Searching for Izena
2021 marks a major milestone for Edmonton. It’s been a century since the first woman – Izena Ross – was elected to Edmonton City Council. Since 1921, only 30 women
January 19, 2021
Category: Blog
A Seat at the Board, A Voice at the Table
With the dawn of a new year, many people are often giving thought to their goals, objectives and commitments for the year ahead. Common aims regularly include intentions for self-improvement
January 14, 2021
Canadian Down Syndrome Week: See The Ability
Canadian Down Syndrome Week is celebrated annually from November 1 – a week that aims to encourage the inclusion of people with Down Syndrome, while working to dispel myths and
November 5, 2020
Introducing The Cabins at Yowochas
In an era of stay-cations and social distancing, Camp Yowochas is proud to open two new cabin rentals today just 50 minutes west of Edmonton on Wabamun Lake. Thanks to
October 13, 2020
We want to deal in hope, not hopelessness
While walking with her young daughter recently, our Director of Counselling Services Ashey Lim says that about ten minutes into the walk her daughter became sad and had really low
September 9, 2020
COVID
Who would have thought that life as we knew it would change so fast?
Frontline. It’s a word we’ve all heard a lot during the last seven months. The men and women who risk their health to look after our communities are real heroes.
September 1, 2020
Securing the Future of Alberta Families: Economic Recovery
The last three months have brought unprecedented change, uncertainty and disruption to our community. And, unfortunately, it has become increasingly clear that women and girls have been disproportionately affected by
June 11, 2020
Serving our community in crisis: a message from Katherine O’Neill, YWCA Edmonton’s new CEO
March 16, 2020 is a date our community won’t soon forget.
It was the day when it became very clear the COVID-19 crisis had reached our borders and every single Canadian was now being urged by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to stay home indefinitely to help stop the spread of this deadly virus.
It was also the day I started my new role as the CEO at the YWCA Edmonton.
March 31, 2020
YWCA Edmonton Update: COVID-19 Response
During these uncertain times as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, our foremost concern is the health and safety of our staff and all those we serve in our community.We have made the decision to shut down our in-office operations as of yesterday.
March 17, 2020
International Women’s Day 2020: Creating a more gender equitable world
This Sunday is International Women’s Day. The theme for 2020 is “Each for Equal,” which is all about the concept of ‘collective individualism’ and how we each have a role to play in creating a more gender equitable world. ⠀⠀
March 6, 2020
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