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News

Thursday, October 23, 2025

EDI-R partnership to combat hate

The We Belong campaign officially launches October 23, 2025. There will be a mini-launch at Conrad Grebel College organized by the The Ripple Tree Effect (TREE) – a member partner. Community members are encouraged to attend the mini-launch:

When: October 24, 2025

Time: 1 pm to 5 pm

Venue: Conrad Grebel Parking Lot

What to expect: This will include a GRT bus, wrapped in the campaign messaging, with activities aboard the bus, as well as promoting the messaging and the campaign itself.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Are periods a game changer?

Imagine this: you’re an athlete who menstruates. You’ve been training hard for a big race just days away, but your period is heavy, and the pain makes it hard to even get out of bed. On top of that, your race uniform includes white biker shorts, and the fear of leaking is real. You don’t feel like you can talk to anyone because no one talks about periods. So, you push through in silence. 

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