Ellena has recently joined the Wisdom2Action team as a communications intern through her program at York University that offers fieldwork experience for final-year students. She is based in Toronto, Ontario, in the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinabe, and the Wendat peoples. Ellena is in her final year completing her Bachelor’s degree in a double-major in Political Science and Communications & Media Studies at York University, with plans to pursue graduate studies in public policy. She is currently a peer mentor…

Hawthorne Armstrong has recently joined the Wisdom2Action team through the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP), which is funded by Global Affairs Canada and managed by Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) and Marine Institute / Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador (MUN). They are based in Windsor, Ontario on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations — the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples, as well as many others. They are Haudenosaunee, specifically Onyota’a:ka, from the Oneida Nation of the Thames. Hawthorne has…

Preventing and Addressing Gender-based Violence (GBV) against 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth using Arts-based Activism Project by Vic Davie Wisdom2Action recently hosted the Creative Resistance: Arts & Activism Against GBV Youth Summit, a two-day event featuring two keynote speakers as well as panel discussions and multiple skills-building workshops. The event began with an opening ceremony led by Grandmother Liz and her granddaughter, Winona. Grandmother Liz spoke about missing and murdered Indigenous women, led the participants through a smudging ceremony and Winona shared their knowledge through songs and drumming. This was followed by the event’s first keynote, entitled “Building Community Through Arts-Based Action” by

by Marcie Casler (she/her) September marks a pivotal time for many students as they return to school, a period that can be filled with excitement and new opportunities. September is also recognized as Suicide Prevention Month, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness and support during the transition back to school for young people who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, and/or feelings of isolation. Schools can play a crucial role in the lives of students by creating safer, inclusive, and supportive environments where they feel valued and understood. This includes 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, who face the additional challenges of gender-based violence

by Wisdom2Action We are seeking applications for the part-time position of Project Officer for a 9-month term (with the possibility of extension). The focus of the work includes managing and coordinating multiple projects and activities with diverse 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, as well as other clients and partners, in other W2A thematic areas (children’s rights and youth engagement, mental health and substance use) Job Listing Self ID Form Blog

by Marcie Casler (she/her) June isn’t just any month in Canada—it’s one where we crank up the volume to celebrate the vibrant 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. it’s all about Pride! But, Pride comes on the heels of an important day in the annual calendar for queer and trans people. May 17th is a day in which everyone is called to action, led by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, marked by the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). But let’s get real for a second—IDAHOBIT and Pride aren’t just confined to specific dates on a calendar. We live and breathe IDAHOBIT and Pride