Ways to Show Up for Indigenous Peoples Month

by Janine Ayoub | Jun 5, 2025 | Blog

A reflection and call to action for newcomers with lived experiences of colonialism and displacement When you arrive in Canada, the first stories you often hear are about opportunity, peace, and diversity. We felt this warm welcome, and witnessed it as newcomers to...

Building Resilience in Nonprofits: 3 personal lessons

by Janine Ayoub | Mar 31, 2025 | Blog

I have just finished reading Parable of the Sower and the reference to change is inspired by the book.  In the Parable of the Sower, Octavia Butler takes us on a journey through a dystopian America where society has collapsed under the weight of environmental...

Is flexible funding a waste? 3 stories to play with numbers and prove it is not

by Janine Ayoub | Jan 25, 2025 | Blog

This article explores how flexible funding saves costs and creates impact, using real-world scenarios to highlight its transformative potential. I tried playing around with numbers, estimating the costs saved, and the revenue gained, thanks to having unrestricted...

Trick and treat your brain! A mental health day reflection

by Janine Ayoub | Oct 10, 2024 | Blog

By Janine Ayoub. Last week, Ali and I visited my cousin, after 5 years of not seeing each other. One of things she told us: “You have so much grey hair now! It wasn’t like this last time we met”. (She said it to Ali but I felt it’s also applicable to me. I think I...