Truth and Reconciliation: Residential Schools in Canada

Let us acknowledge some privileges we may have, such as the freedom to speak our native languages, to learn and practice our culture, and not be bounded by uniforms and Slavic treatment— these are all blessings to us. While Indigenous children were taken from their families and homes and placed into residential/ Indian schools under…

ByShamonaMay 17, 20242Comments

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The El Niño Effect

“HOT! HOT! HOT!” was exactly the expression I used to describe Antigua ever since arriving late July. Coming to find out that the abnormal heat phenomenon is linked to the El Nino effect. El Niño is the term used to refer to warmer than usual ocean surface temperatures near the equator in the…

ByShamonaMay 17, 20240Comments

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Water Scarcity

Water scarcity is the lack of sufficient available water resources to meet the demand of water usage within a region. It already affects every continent and around 4 billion people around the world at least one month per year. The major causes of water scarcity are climate change, population growth, and unsustainable water use. Climate…

ByShamonaMay 17, 20240Comments

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Donate: Ayiti Community Trust (Haiti)

Ayiti's mission is to support and sustain development innovation in the areas of civic education, environment, and entrepreneurship. Consistent with this mission, Ayiti has launched an Earthquake Relief Fund. Contributions will be channeled to local Haitian-led organizations in Ayiti. To make a donation to Ayiti, click "Donate" Donate

ByShamonaMay 16, 20240Comments

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Donate: Hope for Haiti

Hope for Haiti’s mission is driven by the fundamental belief that there is always a pathway to a better life in Haiti despite the numerous challenges that exist. To accomplish our mission, we implement an integrated model for development that has been proven to reduce poverty by working with community leaders in rural areas in…

ByShamonaMay 16, 20242Comments

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Donate: March For Our Lives

Donate to March For Our Lives to support and center the people and communities most impacted by gun violence March For Our Lives is on a mission to harness the power of young people across the United States to fight for sensible gun violence prevention policies that save lives. Your contribution will go towards organizing in communities, taking…

ByShamonaApril 28, 20240Comments

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The Horrifying Impact of Solitary Confinement

Picture living inside a 6-by-8-foot cell, where there is no light or windows. Inside lies a flimsy mattress, accompanied by a dirty sink and toilet. The walls are covered in human feces, and meals are received through a steel door slot. You are restricted from rehabilitative, educational, and medical services and denied any form of…

ByShamonaApril 19, 20240Comments

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Increasing Access to Hygiene Products in Prisons

Periods are nothing new, but there's a critical difference between an inmate and a regular menstruating human who experiences periods. While you could easily spend five dollars on a sandwich, at times, that could mean a box of pads for an inmate. Getting your period in prison is one of the biggest struggles that menstruating…

ByShamonaApril 18, 20242Comments

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Donation Drive: Period Products for Prisons

Hygiene products are essential items that are incredibly limited to residents of correctional facilities. Starting a period product donation drive for your local prison can help menstruating inmates immensely. Read more about access to period products in correctional facilities here. What You’ll Need: Here are some essentials that you’ll need to get started. Once you have…

ByShamonaApril 18, 20241Comment

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Donate: Everytown for Gun Safety

Donate to Everytown to support gun violence prevention efforts in America Everytown is the largest gun violence prevention organization in America. They are a movement of more than 6 million mayors, teachers, survivors, gun owners, students, and everyday Americans. Everytown's work includes blocking reckless gun bills, passing common-sense laws like background checks on all gun sales,…

ByShamonaApril 18, 20240Comments