banner
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF
@westcoastleaf.bsky.social
200 followers 190 following 110 posts
We're a not-for-profit in BC striving to end gender discrimination through equality rights litigation, law reform, and public legal education. Check out our work: www.westcoastleaf.org
Posts Media Videos Starter Packs
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · 2d
🚨⚡️Make your voice heard this Wednesday! RSVP ASAP: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · 13d
☎️ ⚡☎️ ⚡ On October 8, help flood the Attorney General’s phone lines to demand a repeal of the name change ban! Use your voice to stand for basic human rights and let them know that everyone deserves a name. 🔗 RSVP at westcoastleaf.org/phone-zap
An image of a phone with colorful lines and "Zap!". Repeal the Name Change ban: Phone zap action! Wednesday, October 8, 6PM online. Help flood the Attorney General’s phone lines to demand a repeal of the name change ban! RSVP at www.westcoastleaf.org/phone-zap/. Logos: West Coast LEAF, QMUNITY, SAGAH, Living in Community, TransConnect, PACE, and the Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre.
1
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · 6d
3 years ago, alongside a circle of cherished Indigenous Advisors, we began enacting Changing Tides: An Action Plan to Dismantle White Supremacy, Settler Supremacy, and Anti-Indigenous Racism at West Coast LEAF. Today, we’re sharing the report back on our journey: westcoastleaf.org/changing-tides/
White text on a photograph of a misty wooded ocean shoreline: Read our report back on Changing Tides: An Action Plan to Dismantle White Supremacy, Settler Supremacy, and Anti-Indigenous Racism at West Coast LEAF (2022-2025). West Coast LEAF logo top left corner.
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · 9d
💬 What’s a phone zap, you may be wondering? A phone zap is a collective action where people call elected officials at the same time to create pressure on an issue by flooding their offices with calls. We’ll provide scripts and templates, and then make our calls together on Zoom!
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · 13d
☎️ ⚡☎️ ⚡ On October 8, help flood the Attorney General’s phone lines to demand a repeal of the name change ban! Use your voice to stand for basic human rights and let them know that everyone deserves a name. 🔗 RSVP at westcoastleaf.org/phone-zap
An image of a phone with colorful lines and "Zap!". Repeal the Name Change ban: Phone zap action! Wednesday, October 8, 6PM online. Help flood the Attorney General’s phone lines to demand a repeal of the name change ban! RSVP at www.westcoastleaf.org/phone-zap/. Logos: West Coast LEAF, QMUNITY, SAGAH, Living in Community, TransConnect, PACE, and the Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre.
1 1
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · 14d
Don't miss out! There's still time to register for our upcoming AGM: westcoastleaf.org/AGM-2025 📣
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · 22d
You’re invited to our AGM on October 16! Members AND non-members are welcome to attend this free event at Creekside Community Centre for an evening of chats, facts & snacks, featuring a panel discussion & the launch of our factsheets on economic justice! Register today: westcoastleaf.org/AGM-2025
A photo of a meeting room with people sitting with their backs to the camera, raising voting cards in the air. The image has a teal gradient filter. White texts reads, “Annual General Meeting, 5-7pm, October 16, 2025. Multipurpose Room 4, 1 Athletes Way, Creekside Community Centre, Vancouver, BC, Unceded Coast Salish Homelands. Register today at westcoastleaf.org/AGM-2025." The West Coast LEAF logo in white is in the top left corner.
1
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · 20d
The surveillance of pro-Palestinian protests raises serious concerns about systemic discrimination. We echo the calls of @bccla.bsky.social and @pivotlegalsociety.bsky.social for an independent review by someone with real knowledge of anti-Palestinian racism & human rights: tinyurl.com/4pc9wuvk
Letter to OPCC calling for review of Vancouver Police Board decision on surveillance of Palestinian solidarity protests - West Coast LEAF
West Coast LEAF has joined the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and Pivot Legal Society in calling on the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner to review a recent decision by the Vancouver...
westcoastleaf.org
6 7
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · 21d
Check your inboxes to see if you're one of the lucky winners! 👀🎊 Thank you to everyone who updated their membership or joined for the first time to enter the draw - hopefully we see you all at our AGM on October 16: www.westcoastleaf.org/AGM-2025/
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · 29d
Do you love advancing gender justice AND limited edition feminist art?? Join West Coast LEAF as a member (or renew your existing membership) by Sept 16 and you'll be entered into a draw for one of our last screen prints! Donate any amount to become a member: www.westcoastleaf.org/become-a-member
White text on a blue and purple gradient background: Giveaway! Become a member before September 16 and you'll be entered into a draw to win a limited edition screen printed poster. West Coast LEAF logo. There is an image of a hand holding a white poster with a black print of flowers and the words "smash the patriarchy".
