Social Justice

• KDocs Film Festival centres journeys in solidarity and the power of social justice

  KDocs Film Festival runs Feb. 21 to Feb. 24 at the VIFF Centre. The festival focuses on social justice programming and this years theme is 'Journeys in Solidarity.'

  Canada

  Feb 20
  
• Montreal art exhibit features Indian powerhouse, 77-year-old Nalini Malani

  Malani’s first Canadian show addresses social inequality and violence against women, with the artist striving to promote justice through her work.

  Entertainment

  May 11, 2023
  
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• International Women’s Day: Meet 5 extraordinary advocates working to uplift women in B.C.

  Meet Nataizya Mukwavi and four other amazing women in B.C. who are working to empower women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community every day.

  Perspectives

  Mar 8, 2022
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• Alberta-born rapper brings message of social justice to Calgary concert

  Edmonton-born hip-hop artist Cadence Weapon will be hitting the stage on Saturday night as part of Calgary’s Block Heater festival.

  Entertainment

  Feb 19, 2022
• Thousands march in Montreal to demand urgent climate and social action

  Thousands of Montrealers marched to demand governments act against climate change, taking part in a world-wide movement happening in 80 countries on Friday.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2021
• Black Lives Matter golf program opens doors for Nova Scotia youth

  Black Lives Matter Golf Nova Scotia looks to introduce BIPOC youth to the game of golf and raise awareness around issues of race and the Black Lives Matter movement.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2021
• ‘Tired of the word resilience’: Canada’s racialized communities navigate ongoing pandemic

  Vulnerabilities like living situations are often left out of the conversation when it comes to discussing higher rates of COVID-19 in racialized communities.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 14, 2021
• Regina’s Matt Dumba becomes 1st NHL player to take a knee during anthem

  "Racism is everywhere, and we need to fight against it," Dumba said.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2020
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• Ongoing violence against Black people sparks conversation in Halifax

  "It is exhausting as a person of color to always have to explain to people that our reality is real, that my lived experience is valid."

  Canada

  May 31, 2020
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• U of R social justice group tackling ‘period poverty’ among students

  Members of the U of R Champions of Change Club are tackling "period poverty" around campus, offering students free tampons and pads.

  Canada

  Mar 5, 2020