Racism and Maternal Mental Health
Giving birth should, ideally, be a joyous event. For many, it is more complicated.
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Becky Leyva
May 20, 20215 min read
Reproductive Justice and Anti-Racism
It must be understood, reproductive services seen as fundamental rights for the privileged are not available for all; by design.
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Kerry Cavers
May 8, 202122 min read
25 Diverse Books on Reproductive Justice.
This month’s book list addresses themes of Reproductive Justice, body autonomy, consent, feminism (not just white feminism) and more.
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Kerry Cavers
May 4, 20214 min read
PR: Advocacy Groups Call for Review of Systemic Discrimination by BC School Boards and Districts
PRESS RELEASE: Advocacy Groups Call for Review of Systemic Discrimination by BC School Boards and Districts.
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MAR Healthcare Advocacy Team
Apr 10, 20219 min read
Covid-19 Shines a Light on Health Inequities.
Covid-19 has shone a light on the health disparities and inequities that exist and persist as a result of colonialism and systemic racism.
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Caitlin Baker
Apr 5, 202114 min read
25 Diverse Books on Health Equity & the Environment.
25 titles ranging from children's board books to Adult non-fiction on Health, the Environment, and Equity that you can add to your library.
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Pat Baxter
Mar 28, 20214 min read
Meal Planning as Self-Care
The term "meal planning" can either cause joy or strike fear in the heart of many a household leader.
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Kerry Cavers
Mar 24, 20213 min read
What Kind of Mother Are You?
You are either supporting the status quo - systemic racism - or actively working to dismantle it. There is no in between.
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MAR Childcare Advocacy Team
Mar 23, 20215 min read
Open Letter to Online Childcare Groups in BC
Open Letter to Admins and Moderators of Online Forums for Early Childhood Educators and Childcare Providers in British Columbia.
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Becky Leyva
Mar 16, 20215 min read
Steps to Become a Revolutionary Mother.
Revolutionary Mothering is the idea that mothering also means building community and and ensuring survival for the future generation.
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Pat Baxter
Mar 13, 20213 min read
Include Play in Your Anti-Racism Journey.
Take a moment to play. It doesn’t matter at what, or where, or how. The secret is to make it playful.
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Caitlin Baker
Mar 1, 202113 min read
25 Books of Revolutionary Mothering
25 Books of Revolutionary Mothering from children's board books to adult non-fiction.
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Symbia Barnaby
Feb 28, 20216 min read
Boundaries + Burnout
Setting boundaries help you to be able to keep showing up to this very important anti-racism work without burning out.
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Becky Leyva
Feb 27, 20216 min read
Black History Month Takeaways for Parents: The Do's and the Don'ts.
For Parents: A summary of some Black History Month Do's and Don'ts.
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Jessica Sproat
Feb 24, 20213 min read
When #PinkShirtDay is a (white)wash.
Today is Anti-Bullying Day. But when is bullying not just bullying?
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Kerry Cavers
Feb 10, 20213 min read
Do Black People Drink Coffee?
Yes, this is an actual question I have been asked.
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Caitlin Baker
Feb 1, 202114 min read
25 Books of Everyday Blackness
Black History Month seems to be a place for tremendous success or significant struggle, but what about the in-between?
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Symbia Barnaby
Jan 31, 20214 min read
Self-Love, Self-Care + Anti-Racism
So you might be asking yourself, "What does self-love and self-care have to do with my anti-racism journey?” Let me connect the dots.
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Caitlin Baker
Jan 18, 20217 min read
How To Conduct A Diversity Book Audit
A diversity audit reveals which voices are missing and/or underrepresented in your personal library. Here's the steps on how to do one.
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Becky Leyva
Jan 11, 20216 min read
Take Down The Statues: Sir John A. Macdonald.
Whether you believe him to be a hero or not depends on if you believe genocide and slavery are just means to create a nation.
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