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First Person

Periods are considered unclean in my community. Now, I make a point to talk about them

Leisha Toory wasnt allowed to go to the temple in her Hindu community while on her period because menstruating women were considered unclean. While she realized there was more period positivity in Canada, there was still room for improvement, so she decided to do something about it.

For this international MUN student, Inuit art exhibit is a chance to unlearn and relearn region's culture

Leisha Toory writes about her experience with Helping Hands:30 Years at Kinngait Studios, now on display at The Rooms.

What a sprinkle of generosity and a smidgen of love can do at Christmas

Every child deserves the magic of Christmas, for it's the light in a child's eye that makes the holiday twinkle bright, writes Leisha Toory.
First Person

How I know small acts can mean big things for new Afghans in N.L.

As recently arrived Afghan refugees acclimate to life in St. John's, Leisha Toory says they'll need help from the N.L. community.
First Person

A hundred cards of kindness: How this project helps me connect with other new Canadians

Arriving in St. John's just before the COVID-19 pandemic, Leisha Toory relied on moments of kindness to help get through a challenging time. She writes about how an Association of New Canadians newsletter inspired her to use simple materials to help make other newcomers feel welcome and supported.