BPW Calgary's activities around Calgary and across Canada
Join us for the 2022 International Women’s Day In Person Celebration with Calgary’s 37th Mayor Jyoti Gondek, the first woman to serve in this role. The theme for Canada is “Women Inspiring Women”. BPW Calgary is honoured to welcome Mayor Jyoti Gondek, a source of inspiration, as we focus on developing the leadership potential of women in Calgary. RSVP Here!
Check out our Mentorship Page for more details on our great program!
On December 15 at 6:15 to 9:45, BPW Calgary members and guests will be celebrating the holiday season at the Jubilations Dinner Theatre. Summer of ’69 will take us through the story of peace, love, long hair and music that changed the world. We will be collecting movie passes for teens to support Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society with its Christmas list. Awo Taan is the only emergency women’s shelter in Alberta that is guided by Aboriginal traditional teachings. To learn more about them visit Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society.
To received a group discounted rate of $57.25, you must register on Evenbrite by Dec 1. After Dec 1, tickets can be purchased at $69.95 directly through the theatre website Here
This event is open to both women and men. Please note that public health restrictions will apply and proof of vaccination will be required.
October 13
BPW Calgary is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a virtual panel on Supporting Afghan Women: Words Into Action. Join us as we share what BPW Canada and USA are doing to support Afghan women within and outside our borders. We will also be hearing from a Top 30 under 30 recipient of Alberta Council For Global Cooperation on her lived experiences in Afghanistan and the importance of education and employment for Afghan and Canadian women.
Our Guest Panel will include Colleen Babiuk-Ilkiw, VP from BPW Canada; Voyka Soto Co-Chair from NFBPWC (USA); and Farkhunda Niazi (Top 30 Under 30 from ACGC).
RSVP by October 12 by registering here!
Agenda
5:30 pm Networking & Check In
6:00 pm Call to Order & Welcome
6:05 pm Moderated Panel Event
6:50 pm Wrap Up
7:00 pm Adjournment
