Women’s Resources

SUPPORTS AND SERVICES

• NWAC - Native Women's Association of Canada - National Indigenous Organization that defends the rights, delivers programming to, and amplifies the perspectives of Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender-diverse people in Canada.
• Minerva BC | Leadership Programs for Women – A Vancouver-based charity dedicated to advancing the leadership of women and girls.
• Vancouver Women’s Health Collective | Vancouver Women’s Health Collective – A non-profit organization helping all who self-identify as women, non-binary, and gender non-conforming foster health, wellness, and equity through feminist approaches to advocacy, shared knowledge, and low-barrier programs and services.
• For Women | Get Settled | Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) - Peer support and leadership training programs for immigrant and refugee women.
• Battered Women’s Support Services - BWSS
• Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre - voice: 1-877-392-7583, text: 604-245-2425 - Support services to survivors of sexualized violence who are of marginalized genders: women, trans, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse people. Online chat also available. (English)
• Home - Atira Women's Society – A not-for-profit organization committed to the work of ending violence against women.

TAKE ACTION

• 3 Steps To Become A Workplace Ally | Canadian Women's Foundation – simple steps to acknowledge and combat sexism in the workplace
• 6 Ways That Women Can Champion Each Other At Work - Together we can level the playing field and go further faster.
• How to Stop Sexism in the Workplace? | Randstad Canada – this article discusses sexism at work, what it looks like, how to deal with it, and how to stop it in its tracks.

READ / LEARN

• Intersectional feminism: what it means and why it matters right now | UN Women – Headquarters – Intersectional feminism offers a lens through which we can better understand one another and strive towards a more just future for all.
• Sacred and Strong (fnha.ca) – A report about the health and wellness of First Nations women and girls living in BC. Grounded in First Nations perspectives of wellness, it contains data, stories and teachings about the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health and well-being of First Nations women at every phase of life.
• Canadian Labour Congress Gender Equality Resources - Resources on gender equity and justice.
• Women in healthcare – Research attempts to create a definitive fact base on women’s advancement in healthcare leadership.
• Good Things to Come – BC Women's Health Foundation (bcwomensfoundation.org) - BC’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the full spectrum of women’s health.
• Labour Movement and Women’s Equality – Rise Up! Feminist Digital Archive (riseupfeministarchive.ca) – A historical primer as well as documents, resources, and tools to learn about the role Canadian women played in organized labour.
• Stand Up Against Street Harassment - Right To Be – Resource on bystander intervention.
• Canadian Women’s Foundation - evaluation of funded programs - Reports, resources and tools that are designed to help strengthen the capacity of organizations serving women, girls, and gender-diverse people.
• Books About the History of Women's Rights | Penguin Random House – A list of books on the history of women’s rights.
• 12 Must Read Books for Women's History Month - Powell's Books (powells.com) - A list of books on issues that fall under the umbrella of women's rights.
• A Black Feminist Resource List – Black Feminist Collective – A list of resources including books to read, media platforms and organizations to support in the fight for Black women’s liberation.
• Anti-Colonial Resources for Gender Justice Advocates — Courage to Act – A community-curated list of free resources - books, articles, blog posts, podcasts, webinars, and more - that recognize gender-based violence as a tool of the colonial project and aim to decolonize the gender justice movement.

WATCH

• Representing Gender Equality and Diversity - NFB – Discover a selection of films on the important contributions women and gender diverse communities have made to the growth, development, character and identity of Canada.
• 10 talks by women that everyone should watch | TED Talks – 10 big, bold TED talks from women speakers.
• Talks on modern feminism | TED Talks – These essential talks delve into the intricacies of feminism, examining everyday realities in the pursuit of equality.
• Status Quo? The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada - NFB – This feature documentary zeroes in on key concerns such as violence against women, access to abortion, and universal childcare, asking how much progress we have truly made on these issues.
• 13 Best Feminist Movies to Watch for Women's History Month (katiecouric.com) – A list of 13 movies that seek to empower women.
• 10 Documentaries to Watch During Women’s History Month - Netflix Tudum – 10 documentaries that celebrate the power of women.

LISTEN

• Canadian Women's Foundation Podcasts – Through expert interviews, this podcast show explores systemic roots and strategies for change that will move us closer to the goal of gender justice.
• Podcast - She Leads Me – Women come together for powerful conversations around life and leadership.
• Podcast - I Weigh (iweighcommunity.com) - Alongside inspiring thought-leaders, performers, activists, influencers and friends, Jameela Jamil challenges the societal norms that might be holding folks back.
• What Makes Us Stronger Podcast | Women For Women – Each episode features the voices of courageous women who have lived through war and conflict. Like so many women survivors of war, they have found the strength and resilience within them to keep going.