Vittel, France to São Lourenco, Brazil and Wellington County, Ontario, grassroots organizations are working together to stand up against efforts by Nestlé to privatize their access to water. Published April 09, 2019 in Healing Gaia
2019 Wish List: Reinstate the Basic Income Pilot - With precarious employment the norm these days, social safety nets like BI provide the financial stability parents need to plan for the future and to raise their children out of poverty. Published December 31, 2018 in Healing Gaia
November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario - Shine a purple light on gendered violence to make it impossible to hide. Published November 06, 2018 in Healing Gaia
Protect Groundwater from New Bottled Water Permits - Water is a basic human right but, with a new provincial government that believes Ontario is open for business, access to water for the common person just became that much more precarious. Published November 02, 2018 in Healing Gaia
Premier Ford Secretly Meets Company Trying to Access Guelph-Eramosa Aquifer - Xinyi wants to extract 1.6 million litres of water a day from the aquifer under Guelph-Eramosa Township, which has experienced water shortages in recent years. Published September 19, 2018 in Healing Gaia
What is Democracy? at TIFF - Instead of providing easy answers, What Is Democracy? reminds us that wrestling with ideas is central to the ongoing struggle to rule ourselves. Published September 10, 2018 in Healing Gaia
Aldershot Candidate Promotes Sustainable Community Development - Doreen Nicoll sat down with Burlington Ward 1 candidate Vince Fiorito to discuss his platform and vision for Aldershot and the city. Published September 06, 2018 in Healing Gaia
Line Dufour: Re-Collection - Dufour's installation effectively incorporates acts of remembering, as it references historic and religious traditions and incorporates historical jacquard weaving practices, orchestrating them into one seamless narrative. Published August 24, 2018 in Reviews
Guelph Says No to Canadian Climate Hypocrisy - The Canadian Government has no business buying an aging oil pipeline from Kinder Morgan. Published August 14, 2018 in Healing Gaia
Free Public Workshops at Urquhart Butterfly Garden - Throughout the summer, the Urquhart Butterfly Garden runs a series of free one-hour public workshops each Saturday from August 4 to September 8, starting at 11:00 AM sharp. Published July 25, 2018 in Healing Gaia
Important Victory in Campaign to Keep Water Public - Guelph-Eramosa Council voted to reject an application to build a groundwater extraction and bottling facility outside Guelph. Published July 19, 2018 in Healing Gaia
Call for Proposals for imagineNATIVE Digital Project - The NFB and imagineNATIVE selection committee are hosting a webinar today to provide tips and creative insight for Indigenous media artists considering submitting a proposal. Published July 19, 2018 in Healing Gaia
Support Wellington Water Watchers' Water for Life Campaign - Water is a basic human right, but water in Ontario is in danger of being sold off for private corporate profits. Published July 11, 2018 in Healing Gaia
The Monarchs Thank you - The City of Burlington has updated their Lot Maintenance By-Law to protect milkweed, a native plant that is imperative to the lifecycle of monarch butterflies. Published July 10, 2018 in Healing Gaia
Burlington Should Legalize Native Flower Species - The City of Burlington is insisting that residents destroy a native plant that is imperative to the lifecycle of monarch butterflies. Published July 03, 2018 in Healing Gaia
Toward Meaningful Reconciliation with the Founding Nations in Canada - Canada is a nation of treaties. These legally-binding agreements between sovereign nations have no expiry date and are just as valid today as when they were originally signed. Published June 30, 2018 in Healing Gaia
Human Rights for All - No Exceptions - Please Join us on Tuesday, July 3 from 7 to 9:00 PM at Mississauga Central Library to learn more about what Amnesty International is doing to promote universal human rights. Published June 29, 2018 in Healing Gaia
Metamorphosis: Climate Change Documentary Chronicles Ingenuity and Hope - From the deep ecological connection humans share, a radical form of optimism emerges. These stories of creative, flexible, versatile and systemic solutions offer hope of a livable future. Published June 04, 2018 in Healing Gaia
Speaking Out Against Non-State Torture: Linda MacDonald and Jeanne Sarson - Using NST language is imperative because naming perpetrators as torturers conveys the true gravity and irrefutable brutality of their crimes. Published May 30, 2018 in Healing Gaia
Bush Lady by Alanis Obomsawin to be Re-Issued - The rare, long out-of-print album has been remastered and is being released on 180-gram vinyl and CD with updated artwork and liner notes on June 15 Published May 29, 2018 in Healing Gaia
Self-Defence Program for Women with Lived Experience of Abuse - Jujitsu program to enable women who have experienced trauma to learn how to defend themselves and feel empowered. Published May 17, 2018 in Healing Gaia
