By Andrea Gunraj, VP Public Engagement, Canadian Women's Foundation What It Is October is celebrated as Women’s History Month in Canada, described by the Government of Canada as “a time to celebrate women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada.” Why It’s Important Diverse [...] The post Why Women’s History Month Still Matters appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more

With Lindsay Jones, a reporter based in Halifax for The Globe and Mail. Earlier this year, she won the prestigious Landsberg Award, presented by the Canadian Women’s Foundation and the Canadian Journalism Foundation. She won for a body of work that investigated stories of a sexual assault and abuse of power of police officers, [...] The post Feminist Journalism with Lindsay Jones appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more

With Mitzie Hunter, new President and CEO of the Canadian Women’s Foundation. Mitzie is a dynamic, community-grounded leader. Her 30 years of leadership spans the nonprofit sector, private sector, and government. Mitzie has a trailblazing track record and many successes championing infrastructure and community improvements. She was the first Black woman to serve as [...] The post Gender Equality Leadership appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more

As the summer winds down and students prepare to head back to school, the excitement of new beginnings fills the air. But for many girls and nonbinary young people, this season is not just about stocking up on school supplies and reconnecting with friends; it’s also a critical time to set the stage for [...] The post Empowering Girls: A Back-to-School Call to Action appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more

"Young people need healthy relationship skills to live better lives. They also need them to successfully participate in and contribute to a thriving, sustainable economy," writes Mitzie Hunter, President and CEO of the Canadian Women's Foundation, in an OpEd published in The Future Economy. Learn more about how your support enables community-based teen healthy [...] The post Teaching Young People Healthy Relationship Skills Enables Business Success appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more

"Feminist businesses have always represented a response to traditional business practices and assumptions about success," writes Andrea Gunraj, VP Public Engagement at the Foundation in an OpEd published in The Future Economy. "Traditional practices and assumptions revolve around a vision of the white male businessman, forging out his path by any means and cost [...] The post It’s Time for Feminist Entrepreneurship to Be the Powerhouse It Can Be appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more

Visionary leader Mitzie Hunter takes the helm of Canada’s award-winning public foundation for gender equality and justice Toronto, ON – June 27, 2024 – The Canadian Women’s Foundation is pleased to announce Mitzie Hunter as new President and Chief Executive Officer. Mitzie is a dynamic, community-grounded leader who will play a pivotal role in [...] The post The Canadian Women’s Foundation Welcomes New President and CEO appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more

By Andrea Gunraj, VP Public Engagement, Canadian Women's Foundation What Is Gender-Based Violence? Gender-based violence is a broad term to describe the forms of abuse and harassment women, girls, and Two Spirit, trans and non-binary people are at highest risk of experiencing. It can take physical and emotional forms, such as: name-calling, hitting, pushing, [...] The post What’s the Gender-Based Violence Backlash About? appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more

With Carissa Gravelle at Heart and Stroke Foundation. The link between experiences of discrimination and your health and wellness is undeniable. It's all about the “social determinants of health”. Discrimination based on gender and other connected factors like our race and ability impacts our health in so many ways. For example, we get treated differently [...] The post Women’s Heart and Brain Health With Carissa Gravelle appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more

By Andrea Gunraj, VP Public Engagement, Canadian Women's Foundation What It Is “Man or bear” is a hypothetical question social media users have posted on platforms like TikTok and X with the hashtag #manorbear and #manvsbear. They ask, “Would you rather encounter a man or a bear alone in the woods?” Sometimes with humor [...] The post What “Man or Bear” Says About Gender-Based Violence appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more