This National Indigenous History Month, Volunteer Canada made space to listen. In conversation with Autumn Peltier, Anishinabek Nation’s Chief Water Commissioner, and through a panel with Lori Campbell, Nikki Komaksiutiksak, and Georgie Gagne, we heard from Indigenous leaders who are reshaping what care, community, and participation look like in practice. Their insights reminded us that […]
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National Volunteer Week is a time to recognize and celebrate Canada’s volunteers and everything that they do to make our communities more welcoming, inclusive, sustainable, and equitable. In fact, I think you would be hard-pressed to think of an aspect of community that volunteers don’t touch. This year’s theme, Every Moment Matters, resonates with me […]
Continue ReadingInternational Women’s Day 2024
Dear Friends, For me, International Women’s Day (IWD) is a moment to reflect on the tremendous achievements and contributions of all women in every aspect and domain of our lives. It is also time to put at the forefront the work that needs to be done. I am particularly mindful of the gendered landscape of […]
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