West Coast LEAF

Many thanks once again to all three of our outstanding Visionary partners this year! We're so grateful for your ongoing support, and we look forward to hearing from each of you tomorrow on our Breakfast stage!

Big props to Moore Edgar Lyster LLP for being an Advocate Partner for our 2026 Equality Breakfast and a repeated supporter! We are glad to have you as part of our feminist legal community. #EqualityBreakfast #IWD2026

We are so appreciative to have our community uniting with us to make our feminist social change work possible! Big thanks to our Supporter Partners of our 2026 Equality Breakfast. #EqualityBreakfast #IWD2026

Cassels, Brock & Blackwell LLP
CUPE BC
Dentons Canada LLP
Faculty of Law, University of Vic

Ticket sales close TODAY at NOON for our legendary Equality Breakfast this coming Friday, March 6. Support gender justice and help raise crucial funds for our work while joining us for a morning with Tracey Lindberg! Don't miss out: Get your tickets now by following the first link in our Linktree.

Get your hands on our exclusive and fabulous merch! We've got everything from t-shirts and sweatshirts, hip bags, totes, baby onesies, original art prints and buttons. But merch is only available at the event! So get your ticket before March 2nd at noon! #EqualityBreakfast #IWD2026

Let's give it up for Victory Square Law Office LLP, a 2026 Equality Breakfast Advocate Partner. We are so glad we can count on your support for our feminist social change work. Many thanks! #EqualityBreakfast #IWD2026

Thank you @kwantlenu.bsky.social! We're thrilled you've joined us at the table as an Advocate partner for this year's Equality Breakfast. Your support means so much to us and our work! #EqualityBreakfast #IWD2026

It's the final week to get your tickets for our March 6 Equality Breakfast! Ticket sales close March 2nd at noon! Join us to support gender justice and human rights. Link in our bio or www.westcoastleaf.org/equality-breakfast-2026/

Much love to 2026 Equality Breakfast Advocate Partner Ratcliff LLP! Thanks for once again supporting out efforts for feminist social change! #EqualityBreakfast #IWD2026

A huge thank you to TPH Charitable for being our Print Partner for the 2026 Equality Breakfast. Your generosity and expertise in crafting our event materials helps us amplify the message of equality and justice. We’re so grateful for your continued support in making this event a success! #EqualityB

Kudos to the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch! They've been a longtime Advocate Partner for the Equality Breakfast and we're excited to welcome them again in 2026. #EqualityBreakfast #IWD2026

Don't miss the unique opportunity to come listen to award winning writer Tracey Lindberg around a delicious breakfast on March 6th. Spots are limited, get your tickets now and you can be assured a morning filled with inspiration, social justice, and Indigneous solidarity!

Shout-out to the Houssian Foundation, an Advocate Partner for our 2026 Equality Breakfast! Thank you for backing up our efforts for gender justice and human rights. #EqualityBreakfast #IWD2026

Text reads: "Their Spirits Live Within Us" Image below is of a heart ribbon, with a wooden tree/post and the street intersections Main and Hastings. A leaf is on the tree, glowing in yellow. Two feathers hang from the middle of the ribbon. Text below reads: 35th annual women's memorial march. Led by Indigenous women to honour the MMIWG2S+. Saturday, February 24, 2026. 10 am: Gather at Main and Hastings. For family and community rememberance. Link to stream: https://tinyurl.com/nhpu04. 12-4 pm: March begins at Main & Hastings. With stops to commemorate where women were last seen or found. 4-5 pm: Feast at Japanese Language Hall (487 Alexander Street).

This Saturday, February 14 is the Annual Women's Memorial March. Led by Indigenous women to honour MMIWG2S+, the march is an opportunity to come together to grieve the loss of beloved sisters and relatives in the DTES.

We hope to see some of you there as we come together in solidarity for MMIWG2S+.

Major props to Vancity for being a Visionary Partner for the 2026 Equality Breakfast once again! We're glad you share our feminist values and continue to support our invaluable work. Thank you! #EqualityBreakfast #IWD2026

Want to get your signed copy of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦: 𝘚𝘢̂𝘬𝘪𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯 AND support your local Indigenous-owned bookstore? Our friends at Massy Books will be selling Tracey Lindberg's latest best seller at the Equality Breakfast on March 6!

