Data collection practices often rely on active and informed consent – but how can people in precarious situations genuinely understand what is happening with their biometric information, how it will be stored, and who it will be shared with?
Indigenous languages are facing extinction due to colonization, and many communities are trying to revitalize their languages and create more fluent speakers.
With a larger number of non-profits collecting, stewarding and analyzing information about marginalized communities, it’s critical they do it well, while upholding the privacy and dignity of vulnerable people.
It's vital for those in the social services world to continue to learn, grow and implement new ideas.
LGBTQ+ hate and discriminatory policies are on the rise, yet the Liberal government's federal budget allocated very little funding to help queer and gender-diverse organizations - with a potential change in government on the way.
While basic food staples, clean water and health care services are always needed amid disaster, having cash allows families to choose what they need rather than be given whatever goods come their way.
