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23 Feb Why Ottawa should do better when it comes to representation and diversity in the workplace

Posted at 01:05h in Advice, Education, Opinion Piece, Workplace by nayaelah 1 Comment
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    Nayaelah explores why Ottawa needs more representation and diversity in the workplace...

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    17 Dec Period Poverty 101

    Posted at 20:00h in Education, Intersectional Feminism, Trending, Womanhood by Gabriella Mieres 0 Comments
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      In honour of Empower'em's annual sanitary product drive, we called in an expert to educate our audience on period poverty. The following is a short interview with Meghan the creator of Period Packs, a local organization in Ottawa focused on providing access to menstrual health...

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      29 Sep How I Balance School, Work and a Blog

      Posted at 00:30h in Advice, Education, Trending, Workplace by Madina Sidow 0 Comments
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        Many find post-secondary stressful because of the workload received on a weekly basis. There are so many learning curves and challenges every day. It can be tough sometimes. Imagine having to go to school full-time and on top of that work 20-30 hours a week....

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        21 Sep Birth Control 101

        Posted at 16:00h in Advice, Education, Womanhood by Gabriella Mieres 0 Comments
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          We asked representatives from Planned Parenthood Ottawa to give us the rundown of everything birth control. We asked five questions that delivered important answers and advice. Please always talk to a professional before making your decision regarding birth control and remember to maintain your reproductive...

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