We Dance for Life (Pima’tisowin e’ mimtotaman)
Ongoing settler colonialism and a continuation of genocidal acts towards Indigenous people has resulted in an epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous women, girls, and
December 2, 2021
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Stronger Together: Alberta YWCA Advocacy Work Through the Pandemic
The YWCA began its mission to be a powerful voice for women in Alberta more than a century ago. Today, we remain at the forefront
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16 Days of Activism
Every year, people around the world observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which run from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination
November 25, 2021
Affordable, quality child care for Alberta families
https://www.ywcaofedmonton.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Childcare-Square.mp4 On behalf of YWCA Edmonton, I want to thank the Government of Canada and Government of Alberta for reaching this long-awaited transformative and historic
November 15, 2021
YWCA Edmonton x DirectHer Network Collaboration 📣
In an effort to increase much-needed gender equality on boards, YWCA Edmonton and DirectHer Network have teamed up on a unique 12-month pilot project aimed
October 5, 2021
September 30: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
The Canadian Parliament recently enacted legislation establishing September 30th as Truth and Reconciliation Day. It is a day set aside for all Canadians to reflect
September 29, 2021
Imagine That
Imagine That: A BIPOC Youth Guide to Navigating Teenage Identity is a free, virtual, national conference that will take place Friday, August 13th to Saturday,
July 28, 2021
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Today marks the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to celebrate, highlight and reflect upon the rich histories, cultures and achievements of
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YWCAs of Alberta Joint Statement on Kamloops Residential School
The devastating discovery of 215 children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School is a painful reminder of the residential school system’s horrific legacy of
May 31, 2021
One Year Into COVID-19
One Year Into COVID-19 It’s not every day that you start a new job and then immediately have to close down the office indefinitely and
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