Thank you to everyone who came out to mark this year's International Women's Day with us!
Planned in collaboration with Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, YWCA Peterborough Haliburton, and Peterborough Public Library, our community event drew over 115 members of the community.
The event began with musical performances from Missy Knott, Sarah VDB and the Raging Grannies. Naandewegaan also led us off with drumming to begin our programming. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Kat Owens, from Women's Legal Education & Action Fund (LEAF) for her keynote address and Q&A session. As LEAF's Legal Director, Kat is especially qualified to share important information about this year's theme: "ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls."
As we heard closing words from poet Sarah Lewis, we were reminded of all of the incredible talented and impactful women here in our community. Thank you to all who came out to support this important event!
We look forward to moving our inspiration into action and to seeing you next year at International Women's Day!
We are thrilled to invite you to join our annual International Women’s Day celebrations in Nogojiwanong/Peterborough! This year's theme, "Accelerate Action," calls on us to unite in solidarity—both globally and locally—to challenge the current rate of progress toward gender equality.
We have two fantastic, free community events planned for Saturday, March 8th: a Rally/March and a Community Event.
Come and be a part of this important movement. Together, we can accelerate action and make a difference.
KWIC Advancing and Amplifying Gender Equality (SDG 5) forum in 2022, along with the 2023 workshops, highlighted the community's strong desire for deeper engagement on gender equality issues. In response to this evident need, KWIC is excited to introduce Community Connections: Sharing the Path for Gender Equality in 2024.We aim to foster meaningful dialogue on gender equality, while integrating interactive and enriching activities. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions about key and local gender equality topics, as well as take part in hands-on experiences such as art creation, communal meals, and outdoor gatherings. These activities are designed not only to spark conversation, but also to build connections through shared experiences. The first of these connections, at Dis-O, will set the stage through an art workshop. This activity invites community members to explore and express their perspectives through various artistic mediums and create a vibrant and collaborative space for gender equality dialogue and reflection.
#WelcomingWeekPtbo is back! 🎉 Join KWIC and KSAC for the New Canadians Centre's Welcoming Week drop-in at the KWIC E.Y.E Centre to create informative and powerful posters for KSAC’s Take Back the Night. Bring your poster ideas of awareness and encouragement and let's get creative!
We are proud to announce Think Global, Act Local: 35 Years of KWIC.
Taking place at Market Hall on October 29, 2024 at 6PM this event will celebrate KWIC’s rich history and look ahead to the future.
The event will feature a keynote speech from (@larissa_speaks) Larissa Crawford, Founder and Managing Director of Future Ancestors Inc., addressing the importance of youth voices in the fight for social and environmental justice.
Go to tickets.markethall.org for tickets and information!
Join us for an evening of conversation and community about Amplifying Gender Equality importance in Nogojiwanong/Peterborough and let's ensure that we are leaving no one behind.
Lecture Hall in Sadleir House - 751 George St N
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