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · 21d
Across BC, there are widespread barriers to accessing safe shelters, which violates human rights and causes immense harm. Join West Coast LEAF and the Society for Narcotic and Opioid Wellness to take action and envision a safer future for all: westcoastleaf.org/sheltersurvey
Want to help advocate for safer shelters? Read the full report at www.westcoastleaf.org/sheltersurvey. Along the bottom are the logos of SNOW, West Coast LEAF, and Cassyex Consulting. There are two graphics: one with text on a white background with a blue swirl of snow: In the North we have very extreme winters. People have had to wait for a shelter bed to open up - possibly 3 to 4 days. They were on their own to find help. There is an image of a thermometer showing minus twenty degrees Celsius, and another graphic of a parent and child sitting outside of a door with a sign that says “Closed cut off 6:00pm”. They have sad expressions and are sitting beside backpacks. The text reads: Research shows: in Fort St John and Dawson Creek: Among women and people of marginalized genders: Just 9% felt there are enough spaces for people leaving violent situations.
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · 22d
You’re invited to our AGM on October 16! Members AND non-members are welcome to attend this free event at Creekside Community Centre for an evening of chats, facts & snacks, featuring a panel discussion & the launch of our factsheets on economic justice! Register today: westcoastleaf.org/AGM-2025
A photo of a meeting room with people sitting with their backs to the camera, raising voting cards in the air. The image has a teal gradient filter. White texts reads, “Annual General Meeting, 5-7pm, October 16, 2025. Multipurpose Room 4, 1 Athletes Way, Creekside Community Centre, Vancouver, BC, Unceded Coast Salish Homelands. Register today at westcoastleaf.org/AGM-2025." The West Coast LEAF logo in white is in the top left corner.
2
Reposted by West Coast LEAF
bccla.bsky.social
BC Civil Liberties Association @bccla.bsky.social · 29d
Canadian governments have started using the notwithstanding clause as if it’s a hall pass to violate our rights without any accountability. We’re not(with)standing for this! Charter rights are ours to protect. ✏️Sign the People's Pledge: bccla.org/campaign/wer...
1 12 17
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · 29d
If you've signed up for a membership or renewed before today, never fear! Anyone who's joined our community since September 1 will be automatically entered to win 🤗 🏅
2
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · 29d
Do you love advancing gender justice AND limited edition feminist art?? Join West Coast LEAF as a member (or renew your existing membership) by Sept 16 and you'll be entered into a draw for one of our last screen prints! Donate any amount to become a member: www.westcoastleaf.org/become-a-member
White text on a blue and purple gradient background: Giveaway! Become a member before September 16 and you'll be entered into a draw to win a limited edition screen printed poster. West Coast LEAF logo. There is an image of a hand holding a white poster with a black print of flowers and the words "smash the patriarchy".
1 1
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · Sep 3
Become a West Coast LEAF member today and join a community of gender justice advocates fighting for just society! Support our work for transformative social change, vote at our upcoming AGM, and much more. Donate any amount to become a member: www.westcoastleaf.org/become-a-member/
White text over a gradient colored image of several people combining hands: Become a West Coast LEAF member today! Join our community of gender justice advocates. Support our work for transformative social change. Vote at our upcoming Annual General Meeting. www.westcoastleaf.org/become-a-member
1
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · Aug 27
Yesterday, gender justice and anti-violence organizations across British Columbia met with Canada’s Minister for Women and Gender Equity. Our unified message: gender equality is not optional. 🔗 Read the statement: westcoastleaf.org/WAGE-statement/
Statement from BC Gender Justice and Anti-Violence Organizations - West Coast LEAF
For Immediate Release August 25, 2025 Vancouver, BC: Today, gender justice and anti-violence organizations from across British Columbia met with Rechie Valdez, Canada’s Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism. Organizations representing the north-west and north coast, rural and remote communities, provincial associations, Indigenous and Black women’s … Read more Statement from BC Gender Justice and Anti-Violence Organizations
westcoastleaf.org
1
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · Aug 1
This Pride, join us in calling for the province to repeal the 2024 changes to the Name Act, a harmful ban that violates the human rights of the queer, trans, Indigenous, sex work, and survivor communities: westcoastleaf.org/name-act
Teal and orange text on a white background with a retro line pattern: Everyone deserves a name! In 2024, the BC government passed a bill to change the Name Act that bans access to legal name changes for people with certain criminal records.The changes make the application process slower, more costly, and more intrusive for everyone. They also violate the human rights of trans people seeking name changes, Indigenous people seeking to reclaim Indigenous names, and survivors of violence needing name changes to protect themselves.Join us to call on the province to repeal the changes to the Name Act and improve access to identity documents! Sign our petition at westcoastleaf.org/name-act. Logos: West Coast LEAF, QMUNITY, SAGAH, Living in Community, TransConnect, PACE, and the Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre.
