by Admin Editor | Mar 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Despite advances over the years, girls in Canada face pressures today, both new and old, that limit their potential. The barriers that young women face translate into startling gender disparities. – Men outnumber women 4 to 1 among Canada’s elected... by Admin Editor | Dec 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
This summer I wrote the following letter to my now almost 20 year old son, Deva, as I was reading Sobunfu Some’s wonderful book, “The Spirit of Intimacy”. In the past month of R+R, I have sat with over 130 Grade 9 youth. Many of our conversations... by Admin Editor | Nov 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
We have a new 2011 Sundance film, “Miss Representation,” in our SWOVA library! Featuring Gloria Steinem, Jane Fonda, Jackson Katz, Katie Couric, Margaret Cho, Condoleezza Rice and Nancy Pelosi, it is a riveting 90 min documentary film exploring sexism in media,... by Admin Editor | Oct 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
Press Release – 31 October 2012 We are delighted to hear that the Respectful Relationships Program (R+R) has two more funders. Coast Capital Saving’s generous grant of $10,000 and Mid-Island Coop’s grant of $1,000 will go towards delivering the R+R workshops to... by Admin Editor | Oct 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
On the way to the high school this morning, I hear the line “the deep intelligence of the Earth” and decide to weave it into our morning check in with our Grade 9 students. Check ins are skill-building opportunities in reflective listening, empathy and assertive... by Admin Editor | Sep 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
Bullying is a universal problem, but we’ve only really heard about it in the last 20 years or so. Tragic stories of suicides and murders in the news have shocked educators and parents into taking more notice of bullying. The vast majority of bullying does not end in...
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