In Worldly Girls: A Memoir in Essays,Tamara Jong documents the tragic history of her fractured family, fraught relationship with the Jehovah’s Witness religion, & new beginnings. Hear my full interview on Small Change Thurs. Nov. 20: doreenn.substack.com #WorldlyGirls #TamaraJong #RiverStreetWriting

ONDP MPPs Peggy Sattler, Lisa Gretzky, Jill Andrew & Kristyn Wong-Tam created Bill 55, Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act in response to the growing number of femicides. WomanAct wants you to tell your MPP to pass this bill. No more excuses Ford! #Femicide #IPV open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

I stand with unionized Starbucks workers, who are on strike across the country right now for better wages and working conditions. Until Starbucks strikes a fair bargain with its workers and ceases its union-busting behavior, I'll continue to boycott the company.

Dr. Charles Mills coined the epistemology of ignorance to address the fact that racism is built into the patriarchy & patriarchal systems cast non-whites & women as “less than." IP is why femicide is an epidemic in ON & Canada. #NoMoreDeadGirls #IPV #VAW #OAITH open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

Oh hey I just wrote about Vance's Canadian BFF using this exact rhetoric to galvanize students to support white supremacy. noraloreto.substack.com/p/jamil-jiva...

Find out why Mary Simmerling wants: No More Excuses, Indifference; Failures and #NoMoreDeadGirls! #VAW #IPV #NST #OAITH #DVDRC #FordIsKillingUs #FemicideEpidemic open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

Find out why Mary Simmerling wants: No More Excuses, Indifference; Failures and #NoMoreDeadGirls! #VAW #IPV #NST #OAITH #DVDRC #FordIsKillingUs #FemicideEpidemic open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

This Small Change segment with poet, scholar and activist Mary Simmerling must be heard and shared particularly given the fact that November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month. #IPV #WAPM #NST #VAW doreenn.substack.com/p/mary-simme...

Just got my copy of Jeanne Sarson and Linda MacDonald's newest book! Thanks for signing it Jeanne and Linda and for acknowledging my editing contribution!

Critical Analysis of Jane Philpott's Health for All ojs.scholarsportal.info/ontariotechu... Jane Philpott's Health for All is sadly lacking in critical analysis of the current economic and political environment in which health policy is being made.

A woman is assaulted 35 X before she calls the police. It takes 7 attempts before she leaves for good. Her chances of being murdered increase 9-fold once she leaves. Every 6 days a Canadian woman is murdered. It's Not Just A Woman's Issue #IPV #NST #VAW open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

I'm from Northern Ontario. I've done extensive research and advocacy with survivors in rural, remote and Northern communities. Frankly, the only thing that surprises me about this report is that it's getting so much media attention outside of the region. I'm glad because it's about time!

It's Not Just A Woman's Issue. November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month. After surviving, volunteering and working to end violence against women, I took for granted that what I had experienced and learned was common knowledge. Turns out I was wrong. #IPV #VAW #NST open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

Catch all Small Change episodes on Spotify. You won't want to miss a single one. open.spotify.com/show/1hoVxx9...

gritLit hosts impressive author talks this fall. The Playhouse Cinema is one of several stops on the Tour De Fear with authors Joe Hill, Stephen King’s award-winning son, and Linwood Barclay where on November 10th from 7 to 8:30 pm. open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

Directed by Bowtie Productions’ Artistic Director Meredith Shedden, tick, tick… BOOM! features musical direction by 2025 Dora Award winner Michael Ippolito, scenic design Quỳnh Diep, & lighting by 2025 Dora Award winner Niall Durcan. On till Nov. 15th. open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

One of the most beautiful things about the Irish is their respect for the arts. You find live music at most bars, I went to a literary pub crawl & saw monuments & museums dedicated to writers, poets, musicians, etc. They understand the value of supporting artists & I wish Canada did, too.

"The Trump administration is asking a federal appeals court to pause a judge’s order that requires the government to fully cover food stamp benefits for tens of millions of Americans in November." Read that back. The cruelty of this regime is on full display.

tick, tick . . . Boom! by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, takes audiences on a personal journey of discovery exploring the social issues of multiculturalism, substance use disorder, homophobia and capitalism. open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

If you don't make it big by 30 does your world end? tick, tick...BOOM! stars Dora Mavor Moore Award winners Joshua Kilimnik as Jon, Misha Sharivker as Michael, and Diana Del Rosario as Susan. Catch the must see show this weekend @ The Alumnae Theatre! open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

Jesse Lewis & Rachel Van Staalduinen create innovative, inclusive theatre. See Karl the Cat & the Junkyard Pack Nov 6 to 9 at Sweet Action Theatre, 180 Shaw St, Toronto. Buy tickets here. #PlaydoughProductions

Playdough Productions, a student-led theatre collective based in Toronto, focuses on themes of queer identity, using elements of clown, puppetry, and mask to bring communities together. Catch Karl the Cat and the Junkyard Pack Nov. 6 to 9 at Sweet Action Theatre. open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

With roots deeply embedded in their South Asian heritage, Two2Mango fuses diverse art forms – including improv, clowning, bouffon, Indian classical dance & music. Performances spark laughter & conversations about societal issues & human experiences. #HINPROV open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

When Sachin and Shreya trained in clown, they were often the only IBPOC artists in the room. Hear how that experience influenced their work and was an impetus to start HINPROV — Canada's first and only bilingual improv community for people of colour. #ColonialCircus open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

