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

by Marcie Casler #Act4QueerSafety and #FactsOverFear were two of Momentum‘s key campaign initiatives in 2023. To protect trans kids from bullying by their own governments, Momentum supported campaigns in New Brunswick and Saskatchewan. As a result, they mobilized and condemned the blatant homophobia and transphobia displayed by the Conservative Party. Due to the rising anti-2SLGBTQIA+ rhetoric, Momentum launched the official House of Commons petition calling for the implementation of the White Paper on the Status of Trans and Gender Diverse People alongside the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) calling on the Government of Canada to act for