Thank you to everyone who attended my event yesterday. I am filled with gratitude for my good fortune to have so many dedicated, wise and fun colleagues! You are all far too kind!
Congratulations to the 2024 Alberta Order of Excellence inductees.
They will be formally invested into the Order at a ceremony in October by our Chancellor, The Hon. Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.
#RemarkableAlbertans#CelebrateExcellence#Alberta
Yesterday at the YW Calgary Hub, we celebrated the incredible achievements of our two-year campaign! Thanks to the support of our amazing community, we've surpassed our fundraising goal, raising $53,263,550.
Celebrating #NVW2024, we want to express our deepest gratitude to all volunteers, including our esteemed board members, whose unwavering dedication fosters inclusivity and well-being in our communities.
#EveryMomentMatters
I was so very pleased to speak to the wonderful women of @iwfcanada, Edmonton chapter at Government House yesterday to share my story and my new coat of arms. It was a true delight to spend time engaging with such an inspiring group of women!
As the largest and longest-serving women's organization in Alberta, we continue to firmly stand with trans people, affirming their full human rights.
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🟣 If you or someone you know is in need of domestic violence-related support, we are here to help. We work collaboratively with a host of organizations to ensure Calgarians facing domestic conflicts are aware of the resources available to them.
Our Victim Assistance Support Team (@CPSVAST) remains available for anyone who may be impacted by recent events:
📞 403-428-8398
📞 1-888-327-7828 (toll free)
In light of the recent community tragedies linked to domestic violence and abuse, we want to bring forward resources for those seeking critical support and safety.
If you or someone you know needs support call our 24/7 YW Crisis line at 403.266.0707. In emergencies, dial 911.
During the #16Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, we would like to draw attention to the issue of online violence against women, and discuss how we can work together to create safer online spaces for all.
Let us listen, let us learn and let us act.
#NoExcuse
This #BVCGivingday our goal is to raise $60,000 to fund a range of initiatives that directly enhance the educational experience of our learners.
Our friends at @PathwaysNetZero have committed to matching every gift dollar for dollar.
You can give here - https://t.co/LLsanZTOhs
In 1988, Mrs. Carter, my mother, my aunt Dr. Christine King Farris, and 12 other Georgia women co-founded the Georgia Chapter of The International Women's Forum (IFW), an organization initially formed to identify and nurture local female leadership.
Congratulations to the 2023 Alberta Order of Excellence members: Jim Carter, Max Foran, Stephen Harper, Joe Lukacs, Audrey McFarlane, Claudette Tardif, Stella Thompson and Angus Watt.