ADVOCACY
The Bow Valley Women of Distinction Awards will return in 2021. For any questions about the awards, please contact Carla Snow, Manager of Marketing & Communications at YWCA Banff, carla@ywcabanff.ca, 403.760.3212.
In recognition of Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, commemorating the victims of the 1989 Montreal massacre, YWCA Banff is hosting a luncheon event, From Awareness to Action on Thursday,… READ MORE
SUPPORTERS
We are so proud of the work being done by the Bow Valley Harmony Project! #InspirationAwardsAB
The Bow Valley Harmony Project consists of service providers working together to end sexual assault and harassment in Bow Valley. For dedication to this cause, we are presenting them with an Inspiration Award for Leadership in Prevention of Sexual Violence. #InspirationAwardsAB
It is now well-documented that the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis has disproportionately affected women, especially Black, Indigenous, and radicalized women, women with disabilities and newcomer and immigrant women.
YWCA Canada and the Institute for Gender and the Economy have launched Canada’s First Feminist Economic Recovery Plan.
Their 8-point plan provides a roadmap to address the devastating economic lows and improve economic security for women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people.
See the plan at www.feministrecovery.ca
#throwbackthursday YWCA Banff launched an exciting new program back in February for Bow Valley teens ages 12-14 and 15-17. Activism Through Art offers participants the opportunity to gain artistic experience and expertise from artist facilitators presenting a variety of mediums, and to connect with other creative youth in the Bow Valley. Participants gave a resounding two thumbs up for this exciting new program, and we look forward to more sessions with creative youth throughout the Bow Valley!
Check out our newly released 2019 Annual Report for more stories like this one: bit.ly/334G4nQ
NEWS
On July 24, 2020, the Bow Valley Harmony Project was honoured to receive an Inspiration Award for Leadership in Sexual Violence Prevention in Alberta. Since 2012, the Inspiration Awards have recognized extraordinary Albertans and… READ MORE
May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month in Alberta. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing online resources and hosting Facebook Live sessions to raise awareness on the impacts of sexual assault and harassment, and sharing… READ MORE
