May is Election Season at the Women’s Centre. On May 29, Albertans will head to the polls to choose our next provincial government. The Women’s Centre firmly believes that each and every community member has the potential to influence change on the issues they care about by exercising their right to vote, or to stay …
On October 16, 2017 Calgarians will be going to the polls to elect their mayor, their city councillor and their school board trustee. This is an incredibly significant election as municipal politics, and the services we receive from our city government and school board trustees, touch our lives daily. We’ve posted blogs about why it …
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With the municipal election fast approaching, people sometimes wonder why they should vote: “What’s the point? Does my vote matter? What does city government do for me anyway?” These are common questions around election cycles. Luckily, if you’re curious about why it’s important to get your vote out, we’ve got you covered! Here are four …
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Today is the 100th anniversary of the day women won the right to vote in Alberta! Here is a list of readings celebrating that achievement, recognizing the shortcomings, and addressing the issues women in politics still face. On 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in Alberta, challenges remain Women’s achievements in Alberta and Canada, …
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Part 2 in an ongoing series of voting-related blogs by Women’s Centre volunteers leading up to the federal election. Ever see the statues of the five women in Olympic Plaza and wonder what they were all about? These are the “Famous Five” – Nelly McClung, Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Louise McKinney, and Irene Parlby …