Tell us a bit about yourself! Hello! I’m Alessandra, the records and data management coordinator. I’m a born and raised Calgarian who every-so-often departs to learn new things in interesting places. I studied History in Nova Scotia and Library and Information Studies in Wales. I enjoy exploring the city and surrounding area with my dog, …
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Tell us a bit about yourself I was born in El Salvador, and grew up here in Calgary. My family immigrated to Canada because of the war in El Salvador. I am a social worker by profession and have been in the field for over 10 yrs. I am passionate about supporting women in their …
Tell us a bit about yourself! Well, I’m Allison and I am one of the new Basic Needs Coordinators in the Centre! I started mid-August, and so if you’ve been in the Centre lately you’ve probably seen me around! I have a background in Addiction and Community Support, with a passion for supporting others to …
Tell us a bit about yourself! Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a feminist social worker who loves to ride my bike, cross-stitch gifts for my friends, read, write, camp and hike. I have just come back from working with a girls’ organisation in the UK and am so happy to be back …
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During the initial shutdown due to the pandemic, the peer volunteers were helping women stay connected to the Women’s Centre through connections phone calls, but the Centre itself was very quiet. On a particularly slow day, some volunteers wandered into the Centre’s side yard and became inspired to create a community garden. Since then they …
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Tell us a bit about yourself! Hello! My name is Era. I was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal and also grew up in Calgary! I have a BA in Sociology from University of Calgary and I have been working in Afterschool Programs for over four years. I identified myself a feminist at 16 years …
In 2019, the Women’s Centre’s Truth and Reconciliation committee hosted a Tea and Bannock at the Centre in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day. This was a kick start to a successful year filled with plenty of opportunities for women to learn about Indigenous history and culture. The Aboriginal Friendship Centre facilitated culture awareness workshops …
In recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day 2020, we sat down with Julia Rose Sutherland to delve deeper into her artistic practice, activism and advocacy efforts, and to discuss issues facing Indigenous women today. Click on the video below to see the full interview:
1. Tell us a bit about yourself! I am a Canadian born artist who is a member of the Mi’kmaq Metepenagiag tribe of Red Bank, New Brunswick, but have lived and grown up in Calgary, Alberta. I create interdisciplinary artwork that utilizes mediums such as photography, sculpture, textiles and performance. I completed my BFA in …
1. Tell us a bit about yourself I was born in 1991 in Zacatecas, Mexico. I recently obtained my MFA from the University of Calgary. Even though my degree is in sculpture, I also like to explore different disciplines and materials, such as drawing, printmaking, embroidery, and textiles. I obtained my BFA degree from Instituto Allende …