Pandemic Recovery: Building a More Equitable Future for Women

October 26, 2022 / General, Social Issues

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and deepened inequities in our society, especially for women with intersecting social identities and experiences (such as race, Indigeneity, disability, immigration status, gender identity and income status). As we look towards recovery, how do we ensure that in the future, wealth, work and care responsibilities are more fairly distributed and …

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Fireside Chat

Hosted by: Lorelei Higgins and Marilyn North-Peigan. In the spirit of Reconciliation, this event will be a circle conversation with women about strength and resilience, grounded in the lived experiences of our hosts and those present. This will be an opportunity for learning, relationship building, and one active step towards Reconciliation for those attending. We …

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Women’s HERstory Month at the Women’s Centre

March 7, 2022 / General, News & Events

Happy Women’s Herstory Month from the Women’s Centre of Calgary! Here are 8 ways to support the Centre this month and help celebrate the women in our community. Celebrate with us Commemorate International Women’s Day by celebrating with us on March 8th! You can also attend our other events, programs, and workshops happening this March. …

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Community Conversation (Online)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Join us online to have a conversation about the future direction of our Women’s Centre in the next 3-5 years. We have been collecting feedback from the community and this is an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and ideas with us. You will have a chance to talk about: …

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Introduction to the Women’s Centre

Learn about the history of the Women’s Centre, the peer model, and why we do what we do. This workshop is required for anyone to volunteer at the Women’s Centre. This workshop is open to women-identifying individuals only. No children in this workshop please. 

Gender and Immigration – Spotlight on Migrant Women in Canada

December 3, 2018 / General

This post was written by Bronwyn Bragg, volunteer with the Women’s Centre Social Policy Committee Did you know in 2017, 24% of women who came to the Women’s Centre had either an immigrant or refugee background? This number is just slightly below the number of immigrants living in Calgary. According to the 2016 Census, 29.4% …

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