Cahoots is an independent women's magazine, published in Canada. It was founded in 2005 by Carla Atherton and Michele Rowe, who remain as the magazine's managing editor and editor, respectively.

Origins

Cahoots was created in response to a perceived gap in mainstream women's media. Dominated by extremes, magazines did not represent, or speak to, a large and growing demographic of educated, thoughtful Canadian women. Cahoots was established to create a conversation between all women, taking Canada as a whole.

Format

Cahoots publishes articles, fiction, poetry, and visual art. Articles cover topics that are relevant to women, such as career and health, home, life, and the world, grouped into themed issues. The magazine is intended as a conversation, with all the entertainment, education and exchange of opinion that a good chat provides.

Themes from past issues have included World, Learning, Body, Community, Home, Adventure, and Spirit. These topics are approached throughout the issue from a variety of angles and in a variety of styles.

Columnists

• Sheree Bradford-Lea: "Life Outside the Box"

• Anne Camozzi & Leanna Braid: "Earth Wisdom"

• Charmian Christie: "Femme Vitale"

• Lesley Crewe: "Lesley's Letters"

• Ann Douglas: "Imperfect Measurements"

• Cathrin Hagey: "World Snapshot," and "What's Up in Canada?"

• Christine Hart: "Inspired at Work"

• Gord Sellar: "The Fairer Blog"

• Char Thompson: "Off-the-Cuff"