Youth Policy Program

Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence A Case for Paid Domestic Leave Policies and Legislation in British Columbia

According to the Canadian Women’s Foundation, every six days a Canadian woman dies after facing violence by an intimate partner. Domestic violence is a socially complex issue that impacts individuals,…

tapwewin The Truth. Sharing the True History of Indigenous Peoples in Canada With a Focus on Resiliency and Reconciliation

The history of Indigenous people’s interactions with residential schools, Indian hospitals, and the long-term effects of colonization has not been previously taught in mainstream Western academia. Lack of education on…

A Step Towards Meaningful Inclusion of Trans, Non-Binary, Two-Spirit Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) in BC’s Poverty Reduction Strategy

The BC Poverty Reduction Strategy recognizes that “poverty doesn’t affect all people equally. Indigenous peoples, transgender people, people of colour, refugees, and people with disabilities all face more barriers and…