Alexa McDonough Institute for Women, Gender and Social Justice

Alexa McDonough Institute for Women, Gender and Social Justice The Alexa McDonough Institute for Women, Gender, and Social Justice (AMI) aims to achieve equity and

Join the Alexa McDonough Institute and YWCA on October 8, 5:30 – 8:30 pm in Seton 407/409 at MSVU for an International D...
09/18/2026

Join the Alexa McDonough Institute and YWCA on October 8, 5:30 – 8:30 pm in Seton 407/409 at MSVU for an International Day of the Girl Child celebration, Elevating Girls’ Voices for Sustainable Development. Moderated by poet, journalist, and former Halifax Youth Poet Laureate Damini Awoyiga, the evening will feature a discussion with five youth trailblazers on gender equality, climate, sustainability, human rights, and social justice.
Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Register now through link in bio💚

Join the Alexa McDonough Institute and YWCA on October 8th for an International Day of the Girl Child celebration: Eleva...
09/18/2026

Join the Alexa McDonough Institute and YWCA on October 8th for an International Day of the Girl Child celebration: Elevating Girls’ Voices for Sustainable Development. Moderated by poet, journalist, and former Halifax Youth Poet Laureate Damini Awoyiga, the evening will feature a discussion with five youth trailblazers on gender equality, climate, sustainability, human rights, and social justice.

Come hear from young leaders Scarlette Patterson-Smith, Cheyenne Hardy, Danaysia Ash, Jane Korseko, and Naomi Ülkü as they share their experiences and visions for a more just and sustainable future.

Time: October 8th, 5:30-8:30pm

Location: Seton Faculty Lounge (407/409), Mount Saint Vincent University

Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Please register at link in bio💚

Join us for a book launch and conversation celebrating Confronting the Resurgent Right, edited by Miriam Edelson and pub...
09/11/2026

Join us for a book launch and conversation celebrating Confronting the Resurgent Right, edited by Miriam Edelson and published by University of Manitoba Press.
Miriam will be joined by moderator Liz LeClair for a timely discussion on the rise of the right in Canada—and how labour and communities can respond.
📅 September 22, 2026
⏰ 4:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 Faculty Lounge, Seton Academic Centre, MSVU

Register by scanning the QR code or using the link in our bio.

We are excited to have former Cabinet Minister, Union Leader, and Author Judy Darcy join us this year as our Keynote spe...
09/04/2026

We are excited to have former Cabinet Minister, Union Leader, and Author Judy Darcy join us this year as our Keynote speaker at the Alexa McDonough Women’s Leadership Centres annual lecture “Fulfilling Canadas Healthcare Promise: A Call to Action”. The lecture serves as a tribute to Alexa McDonough’s legacy of leadership, compassion, and progressive change while bringing together a community gathering of engaged citizens, activists, students, and supporters from across Nova Scotia and beyond. 

📍Multipurpose Room, Rosaria Centre, MSVU
📆 September 15th, 6:00pm
Doors open at 5:30pm.

The main lecture will be followed by an inspired Panel Discussion featuring Sandra Mullen and Mary Rita Holland. The purpose of this Lecture is not just to pay tribute to wins passed, but to raise awareness, invoke discussion, and propose actionable ways to continue advancing progressive ideals and outcomes. We look forward to hosting you, your friends, and your family for a night of education and inspiration. 

Scan the QR code or use the link in bio to RSVP.

We are excited to have former Cabinet Minister, Union Leader, and Author Judy Darcy join us this year as our Keynote spe...
08/24/2026

We are excited to have former Cabinet Minister, Union Leader, and Author Judy Darcy join us this year as our Keynote speaker at the Alexa McDonough Women’s Leadership Centres annual lecture “Fulfilling Canadas Healthcare Promise: A Call to Action”. The lecture serves as a tribute to Alexa McDonough’s legacy of leadership, compassion, and progressive change while bringing together a community gathering of engaged citizens, activists, students, and supporters from across Nova Scotia and beyond.

📍Multipurpose Room, Rosaria Centre, MSVU
📆 September 15th, 6:00pm
Doors open at 5:30pm.

The main lecture will be followed by an inspired Panel Discussion featuring other leading experts in their given fields. The purpose of this Lecture is not just to pay tribute to wins passed, but to raise awareness, invoke discussion, and propose actionable ways to continue advancing progressive ideals and outcomes. We look forward to hosting you, your friends, and your family for a night of education and inspiration.

Scan the QR code or use the link in bio to RSVP.

A huge thank you to everyone who made the 2026 Girls Conference such an incredible day 💜On April 16, we welcomed 300+ gi...
04/21/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who made the 2026 Girls Conference such an incredible day 💜

On April 16, we welcomed 300+ girls and young women from across Nova Scotia to MSVU for a day of learning, leadership, and empowerment.

We’re so grateful to our sponsors, inspiring speakers, dedicated workshop facilitators, teachers, chaperones, parents, volunteers, and MSVU staff who made it all possible.

To the girls: your voice matters, your ideas are powerful, and your future is yours to shape.

Join us at the 2026 Girls Conference for the “Shining Stars: You Are Your Legacy! You Are a Star, Shine Bright!” led by ...
04/13/2026

Join us at the 2026 Girls Conference for the “Shining Stars: You Are Your Legacy! You Are a Star, Shine Bright!” led by Asiah Sparks. This is a session on self-love, sharing love, and creating resilience through poetry. This workshop explores how poetry can be a powerful tool for personal growth and connection.

📅 April 16, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 MSVU, Rosaria Student Centre
For youth aged 13-18 who self identify as girls.

Join us at the 2026 Girls Conference for the “Kindness, Courage & Tourism in Mi’kma’ki” Workshop led by Jordynn Bernard ...
03/31/2026

Join us at the 2026 Girls Conference for the “Kindness, Courage & Tourism in Mi’kma’ki” Workshop led by Jordynn Bernard and Kelsie Johnston from the Kinu Tourism Project team. In this session, participants can explore Mi’kmaw and Indigenous knowledges that are connected to kindness and how it impacts tourism in Mi’kma’ki. This session will also explore courage and Indigenous culture through the seven sacred teachings. Participants will get to use art/craft supplies to design their own symbol of courage.
📅 April 16, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 MSVU, Rosaria Student Centre
For youth aged 13-18 who self identify as girls.
🔗 Register now through link in bio or scan the QR code!

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