Every June, communities across Canada celebrate Pride Month. We attend events, raise flags, share messages of support, and recognize the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in our workplaces, neighbourhoods, and communities. And we should. But Pride was never intended to be only a celebration – take action. Pride grew from resistance. It came with the refusal … Read more
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about government accountability — specifically, about what happens when “emergency spending” becomes business as usual. The PC government in Nova Scotia has been defending its use of additional appropriations—money spent outside the regular budget process. Their argument? Government needs flexibility to respond when emergencies or opportunities arise. And you … Read more
I left my job. I’m still getting used to saying that out loud. After nearly two and a half years as the first Executive Director of a new provincial association, I stepped away. I stepped back from nonprofit leadership. Not because I stopped believing in the mission — but because I couldn’t keep doing the … Read more
http://picasaweb.google.ca/McCourt.Muise/TeamDiabetes?feat=directlink Thanks to everyone who helped us reach our minimum goal! We are still fundraising and would appreciate your support! Once again I have joined Team Diabetes, a team of people from across Canada who will be crossing the finish line together and who have raised funds to support the more than 9 million … Read more
Since recently losing my mom to cancer, the isolation that can accompany being a mom is all the more poignant to me. I may not be a new mom in the general sense anymore, but I am new to being a mom of a tween, and will be new to parenting a teen, maybe … Read more
You would be so proud of Payten, mom. We had such a wonderful day and she is so excited to be raising funds to support the Look Good Feel Better campaign. We’re going to work on thank you notes for donors next week. Payten exceeded her goal and well ahead of time, so we headed … Read more