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Are You Referendum Ready?

On October 19, Albertans will vote on 10 important questions that could influence the future of Alberta communities, families, public services, and provincial priorities. The YWCAs of Edmonton, Calgary, Banff, and Lethbridge are asking one simple question: Are you referendum ready? Together, we’re encouraging Albertans, especially women, to learn about the issues, make a voting plan, and cast their ballot. With several questions on the ballot and longer-than-usual wait times expected at polling stations, being prepared is crucial. Planning ahead helps make voting easier and ensures every voter can participate. The outcomes of this vote will directly affect nonprofit service delivery, workforce, and funding. Many nonprofits, including YWCAs, serve newcomer populations, deliver provincially funded programs, and operate in areas where federal-provincial jurisdiction intersects with the services we provide. Women Have Powerful Voices For generations, women have fought for the right to have a say in the decisions shaping their lives,

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October 5, 2026
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The Good List

The Good List: This Bridge Called My Back

Submitted by Kayla Domingo, YWCA Edmonton Summer Archivist 2026 I was introduced to This Bridge Called My Back in a class on the History of Feminist Thought. Edited by Cherríe Moraga and Gloria E. Anzaldúa, and first published in 1981, it is a collection of essays, letters, poems, photographs and so much more. Each piece of writing captures the struggle of bridging the issues of the first wave of feminism to the third wave of feminism. The book shines a light on the voices of racialized, gender-diverse individuals navigating what building solidarity looks like and reimagining social activism through reciprocity and mutual understanding. It has grounded me when I feel lost in the noise of the world and it gives me the moment to reflect on the bigger picture of what community is and how to cultivate a brighter space around me. If a friend were just about to dive

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September 3, 2026
A middle aged woman wearing an orange jacket and dark rimmed glasses sits on a street bench reading on her smartphone.
Digital Violence

Online Violence, Real Life Harm

In Canada, one in every three women and girls between the ages of 15 and 24 experiences digital violence (also known as technology-facilitated gender-based violence). And the effects of this online abuse don’t end when someone logs off. Digital violence follows survivors into their offline experiences in a variety of ways. Mental Health Survivors feel psychological and emotional changes. They’re more likely to experience shame, depression, and anxiety. Many survivors come to fear participating online or worry about losing their dignity, social standing, or self-worth. Over time, these impacts can lower moods and self-esteem and increase a survivor’s risk of self-harm, stress-related illnesses, and even suicidal ideation. Economic Livelihood In some cases, digital violence can impact a survivor’s economic livelihood. When a perpetrator shares personal information, intimate images, or misinformation online, they can damage their target’s reputation, interfere with their job or education, or make it more difficult for them

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September 2, 2026
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