The Girls Programs provide girls-only safe spaces where they can learn about and share their knowledge of leadership, activism, and community building. We facilitate various activities that include music, crafts, discussions, and most importantly, girl-led sessions where girls practice their leadership skills. Girls tell us that our programs are fun and that they help them …
To register, email RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org. Join us online for an interactive coaching session and recognize the strength that lies within you. 2020 reminded us how vulnerable yet powerful women are when major shocks impact our world. Learn how coaching connects us to our own purpose, passion and power. This workshop will be held online via Zoom …
In honour of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 and our highlight of women’s leadership, we interviewed six women and two girls. We asked them how they got into leadership and activism, why they pursue leadership opportunities in their community and what their hopes are for a post-COVID world. We put the responses into two videos …
Scroll down to register with Eventbrite. Black women have been key leaders in the women’s movement. In honor of Black history month, we would like to center the voices of black women in our community by offering a safe space to discuss issues which matter to them. The Women’s Centre has been focusing on defining what being anti- racist …
This event is now full Please join us online for an Environmental Issues Discussion on Indigenous Women’s Perspectives on Land and Conservation. We are honored to have: Arlana Bennett, Anishinaabe and Shoal Lake 40 First Nation member, and Pam Beebe, Kainai First Nation to chat with us about land, land rights and conservation. Pam and …
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Women Lead YYC is a free leadership program offered at the Women’s Centre of Calgary that takes place over a period of six weeks. The program’s goal is to support, encourage and connect Calgary women who want to improve their communities through leadership. I was lucky enough to participate in the fifth cohort of Women …
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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 …
If every girl knew her voice mattered, what would she have to say? At the Women’s Centre, we know the voices and experiences of girls matter, and our Girl Power After School Program encourages girls to carry this knowledge with them as the navigate through life. Girl Power After School is free program for girls …
This post was written by Emma Dresen, practicum student at the Women’s Centre Women Lead YYC is a free, six-week leadership program offered at the Women’s Centre. Women Lead YYC aims to connect, inspire and empower women who want to develop leadership skills and implement change in their communities. During my practicum at the Women’s …
There is still time to apply for a position on a City of Calgary Board, Commission or Committee! Did you know women make up only one third of the members of the City’s boards, commissions and committees? Diverse representation is one of the first steps in ensuring women’s voices are heard in the local decision-making …