CAWI Community Session Ottawa People’s Commission
ZoomThe Ottawa Peoples Commission (OPC), a grassroots effort to seek accountability and healing from the convoy occupation, invited CAWI to host a Community Session where our members and partners would share their experiences and concerns about the events last year and what they want to see in terms of preparedness for a possible new gathering in February. The commissioners will also talk about the ongoing work underway. The meeting will take place next Thursday, January 19th, at 6PM, on Zoom.
Honouring Caroline Andrew – The Community Remembers
Jean Pigott Place, City Hall 110 Laurier Street, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaFamily and friends are invited to share stories and celebrate the life of an extraordinary woman. Reception with light refreshments - 5:00 - 6:00 pm Programmed Sharing: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Masks are encouraged; please stay home if you have Covid-19 symptoms. Register here: Eventbrite
Maamawe – Women reducing poverty together
ZoomThe Maamawe table brings together women and women from community organizations to set the direction for collective advocacy to break systemic barriers for women's economic security. Women only group. To join, send an email to lais@cawi-ivtf.org
Making Voices Count Civic Engagement Table (MVC)
ZoomEvery last Tuesday each month, from 1:30PM to 3PM, on zoom Group open to all genders, to discuss policy change in the city To join, send an email to lais@cawi-ivtf.org
Intro to Popular Education and Social Change Facilitation | Spring 2023
Rideau Community Hub 815 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaWe are launching the Spring 2023 round of our Introduction to Popular Education and Social Change Facilitation course. This will be our first training in-person since the lockdown, super exciting!! This workshop series is suited for new and experienced facilitators and will set a solid foundation for women interested in facilitating within CAWI, their communities and beyond. For more details and registration, click here. For inquiries, email hana@cawi-ivtf.org.
Public Consultation: Ottawa’s Anti-Racism Strategy
Rideau Community Hub 815 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe City will officially launch its first Anti-Racism Strategy soon in the spring, and CAWI is the host of one of this sessions! The community townhall is part of the City’s effort to demonstrate transparency, accountability, collaboration, and trust building with community members, leaders and organizations. It aims to communicate with the community its commitment to anti-racism and the journey ahead to integrate racial equity into all City operations. Register: https://shorturl.at/ms137
Maamawe – Women reducing poverty together
ZoomThe Maamawe table brings together women and women from community organizations to set the direction for collective advocacy to break systemic barriers for women's economic security. Women only group. To join, send an email to lais@cawi-ivtf.org
Are you looking for opportunities to speak to government decision makers? Join our programs or Women’s Action Committee to get involved in deputations and meetings with public officials.