Skewed Media Coverage of Intimate Partner Violence - In addition to sensationalizing the murder while downplaying the fact that it involved an intimate partner, the woman who has been slain is often lost in the reporting. Published March 19, 2018 in Healing Gaia
Petition to Acknowledge Indigenous History in Canadian Citizenship - A new petition calls on the Federal Government to redesign the Canadian Citizenship study guide to acknowledge Indigenous treaty rights and to education new Canadians on the effects of colonialism. Published December 12, 2017 in Healing Gaia
December 6 is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women - This should be the day Canadians remind politicians at every level of government that in order to eradicate gendered violence, we need true equality for all women and girls. Published December 04, 2017 in Healing Gaia
Matt Nethersole: Acha Bacha - Nethersole acknowledges we're living in hyper-racialized times and that makes it imperative to humanize all people, including those with different gender identities, through theatre and art. Published November 30, 2017 in Healing Gaia
An Evening of Discussion on Violence Against Women - The Women's Centre of Halton and Grandmothers Advocacy Network are hosting three short films followed by discussion on Thursday, November 30. Published November 27, 2017 in Healing Gaia
I AM Affected Campaign Follow-up - The hope is to undertake the process of healing settler and Indigenous relationships through public sharing, apology, and commemoration that acknowledge and redress past harms. Published November 17, 2017 in Healing Gaia
I AM Affected Campaign Launch - To help settlers understand the ongoing effects of the Residential School System on survivors, their families, their communities and Canadian society, Hamilton Community Legal Services is launching the I AM Affected Campaign. Published October 13, 2017 in Healing Gaia
Water Blessing: Reconnecting with History and Responsibility - An hour-long celebration organized by Wellington Water Watchers and the Unitarian Congregation of Guelph had me seeing water in an entirely new light. Published October 10, 2017 in Healing Gaia
Unarmed Verses: Strong Community Bonds in a 'Worn-Down' Neighbourhood - This film explores the strengths that exist in communities like Villaways, focusing its lens on the essential roles women and girls play in the community. Published October 05, 2017 in Anniversary Party
Ontario NDP Leader Introduces Bill to Protect Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence - Bill will make it easier for women to leave abusive situations because it safeguards their financial independence while providing much needed time to access services needed to help enhance their well-being and safety. Published October 05, 2017 in Healing Gaia
Tell the Government to Ratify Bill 26 - Add your voice to the parliamentary committee reviewing the Domestic and Sexual Violence Workplace Leave, Accommodation and Training Act to help improve it and save a woman's life. Published July 20, 2017 in Healing Gaia
Interview with Alanis Obomsawin - Obomsawin's documentaries are a bridge to creating truthful reconciliation between our settler Nation and First Nations, Metis and Inuit Nations. Published July 04, 2017 in Healing Gaia
Give Us Something to Celebrate - It's time to not only become an ally of the first inhabitants of this great land, but to work towards meaningful reconciliation with the true founding nations of this land. Then we will have something to celebrate. Published June 29, 2017 in Healing Gaia
Ghostkeeper: Spiritual Explorer and Benevolent Warrior - This is a loving Metis family to be reckoned with. Hear their message and spread the Ghostkeeper word. Published June 28, 2017 in Healing Gaia
A Better Man - This remarkable documentary explores the damage caused to both the abused woman and her abusive partner by his acts of violence. Published June 08, 2017 in Healing Gaia
Josh Weresch: Singer-Songwriter a Voice for Those who Need Their Stories Told - Josh wants people to acknowledge their connectedness and to understand they are allowed to care for each other. He believes reviving a sense of the arts will give people a chance to be honest about their situations and their feelings. Published May 25, 2017 in Healing Gaia
Aabiziingwashi: Wide Awake to the Power of Indigenous Cinema - Stories told by First Nations, Metis and Inuit filmmakers from across the country are guaranteed to change your view of Canada's colonial history forever. Published May 10, 2017 in Healing Gaia
Stop Line 10 Pipeline - Stand in solidarity with Todd Williams in his peaceful protest against Enbridge. Show your support for Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination. Stand up for your community and your environment. Published April 24, 2017 in Healing Gaia
