As part of our Social Issues Discussion Series, Carol Armes, Executive Assistant to Councillor Druh Farrell of Ward 7, visited the Centre to facilitate a session about how City Hall works and how women can participate. Women are significantly underrepresented on City Council. Each of Calgary’s 14 wards is represented by a Councillor, and Council …
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Let’s celebrate International Women’s Day and honour the stories of women from around the world! From Oppression to Opportunity is our theme for 2016. We thought it would inspire you to reflect upon women’s past, present and future challenges, while acknowledging successes and achievements! This year, we’re doing things a little differently. Our annual potluck will …
The most important parts of any event you attend are the memories you make and what you walk away with. At the Women’s Centre, we are excited to offer you an opportunity to share, experience and create new memories with women in the city of Calgary. We are teaming up with We Should Know Each …
International Women’s Day is a global event that celebrates women’s achievements and calls for greater equality. While progress has been made, women worldwide are still fighting to receive equal wages for equal work, working to end violence against women, and striving for equal representation in politics and media. This year, the Women’s Centre has teamed …
Are you looking for a way to get outside this winter and give feedback about your community? The Women’s Centre is teaming up with Sustainable Calgary to host a Women’s Safety Walk on Wednesday, February 4 at 5:30pm! Last fall, we worked hard to engage members of the neighbourhoods around us and to talk about issues …
Do you live in Bridgeland-Riverside, Crescent Heights or Renfrew? We want to connect with you! The Women’s Centre very excited to launch a six-month project to get to know our new neighbours. With the opening of our beautiful new centre, we are excited to invite more women in and explore new possibilities for how women …
Over 400 people came out to celebrate our Stampede Lunch earlier this week. This year was extra special for us because we were able to host the party in our new air-conditioned space (yes, the Women’s Centre now has A/C!). To beat the heat in previous years, we graciously misted our guests with spray bottles …
The Women’s Centre re-opened its doors earlier this week, and we are thrilled to be operating in our new space! It was obvious to anyone walking through the doors of our old space that the Women’s Centre was bursting at the seams. Our new home gives us breathing room, space to connect with all of …
The Women’s Centre is hosting another Feminist Walk on Saturday, May 3 (2-4pm), and we’d love to have you join us! This time we’ll be part of Jane’s Walk, a city- and world-wide movement that goes back to Jane Jacobs, an urbanist and activist who was passionate about a community-based approach to city building. Together, …