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 …
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% …
Gender and Immigration – Spotlight on Migrant Women in Canada Read More »
When you’re living on Social Assistance in Alberta, dreaming big means: Buying your own groceries Having enough to pay your rent Buying school supplies for your child Not worrying about money every day Did you know that single people who are unable to work receive a base social assistance amount of $833 a month? This …
Every season of the year, we partner with a local woman artist to bring arts and creativity to the Women’s Centre. This month we sat down with our Fall Artist in Residence Jackie Carrier to get to know her and learn her story! Jackie will be hosting a Dream Catcher Making Workshop at the Centre …
At the Women’s Centre, volunteers are at the heart and soul of all that we do. We pride ourselves in being a volunteer-run organization, which means many of our programs and services are delivered by incredible volunteers! Every volunteer act, no matter how big or small, makes an incredible difference to our community, and this …
Passionate Women Wanted – Spotlight on our Peer Support Volunteers Read More »
This post was written by Heather Samarron, former volunteer at the Women’s Centre What does a good death look like? This can be a hard question to answer for many people. For most of us, it would mean being in our own home, not suffering in pain, friends and family (biological or otherwise) by our …
Grieving and Homelessness – Social Issues Discussion Recap Read More »
This blog post was written by Grace Millar, Girl Programs Coordinator at the Women’s Centre. Since 2012, October 11 has been celebrated as the International Day of the Girl. The day marked by the United Nations to “highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.” For some of us, the memory of being a …
Tell us a bit about yourself! My name is Nicole Fernandes. I am very excited to be starting my final year of the Bachelor of Social Work Program at University of Calgary. In my spare time, I usually enjoy hanging out with friends, and discovering new places to eat and different places to travel to!! What is your personal definition of feminism? Advocacy …
Tell us a bit about yourself! My name is Sindy and I am a basic needs practicum student at the Women’s Centre. I am in my last year at the BSW program at the University of Calgary. I have a Bachelors degree in Law and Society from the University of Calgary as well. What is …