Blog Posts from 2020

Friday, September 25, 2020 - 10:47

Why You Should Wear Orange on Orange Shirt Day

September 30th marks Orange Shirt Day - a day when we honour the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools, as well as their...
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Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 06:25

The 2020 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards Recipients

YWCA News & Events
YWCA Metro Vancouver is pleased to announce the recipients of its 37th annual Women of Distinction Awards presented by Scotiabank. More than 800...
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Sunday, September 20, 2020 - 06:19

Why a Feminist Economic Recovery Plan is Essential to Advancing Gender Equality

Social Change, YWCA News & Events
Women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people have been at the forefront of Canada’s pandemic response and women need to be centered in Canada’s...
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Thursday, September 17, 2020 - 09:42

Five Reasons Why You Should Consider Becoming a Mentor

Community
Many people who are new to mentorship think that mentoring someone is a one-way street of giving time and advice, ultimately enriching the mentee’s...
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Friday, September 11, 2020 - 12:34

YWCA Rooftop Garden: Our Most Beloved Hidden Gem

Community
The Rooftop Garden is one of the YWCA’s most beloved hidden gems. It is a healthy, diverse ecosystem in the middle of downtown Vancouver, and it...
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Friday, September 4, 2020 - 14:10

"Honestly It Changed My Life" - How Mentoring Shaped One Woman's Career And Life

Community
Mariya has been involved with the YWCA High School Mentorship program for 18 years, as both a mentee and a mentor. Now she wants to encourage others...
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Monday, August 31, 2020 - 07:03

Dating Safe: How to Safely Intervene if you Witness Violence

Social Change
“As few as 8% of adolescents who experience dating violence reach out to parents, teachers, health care practitioners, or other adults who can help...
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Monday, August 24, 2020 - 07:13

Dating Safe: Intoxication Culture and How it Impacts Relationships

Social Change
“44% of youth surveyed in BC indicated that they had drank heavily in the last month.” [1] Intoxication culture permeates through media, schools,...
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Monday, August 17, 2020 - 07:12

Dating Safe: Understanding Dating Violence

Social Change
“More than 11 million Canadians have been physically or sexually assaulted since the age of 15.” [1] Dating violence is a widespread issue in Canada...
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Monday, August 10, 2020 - 07:04

Dating Safe: Social Media And Dating

Social Change
According to the United Nations, 75% of women have experienced cyber violence online. [1] LGBTQ2S youth experience cyber-violence three times as much...
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