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Aaron Vansintjan wears glasses and stands with folded arms in front of a large green and blue mural.

Beyond the grocery bill

In an interview with Food Secure Canada’s Aaron Vansintjan, we learn why so many people in Canada struggle to afford groceries—and what solutions could help.

Food and climate justice Canada

November 3, 2026

Two community seed bank members hold labeled seed storage containers inside a seed bank. Shelves and educational posters surround them, highlighting local seed conservation, knowledge sharing, and agricultural resilience.

Banking on seeds in Bangladesh

Community seed banks in Nayapara, Bangladesh give farmers the chance to save seeds from one harvest to ensure those of the future.

Economic justice Food and climate justice Gender justice and women's rights Bangladesh

November 3, 2026

Isabela stands inside a small workshop holding colourful thread cones. Tables display yarn, supplies, and packaged materials, highlighting local textile production, small business development, and economic resilience.

Community investing for the future

Community savings banks in Chiapas, Mexico are strengthening local initiatives and Indigenous autonomy so people can stay rooted at home.

Economic justice Food and climate justice Gender justice and women's rights Mexico

November 3, 2026

Agroecology, women’s leadership, and resilience in West Africa

Join us for a conversation about women-led agroecology in West Africa.

Food and climate justice Burkina Faso Guinea-Bissau Senegal Togo

October 15, 2026

Tejedoras de la Imagen (Image Weavers): Vernissage and art exhibition

Join Inter Pares and Gallery 101 for the opening of Tejedoras de la Imagen (“Image Weavers”), an exhibition of works by Indigenous artists, filmmakers, photographers and storytellers from Colombia.

Gender justice and women's rights Peace and democracy Canada Colombia

October 9, 2026

Sudan’s conflict: Examining Canada’s responsibility

Join us for a conversation with experts about how Canadian weapons exports, trade relationships and corporate accountability are impacting the war in Sudan.

Peace and democracy Canada Sudan

September 22, 2026

Feminist responses to punitive and carceral policies in the Americas Cases from Canada, El Salvador and Colombia

Roundtable: Feminist responses to punitive and carceral policies in the Americas

Join us for a roundtable panel on the carceral response to gender-based violence in the Americas, focused on cases from Canada, Colombia and El Salvador.

Gender justice and women's rights Canada Colombia El Salvador

September 18, 2026

An orange background with the words National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the outline of a t-shirt

Marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Looking to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? Check out these events.

Peace and democracy Canada

September 16, 2026

Large group of community members and staff gathered outdoors beside a white van, posing together in front of greenery.

Likhaan health workers: Committed to compassionate care

Likhaan health workers come to the organization in different ways, but they share one important motivation: improving sexual and reproductive health and rights for women, youth and LGBTQI+ folks in the Philippines.

Gender justice and women's rights Health Philippines

September 4, 2026

Wage solidarity: Acting for truth and reconciliation in Canada

Donate one day’s wages to support Indigenous land defenders.

Economic justice Peace and democracy Canada

September 2, 2026