Working But Staying Poor

07/24/2026 The Social Eyes 0

By Oumou Diakité In Quebec, many thousands of people hold down a job while receiving social assistance. This phenomenon, sometimes called the “working poor paradox,” raises a fundamental question: how can it be possible to work — sometimes part-time, sometimes irregularly —  and still remain […] See more

The Face of Homelessness

07/10/2026 The Social Eyes 0

By Virginie Francoeur Franky prefers milkshakes. Vanilla, never chocolate. Especially the McDonald’s kind. Since he lost all his teeth, he only eats soft-serve food. Franky prefers milkshakes to yogurt. He’s not exactly into healthy eating. Franky? I never knew if that was his real name. […] See more

Redo’s at the Pen

07/03/2026 The Social Eyes 0

By The Social Eyes Team Before ever entering a dance studio, Redo had to dance under the gaze of others’ critical looks. Looks that were a bit too heavy, too insistent, sometimes mocking, often unjust. Born in the Netherlands with several physical differences – his […] See more