Federal funding cuts to refugee housing will negatively impact Black, African communities most, say advocates
At the end of August, more than 3,500 refugees were in the shelter system
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Beyond tokenism: Here’s how non-profits can take action to honour truth and reconciliation
Taking action towards reconciliation means more than just checking a box, it’s about showing up, listening, and making it part of your everyday work.
Maytree accuses feds of potentially violating Charter, human rights laws over cuts to refugee housing funding
The federal government says it’s working toward “more sustainable” solutions with partners
Comment faire en sorte que les femmes vulnérables soient logées ? Un soutien exhaustif est essentiel
Puisque l’insécurité en matière de logement et la violence fondée sur le sexe continuent de toucher de manière disproportionnée les femmes et les nouveaux arrivants, des organismes partout au Canada passent à l’action, avec l’appui de partenaires comme RBC Fondation.
Donations to Indigenous charities peaks at times of ‘national reckoning’ – can organizations sustain the momentum?
A CanadaHelps report released in June 2025 found that giving to Indigenous organizations still makes up less than 1 per cent of all donations that flow through the platform.
Canada’s national pride may soften the DEI backlash
“They aim to create a narrative, and indeed a society, where equity and social progress are seen as threats, and exclusion and discrimination are accepted, normalized and further entrenched.”
From planet-saving to pulp: Our summer reading list for 2025
Our totally scientific and unbiased recommendations for reading this summer.
How GreenShield is helping expand culturally safe Indigenous mental health services
GreenShield’s partnership with Noojimo expands access for First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities.
How a digital archive is fighting to save memories of pre-Nakba Palestine
In a story familiar to Indigenous Canadians, an archive has been created to preserve the memories and truths of Palestinians
Protest has been critical to social reform. Toronto’s grassroots groups say new rules could hinder them
The City of Toronto conducted extensive public consultation about a new bylaw to prevent protests near “vulnerable social infrastructure.” Despite most residents and community organizations opposing the bylaw, it will come into effect in early July.
Beyond tokenism: Here’s how non-profits can take action to honour truth and reconciliation
Taking action towards reconciliation means more than just checking a box, it’s about showing up, listening, and making it part of your everyday work.
Maytree accuses feds of potentially violating Charter, human rights laws over cuts to refugee housing funding
The federal government says it’s working toward “more sustainable” solutions with partners
Comment faire en sorte que les femmes vulnérables soient logées ? Un soutien exhaustif est essentiel
Puisque l’insécurité en matière de logement et la violence fondée sur le sexe continuent de toucher de manière disproportionnée les femmes et les nouveaux arrivants, des organismes partout au Canada passent à l’action, avec l’appui de partenaires comme RBC Fondation.
Donations to Indigenous charities peaks at times of ‘national reckoning’ – can organizations sustain the momentum?
A CanadaHelps report released in June 2025 found that giving to Indigenous organizations still makes up less than 1 per cent of all donations that flow through the platform.
Canada’s national pride may soften the DEI backlash
“They aim to create a narrative, and indeed a society, where equity and social progress are seen as threats, and exclusion and discrimination are accepted, normalized and further entrenched.”
From planet-saving to pulp: Our summer reading list for 2025
Our totally scientific and unbiased recommendations for reading this summer.
How GreenShield is helping expand culturally safe Indigenous mental health services
GreenShield’s partnership with Noojimo expands access for First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities.
How a digital archive is fighting to save memories of pre-Nakba Palestine
In a story familiar to Indigenous Canadians, an archive has been created to preserve the memories and truths of Palestinians
Protest has been critical to social reform. Toronto’s grassroots groups say new rules could hinder them
The City of Toronto conducted extensive public consultation about a new bylaw to prevent protests near “vulnerable social infrastructure.” Despite most residents and community organizations opposing the bylaw, it will come into effect in early July.
