Writer | Researcher
Kristy Woudstra
Kristy Woudstra is the features editor and digital strategist at Broadview.
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Spirituality | Church News, Society
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 the Saskatchewan hockey team. Tragically, he was among the 16 people who have died after the team bus collided with a transport truck…
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Justice | Human Rights
The biggest threat to women in South Africa is their partners
An investigation of why one woman is murdered every eight hours by her husband or boyfriend in this African country — and how advocates are trying to stop it.
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Justice | Society
Every Canadian needs to read Senator Murray Sinclair’s response to Stanley verdict
After the acquittal of Gerald Stanley for the death of 22-year-old Colten Boushie, many expressed their anger, hurt and frustration on social media, including Senator Murray Sinclair, who chaired Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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Justice | Society
Jehovah’s Witnesses cover-up
Canadian survivors of childhood sexual abuse are coming forward to reveal how their church failed them — and protected their predators
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Ethical Living | Society
Photos of children with Down syndrome and their families are pure joy
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 with Down syndrome and their families, while challenging stereotypes. Q What is the “Better With You” photo project?…
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Ethical Living | Society
One resolution you should actually keep
Ring in the New Year by tuning out your inner critic
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Justice | Human Rights
For people with disabilities, the door to Canadian citizenship is often closed
Immigration rules say would-be Canadians with disabilities can put an ‘excessive demand’ on the medical system. Families and supporters are fighting back.
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Justice | Society
Undocumented people share how they live outside the system
Up to half a million people are living in Canada without official status. The 'sanctuary city' movement is growing, but the fear of deportation persists.
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Justice | Indigenous
Stolen mothers: Most missing and murdered Indigenous women were parents
With the national inquiry hearings set to begin, we talk to five daughters who were left behind.
