Web Resources
Growing Your Skills
Province of British Columbia – Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills, & Training
Find information on training programs and education opportunities in BC (including Aboriginal-specific programs), compare post-secondary programs in the province, and discover funding opportunities. Connect with Here2Talk, a mental health counseling and referral service for post-secondary students.
Canadian Federation of Students
The CFS organizes students on a democratic, co-operative basis in advancing student campaigns and interests. Helps bring students together to discuss and to achieve necessary educational, administrative or legislative change wherever decision-making affects students.
BC Civil Liberties Association
The BCCLA works to “promote, defend, sustain, and extend civil liberties and human rights in British Columbia and Canada.” This is an excellent resource to inform yourself on civil liberties and human rights issues in Canada and explore their many handbooks and resources on Canadian fundamental rights and freedoms.
Progressive Women’s Leadership
Progressive Women’s Leadership offers learning and collaboration among professional women seeking the skills to further develop their careers. Check out their excellent free resources and Leadership E-Guides for skills development on a variety of leadership topics.
QMUNITY
QMUNITY provides “safe spaces for LGBTQ/2S people and their allies to fully self-express while feeling welcome and included.” QMUNITY offers Queer Competency Training, access to support groups/counselling services, educational materials, and opportunities to get involved in the LGBTQ/2S community.
Anti-Racism Resources
A list compiled by the University of Waterloo to help people develop a deeper understanding of anti-Black racism, racism toward Indigenous folks and people of colour; as well as provide tools to engage in anti-racism work.
BC Federation of Students
This is a provincial alliance of more than 170,000 students at 15 universities, colleges, and institutes in every part of BC. Together they work to provide students with an effective and unified voice to influence access to education.
I Weigh
Founded in March, 2018, I Weigh is a community allyship platform built to share ideas and stories that ultimately mobilize activism.
Indigenous Resources
Teaching Resources by age/grade level on Truth & Reconciliation in Canada
Access a variety of resources to educate youth on Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Includes teacher guides and the “Every Child Matters: Reconciliation Through Education” program.
Decolonizing Practices
Aims to catalyze social change to transform colonial narratives & impacts led by Indigenous ways of being. Workshops, resources, and access to the Decolonize First Workbook.
Indigenous Youth Internship Program
Every year, this program provides a 12 month paid internship for up to 25 young Indigenous British Columbians, ages 19 to 29. Supports Indigenous youth to develop their leadership skills and provides opportunities for Indigenous youth to contribute and improve relationship building between Indigenous communities/organizations and the provincial government.
Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
The National Inquiry’s Final Report reveals that persistent and deliberate human and Indigenous rights violations and abuses are the root cause behind Canada’s staggering rates of violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people.
Indigenous Guardians Program
Indigenous-led Guardians programs empower communities to manage ancestral lands according to traditional laws and values. Guardians are employed as the “eyes on the ground” in Indigenous territories. They monitor ecological health, maintain cultural sites and protect sensitive areas and species. They play a vital role in creating land-use and marine-use plans. And they promote intergenerational sharing of Indigenous knowledge—helping train the next generation of educators, ministers and nation builders.
We Are All Treaty Peoples: A Framework for Understanding and Good Relations Going Forward
An easily accessible document prepared by Colour of Poverty - Colour of Change that serves as a quick print-out introduction to Indigenous rights, Treaties, and current issues in Canada.
Orange Shirt Day
Learn about the history of Orange Shirt Day (September 30), and access resources on how to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind.
Nanki Nezulne
Nanki Nezulne (Our Two Spirits) is a health and wellness service offered through Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS). This program is for or adults (18+) who identify as LGBTQ2+ and/or additional gender and sexual orientated individuals.
The services are at NO COST and offer:
Social, emotional, and health related protective factors through community engagement and evidence-based practices
Encourage inclusivity and acceptance of LGBTQ2+ individuals
Outreach support, individual and group counselling
LGBTQ2+ education
Virtual events, activities and celebrations
Interested in these great services? Click here to download a counselling referral form for the Nanki Nexulne program.
Women in Leadership
Women in Leadership Foundation
Women In Leadership Foundation (WIL) delivers inspirational programs that bring women together to collaborate in the development of their leadership skills & creates positive change in the future of women’s leadership.
Canadian Women’s Foundation
The Canadian Women’s Foundation focuses on the most critical challenges facing women and girls, and invests in the most effective solutions for long-term change. The CWF funds programs to help a variety of women’s issues, publishes resources, and facilitates volunteer and engagement opportunities.
Women and Politics
Women and Politics London is a citizen-led initiative that looks to engage and increase the participation of women in the political landscape. We host social events, develop educational resources and tools, participate in political activities and connect women with their community and each other.
Equal Voice
Equal Voice is a multi-partisan organization dedicated to electing and supporting women at all levels of political office. There are multiple chapters throughout Canada that are committed to working to increase women's representation among elected officials.
Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
The National Inquiry’s Final Report reveals that persistent and deliberate human and Indigenous rights violations and abuses are the root cause behind Canada’s staggering rates of violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people.
Advice for Visual Artists
MAWA (Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art) has produced five short videos that contain useful information for every visual artist. Do you wonder how you can enhance your professional presence and move your career forward? Listen to the advice of five practicing art professionals!
Elect Her: A Roadmap for Improving the Representation of Women in Canadian Politics
Women’s representation in Canadian politics has increased significantly since 1921 when the first woman, Agnes Macphail, was elected to the House of Commons. Despite their growing political participation, women represent only 35% of all legislators in Canada,1 and remain under-represented at all levels of government. Increasing women’s representation in electoral politics is essential because it can lead to greater gender equality and to better social, economic and political outcomes for all Canadians.
Lean In
A community that helps women come together to learn from each other and achieve their goals. Access resources, develop leadership skills, and connect with other women in leadership.
The Representation Project
The Representation Project (TRP) is a leading global non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring all humans achieve their full potential, unencumbered by limiting gender norms. We use documentary films, education, and activism to shift the public’s attitudes and behavior around gender in order to transform culture.