2 3
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · Jul 30
The federal government is planning to cut 80% from the Department of Women and Gender Equality. These devastating cuts would harm women’s health, safety, and economic security. Tell your reps: reverse the cuts & recommit to gender equality: rb.gy/a5tei1 #DemandBetterToday
Black and pink text on a yellow background: The Federal Government is defunding Women's Rights Organizations and gender equality. Demand better. Take action.
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · Jul 28
Learn more about how you can support family wellbeing: westcoastleaf.org/family-well-being/
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · Jul 28
We’re grateful to have held this event on the homelands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Skwxwú7mesh, and Səl̓ílwətaʔ peoples.
1
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · Jul 28
On June 26, Melanie Lecoy, with support from Keeping Families Together and West Coast LEAF, hosted the first ever Stolen Children Vigil to honor children stolen by the family policing, adoption, incarceration, and immigration systems. Deep thanks to our speakers and attendees!
White and black text on a pink gradient background: Recap: Stolen Children Vigil. A huge thank you to all the incredible speakers and everyone who attended! Pictures: event organizer and host Melanie Lecoy, candles to honor children stolen by the family policing, adoption, incarceration, and immigration systems, and Lorelei Williams, speaker and founder of Butterflies in Spirit. Monochrome graphic of candles at the bottom. Keeping Families Together and West Coast LEAF logos at the top.
1 1
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · Jul 25
Earlier this week, we sent a letter to the Chief Coroner of BC, joining BWSS in calling for an inquest into the femicide of Bailey McCourt and urging them to establish a standing Gender-Based Violence Death Review Committee. Read the full letter: westcoastleaf.org/work/letter-to-coroner-on-ipv/
Purple text on a colorful background in an email template: To: Chief Coroner’s Office. Subject: Inquest into IPV. West Coast LEAF joins Battered Women’s Support Services in calling for the Chief Coroner to begin an inquest into a recent Intimate Partner Violence-related femicide. We are also recommending the creation of a Gender-Based Violence Death Review Committee that will develop robust, whole-of-government and evidence-based approaches to combatting IPV and GBV. Read our full letter at westcoastleaf.org/work/letter-to-coroner-on-ipv. West Coast LEAF logo.
1 1
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · Jul 10
Read the full story here: westcoastleaf.org/2025-media-c...
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · Jul 10
New Anti-Racism report on pay equity shows that stronger pay equity laws need to have the "teeth and mechanisms" to mandate employers to close the wage gaps, says West Coast LEAF lawyer Humera Jabir. Watch the CBC interview now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKCl... #BCPoli #PayEquity #EconomicJustice
'Hard evidence' of racial wage disparities in B.C., says new gov't report
A new government report has found that white workers in B.C. make more than racialized workers in some sectors. As Johna Baylon reports, advocates say more data needs to be collected to find out who is affected and why. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia
www.youtube.com
1 2
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · Jul 9
Two weeks left to apply for West Coast LEAF's Interim Executive Director position! Apply now to join our team of gender justice advocates: westcoastleaf.org/job/interim-executive-director-1-year/
Green and white text on a purple background: We're hiring! Interim Executive Director (1 year). Check out the full job posting at https://westcoastleaf.org/job/interim-executive-director-1-year/. Apply by July 23, 2025. West Coast LEAF logo.
2
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · Jul 3
We're turning forty! We've been advocating for gender justice since 1985, and while a lot has changed during that time, our dedication to advancing gender justice has not. Join us in pushing for bold, transformative change for the next 40 years! Become a monthly donor today: westcoastleaf.org/donate
White text on a teal, purple, pink and yellow gradient background: 1985 - 2025. 40 years of West Coast LEAF.
2
westcoastleaf.bsky.social
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social · Jun 23
Are you an experienced leader with a deep commitment to intersectional gender justice? Applications are now open for West Coast LEAF's Interim Executive Director position. Apply by July 23 to join our team: westcoastleaf.org/job/interim-...
Green and white text on a purple background: We're hiring! Interim Executive Director (1 year). Check out the full job posting at https://westcoastleaf.org/job/interim-executive-director-1-year/. Apply by July 23, 2025. West Coast LEAF logo.
1 2