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Tag Archives: human rights

Finding Our Voice and Taking Up Space

Women's March Toronto Queens Park

Note: There is language visible in some of the photos – all of which are mine – that is potentially not suitable for work or for children. I am one of the lucky ones.

Posted byKate MonahanJanuary 21, 2017Posted inReflectionsTags:activism, human rights, reflection, Reflections, Toronto, women's marchLeave a comment on Finding Our Voice and Taking Up Space

Reflection: Who do I want to be?

who do I want to be

Snippets of conversation overheard followed by derisive snorts and unflattering comments. Do I speak up now? Do I shield the ears of the nearby children from those harmful words, no matter at whom they’re directed? Or do I not rock the boat and remain silent? 

Posted byKate MonahanJanuary 14, 2017Posted inReflectionsTags:human rights, mentorship, Reflections2 Comments on Reflection: Who do I want to be?

Reflection: Clean Drinking Water

clean drinking water

The headlines from Flint, Michigan and the First Nations communities across Canada had me wondering what was being done to improve the quality of water here and across the globe. This is my initial foray into understanding what’s happening. (Yes, I’m late to the game.)

Posted byKate MonahanJanuary 7, 2017Posted inReflectionsTags:human rights, Reflections, waterLeave a comment on Reflection: Clean Drinking Water

New to the KMS Outdoors Blog: Reflections

Reflections cancelling nature

I’ve hit that point of my life where I can’t stand quietly and watch when I could be doing something to better a situation.

Posted byKate MonahanNovember 10, 2016Posted inReflectionsTags:big topics, environment, gun laws, head space, human rights, musings, news, ReflectionsLeave a comment on New to the KMS Outdoors Blog: Reflections

Recap: Don Dialogues – Creating a Nature-Rich Life

nature-rich life

On a rainy Thursday night in Toronto I ventured down to Evergreen Brick Works to listen to a panel discuss how Toronto can use its ravine system to “enrich the health and happiness of our families and community.”

Posted byKate MonahanOctober 5, 2016Posted inOutdoorsTags:affordances of nature, human rights, nature, nature deficit disorder, nature-rich life, vitamin n
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