Tell us a bit about yourself: I am from Oakville, Ontario a small community 30 minutes outside of downtown Toronto. I have a Maltese dog named Max, we both love to go on hikes and have picnic lunches in the summer. I moved to Calgary to pursue a Master of Social Work with a specialization …
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Back for a second round, our annual Girl Connect Conference is coming up on Saturday, October 12th from 10am to 4pm at the Women’s Centre Calgary. Coinciding with #InternationalDayOfTheGirl this is an event organized and run by girls for girls. All girls in grades 5 to 12 are welcome to attend for free! Girls will …
What is your personal definition of feminism? My personal definition of feminism…when I think of that word I am reminded of the sacred connection women have to Mother Earth. So I suppose it’s the recognition & empowerment of women in the affirmation of their relationship or connection to that. What brought you to the Women’s Centre …
What comes to mind when you think of February? I used to think of candy hearts, chocolate, and sappy music, but this year, I’ll be thinking of the fascinating herstory of the Black community in Alberta. This month marks the second year that Alberta has recognized and proclaimed February as Black History Month. The three …
Tell us a bit about yourself! My name is Julia Wilson and I am a practicum student at the Women’s Centre, working mainly within the Girl Power and Girl Force Programs offered at the Centre. I am in my fourth year of my Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Calgary, and previously studied …
International Day of the Girl is celebrated every October 11th. This year, Status of Women Canada has announced a Day of the Girl theme of “Claim Your Place,” with the idea that girls of all ages are creating so much amazing change in their communities that they should be recognized for their efforts. At the …