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We hear so often that if we want to be truly content and healthy, we need to practice self care. But how important is taking...
We hear so often that if we want to be truly content and healthy, we need to practice self care. But how important is taking...
In creating the Gratitude Workshop, we discovered not only what...
We hear so often that if we want to be truly content and healthy, we need to practice self care. But how important is taking...
In creating the Gratitude Workshop, we discovered not only what it really means to practice gratitude, but also how to appreciate living in the moment...
You believe in the power of women and that we need to create societies, systems and communities where people of all genders are treated equal....
Karla's Korner
Stories, rants and lessons from our Stand Up Speak Up Co-Founder
My bed is my enemy and my best friend
There is a relationship in my life that I have never talked about out loud or really admitted to myself…
Steamed Prunes and My Sexy Poop Dance
If you have ever browsed through our Circle of Strength Workshop Series, you might have wondered why I included a…
How To Focus On People NOT Their Mental Illness
Lisa Klein is co-director, writer, and producer of OF TWO MINDS, a film about the person behind mental illness. Klein…
This is an honest look at the rollercoaster of cancer treatment.
I am grateful for my cancer meds everyday. I am grateful that I live in a place where they are…
Midnight Musings: The End Is Looming
Strange how I feel the same age as my parents. Not in birth years, but physically, mentally and emotionally. Since…
The Making of Finding Shelley: Amber's Story
One day, 32 years ago, my brother’s grade 10 high school friend went missing. This was a time of no…
Reflections from My Youth: Communication
I want to share some recollections of my youth and while this is therapeutic for me, I hope you’ll find…
Secrets Can Shape Us
Part One: The Secret *Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault* We all have secrets. Some don’t hurt anyone and are small enough…
Why an Ally Collection?
When we were preparing to launch StandUpSpeakUp.ca, I knew that I wanted to add some new products that would really…
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What Is Self Care?
For years, we have heard about self-care and how important it can be to mental and physical health, to maintaining…
Quiz: Is Your Workplace Equal for All?
Becoming an effective ally means trying to boost the equality and fight against discrimination, bias and unequal systems throughout your…
Be Brave
Anyone who has met Karla is aware of her bravery and fearlessness. But what I learned from her on the…
3 Small Changes with Big Impact
Being an ally for universal equality and representation and a conscious citizen is something that takes work and attention every…
What Does It Mean to Be Grateful?
Working for Karla has always been an experience that had me exploring different sides of myself or the world. Whether…
5 Good Ways of Building Effective Allyship (and 2 Bad Ones...)
Becoming and maintaining yourself as an effective and engaged ally for any group, person or organization is something that takes…
LGBTQIA2S+ Quiz & Glossary
As well as our first pride month blog, we have created a glossary of terms for your reference. Once…
My Coming Out Story
*The author of this piece wishes to remain anonymous. I felt different than many of my friends growing up. I…
Happy Pride Month! Let's Talk About Language
“Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it’s a good place to start.” -Jason Collins (Former professional NBA player) Happy…
Turning My Life Around After a Rough Start!
I am a child of the 60’s, grew up in Los Angeles in a lower income area. My mother left…
Missing And Murdered Native Women: The Delaine Copenace Story
The following blog post was written by Drew Penner, a reporter who took a close look at the disappearance of…
Why Sunshine May Not Actually Make You Happier
Every year around this time friendly reminders to get outside to enjoy the sun are in overwhelming supply online. While…
How To Know You've Found Your Soul Sister
Friends enter our lives for many reasons. Some come and go, serving a purpose for only a little while, but…
Kindness Stories: Jamey's Journey
The Stand Up Speak Up Kindness Stories series was created to bring awareness to the actions and good work of…
This is How Great and F*cked it Gets: The One Year Lockdown Anniversary
By Carol Devine, Humanitarian Practitioner, Writer and Researcher *The main image is plastic garbage Carol collected on a Cleanup Svalbard…
The Midlife Call to “Speak Up” in a Way Uniquely Our Own
By Susan Heinrich Perhaps you’ve found your way to Stand Up Speak Up because you wanted to learn about their…
Quiz: Can You Recognize Sexual Harassment?
In the age of the MeToo Movement, improving the dialogue surrounding sexual harassment is necessary to move forward into a…
You Can Still Look Stylish: 2021 Trends We Are Loving
As 2021 begins, there is hope in the air that by spring or summer, we might all be able to…
Journal Prompt of the Week: Describe a Success
*Our weekly prompts are meant to help you in your journaling practice. Use them as you choose. You can either…
Killed In RECORD Numbers: Why Indigenous Women Are Victims Of ASTONISHING Violence
The Canadian Department of Justice reports that Aboriginal females are more than three times as likely to become victims of…