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We wrote a paper!

Changing The Flow today released a report geared towards small businesses entitled “Gender-Neutral Period Products: Building Inclusive Workplaces” describing the employee and economic benefits that providing menstrual products has for businesses.  The report is available online at changingtheflow.ca/research and a limited quantity of printed copies are available at the following local businesses: Marlowe General (74 King St W), Odd Duck Wine and Provisions (93 Ontario St S), and Apollo Cinema (141 Ontario St N).  Background: As of December 15, 2023, federally regulated employers are now required to provide menstrual products in each bathroom, regardless of gender (Employment and Social Development Canada, 2023). While these amendments currently only apply to federally regulated employers, the positive reception of the project could mean...

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Seeking Research Participants

SEEKING RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS Changing the Flow is seeking previously incarcerated menstruating individuals to participate in a study about menstruation experiences within the Canadian prison system

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One person impacting so many: a reflection

Everything is social media as far as communication goes. Or so it seems. The ability to connect with our supporters and bring our message to large audiences is real, and that part is great.  Nevertheless, there are times a message just doesn't fit well anywhere, so maybe it becomes a blog post. If you are reading this, well I suppose it did.  I invite you to listen to the message in the video, as that is really what this is about. How one person, buying gifts at a market, can directly and meaningfully impact so many others.  I mention artists and organizations that all are worthy of your time and money. It would mean a lot to me if you checked...

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