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Join us in our discussion of gender issues. Divergent opinions are welcome, but please be aware of our comments policy when posting.
Preserving the History of Alberta’s Early Women
Marlena Wyman, Edmonton’s fifth Historian Laureate, connects us with art and stories about the experiences of women during the early history of Alberta.
Be Heard – Cast Your Vote
Get the info you need to cast your vote in the 2019 Alberta Provincial Election.
Navigating It
It can seem intimidating to navigate the policies and platforms of the various parties vying for your vote in this election. WAVE member Tanya Edison shares her journey of learning about the coming choices to be made.
How To Get Involved In The Election
The Provincial election is coming! Here are several ways you can get involved and make an impact.
A Primer on Privilege
Guest blogger Hannah Tighe gives an excellent breakdown of what privilege is, as well as how you can identify it and work to dismantle it.
10 Effective Strategies for Enhancing Your Next Women’s Empowerment Event
Want to hold a women’s empowerment event and ensure that there are no barriers to prevent women from participating? Here’s ten tips.
Sandra’s Favourite Kids Books
The Women’s Advocacy Voice of Edmonton meets at City Hall on the third Tuesday of every month. In many ways, it’s a regular committee of council with agenda items, and motions, and guest speakers. In some ways, we do things a little differently. Every meeting, WAVE Chair Sandra Woitas reads us a story. Sandra is
Tailor-Made Learning and Creative Learners
WAVE member Tanya Edison shares her personal story about learning, and how it has shaped the way she teaches others.
Muriel Stanley Venne: Human Rights Defender
The Women’s Leadership Award was established by the Women’s Initiative in 2017 as part of our vision to create a city full of opportunities for women’s voices, intelligence, wisdom and leadership to shine. The award is given to someone who exemplifies the qualities of service, vision, and commitment to improving the realities of many. This
