Human Rights in Action with Marie-Claude Landry Ad. E.

 

Join us for dinner and an opportunity to hear from Marie-Claude Landry Ad. E, the Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. She will be speaking about one of the key human rights issues facing people in Canada – Disability Rights. Following the Chief Commissioner’s speech, we will gather feedback on proposed resolutions for the federal government. The resolutions process, reaching back to BPW Calgary’s rich history with the Famous Five, helps to ensure womens’ voices are adequately represented in economic, political, social, and employment matters to help us achieve equality in our society. This year’s topics include: sexual assault training for judges; disability rights; equal pay.

The Chief Commissioner’s Comments on Hate:
“We must be louder than those who make headlines by their acts of hatred. We must call out acts of intolerance no matter how small, because even small acts can embolden the hatred and anger that lead to devastating consequences. Our diversity is our greatest strength.”

The Chief Commissioner’s Statement – New Parliament Must Confront Racism in Canada (Oct 22/19) New Parliament Must Confront Racism in Canada

For more information on Marie-Claude Landry’s Read her full biography here : Marie-Claude Landry, Biography

Open to Members and Guests and Friends

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Did you know that one of the most powerful things your brain does is help you manifest your dreams and your success – once you have focus? Join BPW members and Guests over dinner for a 2.5 hour event, including Vision Board Creation and networking with professional women who could help you reach your goals faster!

Creating a Vision Board is a fun arts & crafts style activity where you build out a vision for your next year (or 2-3), add images and phrases to create one big visual picture for daily reflection and manifesting your dreams into reality. The topics include several primary areas of your life your career, relationships, recreational aspirations and more, to help you map out your goals and learn the process for manifesting.

Hosted by BPW Calgary, this session will be guided by Mentoring Expert and Women’s Success Coach, Author and radio show host – Yvonne E.L. Silver, she is seasoned in the Law of Attraction. Yvonne is a powerful manifester herself, with over 20 years of business success as a Chartered HR Professional and Certified Executive Coach – helping women flourish in business. Join us and hear how she manifested any things including concert tickets, tickets to Florida, a best-selling book and even her husband!

*** FUN *** FOCUS *** FRIENDSHIP *** FOOD

Poster Board provided, you simply bring 3 magazines, a pair of scissors and an open mind and heart – ready to be inspired and create your SUCCESS 2020 – Vision Board. There is limited space available, so reserve your ticket today.

Open to Members and Guests and Friends

 

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Come and celebrate the holidays with BPW and explore Alberta’s most popular Victorian mansion~ The Lougheed House

Built in 1891 and originally known as “Beaulieu”, the French meaning “beautiful place”, Lougheed House is a national historic site located in the Beltline district of Calgary, Alberta. Lougheed House is operated by Lougheed House Conservation Society, an independent, non-profit society devoted to the restoration and public enjoyment of the historic house and its Gardens. Over its long history, Lougheed House has been a family residence, a training centre for young women, a women’s military barracks and a blood donor clinic.

For our Holiday Social, we will be raising money through a silent auction for our amazing Bow Valley College Scholarships.  If you have an item, product or service you would like to donate to the auction please contact us at info@bpwcalgary.com

Guests and partners are welcome and encouraged to attend! 

HOLIDAY SOCIAL TICKETS

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Connecting the Past with the Future

Nearly a century ago, the Famous 5 paved the way for women to participate in matters of public life. The “Persons Case”, has also opened doors for other marginalized groups to gain rights over time, and that’s something we can all celebrate.

Why a Pink Tea?

In the era of the Famous 5, the term “Pink Tea” was a code word to gather women and discuss the issues.

Then…

When the Famous 5 were campaigning for women to have the right to vote and run for elected office, their suffrage meetings were disrupted by their opponents. Women traditionally held teas for the birth of children, when someone left the community, or other reasons. Men didn’t attend these teas so suffragists started calling their political meetings ‘Pink Teas’ and very few opponents attended.

Now…

Join BPW Calgary on October 9th to commemorate this monumental moment of history and continue the conversation. What the Famous 5 began we can continue. Put on your pink and be a part of the conversation as we discuss the issues for women today; pay equity, human trafficking, domestic violence, mental health, missing Indigenous girls and women, racial inequity, and more.

What are you fighting for?

PINK TEA TICKETS

The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Calgary “BPW Calgary” is a supportive network of professional women from diverse industries whose focus is developing the leadership potential of women in Calgary. Through education, awareness, advocacy and mentoring, we strive to improve the economic, employment, political, and social conditions for all working women.

To celebrate the “Person’s Case” you can also join the Famous 5 Foundation on October 18th from noon to 1pm at Olympic Plaza. Details can be found at this link.

 

Click here for information on Olympic Plaza: Oct 18, 2019