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“If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities.” We can’t think of a better descriptor for leadership than these beautiful words by Maya Angelou. At Women’s Initiative Edmonton, it’s our goal to transform our city for every woman. To create a city full of opportunities for women’s voices, intelligence, wisdom

In this guest blog by SkirtsaFire Festival organizer Annette Loiselle, we find out just why we should take in the fabulous woman power at this multi-disciplinary arts festival, running March 9-12, 2017.

We sat down with Morinville’s Mayor, Lisa Holmes, to talk about her journey into elected office, what she has learned, and advice she’d give other women who considering running for office.

We sat down with Red Deer’s Mayor, Tara Veer, and got her insights for women looking to run for political office.

Guest blogger Marina Banister shares her thoughts on why we need to change the way harassment of women in politics is covered in the media.

WAVE member Hersharon Sandhu poetically explores her changing identity after immigrating to Canada.

Marisa Peters of Stream and Stone shares her perspectives on the pressures of parenting.

Proud! I feel very proud about the campaigns that several smart and strong women ran in the Ward 12 by-election. First of all, they put their names forward and ran for public office.That takes courage and the willingness to put themselves out there. I remember the first time I saw my name on campaign signs and