Tell us a bit about yourself! Hello! I’m a new practicum student here. I’m currently completing my MSW in Clinical Social Work at the University of Calgary. I’ve been working in the human services field for six years with adolescents and hope to continue that work as I move forward in my career. In pre-pandemic …
Tell us a bit about yourself! My name is Amanda, and I am a fourth year social work student at the University of Calgary. In terms of my personal life, I moved to Calgary over seven years ago from New Brunswick, and have two fur babies named Tikka and Mooshka, who I love and adore. …
Tell us a bit about yourself! Hello! My name is Meaghan, and I am a social work student at Mount Royal University. What is your personal definition of feminism? I find myself never having a solid definition of feminism. My definition of feminism is always changing as I am always learning new things. Feminism to …
Our 2020 Holiday Toy Room program has wrapped up and to say things were different this season is an understatement. Due to restrictions and public health measures surrounding the pandemic we were not able to provide supports to as many women as past. We saw 810 women select gifts for themselves and 1946 children, a …
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A message from Susan Hi everyone. I have news. I’m retiring. Not tomorrow, but at the end of April. And the search is on for a new Executive Director. I’ve been here so long that we have no organizational experience in hiring an ED. So in the Women’s Centre way, we established a very thorough …
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In a year of disruption and uncertainty, the Women’s Centre’s Holiday Toy Room program hopes to bring a bit of relief and holiday joy to Calgary women and their families. Each year, for 10 days in December, the Women’s Centre’s space is transformed into a gift centre. In the weeks leading up to the program …
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The pandemic has impacted everyone, for women experiencing poverty, homelessness, and mental health issues it has made life even more difficult. The need for the Women’s Centre’s safe space where women can get support, connect with other women and build community has never been greater. This has been the most extraordinary year. Our traditional services …
Tell us a bit about yourself! Hi! My name is Eden, and I was born and raised in Calgary! I am a social work student at the University of Calgary. I am super passionate about feminism and social justice, and working with women of all types of experiences and backgrounds. I also love baking and …
Tell us a bit about yourself! I am a fourth year social work student and I am a feminist. What is your personal definition of feminism? My definition of feminism is that it is a movement for anyone, to build equality for everyone. What brought you to the Women’s Centre of Calgary? I found the …
Did you know Alberta has the second highest number of Missing and Murdered Indigenous women in Canada? A tribute to our Sisters in Spirit Taking time to learn about the Sisters in Spirit initiative, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) final report and Calls for Justice, and having an understanding of the …