Wellington Water Watchers Say No to Bottled Water - Over 4.7 million litres of water per day is pumped from wells located in Aberfoyle and Hillsburgh. If Nestle gets its way a proposed new well in Middlebrook will increase water extraction to 6.4 million litres per day. Published March 31, 2017 in Anniversary Party
Ontarians Want to Protect Fresh Water - Mark World Water Day by taking steps to protect Canada's fresh water from corporate bottled-water exploitation. Published March 22, 2017 in Healing Gaia
Canada 150: What's for Indigenous People to Celebrate, Exactly? - Canadians tend to overlook the fact that this country was born out of treaties with Indigenous peoples - legally binding agreements the Canadian government has failed to live up to. Published March 02, 2017 in Healing Gaia
Liberal Government Disappoints on Justice for Women, First Nations - Trudeau's election was a beacon of hope, but that light is quickly dimming as he backpedals from his campaign promises. Published February 15, 2017 in Healing Gaia
Interview with Martha Barranger of The Women's Centre - The Executive Director of the Centre discusses its history and ongoing role in opening doors for women in Halton Region. Published February 02, 2017 in Healing Gaia
Educating Girls to Achieve Equality - Because we know educated girls grow into empowered women, ONE is asking you to join them to help get every girl into school and to make sure she gets a quality education once she's there. Published January 26, 2017 in Healing Gaia
Christmas 2016 Wish List - onsider for one moment how differently things could have played out for Nuseiba Hasan and Elana Fric-Shamji, and her three children, if just one person had spoken up in time. Published December 24, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Remembering the Montreal Massacre - It's time to share the story with all of our children so they know the truth and so that history does not repeat itself. Published December 07, 2016 in Healing Gaia
The Theatre of Life - In a world where 1.3 billion tons of food are thrown away annually, Theatre of Life raises awareness about the enormous environmental and human impacts of food waste. Published December 02, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Woman Abuse Prevention Month and the Good Men in My Life - Thank you to all of the wonderful men in my life who are taking a stand to eradicate violence against women and girls. Published December 02, 2016 in Healing Gaia
UN is Telling Canada to Improve Gender Equality - This week the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women called on the federal, provincial and territorial governments to establish a comprehensive National Gender Equality Plan addressing the barriers to women's equity in Published November 28, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Orange the World: 16 Glowing Nights to Mark Activism Against Gender-Based Violence - In order to make meaningful, lasting changes, everyone needs to understand that gender equality is a basic human right. Published November 25, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Orange the World to End Violence Against Women and Girls - This Friday marks the start of the United Nations 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, from International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25 to Human Rights Day on December 10. Published November 23, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Ontario Government Initiatives Supporting Women and Children to Leave Abuse - It's crucial for the government to get input from survivors of gendered violence. The information collected should then be incorporated into the design and execution of new policy or policy changes. Published November 17, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Movies and Books that Explore and Illustrate Woman Abuse - Let's discuss some documentaries, movies, plays and books that illustrate the complexities of woman abuse, which really hinges on an abuser's need to maintain power and control over their intimate partner. Published November 08, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Aboriginal Women and Woman Abuse Prevention Month - Aboriginal people believe it takes five generations to fix mistakes. There's no time like the present to acknowledge Canada's role in creating a country that often sees women, and especially Aboriginal women, as disposable and less than deserving. Published November 04, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Woman Abuse Prevention Month 2016 - On Friday, November 25, show your support for Woman Abuse Prevention Month by wearing purple. Published October 31, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Parliament Votes on Election Candidate Gender Equity Bill - Bill C-237 will be voted on today. Unfortunately, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called on his government to vote against adopting Kennedy Stewart's private member's bill. Published October 19, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Support Bill to Give Domestic Violence Victims Time Off Work - Every member of the provincial legislature should vote in favour of Bill 26 because it moves women in Ontario closer to the goal of being able to live without the fear of violence. Published October 18, 2016 in Healing Gaia
