We Survived -25!
Around 300 of us braved the -25 weather for the third Women’s March in Edmonton. We had an inspirational group of speakers, and we finished with a round dance. Here’s a look at some of this year’s media! Standing in…
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Tag Archive: events
IT’S HAPPENING! Official Women’s Anniversary March 2019
Save the date: January 19, 2019, 1 p.m. at Winston Churchill Square. The Official Women’s Anniversary March is happening! WE CAN’T STOP – WE WON’T STOP – BECAUSE WOMEN’S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS! We are planning another diverse, intersectional program…
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#FamiliesBelongTogether – Media Coverage
Edmontonians plan rally against detention of immigrant families (Global) Edmontonians hold demonstration denouncing policies separating children from families (Edmonton Star Metro) Edmontonians Protest Family Separation in the US (Global) Locals protest separation of children (CTV) French Language CBC coverage
Updated June 30 Rally Details
A picket and protest in partnership with the Edmonton Coalition Against War and Racism. We call upon the Canadian government to demand that the U.S. end child detention! End family separation! Reunite the families that have been separated! And, that…
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June 30: #KeepFamiliesTogether
#KEEPFAMILIESTOGETHER: June 30, Day of Action: A picket and protest against the separation of migrant families by ICE at the US/Mexico border, in partnership with the Edmonton Coalition Against War and Racism. We also stand to acknowledge Canada’s role in separating…
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March For Our Lives – Photos and Videos
The March For Our Lives Edmonton Sibling Event on March 24 was a huge success! We were honoured to mentor Abbey, the 19 year old organizer, and will be posting a page about the event soon in our History section….
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#MeToo Rally: Moving Beyond the Hashtag
How do we move #beyondthehashtag? In honour of International Women’s Day, let’s rally in support of the strong survivors who added their voice to #metoo and demonstrate that any act of harassment or assault is wrong. We believe survivors. Watch for more details…
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THANK YOU!
THANK YOU to our incredible speakers, and to the amazing Edmontonians who braved the cold on January 20 to once again proclaim that ‘Women’s Rights are Human Rights.’ We had around 1000 people in attendance, and the diversity of the…
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Media Release: Edmonton Event to Commemorate Anniversary of Women’s March
In the spirit of diversity, equality, and inclusivity, on the day following the US inauguration, millions of citizens around the world rallied as a reminder for all of us that the rights, freedoms, and sense of safety we cherish are…
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More Speakers and Performers for January 20, 2018!
We are excited to announce that we have confirmed two more speakers/performers for our anniversary event on January 20, 2018: Chubby Cree, a women-led Indigenous drumming group, will be joining us on January 20 to present the Women’s Warrior Song…
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