This feature is about the Animal Justice Action Team by Nives Ilic, exploring how 15,000+ volunteers mobilize for animal rights in Canada. From ending laboratory dog research to leading major cage-free campaigns, Nives discusses the power of intersectional advocacy and individual storytelling in creating lasting, systemic change for vulnerable animals.
Tag: animal rights
Roots of Compassion: My Life Before Vegan
Growing up in Communist Romania, I learned that survival shaped everything and tradition was never questioned. From village farmyards to city zoos, I witnessed the thin line between affection and exploitation. This is the story of how my ethics began—not in theory, but in the memories of those I loved.
Feature: The Canadian Horse Defence Coalition (CHDC)
For years, Canada has ignored the welfare of horses exported to Japan for slaughter. Despite a 2021 mandate to end these shipments, the practice continues without oversight once animals leave Canadian soil. Join the CHDC in demanding accountability and an immediate end to this cruel, “out of sight” industry.
Feature: The Fur-Bearers
Since 1953, The Fur-Bearers has protected fur-bearing animals through advocacy, research, and education. From exposing trap line cruelty to securing mink farming bans, Executive Director Lesley Fox shares how this non-partisan charity challenges legacy narratives and modernizes wildlife policy to create a more compassionate world for Canada’s wildlife.