World Food Day: Climate is Changing - World Food Day is a stark reminder that simply producing more food, or wasting less of what we produce, will never get food into the mouths and bellies of those who desperately need it yet can't afford to grow or buy it. Published October 14, 2016 in Healing Gaia
We Are Still Making the Same Mistake With First Nations Children - As a nation we have the opportunity and obligation to put an end to the discrimination that keeps on reserve children and youth from receiving the services available to all other children all across Canada. Published October 13, 2016 in Healing Gaia
1inFour Receives HCF Funding to Help Women in Hamilton Heal from Domestic Violence - Thanks to community funding, 1inFour is building bridges between services and clients in Hamilton with the long-term goal of taking their website province-wide. Published September 28, 2016 in Healing Gaia
We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice - Alanis Obomsawin's latest project documents the nine-year legal saga that pitted Indigenous Canadians against the Harper government over the deplorable quality of services provided to children and youth on reserve. Published September 26, 2016 in Healing Gaia
FoodShare: Bite-Sized Servings of Social Justice - FoodShare is a food hub that advocates for establishing sustainable, healthy, inclusive and resilient communities with equitable access to nutritious and culturally appropriate vegetables and fruits. Published June 23, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Review: The Witness - Before she was made into an icon for bystander apathy, Kitty Genovese was a colourful, vivacious, multifaceted human being. Published June 16, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Concerns About Effectiveness of Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program - A mere 24 hours of counselling is hardly sufficient to unlearn a lifetime of violence. Published May 17, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Review: The Apology - The Apology offers insightful glimpses into the lives of "comfort women" who were systematically abducted, tortured and raped by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. Published May 06, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Sexual Assault and the Neurobiology of Trauma - The information presented by Diana Tikasz should be mandatory for all police officers, lawyers, and judges throughout Canada. Published March 24, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Domestic Violence in the Workplace - Compassionate leave is one way for government, employers, co-workers and society to support those living with, and leaving, abuse. Ongoing education, advocacy and support in workplaces is another important piece. Published March 23, 2016 in Healing Gaia
The War at Home - Let's have uncomfortable conversations about the hidden wars being waged in our homes and let abusive men know that this war is coming to an end. Published March 17, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Celebrate the 105th Anniversary of International Women's Day - With inspiring leaders using a gender lens to look at human rights issues, I have no doubt that we will empower women and girls and make Canada the equitable country it can be. Published March 08, 2016 in Anniversary Party
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women National Inquiry Recommendations - This inquiry provides Canada the opportunity to remedy one more atrocity endured by generations of Indigenous peoples. It's time to listen to those with lived experience, because we only have one chance to make amends. Published February 26, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Redressing Ontario's Historic Treatment of People with Developmental Disabilities - While individuals with developmental disabilities have made huge strides to reclaim their human rights, the dark chapter of institutionalization remains unresolved because the province refuses to admit the abuses that took place. Published February 24, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Unintended Consequences of Mandatory Charging for Domestic Abuse - Domestic violence is not as straightforward as the statistics lead you to believe, especially when abusive men manipulate a variety of systems put in place to safeguard their victims. Published February 03, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Women Wrongfully Charged With Partner Assault - The policy of mandatory police charging in domestic abuse, which was put in place to protect women, is now often being used against them. Published January 19, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Issue Two Health Cards for Children of Divorced parents - Premier Kathleen Wynne espouses values of conciliation and inclusiveness. Here's