YWCA Edmonton is a powerful voice for equity and has been leading social change and progress for women and families in the capital region since 1907. Join us.
WHISKY LOVERS: pick up a bottle of limited edition Whisky Rose to help raise $25k for @YWCAEdmonton's Rose Campaign!
$100/bottle @HansenSpirits: 17412 111 Avenue #yeg. 100% of proceeds to YWCA!
@RealTalkRJ is proud to support this campaign to end violence against women & girls.
Congratulations to @katherineoneill on her outstanding leadership at @YWCAEdmonton and best wishes as she takes on her new role as President & CEO of YMCA of Northern Alberta.
Thank you for your dedication to advancing gender equity and building stronger, safer communities here in #YEG and across our province.
We invite you to follow along, join the conversation, and share these messages so together we can work toward a safer, stronger Nunavut. #HarmonyNotHarm
The role of an elected school board is critical to the success of our education system. Whether you’re planning to run, or just want to learn more about what a Board of Trustees does, join us!
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#abed#yeg#publiceducationmatters
At @YWCAEdmonton’s 118th AGM, our Director of Programs, Kaela Hendra, joined a powerful panel on a new data-driven initiative supporting high-risk survivors of domestic violence—already saving lives. Grateful to our partners and fellow panellists for this vital work.
YWCA Edmonton has revived their beloved Women of Distinction awards — this year's winners are being recognized as everyday heroes who are working to make our community a better place for all. #sponsored@ywcaedmonton https://t.co/4vt5crBBF6 #yeg#yeggers#edmonton
This partnership between enCompass, @YWCAEdmonton, @IslamicFamilyCA and @edmontonpolice is a powerful step toward breaking the cycle of violence and creating safer communities.
BREAKING: After 2+ years of heartbreak and relentless advocacy, Morgan Beatrice Harris is finally coming home. 💔
As a journalist who’s covered this story from the start, I’m typing through tears. Authorities have confirmed what Morgan’s daughters fought so desperately for – their mother has been found at Prairie Green landfill.
I’ve watched Cambria and Elle Harris stand before microphones, petition officials, and organize searches when nobody would listen. On February 26th, what seemed impossible happened – Morgan was found.
Morgan, from Long Plain First Nation, was murdered by a White Supremacist serial killer in 2022. When authorities refused to search the landfill citing “feasibility issues,” her daughters refused to accept it, rallying a movement that forced Canada to acknowledge their mother’s life mattered.
I’ve stood in the cold interviewing these brave young women, witnessing elders sing while the family held photos of Morgan. I’ve seen their outrage when officials called a search “too difficult” and their persistence that moved mountains – and literal tons of garbage – to bring her home.
Today brings both grief and gratitude. Grief for Morgan and her family’s unbearable journey. Gratitude that their love proved stronger than systemic indifference.
Morgan’s remains are one of two sets recovered. The second may belong to Marcedes Myran, another victim from Long Plain First Nation.
To Morgan’s family: Thank you for teaching us what true love looks like. Thank you for showing Canada that every Indigenous woman deserves to be searched for and found.
The work continues. But tonight, Morgan Beatrice Harris is coming home.
#MMIWG #JusticeForMorgan #BringThemHome
In February, leadership, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers from both organizations came together to begin this partnership in a good way, grounding the work in respect, cultural understanding, and shared purpose.
By combining our strengths, we’re not only supporting women directly but also equipping those who work alongside them with the tools and knowledge needed to provide compassionate, effective care.
Through individual and group services, women can access care that honours their identities and experiences, fostering healing in a way that feels safe and meaningful.
This initiative offers trauma-informed, culturally relevant mental health support to help Indigenous women navigate these challenges, build resilience, and reclaim their sense of empowerment.
Starting today, the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women and YWCA Edmonton are partnering to provide culturally grounded mental health support for Indigenous women and their families.
New to Camp Yowochas? Registration for new families opens on January 20! Don't miss your chance to sign up for our summer camps, outdoor education and weekend programs scheduled for 2025!
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📅 Mark your calendars! Registration opens:
- January 13 for returning families
- January 20 for new families
Visit our website to find the 2025 Program Guide https://t.co/9w1P7RxRCP
🏕️Calling all campers! The 2025 Camp Yowochas Program Guide is now live! Explore all of the incredible programs, activities and events we have planned for the coming year. https://t.co/9w1P7RxRCP