We are thrilled to announce the next feature in our ongoing blog series, Breaking Barriers: Women Who Lead. Throughout 2025, we will highlight various women leaders who advocate for gender equity, believe in the power of sport, and continue to…
In this edition, we catch up on McGill University’s latest commitment to women’s sports, this time advancing research and sports science for women athletes. We also take a look at the Canadian Women’s National Team and Toronto Tempo’s Pride Month…
We are thrilled to announce the return of our blog series, Breaking Barriers: Women Who Lead. Throughout 2025, we will highlight various women leaders who advocate for gender equity, believe in the power of sport, and continue to support and…
When we watch sports, we don’t just see athletes: we see stories, role models, and possibilities. But for too long, the stories that dominate sports media have left many girls sitting on the sidelines, unsure if there’s a place for…
In this edition, we catch up on a women's tackle football league that's setting its sights on Canada, with plans to create a Canadian division. We also take a look at the results of the PWHL expansion draft for the…
Content Warning: This blog post discusses mental illness and eating disorders, namely anorexia nervosa and some of the behaviours associated with it.
We are thrilled to announce the return of our blog series, Breaking Barriers: Women Who Lead. Throughout 2025, we will highlight various women leaders who advocate for gender equity, believe in the power of sport, and continue to support and…
A few weeks ago, Girls Forward Foundation (GFF) had the honour of facilitating Nike Toronto's 2025 Community of Practice at Nike Toronto's Headquarters. Organizations in attendance included: Buckets & Borders, Canada Basketball, Canadian Tire Jumpstart, Canadian Women & Sport, City…
In this edition, we catch up on the Toronto Tempo's in-person fan festival and the PWHL playoffs and finals. We also take a look at new developments in women's football in cities like North Bay and Sherbrooke. Lastly, we cover…
For those of you that don’t know me, my name is Amelia, and I joined the Girls Forward team in December 2024 with the goal of empowering girls to pursue their dreams while also finding joy through sport. In this…