the chance to put those beliefs into practice to ensure a better future for all of our children. Published January 07, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Child Support Recalculation Process Should Hold Payors Accountable - Abusive non-custodial parents can manipulate the Family Responsibility Office and Family Court system to continue financially and emotionally abusing custodial parents and their children. Published January 06, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Providing a Brighter Future for All Ontario Children - Child support is the right of the child. A parent can't contract out of a child's support with the other parent. Likewise, the provincial government should not be allowed to take this money from children whose custodial parent receives social assistance. Published January 04, 2016 in Healing Gaia
Christmas Wish List: End Child Poverty in Canada - Ending child poverty means ending poverty in Canada. To be effective, the entire family needs to live well enough above an established poverty line in order to be able to afford the necessities of life, have a cushion for emergencies and a few treats once Published December 14, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Starts with Pre-Inquiry - This first step is essential to ensuring that the inquiry will accomplish its mandate as well as have the human power and funding to implement and monitor all recommendations. Published December 10, 2015 in Healing Gaia
OAITH and Yellow Brick House Launch 'The Window Project' - This new campaign in Toronto will raise public awareness and generate funds for women and families impacted by domestic violence in Canada. Published December 07, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Food Banks Were Never Meant to be Permanent - After three decades it's time to implement sustainable solutions that will allow every Canadian to have financial and food security. Published December 04, 2015 in Anniversary Party
Time to Close the Gender Pay Gap - April 20, 2015 was last year's Equal Pay Day for Ontario. This illustrates how far into the current year women must work in order to earn the same amount men earned the previous calendar year. Published November 26, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Colour My World Orange! - Today is the official launch of the United Nation's Orange the World Campaign to end violence against women. Published November 25, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Decent Work Hard to Find in Non-Profit Sector - Non-profit agencies provide the critical services so vital to creating an equitable society. Because of the role they play, non-profit workers deserve special attention. Published November 23, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Nirbhaya! Raise Your Hand and be Silent No More - Nirbhaya was inspired by a brutal gang rape in India but it also draws extensively from the lived experiences of the extraordinary cast putting faces and voices to this global human rights issue. Published November 19, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Canada Must Hold an Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women - By refusing to hold a national inquiry and enact the recommendations in a timely manner, Canada is currently violating international law. Published November 06, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Support Post-Secondary Education for Indigenous Women - The goal of Moc Walk is to raise $10,000 to establish an education fund, with awards distributed based on financial need. Published November 04, 2015 in Healing Gaia
November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario - The purple scarf is symbolic of the courage it takes for a woman leave her abuser. Published November 02, 2015 in Healing Gaia
This Monday, Vote for Positive Change - Canada has become a very different country under Stephen Harper. It's no longer the country we knew and loved. But together we can change this. Published October 16, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Time is Right for a Guaranteed Livable Income - A guaranteed annual income for all Canadians is an affordable and highly cost-effective way to ensure a basic quality of life for all Canadians. Published October 08, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Walking to the Mailbox Will Not Replace the Need for Pharmacare - Conditions that used to be treated in hospital are now treated at home, thanks in part to drug therapy. But drug therapy only works if you can afford the drugs. Published October 06, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Fighting Against Alberta's Child Support Clawbacks - It's outrageous to expect a beneficiary to repay a lump-sum debt on child support which should never have been clawed back in the first place. Published October 02, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Amnesty International's Global Day of Action to Decriminalize Abortion - Every woman and girl has the right to make decisions regarding