Great event, new venue,
amazing cause.
YWHISPER has raised more than 5 million dollars over the past twelve years, attracting engaged YW supporters, business leaders, women’s issues advocates, and the wider Calgary community.
This year’s gala will be on March 6, 2025, in the
newly-developed BMO Centre.
Your support will help women and their families find safety, economic stability and build a thriving future.
We look forward to seeing you.
“Empowering women isn’t just about giving them a voice, it’s about making sure that voice is heard.”
Kimberlé Crenshaw
YWHISPER 2025 Keynote Speaker
We are honored to welcome Kimberlé Crenshaw as our keynote speaker for the evening. A pioneering scholar in the field of critical race theory and the creator of the concept of intersectionality, Crenshaw’s work has been instrumental in shaping the modern feminist movement. Her insights into the overlapping and interconnected nature of social identities – such as race, gender, and class – have provided a crucial framework for understanding the complexities of women’s experience in the journey for equity.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Partner with us for one of Calgary’s most impactful evenings, just ahead of International Women’s Day. For more information on available sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jaclyn Krucik at JKrucik@ywcalgary.ca
Our Sponsors
2025 Event Leadership Committee
- Jane McCaig (Honourary Chair)
- Megan Luu (Chair)
- Manhar Cheema
- Pritma Dhillon-Chattha
- Micaela Hartslief
- Morgan Hendy
- Heather McDermid
- Hannah Osborne
- Judith Sparkes
- Abigail Tomney
- Molly Tonken
