OUR VOICE
OUR FREEDOM

OUR VOICE
OUR FREEDOM

The Women’s Advocacy Council’s long-term vision is to eliminate the gender gap in public and private spheres.

Out of 26 major cities in Canada, Barrie, Ontario ranked the worst city to be a woman in 2019

*The Best and Worst Places to be a Woman in Canada 2019 Katherine Scott – Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives*.  Click Here

Born out of this report, the Women’s and Children’s Shelter of Barrie submitted to Women and Gender Equality Canada a proposal for the creation of the Women’s Advocacy Council. In the fall of 2019 the forming of the Women’s Advocacy started to form.

Our Goal

To advocate for advancement, increase opportunities, equality and freedoms for all women and girls through social movement, awareness and democratic activism. To lead initiatives to close the gender gaps of women and girls in the Barrie and surrounding areas. The Council will advocate for measurable, sustainable and positive changes in the status of women in Ontario.

Meet the Team

Teresa MacLennan

Executive Director

Women and Children’s Shelter of Barrie

Sarah Cunningham

Project Coordinator

Women’s Advocacy Council

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Katie Taylor

Development Manager

Women and Children’s Shelter of Barrie

Women’s Advocacy Council

Sara Tuck

Georgian College

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Shelly Skinner

Founder

Uplift Black 

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Kaela Affrunti

Indigenous Bail Supervisor

Barrie Native Friendship Centre

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Isabelle Desfossés

Le Centre Colibri, Centre des femmes francophones du Comté de Simcoe

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Charlene Scime

Principal

Simcoe County District School Board

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Kellie Leeder

Women’s Health Coordinator

Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services

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Ann-Marie Kungl

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Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux

Vice Provost for Indigenous Initiatives

Lakehead University

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Debbie Opoku-Mulder

Registered Psychotherapist

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Our Funders

 

This project has been funded by

Let’s Get Social

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Twitter

 

Most Ontarians can be fired for workplace harassment. Why can’t municipal politicians? https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2023/03/20/most-ontarians-can-be-fired-for-workplace-harassment-why-cant-municipal-politicians.html via @torontostar

Studies show that intimate partner violence can impact employment stability and career progression.

Our literature review explores the impact of IPV on women's employment, with a focus on the experience of racialized survivors.

Check it out 👀:
http://ow.ly/cu3f50IsooF

Gun control is a feminist issue! Participate in our #Women4GunControl campaign today.

Le contrôle des armes à feu est un enjeu féministe ! Participez à notre campagne #FemmesContreLesViolencesArmées dès aujourd’hui. https://conta.cc/3J4wqpQ

The Role of Women
6:30pm-8:00pm (EST), Mar.8/23
Zoom / Facebook Live

Join us on #InternationalWomensDay for an evening of storytelling with #TinaArmstrong, who will share stories & teachings on the sacredness & roles of #Indigenous women.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3Z6FoIS

The Month of March is #ITSTARTS month. This is a public awareness campaign addressing racism and discrimination. How to get involved - visit http://www.Simcoe.ca/ItStarts to learn how sharing your pledge can be the 1st step. @simcoecounty

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Contact Us

 

Sarah Cunningham
Women’s Advocacy Council Coordinator
sarah@barrieshelter.com

 

 

Women’s Advocacy Council
advocacy@barrieshelter.com

 

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