Herizons Magazine Call for Board Members
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| Organization Name: | Herizons Magazine |
| Address: | PO Box 26002, RPO Maryland Winnipeg MB R3G 3R3 |
| Website: | https://herizons.ca/ |
| Organizational Description: | Herizons is a quarterly magazine dedicated to feminist social commentary. Herizons publishes on art, culture, and legal/political/community affairs. With a focus on anti-oppression, topics are related to gender, race, sexuality, ability, and other identity markers that intersect and shape our lived experiences. Each issue includes provocative interviews with artists, authors, and activists. It also includes timely, feminist-informed essays, news, and reviews. Herizons prioritizes writers based in Canada. It is published in Winnipeg (Treaty 1 Territory) and distributed across the country. Submissions are open year round. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6130 |
| Description of Duties: | Herizons Magazine is seeking passionate and committed individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors. Since 1992, Herizons has been Canada's foremost feminist magazine, publishing quarterly from Winnipeg (Treaty 1 Territory) and distributed nationwide. Our mission is to provide feminist social commentary on art, culture, and legal, political, and community affairs, with a strong focus on anti-oppression and intersectionality. Each issue of Herizons features provocative interviews with artists, authors, and activists, alongside timely essays, news, and reviews informed by feminist perspectives. We prioritize writers based in Canada and strive to amplify diverse experiences related to gender, race, sexuality, ability, and other identity markers that shape our lives. About the Role Board members play a vital role in guiding Herizons' vision and sustainability. As a volunteer board member, you will:
Board members serve a minimum two-year term and attend quarterly meetings (virtual participation is available). This is an unpaid volunteer position. Who We're Looking For We welcome applications from individuals who:
Herizons strongly encourages applications from women, non-binary people, Two-Spirit people, and members of equity-deserving communities, including Black, Indigenous, and racialized individuals, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities. Why Join Us? By joining the Herizons board, you'll help sustain and grow a publication that has been a cornerstone of feminist thought in Canada for over three decades. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team and contribute to shaping the future of feminist media. How to Apply Please submit an expression of interest stating why you think you would be a good fit and how your values align with the magazine. Send your application to christina@herizons.ca with the subject line: Board Application - Herizons. Deadline: January 26, 2026 For more information about Herizons, visit https://herizons.ca |
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| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Remote Volunteering , Flexible Hours |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Assiniboine South - Downtown - Elmwood - Fort Garry - Inkster - Point Douglas - River East - River Heights - Seven Oaks - St. Boniface - St. James-Assiniboia - St. Vital - Transcona |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Uses a mobility device French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference |
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| Closing Date: | Jan 26, 2026 |
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