Women in the Energy Transition Women hold fewer jobs than men in Alberta’s energy sector, especially leadership roles. This limits the ability of women to lead and participate in solutions to climate change. Shifting to more renewable energy could create new possibilities for women – but only if the energy transition is fair and inclusive for all. Join the Women’s Centre, the Pembina Institute and other …
Join this workshop with speaker Dr. Crystal Fraser to explore the importance of renaming institutions as a step towards reconciliation. Dr. Fraser teaches in the History and Classics department, U of A. She is Gwichyà Gwich’in and originally from Inuvik and Dachan Choo Gęhnjik in the Northwest Territories. This event is co-sponsored by the Women’s …
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THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING EVENTS. Learn about what constitutes violence against women, systemic forces that make some women more at risk of experiencing violence, and the ways we can address violence and offer help to women who are experiencing it. This workshop will be held online via Zoom …
THIS EVENT IS FULL. This event is currently full. Please check our website calendar for upcoming events. This is the second part of our Reconciliation Training. Understanding Allyship & Decolonization is a workshop focused on decolonization and building stronger allies. This workshop is open to women-identifying individuals only and will be held via Zoom. January …
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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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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Explore women’s issues and concepts such as sexism and patriarchy. Participants will also have the chance to gain a better understanding of the Women’s Centre’s Work for Change efforts and initiatives. This workshop will be held online via Zoom and is open to women-identifying individuals only. For more information, please email …
This workshop has been cancelled. Please check our website calendar for upcoming dates. This is a follow up, second part to our Reconciliation training workshop. A workshop focused on allyship and decolonization. In order to contribute to systemic change, we need to understand the concepts of decolonization and reconciliation, we also need to work towards …
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Email rsvp@womenscentrecalgary.org to register. Learn about what constitutes violence against women, systemic forces that make some women more at risk of experiencing violence, and the ways we can address violence and offer help to women who are experiencing it. This workshop is required for anyone to volunteer at the Women’s Centre and will be held …
Explore women’s issues and concepts such as sexism and patriarchy. Participants will also have the chance to gain a better understanding of the Women’s Centre’s Work for Change efforts and initiatives. This workshop will be held in-person at the Women’s Centre while following Alberta Health guidelines; however, the event could move online via Zoom if …
Thursday, October 1, 1:00-2:30pm We will be learning a bit about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and making Red Dress tribute dresses to hang on the Women’s Centre windows for Sisters in Spirit Day Oct 4th. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic child-minding will not be available during this workshop. Register below or …