In human rights work, the concept of dependency syndrome plagues much of the advocacy that groups conduct. LGBTQ and sex worker advocacy that UHAI (meaning ‘life’ or ‘alive’ in Swahili) and its partners undertake is no exception. Ange, a capacity support worker...
It was four years in the making but there were a lot of smiling faces and plenty of enthusiasm as partners from around the world gathered at Coady Institute early this summer for four days of meetings. Representatives from all partners of the ENGAGE! Women’s...
As a recent Pathy Foundation Fellowship alumnx, Aubrey Apps knew she wanted to continue in a role dedicated to social impact work and adult education. “The Fellowship year and being at Coady opened my eyes to adult education and community-driven development and...
An invaluable part of the team at Coady Institute are the student interns who dedicate their summer months to learning, leading, and supporting the work of the Institute. This year we have four students employed across various projects and teams including the Centre...
For many generations, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people have celebrated their culture and heritage on the summer solstice – the longest day of the year. In 1996, the Government of Canada officially recognized June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples Day...