CONNECTIONS

JUNE 2024

National Indigenous History Month

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day

In Canada, June marks National Indigenous History Month, a significant period dedicated to acknowledging the profound history, cultural heritage, unwavering resilience, and vibrant diversity of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.


2024 Weekly Themes:


  • June 1 to 9: Environment, traditional knowledge and territory
  • June 10 to 16: Children and youth
  • June 17 to 23: Languages, cultures and arts
  • June 24 to 30: Women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people


Learning Resources for Each Theme

PRIDE MONTH

June is Pride Month!


Pride Month, typically celebrated in June, is a time globally recognized for honouring the LGBTQ2S+ community's history and achievements. It serves as a platform for advocating for equal rights and acceptance while fostering visibility and solidarity among LGBTQ2S+ individuals and allies. Pride events, ranging from parades to educational seminars, aim to promote understanding, celebrate diversity, and create safer, more inclusive spaces. Ultimately, Pride Month stands as a symbol of resilience, empowerment, and the ongoing fight for LGBTQ2S+ rights worldwide.

Warm Welcome to Our Practicum Students!

Say hello to our wonderful practicum students from Bow Valley College! They will be with us till the end of June.

Duha

she/her

1st Year Social Work Diploma Student


My name is Duha Anjum & this is my cat. I was born and raised in Fort McMurray, Alberta. I am currently a first-year social work student; I have a deep passion for helping people in the community of Calgary.

Laine

she/her

2nd Year Social Work Diploma Student


I am a proud mom of two and a full-time student in a Social Work program. I enjoy connecting with people and learning about their cultures, beliefs, and experiences. I also have a passion for music, which is my form of self-care.

UPDATES IN AND AROUND OUR COMMUNITY


Legal Workshop

In collaboration with Oujsi & Smith Law Firm, we will be hosting a CUAET Immigration Workshop provided in Ukrainian. The workshop will provide legal information and resources about the CUAET program and the immigration programs that exist for those who may be looking for permanent residency in Canada. 


Date: June 18th from 5:30 PM to 7 PM

Location: St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor (404 Meredith Road NE)


Any questions? Email Christine@womenscentrecalgary.org / Meaghan@womenscentrecalgary.org or call us at (403) 264-1155

Girls Summer Program

Grades 4-12

The Women’s Centre of Calgary is offering FREE summer leadership programs for youth entering grades 4 to 12. The Girls Programs provides girls and gender diverse children and youth a safe space to share their knowledge of leadership, activism, and community building. We facilitate various activities that include crafts, discussions, and games. We also host engaging and informative workshops facilitated by our partner agencies. Participants consistently tell us that our programs are fun and help them feel more confident and connected. Discussions and activities are led, through a gender specific lens, on topics youth are interested in.

The Women’s Centre will provide snacks and lunches. Bus tickets will be available for participants to attend program as needed.

Please note, participants can attend only one program. 


  • Girl Power (grades 4-6): Monday July 15th to Thursday July 18th 9:30AM - 4:00PM


  • Girl Power (grades 4-6): Monday August 5th to Thursday August 11th 9:30AM – 4:00PM


  • Girl Force (grades 7-9) Monday July 22nd to Thursday July 25th 9:30AM-4:00PM


  • Girl Force (grades 7-9) Monday August 12th to Thursday August 15th 9:30AM-4:00PM


  • Girls Lead YYC (grades 10-12): Every Wednesday, July 10th to August 28th 5PM-7PM


To register scan the QR code, email youth@womenscentrecalgary.org, or register online here: 

Girls Programs Registration - Women's Centre of Calgary (womenscentrecalgary.org)

Computer Skills Group Classes

Are you a woman looking to build your computer skills? Come join us! We will focus on the basics of using computers. You'll learn how to use Microsoft Office, stay safe online, manage your files, use Zoom, and navigate websites. Classes are Mondays 12-1:30pm! 


For questions and registrations, please email rsvp@womenscentrecalgary.org


JUNE WORKSHOPS SPOTLIGHT

JUNE Workshops

For a full list of upcoming and ongoing workshops and to register, view our calendar here.

Tenants Rights Workshop| Monday, June 24, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Understanding your tenant right and responsibilities is important for protecting yourself as a renter! Join us to learn about leases, rental increases and more!


RSVP by emailing: talynn@womenscentrecalgary.org & meaghan@womenscentrecalgary.org

or call us at 403-264-1155


Walkers, Strollers & Rollers Crew | Monday, June 10 from,

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.


Join the Women's Adventure Club summer edition of the walkers, strollers & rollers crew! We will meet 3 times per week (Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays).

Join us for the walking, strolling & rolling! Stay for the connection, community and health benefits!


LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE


Register by email: RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org



(Please include your name and telephone number in the email)


Neighbor Day | Friday, June 14 from,

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.


Join the Women's Centre Neighbor Day event! Stop by to celebrate, connect, and learn about your neighbors!


Look forward to tours of the Women's Centre, information, networking sessions, and interactive community activities!


Register by email: RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org



(Please include your name and telephone number in the email)


French for FUN! | Tuesdays from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM


Join us at the Women’s Centre for a 10-week session in conversational French. This is a continuation of our language learning series. These sessions are for beginners/Intermediate participants who wants to learn to have conversation in French


Register by email: RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org

(Please include your full name and telephone number in the email)


June Drop-in Tax Clinic


The Women's Centre will be offering drop-in tax clinic including benefit navigation for the month of June, first-come-first-serve basis.


MORNING (9:30 AM - 12 PM)

  • Tuesday, June 4
  • Tuesday, June 11


EVENING (4:30 PM - 7 PM)

  • June 5
  • June 19
  • June 26


Please make sure you bring identification and important documents for filing.


If you have any questions, please contact our Clinics Coordinator at meaghan@womenscentrecalgary.org



Zine Making | Friday, June 28 from,

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.


Join us for Zine (Building), where we'll cultivate community connections and amplify diverse voices through the art of creating zines. Join the conversation around "Building Enough for All Futures" and ignite positive change in your communities. Let's learn, create, and inspire for a brighter, more inclusive future together!


Register by email: RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org



(Please include your name and telephone number in the email)



These free workshops/Clinics are open to all women-identifying folks.

To register for any of these workshops or get more information, email RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org (including your name and phone number) or call (403) 264-1155

OPERATING HOURS

The Women's Centre will be open for drop-in 11 A.M. - 4 P.M., Monday to Thursday, and Friday 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.


We remain reachable by phone, email, or registration from 9:30 A.M. - 7:30 P.M., Monday to Thursday, and Friday 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M., and are closed on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

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