Tell us a bit about yourself I’m Mao, and I’m a Chinese female artist based in Calgary, AB, Canada. I grew up in China, where I finished my secondary education before going abroad to obtain my Bachelor’s and then a Masters of Fine Art in Canada. I’m a visual artist, painter, ceramist, and art educator. …
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Today is May 5, a time designated to honouring the spirits of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2-Spirit People. It is a day to raise awareness of, and speak out on violence inflicted against Indigenous people. REDdress installation at the Women’s Centre of Calgary The REDdress Project – Jaime Black The Red dresses …
1. It makes a difference The path to total gender equality is still underway. As of 2020, women in Alberta still have the most significant gender pay gap in Canada. Some women earn as much as $31,100.00 less than their male counterparts, and 34% of single mothers live in poverty. This gap is even more …
Celebrate Herstory—get to know 5 incredible Canadian women in 3 sentences each. Viola Desmond First on our roster is Viola Desmond, who you may recognize from the Canadian $10 bill. Viola was instrumental in spurring the Canadian Civil Rights Movement in the 1940s by standing up against segregation in a Nova Scotian movie theatre and refusing …
Happy Women’s Herstory Month from the Women’s Centre of Calgary! Here are 8 ways to support the Centre this month and help celebrate the women in our community. Celebrate with us Commemorate International Women’s Day by celebrating with us on March 8th! You can also attend our other events, programs, and workshops happening this March. …
It’s the last week of Black History Month, but the work is far from over. The Women’s Centre is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accommodating community. Sometimes navigating social issues is challenging and confusing, but you don’t have to do it alone. We’ve put together the following helpful points and resources to help …
Black History Month started as a movement to acknowledge the contributions that Black people have made to the developing framework of society and will continue to make. Despite Black women’s immense contributions to the feminist movement, they have been largely discredited and excluded from leadership positions in the feminist strife. Here are four notable black …
Black History Month—4 Black Feminists You Should Get to Know Read More »
Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Esther, and I am excited to begin my role as a Communications Coordinator at the Women’s Centre. When I’m not working, I enjoy painting, baking, reading, playing video games, and engaging in stimulating conversations. What brought you to the Women’s Centre of Calgary? Having attained …
Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Beryl, I love this name because it was given to me by my aunt. The name means “a precious stone that is green in color”. It is an old name hence my old soul. As far as names go, the Women’s Centre is a safe and …
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Tell us a bit about yourself I am an immigrant Iranian artist. I heal myself with art. I found my real soul in quiet moments with myself. I would like to share what I found in art with all women in the world. How did you get started as an artist? When I was 4 …