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 …
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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Join us at the Women’s Centre and celebrate 25 years of service to our community. We will have a fun event of celebration and appreciation October 19th. Come and enjoy a wonderful time with games, food, and great conversations. This event is open to all who identify as women and all children. Activities October 19th: …
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 …
Tell us about yourself I have been a guest in Calgary and the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region for eight years. I love hiking in the beautiful mountains, struggling through adult ballet classes, and exploring the amazing parks and playgrounds in the city with my two beautiful children. What brought …
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. …
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: …
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. Free child minding is available for this workshop. Please register your …
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.
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 …