WAVE’s Value Statements

Advocacy and Engagement

We believe that in order to advocate for women and gender diverse people, we need to engage deeply with a broad spectrum of communities to accurately reflect their perspectives and lived experiences to decision-makers.

Interconnected Community and Inclusion

We believe in fostering connections between diverse communities, so that everyone can feel that they belong.

Equity

We believe in order for our society to progress, women and gender-diverse people deserve equity. In fact, we demand it.

Reconciliation

We believe it is our responsibility, both as individuals and as a group, to address the legacy of wrongs that have been enacted against Indigenous Peoples, and to ensure our work is continually informed by the principles of Truth and Reconciliation.

Self-Reflection and Learning

We can’t take action if we don’t understand the nuances of any given issue. Therefore, we believe in taking steps to reflect on our own privileges and power, to educate ourselves and each other, and to actively listen and learn from others, in order to effectively make positive change.