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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.

Why Should You Vote?
WAVE Member Elyssa Teslyk believes that no matter who you are, your background or your experiences, your vote matters. Here’s why.

Exercising Democracy: Questions for Municipal Candidates
How are you going to choose who to vote for on October 16? Here are some questions to ask candidates to find out their views on issues that affect Edmonton’s women.

On Women, Advocacy and Art: Indigenous Artist-In-Residence Dawn Marie Marchand
Dawn Marie Marchand is the City of Edmonton’s Indigenous Artist-In-Residence. In this blog, she shares about the women who have inspired her, and how she infuses her art with her advocacy.

A Life Spent in Service: Liz O’Neill
“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

She is Mighty: SkirtsaFire HerArts Festival
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.

What It Takes: Mayor Lisa Holmes
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.

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

Let’s Change the Headlines: Marina Banister on the media coverage of women in politics
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.

Many Faces: On identity, immigration and coming of age
WAVE member Hersharon Sandhu poetically explores her changing identity after immigrating to Canada.