her body, health, education, sexuality and reproductive life without fear of coercion, criminalization or discrimination by their religious organization, government, community, or family. Published September 28, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Up For Debate Interviews Put Violence Against Women on Electoral Agenda - The Conservative Party still refuses to join this national discussion about the human rights of Canadian women and girls. Published September 24, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Class Action Suit Will Raise Children Out Of Poverty - On September 4, 2015, human rights lawyer Eric Letts filed a class proceeding against the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services to ensure lone custody parents on social assistance will receive their child support payments. Published September 18, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Post-Secondary Education A Crucial Election Issue - Postsecondary education and skills training is essential to Canada's long-term economic, environmental and social health. That's why it's imperative that we have a federal government that's willing to assume a leadership role and demand progressive change Published September 15, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Upending the Language of Abuse and Belittlement in Ottawa - On October 19, vote for a Canada that respects and values all of its citizens regardless of gender. Published September 10, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Canadians Need a National Housing Strategy - York University's Homeless Hub estimates an investment of $44 billion, or $2.04 per person per week, over the next decade would not only end homelessness in Canada, but make more affordable housing available to more Canadians. Published September 01, 2015 in Healing Gaia
This October, Vote for Food Security - Without a national food policy, the federal government cannot adequately address health, education, economic and environmental issues as they pertain to food insecurity, hunger, unhealthy diets, poverty, unsustainable food production, and climate change. Published August 26, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Vote to End Misogyny in Canada - The International Women's Rights Project has created a voters guide on women's issues for the 2015 Federal election in Canada. Published August 24, 2015 in Healing Gaia
An Easy Change to Protect Child Support Recipients from Uncooperative Payors - When child support payors blatantly manipulate the legal system, it's time for the federal government to protect these families from ongoing abuse. Published August 12, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Put Food in the Budget and a Living Wage on the Table - As precarious low-wage part-time and contract positions become a way of life for Canadians, more of us will experience food insecurity. Published August 05, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Good Food Isn't Cheap, Cheap Food Isn't Good - We benefit from low-priced food today at the expense of our food security tomorrow. A country that cannot feed itself risks losing self-determination. Published July 29, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Community Supported Agriculture Feeds a Caring Society - CSAs help create the sense of stewardship in consumers that is needed to protect rural lands and farm families. Published July 23, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Harper Government Rejects National Action Plan to End Violence Against Women - When casting your vote this October, choose a candidate who supports a violence-free life for all Canadians. Published July 03, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Women's Shelters and Transitional Housing Need More Support - Canadians deserve better funding of emergency and second stage shelter services. They also deserve a national housing policy to address affordable and safe housing for all Canadians. The icing on the cake would be a national action plan on violence agains Published June 22, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Ontario Should Adopt Child Support Provision from British Columbia - The time is overdue for the Ontario Liberal government to divert child support payments from the tax coffers to the pockets of custodial parents receiving social assistance. Published June 17, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Yes, Canada Did Commit Cultural Genocide - Victors write the history books, but they forget that memories are long and passed from generation to generation. Published June 11, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Time to Face the Uncomfortable Truth About Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls - Canadians often wonder how we have become a nation with 1,181 cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. All we have to do is look to our history. Published June 03, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Who Will You Help? - Changing our culture of patriarchy and misogyny will require education paired with new laws and more stringent enforcement of existing policies. Published May 29, 2015 in Healing Gaia
