On March 6, 2025, YW Calgary is honoured to welcome Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw at the 13th annual YWHISPER Gala – a rare opportunity to hear from a social justice pioneer who coined the term “intersectionality” in 1989. Intersectionality focuses on how various forms of social layering, such as race, gender, or class overlap [...]
It’s Financial Literacy Month in Canada! An excellent time to focus our attention on gaining insights and skills to improve our financial health and wellbeing, particularly before the holiday season! My name is Albiona, and I am an Economic Empowerment Coordinator with YW Calgary Women’s Economic Prosperity team. I support women with moving towards [...]
Conversation with Esther Elder – YW Calgary Manager, Transitional Housing, Language and Economic Prosperity In Alberta, November is Family Violence Prevention Month - an opportunity to continue raising awareness of this critical issue and to advance YW Calgary’s work to prevent and support women and families impacted by domestic violence; to help women gain [...]
How many of us have gotten into a taxi, or been assisted in a retail store in Calgary by someone we learn has a university education and years of professional experience? This is becoming more common in our growing city and demonstrates an overlooked opportunity for employers. Immigrants face many challenges when coming to Canada. [...]
