the smallest steps is complete! After almost four years since the day we began working on the smallest steps we can finally announce that the film is DONE! Woohoo! This is an exciting achievement that would not have been possible without the support of so many volunteers, crew members, and contributors. Thank you to everyone who […]
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My first activist step Capturing a timelapse at the Women’s Monument. When I used to think about what a first activist step looked like, what came to mind were acts like attending a protest, signing a petition, or writing to a Member of Parliament. So, when I finally did take my own first step, I
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Thank You to Sarjesa Inc. Thank you to Sarjesa Inc. for supporting our documentary! Sarjesa Inc. is a socially focused tea company based in Treaty 7 territory, homelands of the Niitsitapi (the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai), the Îyârhe Nakoda, the Tsuut’ina Nations, as well as Métis Nation Region 3. Through their tea, Sarjesa Inc. raises awareness
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Getting Close to a Finished Film Happy to be at picture lock! We have some more exciting news to share with you today! At the end of January 2022, we officially reached picture lock! So, this month, we began the deep dive into sound design with the talented Alejandro Magaña Martínez. We also had the
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the smallest steps featured in UofO Alumni Newsletter! On December 4, 2021, the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law – Common Law Section featured an article about the smallest steps in their alumni newsletter! The piece was written by our very own Kristina Reed and gives a sneak peak into the story that you’ll experience when you
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Opportunity for your First Step: Get Involved with Rise Up! Are you ready to take your first (or 100th) step in your work to end violence against women in Canada? Yes? Then I highly recommend applying to become a board member of the Rise Up Feminist Archive! “Rise Up is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization with
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December 6 Vigil with NYWC: An Event to Remember & GET ACTIVE! On December 6th, 1989, 14 women were murdered at Polytechnique Montréal in an act of gender based violence that shook our country. In response, Parliament designated December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Note the name:
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Thank You to The Shirley E. Greenberg Chair for Women and the Legal Profession Thank you to the Shirley E. Greenberg Chair for Women and the Legal Profession for supporting our documentary’s post-production! The Greenberg chair was founded in 2005 when Shirley E. Greenberg, a retired lawyer and University of Ottawa class of 1976 alumnus, made
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We need your photos! the smallest steps film is halfway done and now we need some help from YOU! We’re looking to showcase people from across Canada who have been involved in the anti-violence movement by including photos and videos of YOUR activism in our documentary! Specifically, we’re looking for personal photos, videos, & news
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Heads Down and Working Hard! We haven’t been very active on our social media and blog platforms over the past month, but we have a good excuse! Though the smallest steps has received welcome and much needed funding from grants and donors alike, much of what we do on this film is supported by the generosity
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