Learn more about our speaker and get your tickets before Mar

A round of applause for 2026 Equality Breakfast Visionary Partner HEU for a second year in a row! We so appreciate your support of the Breakfast and our work. We are grateful to have you in our stride in advancing gender justice. #EqualityBreakfast #IWD2026

West Coast LEAF welcomes Miriam Esquitín as Director of Strategic Operations   - West Coast LEAF West Coast LEAF is thrilled to welcome Miriam Esquitín as our Director of Strategic Operations. This newly created role marks an important moment for the organization, as we move into a phase of organizational renewal and transition.   For over 40 years, West Coast LEAF has advanced gender justice through litigation, law reform, and public legal education. Miriam will play a key … Read more West Coast LEAF welcomes Miriam Esquitín as Director of Strategic Operations  

We’re delighted to welcome Miriam Esquitín as West Coast LEAF’s new Director of Strategic Operations! 🎉

Miriam brings deep experience in organizational leadership, systems thinking, and relational, values-driven practice.

Join us in warmly in welcoming Miriam!

Immense gratitude for the loyal support of returning 2026 Equality Breakfast Visionary Partner Miller Titerle + Company! Thanks for backing up our work for a more just and equal society. #EqualityBreakfast #IWD2025

Executive Director - West Coast LEAF About this role Reporting to an active, governance-focused Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides strategic and operational oversight to ensure delivery of quality programs; enhances West Coast LEAF’s impact and reach; leads its fund development strategy; and supports its governance. In alignment with the Board’s overall direction and working closely with the Director of … Read more Executive Director

Are you an experienced, values-driven leader passionate about gender justice and equality? West Coast LEAF is hiring an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and champion our mission and values!

Learn more and apply: westcoastleaf.org/job/executiv...

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It's the final week for discounted early bird tickets for our March 6 Equality Breakfast! Save $15 on individual tickets and $200 on tables of 10 until midnight February 2nd. Join us to support gender justice and human rights: www.westcoastleaf.org/equality-breakfast-2026/
#EqualityBreakfast #IWD202

Can't attend the 2026 Equality Breakfast in person, but still want to celebrate with us (and see the incredible Tracey Lindberg speak)? Grab your livestream tickets today, available by donation! 🔗 Link in our bio #IWD2026 #EqualityBreakfast

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We're looking for volunteers to support the success of the 2026 Equality Breakfast! Help us make this beloved event better than ever. Apply now to be a day-of volunteer! westcoastleaf.org/job/2026-vol... #EqualityBreakfast #IWD2026 #Volunteer

Tracey Lindberg holding her new book "The Cree Word for Love".

The time has come: Grab your tickets to the 2026 Equality Breakfast now and get early bird pricing! Join us on Friday, March 6, 2026 as we celebrate International Women’s Day with bestselling author, Indigenous rights activist, scholar and lawyer, Tracey Lindberg. Get your tickets now:

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The Equality Breakfast you know and love will be back on Friday, March 6, 2026! Save the date to celebrate International Women’s Day with us! Don't want to miss out? Sign up to our mailing list for early bird ticket deals, speaker announcement, and more: westcoastleaf.org/mailing-list/

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Only one day left to receive your 2025 tax receipt! Make your donation today and make a difference for gender justice in the coming year.

We are so thankful for the deep generosity of our community, and what we can accomplish when we pull together. www.westcoastleaf.org/donate

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Our office will be closed December 24 to January 2, inclusive. We will reopen on Monday, January 5. We wish everyone a safe, cozy, and relaxing winter season!

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Exciting news! A group of committed supporters have joined together with an incredible offer: they will match all donations up to $7,500! That means that if you donate today, every dollar will be doubled. Help us unlock this generous matching gift" westcoastleaf.org/donate/

Trans Feminine Inclusion in Feminist Workplaces   - LEAF Based on the lived experiences of trans women working in feminist organizations across Canada, the Trans Feminine Inclusion in Feminist Workplaces report outlines systemic barriers to trans feminine individuals’ employment and leadership in the feminist sector and provides practical advice to feminist organizations – leadership, workers, and funders – on how to more meaningfully support trans […]

Proud to have collaborated with Wisdom2Action, @leafnational.bsky.social & CAEFS on this project about how feminist orgs must become more equitable & inclusive workplaces for trans feminine people. Check out the self-guided audit tool, recommendations, & full report - hot off the press!

Afro-Indigenous mom's case against VACFSS has 'cleared the way for other parents,' says expert The Supreme Court of Canada has tossed an appeal from the child 'welfare' agency in favour of 'Justine.' Her lawyer says it's now 'the case that governs the issue in B.C.'

Our own Kate Feeney spoke to @indiginews.bsky.social about the outcome of a mom's legal challenge of the discriminatory removal of her kids: “[The complainant has] cleared the way for other parents to access the human rights system to seek justice & accountability from child welfare agencies.” ❤️