“Anna-Liza has been an exceptional contributor to our work at the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM). From her thoughtful lines of questioning while hosting our podcast series, “The ND Will See You Now” to regularly delivering well-written and rigorously researched health articles, her compassion, intelligence, and thoughtful journalism shine through in all her work for INM. I’d happily recommend her to colleagues and organizations who would benefit from her responsible, ethical, and compelling approach to sharing important ideas.”
— Michelle Simon, Ph.D., ND
President & CEO, Institute for Natural Medicine
“Anna-Liza shared her knowledge and experiences as a panelist on the Environmental Injustice of Beauty webinar series, where she spoke on the intersections of toxic products and environmental justice, drawing on her unique background in herbalism and holistic approaches to healing.”
— Dr. Ingrid Waldron, Ph.D.
Founder and Executive Director of the Environmental Noxiousness,
Racial Inequities and Community Health Project (The ENRICH Project)
“I’m delighted to share a heartfelt testimonial for Anna-Liza, a remarkable person I had the pleasure of meeting during a workshop she facilitated… Anna-Liza’s talent is truly impressive. She effortlessly weaves together complex topics, making them accessible and engaging for audiences. During the workshop, Anna-Liza created a supportive environment, fostering meaningful connections among the participants. Her warm and friendly demeanor made her not just a facilitator but also a great friend. She has a genuine care for others, and it shines through in every interaction. Her personal touch, combined with her exceptional skills, makes her an outstanding professional in the field. I am grateful to have crossed paths with Anna-Liza and look forward to witnessing her continued success in her future projects.”
— Paloma Yrigoyen,
HR Senior Lead, Environmental Non-Profit Organization
“Anna-Liza offers a steady hand on program management ensuring all voices are heard and all points considered. From ideation to securing resources, curriculum development, and delivery of capacity-building programs we’ve relied on her several times and been thrilled with the outcomes each time. I’m happy to offer her my unconditional endorsement. Get her involved in your work and you won’t be disappointed.”
— Paul Bubelis, Executive Director, Sustainability Network
“Anna-Liza worked with us to develop content and resources for a new training series to support our local partner organizations to implement equitable green infrastructure in their communities. The training helped our partners understand the needs of underserved communities, ways to build trust and relationships with these communities, and to ensure that equity is centred throughout project design. Anna-Liza developed and delivered content in online modules to staff from 11 different community organizations, and created extremely helpful resources to support partners in their relationship-building journey. She was thorough, helpful, flexible, and an overall delight to work with.”
— Christine Mettler
Director, Green Infrastructure
Green Communities Canada
“Her wealth of knowledge as a journalist, facilitator, and non-profit consultant, alongside her adaptability, and genuine commitment to inclusivity has left a lasting impression on all those involved. I wholeheartedly recommend Anna-Liza for any future endeavors, confident that her experience, expertise, and dedication will shine through all of her work.”
— Connor Pion (he/they)
Learning & Development Specialist
Pride at Work Canada
“I first had the opportunity to hear Anna-Liza as the Emcee of Pride at Work Canada’s SPARK event. Anna-Liza not only shared her ideas and perspectives, but she also allowed space for everyone to find their place in the story. I’ve had the opportunity to engage with Anna-Liza for additional conversations on the topic of equity, diversity, and inclusion and her perspectives and ways to hold space for meaningful dialogue never cease to amaze me. I can honestly say that I can’t wait for our next conversation and will remain envious of those who have the opportunity to learn from her every day.”
— Erin Davis, Founder and Lead Inclusion Strategist, Erin Davis Co.
The official voice for 2SLGBTQIA+ business in Canada
7 Tips to Strengthen 2SLGBTQIA+ Workplace DEI
DEI programs don’t automatically translate to substantive 2SLGBTQIA+ equity progress in the workplace. How can companies go beyond superficial DEI programs to create lasting change? (Pages 12-14).
The Many Shades of Rainbow Capitalism
As more companies embrace a 2SLGBTQIA+ marketing push, questions arise about intent and authenticity (pages 8-10).
The Business of Drag (Cover Story)
Canadian Drag icon Kendall Gender on staying true to yourself and getting ahead (pages 4-9).
Changing Perceptions in Guatamala
The Women’s Justice Initiative helps Indigenous women and girls live a life free from violence (pages 38 to 41).
Kelly Tikao has made it her mission to help Māori women deliver their babies following time-honoured traditions (pages 42-44).
Calling on the Power of Women Lost
Artist Jaime Black reflects on the REDress Project and its role in bringing MMIWG2S into the national discourse (pages 20-23).
A policy and current affairs magazine, covering issues of critical importance to the related goals of social, economic, and environmental justice.
Two Decades of Islamophobia: The invisible toll on the Health of Muslims in Canada
In the last five years, more Muslims have been killed in targeted hate attacks in Canada than in any other G7 country. And this growing Islamophobia is having impacts on the health of Muslim Canadians.
Could decolonizing policy redress environmental injustice and racism?
The Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) is the matriarch of environmental legislation in Canada. But it’s been over 20 years since it’s been revised. And environmental advocacy groups have a lot to say about what changes could advance environmental justice and equity in Canada via Bill S-5.
“Anna-Liza deftly examines the connections between socioeconomic inequity and injustice, and the health of individuals and communities — particularly marginalized or vulnerable communities — taking a necessarily intersectional approach to the impacts of Islamophobia and racism on individual and collective health and wellbeing. Her analysis is thoughtful, insightful, and holistic and her communication style is exceedingly accessible.”
– Erika Shaker, Director, National Office
Editor, Our Schools / Our Selves
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Discusses various business topics relevant to Indigenous communities across Canada.
The New Face of Indigenous Tourism
Tourism operators are faced with a new reality: to reach their target audience they need a highly interactive online presence (pages 64-67).
Indigenous jeweller Sapling & Flint shows how a good skillset, a valued product, and a passionate hobby can lead to business success in Canada and beyond (pages 60-66).
How two Indigenous entrepreneurs perfected their digital marketing to enjoy remarkable success (pages 48-53).
View Anna-Liza’s full writing portfolio here.