Gender

Public conversations about discrimination and inequality often lack the nuance required to move beyond victim-blaming narratives and make constructive change.

We aim to produce solutions-focused journalism that shifts national narratives about the lived experiences of Canadians of all genders, as well as broader conversations around gender and identity. This means producing media content that’s driven by data and highly responsive to the voices of traditionally underrepresented communities.

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Women voice Site C concerns as impacts stay hidden

As a decision on the controversial hydroelectric dam looms, research into its potential impact on marginalized women remains behind closed doors. Women affected by resource extraction fear what the project might bring.

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Where’s the accountability around gender equity in Canada?

The government has a tool, called Gender-Based Analysis Plus, to measure the gendered impacts of its policies and projects – but that doesn’t mean it's used properly.

Cree elder reflects on one dam, worries about the next

Jennifer Poole has lost a home to resource extraction; a daughter to murder. She worries that she'll lose more people she loves if the Site C dam project moves ahead near her home in northeastern B.C.

Real talk with artist Vivek Shraya: On womanhood, allyship and fighting white supremacy

"Being an ally means letting go of needing to be a good person," says the writer, filmmaker and singer-songwriter.

Indigenous activist Lorelei Williams on giving interviews: ‘I need to do a lot of self-care’

Williams, whose aunt and cousin went missing decades ago, has worked tirelessly to shed light on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

How are Indigenous women affected by resource extraction?

We sat down with Amnesty International’s Campaigner for the Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Craig Benjamin, to find out.

5 tips for reporting on gender — as told by you

How to get better at investigating questions around gender and sexuality.

Feminist Media Club: Stories of (in)visibility edition

This inaugural roundup features work from 'Bitch Media,' 'Slate,' 'Lenny Letter' and 'This' magazine.

Ways to fix B.C.’s broken anti-violence sector — from the women who know it best

Resilient women share their personal stories and their suggestions for fixing B.C.'s broken anti-violence sector.

Fact-checking the BC Liberals’ ‘accomplishments’ on gender equity

As the May 9 election approaches, we looked at what the province’s ruling party has actually done for women.