Jackie McVicar

Atlantic Canada Organizer at For Our Kids

Canada

About

I am interested in exploring healing, feminism and social struggle; challenging self and others for personal and social transformation. I am inspired by youth and the world-wide struggle for autonomy and self-determination of Indigenous Peoples. My experience is in program coordination and management, youth and adult education program design and facilitation, community and international development, corporate accountability, human rights and justice, strategic research and writing, outreach and communications, community organizing and mobilizing, advocacy and campaigning. I believe we must take care of our spirit, mind and body - and each other - in the struggle for justice.

Experience

  • Atlantic Canada Organizer at For Our Kids
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Adult Educator | Community Development Facilitator | Communicator for Social Change at Self-employed
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Research & Advocacy Coordinator at Justice for the Peoples Law Firm
    Jun 2023 - Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Migrant Support Worker at No One Is Illegal Halifax Kjipuktuk
    May 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Offered direct support to migrant workers in Nova Scotia to access benefits and resources. Provided accompaniment in emergency situations. Participated in outreach and communications to help make the province a safer and more inclusive place for migrant workers in our communities.

  • Communications and Advocacy Consultant at Independent
    Feb 2005 - Oct 2022 · 17 yrs 9 mos

    Reasearch, write and edit technical reports, news articles, funding proposals, strategic communications and advocacy plans; language and cultural interpretation, all serving universities, non-profits, unions, churches, foundations, legal firms and media outlets.