About Brittni Jacobson

Brittni was a Public Engagement placement student at the Canadian Women's Foundation. She was enrolled in the Professional Writing and Communications program at Humber College. She loves reading, travelling and bad reality TV.

Inspiring Girls to be Amazing: Circles of Care-Circles of Courage

2017-12-19T16:23:52+00:00August 14, 2017|Empowering girls|

Each Thursday night, Jennifer, a Malahat Nation Elder, has an important job to do. As a facilitator of the Circles of Care-Circles of Courage girls’ group, she’s in charge of the carpool.

Before each session, she makes the drive to pick up girls from her community and the neighbouring Cowichan Nation. When the program first launched in 2016, the girls didn’t say much during carpool. Now, when they see Jennifer’s car pull up, they come bounding out of their homes, full of excitement. The girls’ group has become one of the best parts of their week.

10 Books Every Woman Should Read This Summer: Recommendations from Canadian Women’s Foundation Staff and Supporters

2018-06-28T14:57:26+00:00July 18, 2017|Women in media|

There’s nothing better than a summer day spent reading in the sun. But the abundance of book releases can make finding a great story tough. Luckily, the Canadian Women’s Foundation staff and supporters have done some reading and are ready to share their recommendations! Each book celebrates strong women whose stories will stick with you long after you read the last page. Let us know what you’ve been reading and what you think of our picks in the comments below! FOUNDATION STAFF’S RECOMMENDATIONS
The Best Kind of People by Zoe Whittall
"When Sadie’s father is arrested for sexual impropriety, a small town reels, the media descends, and her seemingly perfect life unravels. This page-turner confronts many topical issues surrounding sexual assault, illustrating how one case plays out in family, a community, and the justice system." - Jessica Howard
Senior Writer, Public Engagement

Women’s Monuments and Landmarks Across Canada

2019-10-16T17:48:02+00:00July 5, 2017|Leadership|

Did you know there are dozens of landmarks across Canada that recognize strong women from our country’s history? Some celebrate the progress we’ve made, while others are a reminder of the work we still have to do. Add some feminism to your summer plans by visiting one of these landmarks in your province or territory – or planning a road trip to see them all!   Spirit of the BeothukBoyd’s Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador This life-sized bronze statue recognizes the Beothuk woman Shanawdithit, likely the last of her people. She recorded detailed sketches and accounts of Beothuk history, culture, and traditions. Without her work, much of what we know about the Beothuk people would have been lost.

Challenging Gender Stereotypes to Prove #ABoyCanToo: Q&A with Kirsten McGoey

2017-12-19T16:28:00+00:00June 26, 2017|Empowering girls|

When photographer Kirsten McGoey was searching for a fresh way to practice her art, she didn’t have to look far for inspiration: her middle son sparked her photo series #ABoyCanToo. “He beats to his own drum,” says Kirsten. “While a lover of math and science, he is often drawn to things that are not considered male by society.”    

#ABoyCanToo is a series of lifestyle and studio portraits featuring boys aged 4-16 whose interests and hobbies defy gender norms. "The objective is to support the boys who are making these choices, and who are influencing people to understand that they are acceptable choices for young men to make,” says Kirsten, who launched the project out of her hometown of Whitby, Ontario in 2016.

In the following Q&A, she discusses how the photoshoots empower boys, and how challenging gender stereotypes relates to gender equality.