Raised Voices: Speaking Up About Gender-Based Violence

Join us for a discussion (and some laughs) with Elders Rosie and Donna! Today we are reflecting on some of the ways gender has changed in northern Turtle Island and how young people can be part of this change! This podcast is a collaboration between  VIDEA  and  Nyapachuma Memorial Foundation A HUGE shout out to the  Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT)  for making this project possible!

Join us for a discussion with Zambian Elders - some of the movers and shakers in the womens movement. Today, we are reflecting on the history, achievements, and future direction of the women’s movement in Zambia and the ongoing challenges of gender inequality and representation. The conversation highlights generational perspectives, mentorship, and the need to sustain activism among younger women....

Gender-based violence (GBV) will not end without the involvement of men and boys. In this conversation, students, elders, and community leaders from Zambia and Canada reflect on why men must be included—not only because they are often the perpetrators, but also because they play a vital role in reshaping attitudes for the next generation. The discussion highlights how silence equals complicity, ho...

This episode explores the intersection of climate change and gender-based violence, drawing connections between environmental crises, poverty, and increased vulnerability to abuse. Participants from Zambia and Canada discuss the impacts of droughts, floods, and wildfires on displacement, economic pressure, and mental health, and how these conditions contribute to gender-based violence and sextorti...

In this special crossover episode, we’re joined by our friends from the Spilling Labrador Tea Under Cedar Trees team for a wide-ranging conversation on gender-based violence, sextortion, and mental health. Together, we explore how these issues affect families and communities—both in Zambia and in the Canadian North—and the ways they’re normalized, silenced, and too often misunderstood. This episod...

Sextortion is a growing but often unspoken threat in post-secondary institutions in Zambia. In this episode, students and Elders come together to share real experiences, explore how sextortion shows up on and offline, and why it's a serious form of gender-based violence. Through open dialogue, they unpack the role of power, secrecy, and social pressure—and offer clear steps for recognizing, re...

This episode brings together voices from Zambia and Canada to talk about how colonization disrupted traditional gender roles, silenced women’s leadership, and helped normalize gender-based violence. Guests share powerful personal stories and community histories, reflecting on what was lost—and what’s still worth fighting for. From pre-colonial matriarchies to modern movements for justice, this con...