This is the story about the Birangona women of the Bangladesh Liberation War. This is who these women were, the history of how Bangladesh was formed and how the Government reacted.

Canadian writer, Anne Claire Baguio, discusses the harm Western countries impose by ignoring the need for global health care and vaccine equity as they transition to a ‘post-pandemic’ society. Baguio dives further into the Tokyo 2021 Olympics and the discord among Japanese citizens wanting to cancel the international games.

“As a Chinese-Canadian girl, growing up I thought heroes could only be white because in all the books I ever consumed, there were rarely any admirable characters who looked like me. This piece explores the importance of diversity in youth literature and the need to spotlight BIPOC YA lit authors.”

Colourism is alive and well in the Filipino beauty pageant culture as witnessed in the recent Miss Universe 2020 controversies. Journalist Nicole Marie Valdez discusses personal experiences, the colonial history of the Philippines, and the need for human compassion in times like these.

As the world stays up to date with the ongoing Israel-Palestine crisis, journalist Trisha Sales highlights the importance of welcoming all voices and viewpoints to the conversation and questions whether or not objective reporting can exist in the Canadian newsrooms.

“White takeout styrofoam containers were the bowls of my childhood. They came when the sky smeared with charcoal and the playground rumble of daycare softened to faint whispers. On those weekday evenings, I would tilt my 10-year old head to listen: for the trill of keys and clink of pen in pockets, the thump of pointed work shoes and the ratting, dry coughs of my father; sounds and sights that told me - that even in this strange, lonely place full of faceless kids - I was home.”

“I recognize the weight my words carry, especially the ones I’ve carelessly said towards my loved ones. It shocks me when they mention something I’ve said years ago and express how much it still hurts them to this day. As selfish as it sounds, I don’t even remember saying it or the damage I caused. I know in my heart of hearts that I never intended for it that way. But you can still hurt someone without intentionally realizing it. I carried on with my life not taking in the cause and effect of my words.”

“As I write this, there are numerous acts of teaching, healing, resistance, and mutual aid, happening in the name of Indigenous people and their lives. As a writer and feminist, I am grateful and inspired. As a non-Indigenous Black Canadian, however, I find myself trying to better understand the place I hold in the Canadian "mosaic", and any harm I may unwittingly be supporting.”

Recent high school graduate Isabel shares her personal reflection about missing out on convocation due to Covid-19 cancellations. More specifically how being robbed of that milestone affected her mental health.

“Since quarantining during this pandemic, we’ve been streaming and watching television for hours on end. It can be interesting and informative to think more deeply about what exactly we are consuming, and it is safe to say we are currently enjoying some small form of a postmodern era on our screens and streaming services.”

Mikaila writes a thought-provoking piece regarding this year's recession. Unlike the ‘08-09 recession, this year's economic downturn has resulted in an abundance of womxn (especially BIPOC womxn) losing their jobs. This is the first ‘she-cession’ that Canada has faced.