SOCIAL ISSUES READINGS March 2022

Gender, Race, Society

Women of Impact in Canada - An online gallery dedicated to women's achievements, featuring profiles of courageous women who have made an impact in politics, the arts and sciences, and countless other fields.   Will Smith’s Oscar slap reveals fault lines as he defends Jada Pinkett Smith against Chris Rock: Podcast How Black Actresses Fought for Science Fiction Roles for Nearly a Century  White women need to reckon with their privilege to save feminism, argues author  

Indigenous

A house for healing: treating addiction through tradition on Tsuut'ina Nation    'We're fumbling': Tanya Tagaq on capitalism, speaking up, and the need for more memorials     Canadian doctors decide whether Indigenous women are fit to be mothers  Indigenous women entrepreneurs celebrate culture through commerce in Alberta

Child Care

Affordable child-care program providing relief for families amid rising cost of living What is affordable early learning and care?  B.C. revamps immigration program to address shortage of health, child care workers  Daycare workers are exiting the profession in droves, just as access for parents opens up

Environmental Issues

Justice at the Heart of Climate Activism - YES! Magazine

Miscellaneous

Figure Skating Will Stop Calling Women Skaters ‘Ladies’—A Step Toward Dismantling a Century-Long Culture  Opinion: Why do we penalize people who work while on Income Support?  Oscars 2022: a historic night for women – overshadowed by male violence

Resources What is High-Quality Child Care? A series of infographics by ECELC, explaining common terms used in the early learning and care community. This one is focused on high-quality early learning and care and its basic tenets.  OXFAM Canada released its 2022 Feminist Scorecard. For Oxfam, with the right choices, a feminist, green recovery is within reach – and “with the right data, analysis and engagement of civil society, the right choices will be made.”  A Just Recovery for All: Public Interest Alberta’s Priorities for the Government of Alberta’s 2022 Budget  'Priority Population: Women' is a collection of resources from the Homelessness Learning Hub that explores the unique challenges and specific concerns of women experiencing homelessness.  At the Centre: Leadership Training Women Lead YYC is a program for those who want to lead or influence their community. This program explores mindsets, leadership approaches and communication strategies that boost the chances of successfully influencing change. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 8. To register or for more information, email RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org or call 403.264.1155. At the Centre - Highlights Join us in-person on Friday April 8, 5:00-7:00 PM, at the Women’s Centre, for a live virtual screening for LunaFest! LunaFest features short films by and about women. We will have popcorn and drinks to share! To register or for more information, email RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org or call 403.264.1155. Join us for an online discussion where we will look at food (in)security and access to healthy foods and how lack of it affects physical and mental health and well-being. We will explore issues around food deserts and how increasing food costs are affecting vulnerable women and children. To register or for more information, email RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org or call 403.264.1155.

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