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In partnership with the Aboriginal Friendship Centre and the City of Calgary, Immigrant Services Calgary is hosting the 4th annual Women’s Wellness Fair. We will turning a one-day community fair into four days of activities, starting with a kickoff event on March 8 and continuing with workshops between March 9-11. Join us in our daily activities hosted under the 2021 …
Do you identify as a female? Are you in high school (grades 9 to 12)? Are you curious about and want to get involved in politics? If your answer is yes, join the “She Governs” free panel event brought to you by the City of Calgary and Equal Voice Alberta. This is a free online event where participants can Listen …
The Alberta government has announced a new scholarship program called Leaders in Equality Award of Distinction (LEAD) Program Students who are working to reduce gender discrimination or studying in fields where their gender is traditionally under-represented can now apply for the LEAD program. Each successful student will receive $2,500. The scholarship program has two streams: Women in STEM award – …
The Women’s Centre provides a safe and supportive space accessed by thousands of women in Calgary. They offer women opportunities to both receive and provide support, connect with others and build community through a variety of programs. On December 17, from 6 PM – 7 PM MST, Women’s Centre of Calgary will be offering an Online Games Night for free! …
November month is Domestic Violence Awarenesss Month in Canada. To learn more about this topic, you may view an upcoming presentation will provide a quick overview of pop culture and the media’s continuation and perpetuation of sexual violence, highlighting the interrelationship of anti-black racism, colorism, fatphobia and disability. The guest speaker is Monica Samuel, who is a community worker, social …
The School of Global Access of Bow Valley College runs a training program for newcomers who are interested in entrepreneurship. The program is called: Entrepreneurship: An Introduction for Newcomers Some quick facts about this program: This program helps newcomers who identify as women develop their business ideas You must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or Convention refugee with CLB …
October was designated as Women’s History Month by the Government of Canada in 1992. It is a time to celebrate girls and women who are making a positive impact on our beautiful country. Immigrants of Distinction Awards Immigrant Services Calgary launched its 24th annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards this month, with the theme of unleashing potential to acknowledge the achievements …
The Government of Canada is recruiting new members for the National Seniors Council.
October is the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women in Alberta. Regular screening is the best way to detect it early when treatment has the best chance of working. What is breast cancer? Breast cancer starts in the cells of the breast; A …
The 2020 Women’s Self-Defense Summit is happening next week, September 28 to 30! This is the ultimate free event for well-being and wellness conscious women! Learn how to become more confident, inspired, and empowered through self-defense secrets from 26 top self-defense experts in the world. Check out the detailed agenda and how to register here: https://womensselfdefensesummit.com * Although this is …
