Congratulations to Our Newest Indigenous Grant Recipients!
We’re proud to announce that these organizations are the recipients of our 2024 Silver Gummy Indigenous Grant: Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) – for the project: Legacy Keepers: Celebrating Two-Spirit Heritage Creating Hope Society of Alberta – for the project: Oskapewis Mentoring Project In 2023, Silver Gummy was given the opportunity to work […]
What is Silver Gummy’s Approach to Ending Gender-Based Violence?
This is Part 2 in a two-part series, covering the effects and impacts of GBV. Part 1 defines and explains what GBV is and who is affected by it. Silver Gummy’s mission is to reduce gender-based violence (GBV) through education with respect for all genders. We know that harmful notions of masculinity and femininity are […]
What is Gender-Based Violence (GBV)?
Silver Gummy’s mission is to reduce gender-based violence (GBV) through education. But what exactly is gender-based violence? We feel it’s important to provide an overview of the problem to give context to the solutions that we and our grantees are currently working on. This is Part 1 in a two-part series, covering the effects and […]
The Kindergarten Lesson We Forgot
Planting seeds for a future without gender-based violence Guest post by Jeff Perera, higherunlearning.com Sometimes we need to see it with our own eyes to know that it is possible. See someone do the thing so that we know it is possible. I remember how the field across from my sixth floor apartment building as […]
Silver Gummy Foundation: Pioneering Change in Gender-Based Violence Education
The Silver Gummy Foundation, a leader in the field of gender-based violence prevention, announces its continued efforts and achievements in fostering a safer, more equitable society through intersectional feminist education. Dedicated to eradicating harmful gender stereotypes and promoting healthy relationships, Silver Gummy stands as a testament to the power of proactive education and community collaboration. […]
Supporting Youth Healthy Relationships: Introduction to the HOPELab
Guest Post Written by Dr. Deinera Exner-Cortens, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary Social connection is a fundamental need for people throughout their lives. In adolescence, social connections are an important way to learn about ourselves and who we might become. These connections also help us feel supported and that we belong. Parents/caregivers remain a […]
