Category Archives: Life

Laughter – The Best Medicine

Laughter was the furthest thing from my lips that day back in 2014. Here is the story. “Today was full of it. Travelling to work this morning, much earlier than my usual hour for a Wednesday, it struck me. Twelve … Continue reading

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Second Anniversary – Daughters of Sheba Foundation

Anniversary #2 This month, we here are focused on helping women reclaim and stand in their power and we are indeed standing in ours as we mark our second Anniversary! On our first anniversary, I shared a bit about how … Continue reading

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Reparations To Indigenous Peoples Are Critical

“Reparations to Indigenous Peoples are critical after Pope’s apology for residential schools” by Catherine Richardson, Concordia University Many people are contemplating Pope Francis’s recent apology for residential schools in Canada during his visit to Alberta, as well as his statements from … Continue reading

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Women’s NGOs Are Changing The World

“Women’s NGOs are changing the world – and not getting credit for it” by Dr. Bipasha Baruah, Western University and Dr. Kate Grantham, McGill University In contemporary global development circles, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are now performing many more roles and activities … Continue reading

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Stop Telling Girls To Smile

“Stop telling girls to smile — it pressures them to accept the unjust status quo” by Natalie Coulter, York University, Canada Girls are constantly told to smile, from T-shirts sold in stores that say “everyone loves a happy girl” to the … Continue reading

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Are You In A Toxic Relationship?

We often think that toxic relationships occur only in intimate relationships but that really is not accurate. Toxicity can arise among friends, parent-child, co-workers, and even mere acquaintances. Our tendency is to “blame” the other, whoever that may be, for … Continue reading

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Eight Ways You Can Help Women’s Rights

“Eight ways you can help women’s rights” by Jane Arscott, Athabasca University International Women’s Day 2018 marks a pivotal moment for women’s rights, according to the United Nation’s Secretary General, Antonio Guterrez. In the entertainment industry, at workplaces, on social media, … Continue reading

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What Nelson Mandela Can Teach Us

“What Nelson Mandela can teach us about lifelong, dialogue-rich learning” by  Peter Rule, Stellenbosch University Nelson Mandela’s life and writings reveal his fascination with education. The late statesman’s autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom, often profiles characters by their education and … Continue reading

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Women? Fight Against Each Other? No…

The idea that women “fight against” each other is such an ancient one that it has become somewhat like a law of life or rules of the game, so to speak. I am not sure where it has its roots … Continue reading

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Want To Become A Better Person? Travel!

“Want to become a better person? Travelling more might be the answer,” by Héctor González-Jiménez, ESCP Business School Travelling offers new experiences and can open people’s minds. It allows you to get out of your daily groove – of work, commuting, … Continue reading

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