Every year, Calgary hosts a variety of events for Pride week. This year, the Dyke and Trans* communities are also joining forces to host a march through downtown. On Thursday, August 28th, the Women’s Centre is hosting a workshop with members of the Calgary Dyke and Trans* March committee. It is the perfect occasion for …
If you find yourself downtown in March, take a moment to check out the Window Galleries exhibition at the EPCOR Centre (205 – 8th Avenue SE). One of our program partners, This Is My City Art Society (TMC), was selected to feature some quilting and textile artwork through the exhibit that was created here at …
For many of us, January marks a time of renewal and new beginnings. Have you made any New Year’s resolutions? Are you hoping to learn something new, get more involved or make some new connections, perhaps? Then join us at the Women’s Centre! To help keep you energized and inspired this winter, we are offering …
What better way to spend a beautiful fall evening than joining others to take a stroll and learn about some of the remarkable women who have shaped our City? For the first time ever, Calgary Sexual Health Centre and Take Back the Night Calgary joined us in co-hosting our Fall Feminist Walk. More than 40 …
Broaden your perspectives, learn something new, reconnect with someone you know or turn a stranger into a friend. From walks, talks, rallies and protests to sign-making, yoga and international cooking, we’ve tried to sprinkle something for everyone into our workshop calendar this fall. And back by popular demand, two presenters from the Make One Change …
What you would like to learn about or participate in at the Women’s Centre? Let us know what kind of workshops or community events you would like us to offer by completing our short summer survey now. Workshops at the Women’s Centre not only aim to provide women with new skills, but also provide opportunities …
We recently applied for the Field Law Community Fund. If selected, we will use the funds to offer 50 free workshops and groups this upcoming fall and winter. Vote online for us here! Lifelong Learning at the Women’s Centre Last year we offered more than 200 free informal adult education sessions ranging in topics from …
During our first two camps held this month, 23 girls came together to explore topics like gender, identity, self esteem, body image, healthy relationships, activism and leadership. Girls had fun trying out self-defense, belly dancing, new crafts, a puppet show and their very own street activism project. Here’s what some of the girls who attended …
March 8 was first proclaimed International Women’s Day (IWD) in 1977. Since then, women have made great strides, but one area where progress has been slower is leadership. Women are still underrepresented in positions of power whether as political leaders, business leaders or community leaders. Some facts: In Calgary, three out of 15 members of …
Jaime Emond, volunteer workshop facilitator at the Women’s Centre, has found a way to blend her love for dance with her passion for giving back to the community. According to Jaime, belly dancing is a great way to bring people together and break down barriers in how we view our bodies. “It is an unfortunate …