Kristy Woudstra, Author at Broadview Magazine

Brody Hinz, 18, died in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.

Humboldt crash victim Brody Hinz remembered in touching tribute

A beautiful tribute to Humboldt Broncos statistician Brody Hinz helps all Canadians better understand the person he was. Hinz, 18, volunteered for

Victims of alleged intimate femicide in South Africa, in alphabetical order: Anene Booysen, Dianne Chandler, Kate Chiloane, Isabella Dease, Debbie Lewis, Angela Marinus, Tsoholofelo Mofokeng, Karabo Mokeona, Nomcebo Mokoena, Nontuthuko Mthembu, Chuma Ntsenge, Jayde Panayitou, Shafieka Petersen, Nikola Pienaar, Annalene Pillay, Vuyi Poni, Thapelo Ramorotong, Susan Rohde, Unathi Sabsana, Priska Schalk, Nicolene Schreuder, Zestah September, Nadia Sheik, Reeva Steenkamp and Nokuthula Thashe.

The biggest threat to women in South Africa is their partners

by Kristy Woudstra

An investigation of why one woman is murdered every eight hours by her husband or boyfriend in this African country — and

Senator Murray Sinclair, who led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), gives the keynote address at the 2015 Shingwauk Gathering. Photo by Archkris/Wikimedia Commons

Every Canadian needs to read Senator Murray Sinclair’s response to Stanley verdict

by Kristy Woudstra

After the acquittal of Gerald Stanley for the death of 22-year-old Colten Boushie, many expressed their anger, hurt and frustration on social

In the statement of claim for a class-action lawsuit against the Jehovah’s Witnesses filed in Quebec, Lisa Blais says she was sexually abused from age 10 months into early childhood, and again at age 16. Blais told an elder of her congregation, according to the claim. However, she says no one reported her abuse to the authorities. Photo by Christinne Muschi

Jehovah’s Witnesses cover-up

by Kristy Woudstra

Canadian survivors of childhood sexual abuse are coming forward to reveal how their church failed them — and protected their predators

Photos of children with Down syndrome and their families are pure joy

by Kristy Woudstra

Photographer Hilary Gauld-Camilleri recently talked to The Observer about “Better With You,” her latest photo project for Ontario’s Waterloo Regional Down Syndrome. It honours children

One resolution you should actually keep

by Kristy Woudstra

Ring in the New Year by tuning out your inner critic

The Sharp family in August. From left, Kara Melissa, Sebastian, Tallula and Alastair. Courtesy of Kara Melissa Sharp

For people with disabilities, the door to Canadian citizenship is often closed

by Kristy Woudstra

Immigration rules say would-be Canadians with disabilities can put an ‘excessive demand’ on the medical system. Families and supporters are fighting back.