GECO Videos

Video from Speakers’ Series 1: ConnectHER - Women in Skilled Trades

Video from Speakers Series 2: Building Bridges Across Differences - Countering GBV & Hate in London Across Ontario

What’s Next: Drawing Up Strategies after the Hockey Canada Trial Verdict - Discussion #1 with Maddie Brockbank

The 1st in a The Gender Equality Coalition of Ontario IG Live series of convos on ‘What’s Next: Drawing Up Strategies after the Hockey Canada Trial Verdict’

Maddie Brockbank and Jeff Perera discuss their reactions to the verdict, discourse online, and working with male athletes around consent.

What’s Next: Drawing Up Strategies after the Hockey Canada Trial Verdict - Discussion #2 with Judy Rebick

In the 2nd of a Gender Equality Coalition of Ontario series of IG Live convos on ‘What’s Next: Drawing Up Strategies after the Hockey Canada Verdict,’ Jeff Perera talks with Canadian Author, Journalist, and Feminist Icon Judy Rebick.

We discuss Judy’s journey in advocacy work, finding courage to stand up, her thoughts about the trial, and the work ahead as individuals, as orgs and as a movement towards change.

What’s Next: Drawing Up Strategies after the Hockey Canada Trial Verdict - Discussion #3 with Kip Ioane

Part 3: What’s Next: Drawing Strategies after the Hockey Canada trial verdict with Kip Ioane and Jeff Perera

A MUST WATCH for folks who work with male athletes- especially male hockey players - from coaches to parents to anyone who’s part of the hockey/sports ecosystems in Canada and the US.

What’s Next: Drawing Up Strategies after the Hockey Canada Trial Verdict - Discussion #4 with Dr Teresa Fowler

Part 4 of ‘What’s Next after the Hockey Canada Trial Verdict’ - the Gender Equality Coalition of Ontario Instagram Series.

Jeff Perera spoke with the incredible Dr. Teresa Fowler: a dedicated advocate challenging traditional norms within hockey culture which influence how Canadians come to understand gender, masculinity and whiteness.

Speakers’ Series 1 - ConnectHER: Women in Skilled Trades

In the first of a series of three sessions, Dani Bartlett talks to Jim Wilkes, Tracey Whiteye, and Aliesha Powless about Women in Skilled Trades.

Questions during the talk include:

1) What does gender justice mean to you?

2) Why did you join the skills trades?

3) Tell us a positive story about your journey in skilled trades.

4) What is one thing that has been a barrier for you?

5) What would you tell your 15 year old self about joining the skilled trades?

Speakers’ Series 2 - Building Bridges Across Differences: Countering GBV & Hate in London and Across Ontario

In the second of a series of three sessions, Jeff Perera talks to Holly Meaney, Allison Preyde, and Jennifer Dunn about gender based violence in London and across Ontario.

Topics of Discussion Include:

  • Workplace Safety and Legal Changes

  • Preventing Gender-Based Violence in 2025

  • Survivor Trial Community Support Discussion

  • Hockey Case Donations and Bias

  • Silence on Accountability in Hockey

  • London's Silence on Hockey Canada Trial

  • Graffiti Sparks Gender Violence Debate

  • Improving Collaboration on Gender Violence