Connections | August 2013         
Every Woman's Place for Support, Connections and Community.
Girl Power Summer Camps
Friendship, Learning and Activism

During the two Girl Power camps we held in July, girls explored topics like gender, identity, self-esteem, body image, healthy relationships and leadership. Activities included self-defense, belly dancing, crafts, a puppet show and a street activism project. Here's what some of the girls had to say about their experiences at Girl Power:  

  • "I liked meeting new friends here. It was awesome and I hope to see everybody again soon."
  • "I learned to love myself."
  • "I learned that 66 million girls around the world are deprived of education."  
  • "I am going to help people that [are] getting bullied."

Read more. Click here to see photos. 

Make One Change: A Women's Gathering 

Actions for Change  

At the Make One Change women's gathering we spoke about momentum and mobilization. Presenters and individuals worked together to brainstorm strategies and next steps aimed at addressing some of the critical issues impacting women in our region. A compiled list of more than 200 individual actions for change can be found here. Click here to see the groups' recommended actions for change. Read more.  
Volunteer Recruitment
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Sept 2 (start time 1:45pm)
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Move Updates

Our move date has been postponed again. We will stay open to the public in our current space until the end of September. Read more.

Vote for the Women's Centre! 

We recently applied for the Field Law Community Fund. If selected, we will use the funds to offer 50 free workshops and groups this upcoming fall and winter. Vote online for us here!
Summer Survey
Workshops & Groups: We'd like to hear from you!
We are incredibly excited to move into our new home this fall. Our larger space will provide us with new opportunities for workshops, community gatherings and events. Click here to let us know what you would like to see offered at the new Women's Centre!
Upcoming Events & Workshops 

Movie Night | Aug 27 (6-8pm)
Image Credit: Guillaume Paumier (Flickr CC)
In support of Pride week, we will be featuring Gen Silent, a critically acclaimed film addressing the challenges faced by aging LGBT women and men. Click here to watch the trailer.
    

Pride Parade | Sept 1 (12-2pm)

March in the Pride Parade with the Women's Centre on Sunday, September 1st. Look for our banner at Olympic Plaza at 11:30am. 
Our Vision: Women Supporting Communities, Communities Supporting Women.