This is What a Feminist Looks Like - There has always been a segment of the male population that has openly supported and promoted gender equity. What's needed now is wholesale buy-in. Published May 27, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Native Women's Voices Silenced by Federal Government - It's not only time for an inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women, it's also time for an enquiry into why services benefiting this marginalized segment of society are being cut. Published May 21, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Power and Control: Sexual Assault Reflects Social Norms - Men who rape are not mentally ill or sexually depraved but rather ordinary men with a desire to exert power and control. Published May 20, 2015 in Healing Gaia
No Means No - Not all men are rapists. However, there is a pervasive culture of gendered violence that is acceptable among some men. Published May 11, 2015 in Healing Gaia
One Is Too Many! - In 80 percent of sexual assaults, the perpetrator is someone the survivor knew and trusted. This can lead to self-doubt, questioning of judgment and self-blame by the survivor. Published May 04, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Part 2 - This gender-based violence is rooted in an inherent imbalance of power. Published May 01, 2015 in Healing Gaia
No One Asks For It! - Acknowledging that sexual assault happens is a first step toward addressing this issue. Published April 28, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Get Dirty This Earth Day - Getting rid of your grass may seem insignificant, but the ripple of improved soil health, reduced water, air and noise pollution along with expanded genetic diversity will have far reaching effects. Published April 20, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Charity Begins at Home and Ends with Government Policy - Charity is no replacement for good policy. Canadians deserve a government that will invest to improve lives. Published April 13, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Confronting Sexual Abuse by Health Care Professionals - It's time to establish an independent body to oversee the implementation of recommendations from the 2015 Sexual Abuse Task Force. Published April 01, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Community Supported Agriculture in Hamilton - CSAs are a partnership. Consumers support the local men and women who feed us every day by sharing the risks as well as celebrating the times of plenty. Published March 30, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Celebrate World Water Day - Canada is home to 7 percent of the world's fresh water, yet we have few laws to protect it. Published March 19, 2015 in Healing Gaia
India's Daughters and Canada's Daughters - The gang-rape and murder of Jyoti Singh has provoked global outrage over the failure of police and judicial systems to protect women and ensure their human rights. Published March 11, 2015 in Healing Gaia
International Women's Day 2015 - On March 8, do something special for all of the women and girls in your life. Make sure the issues affecting 52 percent of Canadians are up for debate. Published February 27, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Canada Learning Bonds Help Pay for Postsecondary Education - The Canada Learning Bond is available to families receiving the National Child Benefit Supplement with children born on or after January 1, 2004. Published February 23, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Campus Concerns: Confronting Sexual Assault in Canadian Postsecondary Schools - The fact that a handful of universities are openly admitting that they had higher numbers of reported sexual assaults tells me that these institutions are acknowledging that rape happens. Published February 17, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Have a Heart on Family Day - The intention behind the ODSP was admirable. Unfortunately, it has evolved into a system that penalizes recipients and makes it extremely difficult to form long term relationships or support families. Published February 12, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Breaking the Link Between Sports Events and Domestic Violence - Super Bowl Sunday was a weekend of heightened vigilance for many women and children. Published February 09, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Killed Puppy Part of a Common Pattern - Intimate partners and ex-partners will use any means to exert power and control over their victims. Children and pets are not immune from the violence. Published February 04, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Confronting the Challenges of Elder Abuse - The situation of a rapidly aging population brings with it a whole new set of challenges for individuals, their families and society. Published February 03, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Movies that Foster Gender Equity, Part 2 - Women have a wealth of knowledge and life experience. Telling their stories through movies is one way to help foster positive attitudes of gender equality. Published January 22, 2015 in Healing Gaia
