Tell us about yourself I have been a guest in Calgary and the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region for eight years. I love hiking in the beautiful mountains, struggling through adult ballet classes, and exploring the amazing parks and playgrounds in the city with my two beautiful children. What brought …
Catherine always described herself as a “self-supporting” woman; she worked full-time for over 40 years. After a series of difficult circumstances, Catherine experienced homelessness for the first time as a senior. “I was scared. I had nobody. I had no job. I was losing my apartment. I couldn’t afford to eat. It was a very …
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In a parent-teacher meeting a few years ago, K’s teacher had nothing but negative feedback to share about her with her mother, M. The criticism was so relentless that M asked K to leave the meeting. A few months later, M brought K to the Girl Power program at the Women’s Centre. M soon witnessed …
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On March 15, 2017, we welcomed women to our Environmental Issues Discussion focusing on Ecofeminism. We were joined by Ronnie Joy Leah, an expert in gender and women’s studies and an instructor with the University of Calgary and Athabasca University. Ronnie Joy provided us with a uniquely interactive and informative workshop on ecofeminism and the …