Resident Bloggers
Blog Coordinator
Dakota has become interested in social justice work over the last two years. They are focused primarily on injustices within the healthcare system, as well as on queer and trans issues. After internalizing the ramifications of the academic industrial complex they have decided to leave their history degree hanging and take the grassroots approach to learning. They are passionate about expanding their knowledge of social justice issues, and want to help others learn about ways to create change in their communities. Since spring 2017 Dakota has been involved with Check Your Head. They originally got involved as a member of the Poverty and Income Inequality cohort, and, as of fall 2017, they are excited to fill the position of Blog Coordinator.
Carrying on the Legacies of LGBTQ+ Activists
This is the second installment of a three-part series on social stigma—a term that I would define as the negative connotations and prejudice people may have about an individual or specific group of people. This week, I wanted to write about the LGBTQ+ community. As…
Students Can Reduce Poverty… And We Have to Start Now
Just like with any big problem, it can be hard to know how to help the homeless people whom we see on the streets. Whether because of the stigma that comes with having no home, or because as a student, I’m often in a hurry,…
Why We Should All Be Marching
Two weeks ago marked the second annual Women’s March, and a number of Check Your Head’s finest came out to march in solidarity with millions of other women world wide. Women’s March Global aims to promote social change in the areas of ending violence, reproductive…
New Year, New Youth Activism!
This year there is a whole lot of programming to look forward to! In 2018 we are working on: 2 brand new youth-led workshops on civics. Are you interested in facilitating one? Let us know! 2 opportunities to meet your elected representatives. Stay tuned for event…
Opinion Piece on UNAC ‘Youth as Peacebuilders Forum
On November 14 – 15, 2017 a great injustice happened in Vancouver. At first glance, one would think the ‘UNAC Youth as Peacebuilders Forum’ would be the pinnacle of youth engagement, the historic breaking of adult oppression on youth voices – but, unsurprisingly, it was…
