by Wisdom2Action Download the Full Details Download the Self ID Form We are seeking a Communications Manager to fill an important role for our business. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in a similar role with demonstrated experience. Blog
by Dennis L. Stuebing, Ph.D. and Marissa Campbell At this time of year, there are a lot of ‘designated days’ including World Children’s Day (20 November), International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), Trans Day of Remembrance (20 November), World AIDS Day (1 December), and International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December) to name only a few. Tomorrow is Human Rights Day. The other designated days are important as they highlight specific issues or groups of people that deserve acknowledgement. They remind us of the
by Wisdom2Action Ltd. We are horrified and heartbroken by the events at Club Q in Colorado Springs this past weekend. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the victims and call for justice on their behalf. We stand in solidarity with those grieving, as well as other 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and communities, as a proud, queer owned, and queer led business. Amidst rising levels of hate against our communities across the globe, which the recent tragedy at Club Q illustrates, we call upon governments, policymakers and all
by Dennis L. Stuebing, Ph.D. Sunday, November 20th, marks National Child Day. It is the annual day to acknowledge Canada’s commitment to children and their rights. Canada became party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in 1991 and since then, has achieved many positive milestones for children. The Committee on the Rights of the Child (2022) has most recently acknowledged the progress Canada has made on “housing and homelessness, enhanced engagement with adolescents, and awareness raising of mental health issues”. It also commended Canada’s
by Wisdom2Action Ltd. Improving access to and coverage of gender-affirming healthcare is integral to improving the health and well-being of trans and gender diverse people in Ontario. We are thankful to MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam for introducing the Gender Affirming Healthcare Act, and call upon all Members of Provincial Parliament to support this bill and work with trans and gender diverse communities to improve gender-affirming healthcare in our province. The status quo on gender-affirming care is untenable. Community members are waiting sometimes over 3 years to access medically-necessary health services due
by Wisdom2Action View this email in your browser Introducing the W2A Speakers Bureau Wisdom2Action (W2A) is excited to announce our new Speakers Bureau! The Speakers Bureau is a roster of individuals with expertise in community engagement, anti-oppression, human rights, equity, and organizational development. These individuals represent a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. Together they make up an invaluable resource of knowledge and strength. The Speakers Bureau has been created to support you in your search for workshop facilitators, keynote speakers, and panelists. Book a Speaker Today Act for Mental
by Wisdom2Action Download the Full Details Download the Self ID Form We are seeking a Communications Manager to fill an important role for our business. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in a similar role with demonstrated experience. Blog
by Dennis L. Stuebing, Ph.D. and Marissa Campbell At this time of year, there are a lot of ‘designated days’ including World Children’s Day (20 November), International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), Trans Day of Remembrance (20 November), World AIDS Day (1 December), and International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December) to name only a few. Tomorrow is Human Rights Day. The other designated days are important as they highlight specific issues or groups of people that deserve acknowledgement. They remind us of the global commitment that exists especially to those who are vulnerable
by Wisdom2Action Ltd. We are horrified and heartbroken by the events at Club Q in Colorado Springs this past weekend. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the victims and call for justice on their behalf. We stand in solidarity with those grieving, as well as other 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and communities, as a proud, queer owned, and queer led business. Amidst rising levels of hate against our communities across the globe, which the recent tragedy at Club Q illustrates, we call upon governments, policymakers and all stakeholders to do their part to advance inclusion, protect human
by Dennis L. Stuebing, Ph.D. Sunday, November 20th, marks National Child Day. It is the annual day to acknowledge Canada’s commitment to children and their rights. Canada became party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in 1991 and since then, has achieved many positive milestones for children. The Committee on the Rights of the Child (2022) has most recently acknowledged the progress Canada has made on “housing and homelessness, enhanced engagement with adolescents, and awareness raising of mental health issues”. It also commended Canada’s legislative and policy efforts in which ‘the best interest of
by Wisdom2Action Ltd. Improving access to and coverage of gender-affirming healthcare is integral to improving the health and well-being of trans and gender diverse people in Ontario. We are thankful to MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam for introducing the Gender Affirming Healthcare Act, and call upon all Members of Provincial Parliament to support this bill and work with trans and gender diverse communities to improve gender-affirming healthcare in our province. The status quo on gender-affirming care is untenable. Community members are waiting sometimes over 3 years to access medically-necessary health services due to chronic neglect and underfunding. Outside of urban centres, trans
by Wisdom2Action View this email in your browser Introducing the W2A Speakers Bureau Wisdom2Action (W2A) is excited to announce our new Speakers Bureau! The Speakers Bureau is a roster of individuals with expertise in community engagement, anti-oppression, human rights, equity, and organizational development. These individuals represent a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. Together they make up an invaluable resource of knowledge and strength. The Speakers Bureau has been created to support you in your search for workshop facilitators, keynote speakers, and panelists. Book a Speaker Today Act for Mental Health Campaign Act for Mental Health is an advocacy campaign
In the spirit of reconciliation, Wisdom2Action acknowledges the land on which it was originally established as the traditional and unceded territory of the M’ikmaq, known as Mi’kmak’i (Nova Scotia). Our team is spread across Turtle Island (Canada) on the treaty lands of many First Nations. We recognize the people and the land in this way as part of our commitment to anti-oppression and decolonization. We are all treaty people.
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