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Every Woman's Place for Support, Connections and Community.
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Three amazing programs for three different age groups
In our summer camps, girls will explore issues relevant to their lives, including gender, body image, relationships, mental health and leadership. They will also try new activities like martial arts, yoga, art class, magazine making, and having lunch at Boogies Burgers. Every year participants build strong connections with each other during the week, and many return to participate in the girls programs offered at the Centre during the school year.
This summer we will also run a weekly Girl Up program for girls in grades 10-12, where girls will gather to eat, connect with each other and explore topics of their choosing, including sexual health, self-image, motivation and activism.
All programs are free of charge, and all food, bus tickets and supplies are provided.
Our Girls Camps will run during the following dates:
Girl Power Camp (for girls grades 5 & 6) runs August 13 - 17
Girl Force Camp (for girls grades 7-9) runs August 20 - 24
Girl Up Summer Series(for girls grades 10-12) runs Mondays, 6-8pm, July 9-August 20
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Call for Volunteers
Love organizing? We're also looking for casual volunteer support to help us organize our basement space.
For more information, or to apply to volunteer please contact Carole:
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Take the Vital Signs Survey
To provide your input on the quality of life in Calgary, please fill out the survey
here.
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Blanket Exercise
The Blanket Exercise
is an interactive learning experience that teaches Indigenous rights and history, engages participants in the reconciliation process, and enhances knowledge and skill base in working alongside individuals with Indigenous backgrounds.
Refreshments will be provided. Limited seats are available. Bring a friend!
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Community Conversation
The Indigenous Advisory Committee will lead a
discussion on Cultural Appropriation,Treaty 7, Justice and Building Bridges.
For more information or to register, please visit their event page online
here.
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Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society 25th Anniversary
To learn about the work being done at Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society, click
here. For
a list of Pow Wows held in Alberta click
here
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Basic Income Calgary Network Meeting
You're invited to join the second basic income Network meeting held by
Basic Income Calgary.
Meeting highlights include a "Basic Income 101," presentation,and a dispplay of the Show Me Tell me photovoice campaign.
For more details and to register please click
here.
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Eagle Spirit Survivors Community Feast
In celebration of Aboriginal Awareness week you are invited to a free, family event.
Tuesday June 19 @ 6:30 pm
at CommunityWise Resource Cen
tre (223-12 Ave SW).
Everyone is welcome. There will be a drum circle, round dance and giveaways.
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9th Annual Walk for Reconciliation
On Thursday June 21, 8:00-11:00 am, the 9th Annual Walk for Reconciliation takes place.
Beginning at the NW corner of the Harry Hays Building, the group will be led by drummers and will continue along Riverwalk Avenue to Fort Calgary.
This event is open to the public and free of charge.
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You're Invited to Our Annual Stampede Lunch
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It's that time of year again! The Women's Centre is hosting our annual Stampede Lunch on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm.
Everyone is invited! Come enjoy some delicious hot dogs from Rocky's Sausage Haus, hear music from our Summer Artist in Residence, mita, and connect with community.
The event is free, and all ages and genders are welcome. To RSVP or for more information, visit our website
here.
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Meet our New Summer Students Suabayreen and Melissa!
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We are excited to welcome Suabayreen and Melissa, our students for the summer to our team. Find out more about these amazing women in their blog posts below.
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Thank You to Our Scotiabank Marathon Charity Challenge Participants!
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The Women's Centre had an amazing team of 13 community members who ran and walked in the Scotiabank Marathon on Sunday May 27.
For the past 5 months, our marathon team has been training and raising funds in support of the Direct Assistance program. Because of their efforts, we were able to raise $5,555! These funds will go towards providing more women with food hampers and personal care items like shampoo, toothpaste, body wash, pads and tampons. Thank you to everyone who ran in support of them Women's Centre, and to all the volunteers who came out to cheer them on!
Finally, a huge thank you to our prize sponsors for donating amazing prizes to motivate our participants.
Ollia Macarons & Tea
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Our Spring Artists in Residence Bring Art to Communities
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Join us
Thursday June 28, 6-8 pm for a special evening with the Women's Centre's
Spring Artists in Residence. We'll introduce you to five local, community-driven visual artists: Michelle Dyer, Samantha Fodor, Jennifer Jacoby, Christina Stein, and Paula Timm.
The group will host a workshop,
Building Community Through Art to discuss the power of creative expression, and explore how women can support each other so that anyone can be an artist! There will also be a chance for women who attend this workshop to ask questions and to learn from these five artists. To register for this event please visit our website
here.
Read more about this group and our Artist in Residence program on our blog
here.
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June Social Issues Discussion: Gender Equity in the City
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Join us
Wednesday, June 6, 6-8 pm to learn about the role of the City of Calgary in advancing gender equity. We'll dive into the policy-making process at the city level, and learn about what other Canadian cities are doing to advance the status of women. We'll also have the opportunity to apply a gender lens to city services in areas like public transit and recreation. Event details can be found
here.
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Upcoming Workshops
Our workshops are free and open to all women. View and register for June workshops online
here.
Have you ever walked by the Women's Centre and wondered, "What goes on in there?" Then this information session is for you! Learn about the history of the Women's Centre, our unique peer model, and why we do what we do. This event is being hosted as a part of Crescent Heights Village Days, and is open to the public.
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Our Vision: Women Supporting Communities, Communities Supporting Women.
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