BPW Calgary

Upcoming Events

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BPW Remembers Together

Join us on November 13th 5:30pm at the Historic Ranchmen’s Club as we remember their sacrifice. What they gave up for their homes and families and friends, for a collection of traditions they cherished and a future they believed in; their sacrifice for Canada and for us. The meaning of their sacrifice rests with our collective national consciousness; our future is their monument.

By remembering their service and their sacrifice, we recognize the tradition of freedom these men and women fought to preserve. They believed that their actions in the present would make a significant difference for the future, but it is up to us to ensure that their dream of peace is realized. On Remembrance Day, we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country and acknowledge our responsibility to work for the peace they fought hard to achieve.

“Without freedom there can be no ensuring peace and without peace no enduring freedom.”

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.

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BPW Presents a Pink Tea and AGM

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

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Fall Kick-off and Graduation

September 11, 2019 5:30pm to 8pm at The Ranchmen’s Club

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. This September 11, 2019 we will see the graduation of another round of protégées from our 9 month mentorship program. Come hear their stories of success and join in the celebration!

TICKETS HERE

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BPW Presents, An Evening of Celebration… Bring your Walking Shoes!

Join us Wednesday, June 12th as we celebrate our last social event of the club year and honor the onset of summer in style! The evening will commence at 5:30 with networking and a reception style menu created with delectable, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.

The Reader Rock Garden was recently designated as a National Historic Site and dates back over 100 years. With BPW’s own rich history of 90 years in Calgary, this evening presents a unique opportunity to celebrate the history of our community. Bring your sneakers and wander through the gardens, enjoying one of their signature cocktails as you explore the beauty in our own backyard.

We are excited to commemorate another year of BPW advocacy and women working for women. If you’re new to BPW, come to learn about why we would love to have you join as a member.

RSVP HERE!

 

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Celebrating Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

Join us May 8th when Deanna Burgart P.Eng, CET, speaker, trainer, engineer and mentor hosts our Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) event!  She will share her personal story, the struggles of women in STEM and provide her perspective on women in this field.  We invite you to be part of the discussion on how we can champion women in STEM and attract more women in technical fields.

The evening starts at 5:30 with an oppurtunity to network with supportive and like-minded women from diverse industries.  Please RSVP by 11pm, Sunday May 5th to ensure your spot.  Looking forward to seeing you there.

 

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Deanna Burgart is a speaker, trainer, engineer and mentor that has a talent for identifying gaps and providing solutions to systemic, organizational and transformational change. She brings over 20 years of experience and education in energy and pipelines and is passionate about energy transitions and the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and UN Declaration of Rights of Indigenous People. She helps STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) focused organizations move forward in operationalizing Indigenous inclusion and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.

Since 2017, Deanna  has been working on an initiative Indigenizing pipeline curriculum through a pilot project with SAIT and Innotech Alberta, training 60 Indigenous students in Pipeline Monitoring. In 2018, she joined the University of Calgary as their first Indigenous Engineer in Residence.

As a formally trained musician and performer, Deanna believes that incorporating the Arts in STEM will engage future diverse perspectives. She is the President of Indigenous Engineering Inclusion Inc. and co-founder of IndigeSTEAM – A non-profit youth initiative that connects Indigenous professionals and youth in the spirit of mentoring and collaboration. They hosted their inaugural mentor’s leadership retreat in April 2019 at the Banff Springs Hotel focusing on how to better engage Indigenous youth in STEM outreach initiatives.

Deanna is a recipient of the 2019 Evolutionary Business Council’s Unstoppable Award, the 2018 American Indian Science and Engineering Society’s Blazing Flame Award, the 2017 Women of Inspiration Award for a Trailblazer in STEM and Oilweek Magazine’s Rising Star of 2015.

She can be found online at www.indigeneering.com or you can connect with her on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Indigeneers

Twitter: @Indigeneer

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/indigeneer/

Instagram: Deanna_burgart_Indigeneer

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