Sachin Sharma and Shreya Parash bring an Eastern perspective to colonization, one that's rooted in their lived experiences as people from South Asia. We discuss why this perspective needs to be heard. #Two2Mango #HINPROV open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

Crown Corps were never intended to make a profit. They serve Canadians. Make a written submission to the upcoming Canada Post mandate review by downloading this mail-in template letter or fill out an online version. #SaveCanadaPost #DontSellOurFuture #PostalBanking open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

This conversation may appear disjointed so think of it as a good piece of jazz where every random bit comes together to create something meaningful and impactful — because those individual bits actually intersect and fit together perfectly. #AGH #Fringe open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

The Most Anticipated Fall 2025 Nonfiction Preview from @49thshelf.bsky.social is here and we're overjoyed to see new books by Marianne Apostolides, @bokchoygurltjong.bsky.social and @michaelvsmith.bsky.social included in it! 49thshelf.com/Blog/2025/07...

During the 2017-19 ON Basic Income Pilot , 1 of 3 participants went back to school/upgraded their skills. 1 of 3 used the funds to pay for transportation, childcare or invested in a business. Half had fewer health problems. 3 of 5 improved their housing. open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

Senator Kim Pate would like to see a nation-wide, publicly funded Guaranteed Livable Basic Income (GLBI) program implemented across Canada. Over 800,000 Canadians have signed a petition calling for this. Be the next to sign. #UBI #BIG #basicincomenow open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

The Ministry of Multiculturalism & Citizenship backlog of reviews for archaeological projects is 7 years long! Some staff are not properly trained or given guidance causing further unnecessary and preventable delays. This adds to the housing crisis. #OGP #AOS open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

The Ontario Archaeological Society released a statement on Bill 5 & a major concern is Special Economic Zones. OAS says, Bill 5 will not cut red tape, solve the housing crisis or ensure prosperity in ON. GPO Mike Schreiner agrees. #OAS #Archaeology #GPO open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

Mike Schreiner on Bill 5 threatening reconciliation & creating red tape. The Ministry of Multiculturalism & Citizenship, chronically underfunded for decades, is treated with benign negligence & actively targeted as a 'waste.' That is problematic. open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

Myths & Misconceptions: Naturalized Gardens, Ticks, Mice, Rats & Other Pests from the Ecological Design Lab @ TMU explains why biodiversity doesn’t encourage any of those creatures to settle down and make a home in your garden. #NativeGardens #GoNatural open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

Brilliant article by Hamilton and District Labour Council president Anthony Marco. open.substack.com/pub/theradco...

The globe and mail having an editorial condemning public supermarkets indicates that the powers that be are terrified of this idea. Who knows, it may lead to public ownership of everything.

Master Gardener Claudette Sims on what makes a great native garden. Most regulated plants are not ones that are sold in the horticultural industry, even though that industry is the primary source for invasive plants that are harmful to ecosystems. open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

Critical Analysis of Jane Philpott's Health for All ojs.scholarsportal.info/ontariotechu...

Decolonise Your Ears Festival is holding space Oct. 10, 11, 12 at Theatre Aquarius in Hamilton. This pay-what-you-want event features readings of plays by IBPOC playwrights. It's always a wonderful experience! #RedBeti #DYEFestival #RadhaMenon open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

Radha Menon wants to decolonize your ears! Radha Menon's areas of expertise include women’s rights, Dalit’s rights and the decolonization of theatre, its practices and spaces. Today, we discuss patriarchy, colonization, imperialism and DYE festival this weekend. open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

White Ribbon teaches men and boys about emotional literacy, healthy masculinities and gender equality so they can embrace the emotions they have kept hidden their whole lives. #WhiteRibbon #EndVAW open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

Canadians should demand a say in Canada Post’s future. Why isn’t postal banking being implemented? Why was $1 Billion spent to purchase an almost billion-dollar brokerage firm and give Canada Post management bonuses? Send a message to the gov't today. www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...

White Ribbon is helping change harmful gender norms that impact the mental health of men and boys. They’re doing this by exploring male vulnerability and resilience as well as violence prevention. open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

Canada Post owns 91% of Purolator. The CEO of Canada Post is on the board of Purlolator which is offering 65% discounts on parcel deliveries that’s eating into the 20% of parcel delivery Canada Post relies on. Why is this not a conflict of interest? open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

Postal banking once made Canada Post profitable — and could again. Hands Off Canada Post! rabble.ca/columnists/p...

Hands Off My Post Office! And, fund Postal Banking! Tell Minister Joël Lightbound & MPs: delay the mandate review; commit to a fully transparent, public process involving input and hearings from all stakeholders in all regions; & fund Postal Banking. open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

As an “Indigenous artist,” you're kind of expected to produce buffalo skulls and teepees and eagle feathers and etc. And, for me that was where I saw [the] Truth and Reconciliation process at that point. It was lip service. John Brady McDonald open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/me...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: When organizations plan events about reconciliation, about residential school awareness, often no thought is put into it and they want it to be fun. John Brady McDonald knows, residential school was not fun. open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...

Sisters Alex and Tasha Sawatzky discuss what motivated them to start Minnow Magazine and what it takes to publish such a polished quarterly magazine that includes original art from local artists. open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...