Movies that Foster Gender Equity - These movies help move us closer to breaking down female stereotypes while creating a much more equitable image of women. Published January 15, 2015 in Healing Gaia
If a Change is Gonna Come, We Have to Work For It - The struggles of the civil rights movement epitomized by Selma, the treatment of Indigenous women in Canada, and the plight of millions of women worldwide are intersecting at the point of inherent patriarchal power and control. Published January 13, 2015 in Healing Gaia
A New Year's Resolution for Social Inclusion - This New Year, resolve to help make Canada a country that takes care of all its citizens. Published December 31, 2014 in Healing Gaia
Time for Action on Violence Against Women - We deserve a government that values of all of its citizens. Published December 09, 2014 in Healing Gaia
Support Food Banks, but Also Support Making Them Obsolete - Food banks were meant to be a short-term support but have become the mainstay for too many of our neighbours living below the poverty line. Published December 08, 2014 in Healing Gaia
16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women - Women's rights are human rights. This simple idea needs acknowledgement here at home and globally if we are ever going to eradicate gendered violence. Published December 01, 2014 in Healing Gaia
On November 25, Wear Purple to Mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - Whether you're a man or a woman, you can show your solidarity to eradicate all forms of gendered violence. Published November 19, 2014 in Healing Gaia
November is Woman Abuse Awareness Month - Most men are not abusive, but we need to get all young boys and men involved if we're going to be successful in eliminating woman abuse. Published October 28, 2014 in Healing Gaia
OW/ODSP Clawbacks Hurt Abused Women - It's election time. Which candidates are willing to help the most vulnerable members of our society by implementing necessary changes to our social assistance programs? Published May 28, 2014 in Healing Gaia
Overcoming Abuse and Trauma - This remarkable young woman is putting a face and a very strong voice to the issues of abuse and trauma. Published May 16, 2014 in Healing Gaia
Make Tax Returns Available to Family Responsibility Office - A solution to the dilemma of child support payors who blatantly disregard court orders by refusing to share tax returns. Published April 22, 2014 in Healing Gaia
World Water Day on Saturday, March 22 - World Water Day reminds us that water, food, energy and sustainability are all interconnected. Published March 20, 2014 in Healing Gaia
Inspiring Celebrations of International Women's Day - International Women's Day may be over for 2014, but I'm looking forward to the time when women and men will sit together at the table with no one sitting apart or behind. Published March 11, 2014 in Healing Gaia
Help End Honour Based Violence - Honour-based violence and killings differ from domestic violence because the community knows and supports it. Published February 27, 2014 in Healing Gaia
Celebrate International Women's Day - Women at the Centre invites everyone to join the campaign to eradicate violence against women. Published February 26, 2014 in Healing Gaia
Infinite Sequels, Published July 29, 2019 in Reviews - Fringe 2019
Fuckboys the Musical, Published July 29, 2019 in Reviews - Fringe 2019
Promise and Promiscuity: A New Musical by Jane Austen and Penny Ashton, Published July 29, 2019 in Reviews - Fringe 2019
Charly's Piano, Published July 29, 2019 in Reviews - Fringe 2019
A Woman of a Certain Age, Published July 29, 2019 in Reviews - Fringe 2019
Slow Dancing with Mediocre Boys, Published July 29, 2019 in Reviews - Fringe 2019
We've Come From Away (Toronto), Published July 25, 2019 in Reviews - Fringe 2019
Jimmy Hogg: Like a Virgin, Clit Wit! A Feminist Rude Awakening/Shoddy Feminist and Squeeze My Cans: Surviving Scientology, Published July 25, 2019 in Reviews - Fringe 2019
Come to the Edge!, Published July 24, 2019 in Reviews - Fringe 2019
Izzy and the Naz, (Sex)Cult: A Musical (S)Explosion and Monster, Published July 19, 2019 in Reviews - Fringe 2019
Fringe 2017 Review: The Fringe: No Dick Pics Please, Published July 31, 2017 in Reviews - Fringe 2017
Fringe 2017 Review: Langston Hughes vs. Joe McCarthy, Published July 31, 2017 in Reviews - Fringe 2017
Fringe 2017 Review: We Are Not The Others, Published July 27, 2017 in Reviews - Fringe 2017
Fringe 2017 Review: In This Corner: Eight Rounds with Tommy Douglas, Published July 26, 2017 in Reviews - Fringe 2017
Fringe 2017 Review: Tales from the Hamilton 7, Two Sisters, Open the Lace Curtains, Published July 24, 2017 in Reviews - Fringe 2017
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