Alexa McDonough Institute for Women, Gender and Social Justice

Alexa McDonough Institute for Women, Gender and Social Justice The Alexa McDonough Institute for Women, Gender, and Social Justice (AMI) aims to achieve equity and

A huge thank you to everyone who made the 2026 Girls Conference such an incredible day đź’śOn April 16, we welcomed 300+ gi...
04/21/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who made the 2026 Girls Conference such an incredible day đź’ś

On April 16, we welcomed 300+ girls and young women from across Nova Scotia to MSVU for a day of learning, leadership, and empowerment.

We’re so grateful to our sponsors, inspiring speakers, dedicated workshop facilitators, teachers, chaperones, parents, volunteers, and MSVU staff who made it all possible.

To the girls: your voice matters, your ideas are powerful, and your future is yours to shape.

Join us at the 2026 Girls Conference for the “Shining Stars: You Are Your Legacy! You Are a Star, Shine Bright!” led by ...
04/13/2026

Join us at the 2026 Girls Conference for the “Shining Stars: You Are Your Legacy! You Are a Star, Shine Bright!” led by Asiah Sparks. This is a session on self-love, sharing love, and creating resilience through poetry. This workshop explores how poetry can be a powerful tool for personal growth and connection.

📅 April 16, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 MSVU, Rosaria Student Centre
For youth aged 13-18 who self identify as girls.

Join us at the 2026 Girls Conference for the “Kindness, Courage & Tourism in Mi’kma’ki” Workshop led by Jordynn Bernard ...
03/31/2026

Join us at the 2026 Girls Conference for the “Kindness, Courage & Tourism in Mi’kma’ki” Workshop led by Jordynn Bernard and Kelsie Johnston from the Kinu Tourism Project team. In this session, participants can explore Mi’kmaw and Indigenous knowledges that are connected to kindness and how it impacts tourism in Mi’kma’ki. This session will also explore courage and Indigenous culture through the seven sacred teachings. Participants will get to use art/craft supplies to design their own symbol of courage.
📅 April 16, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 MSVU, Rosaria Student Centre
For youth aged 13-18 who self identify as girls.
đź”— Register now through link in bio or scan the QR code!

Join us at the 2026 Girls Conference to get inspired by the amazing singer and songwriter !📅 April 16, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM -...
03/24/2026

Join us at the 2026 Girls Conference to get inspired by the amazing singer and songwriter !
📅 April 16, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 MSVU, Rosaria Student Centre
For youth aged 13-18 who self identify as girls.
đź”— Register now through link in bio or scan the QR code!

Join us at the 2026 Girls Conference for “Youth Leadership, Confidence & Creative Entrepreneurship” workshop led by Kola...
03/09/2026

Join us at the 2026 Girls Conference for “Youth Leadership, Confidence & Creative Entrepreneurship” workshop led by Kolade Kolawole-Boboye. This workshop will empower youth to build confidence, speak up, and lead with authenticity by helping them understand who they are, what they value, and why their voice matters.
📅 April 16, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 MSVU, Rosaria Student Centre
For youth aged 13-18 who self identify as girls.
đź”— Register now through link in bio or scan the QR code!

Welcome to join our March Talk&Tea!This month’s talk is titled “How Are the Women? A Critical Intersectional Feminist An...
03/06/2026

Welcome to join our March Talk&Tea!
This month’s talk is titled “How Are the Women? A Critical Intersectional Feminist Analysis of Overwhelmed Emergency Response Systems”. Sam le Nobel will present their research, moderated by Dr. Ian Reilly. All are welcome to listen, learn, and join conversation.
đź“… March 19th | 12:00pm to 1:00pm
📍 McCain 302 or online via Teams
📧 Email [email protected] for the Teams link

“This conference has inspired me to embrace myself and my future.”
— 2025 Girls Conference participantAs we approach Int...
03/06/2026

“This conference has inspired me to embrace myself and my future.”
— 2025 Girls Conference participant
As we approach International Women’s Day (March 8) and this year’s theme “Give to Gain,” we invite you to help create opportunities for the next generation of leaders.
By sponsoring a girl ($40 each), you help ensure that more youth can attend the 2026 Girls Conference and take part in a full day of interactive workshops focused on confidence, leadership, kindness, and courage.
If you’d like to sponsor a ticket or learn more, please email [email protected] or visit the link in our bio.

Join us at the 2026 Girls Conference for “Leadership Starts with the Relationship you have with Yourself!” workshop led ...
03/05/2026

Join us at the 2026 Girls Conference for “Leadership Starts with the Relationship you have with Yourself!” workshop led by Jodi VanderHeide. In this session, you will engage with important themes of positive self-talk, body image, and creating healthy boundaries.
📅 April 16, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 MSVU, Rosaria Student Centre
For youth aged 13-18 who self identify as girls.
đź”— Register now through link in bio or scan the QR code!

We stand in solidarity with the protests and rallies being held to oppose the government’s proposed budget cuts. 🫶
03/04/2026

We stand in solidarity with the protests and rallies being held to oppose the government’s proposed budget cuts. 🫶

Join us at the 2026 Girls Conference for Soccer Skills & Fun Mini Session led by Shakiba Kajabi. This will be an interac...
03/03/2026

Join us at the 2026 Girls Conference for Soccer Skills & Fun Mini Session led by Shakiba Kajabi. This will be an interactive soccer workshop designed to bring fun, movement, and teamwork where you can build confidence, stay active, and discover your hidden talents.
📅 April 16, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 MSVU, Rosaria Student Centre
For youth aged 13-18 who self identify as girls.
đź”— Register now through link in bio or scan the QR code!

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