We welcome Jake Stika, Executive Director of Next Gen Men, a nonprofit organization focused on building better men through youth and peer engagement, education and empowerment. Their programs and initiatives promote healthy masculinities and gender equity with boys, young men, men, and people of all genders.

Jake and his partners were inspired to start Next Gen Men after realizing how the traditional ideas about masculinity and manhood they grew up with impacted their health and wellbeing, and the health and wellbeing of people they cared about. By addressing the root causes of gender inequities with open and honest conversations and learning about ‘what it means to be a man’,

Next Gen Men aims to tackle some of the biggest issues facing society today from gender-based discrimination and violence, to social isolation and unhealthy relationships, to poor mental and physical health and wellness among boys and men.

Join us as we hear from Jake about Next Gen Men’s initiatives – RSVP today!

About Jake Stika

As Next Gen Men’s Executive Director, Jake leads the expansion and growth of Next Gen Men as an organization and a movement.

Educated in International Commerce and Global Development, having grown up as an immigrant in Canada, as well as having lived in Brazil, Germany, and the Czech Republic in recent years, Jake has a global perspective on community development and social innovation. Jake believes himself to be a reconnection entrepreneur and is less interested in symptoms, but rather underlying causes. His vision for Next Gen Men comes from observing society today and wondering how to effect change by engaging men and boys for a better tomorrow.

With the holiday season in full swing, there are lots of reasons to celebrate! Join fellow members and friends as we celebrate the holiday season by recognizing BPW Calgary’s 90th Anniversary and the accomplishments of this year’s Wisdom Boost participants.

This year’s holiday social will be held at the new cSPACE, a unique venue in the historic King Edward School in Marda Loop. We’ll be treated to a full tour so you can see firsthand how cSPACE supports communities of artistic, non-profits and entrepreneurs who works at the creative edge of change.

We’ll also be collecting donations for Plan Canada and HUGS (Hope Uplights Giving Strength). Through Plan Canada, we can help improve healthcare for the most vulunerable women and children across the world by providing training for female health workers. Our donations are matched 8:1, so our impact is even more profound. This year, in support of our 90th anniversary, our goal is to provide training to 90 women. Help us reach this goal by making a small donation!

HUGS provides blankets to make a difference in the lives of women and children who need to feel warmth, comfort and security while they go through a difficult time. They help remind them that they are not alone, as they strive to lead lives free from violence and abuse. The program is sponsored by The Consignment Gallery and this year donations collected help support Awo Taan Lodge directly. You can make a small donation, or bring a new blanket to the event to show your support.

We look forward to seeing you at our last event in 2017 – RSVP today! 

Our words play an important role in how we retain power and how we let doubts fester with self-talk. At our November dinner meeting,  Yvonne E. L. Silver, Women’s Growth Catalyst & International Coach, explores how to expand your confidence with specific words and language concepts.

Click here to find out more and RSVP. 

Far too often women are under-served when it comes to wealth/financial planning. We want you and the women you know to empower yourselves by increasing your investment knowledge in a fun, collaborative and supportive environment. Join us October 4 for this important conversation. A program designed by women for women.

Connect with like-minded women over a glass of wine and appetizers, before embarking on an orientation to financial planning and investing, with understandable language and opportunities to learn and ask questions.

To cap off the evening, hear about an exciting new venture, Bumble Bees Venture Capital Inc., whose purpose is advancing females in leadership to achieve world peace.

Thank you to Gowlings WLG for hosting this event.

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Our Speakers

Join us on Wednesday, October 11 for our Fall networking event! We’ll be hosted by SS 106 Apertivo Bar. SS 106’s menu is a reflection of Italian Calabrese style cuisine with a modern twist. Cocktails, scrumptious food, and laughs with ladies representing many professional backgrounds! What’s not to love?

The ticket price includes delicious sharing plates (including vegetarian and gluten-free options) and one drink either alcoholic (highball/1oz cocktail/beer/5oz glass of wine) or non-alcoholic.

We welcome guests to our events and love introducing BPW to women in a casual setting.

Remember to bring business cards!

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