Empowerment

• Calgary women join free self-defence demo to learn life-saving skills

  Gender-based violence is ever-present. as is the will to create change. Women in Calgary have signed up for a free self-defence demonstration to protect themselves and others.

  Features

  Jul 14, 2022
  
• How East Preston Empowerment Academy is helping marginalized adults get on their feet

  A program aimed at helping members of the Black community continue their education and find a job is a local success story.

  Education

  Sep 21, 2021
  
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• Celebration held for Blackfoot Women’s Empowerment project in Lethbridge

  The goal of the group is to create change while empowering Blackfoot women as entrepreneurs, giving them the resources to pursue financial security and freedom.

  Perspectives

  Jul 26, 2021
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• Lethbridge photographer redefining boudoir images, promoting body positivity

  Meagan Elemans says people not only leave her photo shoot feeling strong and positive, but they also feel seen which she thinks is one of the most important takeaways for her clients.

  Features

  Sep 4, 2020
• Empowerment through free Shameless Circle self-defence session

  The sound of punches and kicks landing on pads echoed through the room while about two dozen Winnipeg women came together for a free self defence class Sunday

  Dec 9, 2019
• Girls Inspire Girls Summit looks to empower a new generation of female leaders

  A new summit in Halifax wants to continue the empowering work that started with the International Day of the Girl

  Education

  Oct 13, 2019
• History of the ’90s podcast: Looking back at the Girl Power phenomenon

  Before the Spice Girls were kicking it for the girls, the Riot GRRL movement of the Pacific Northwest was also blazing a trail for young women.

  Entertainment

  Sep 18, 2019
• When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast recap — Hope, fear, frustration and Levodopa

  Larry Gifford introduces you to Jim Redmond, a 47-year-old high school teacher and volleyball coach. He was diagnosed three years ago.

  Health

  Jan 16, 2019
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• Non-profit Calgary group for Indigenous girls at risk of shutting down

  It is a lifeline for vulnerable Indigenous youth, but for the first time in its 22-year history, the non-profit group Stardale is experiencing a lack of funding that could force it to close.

  Features

  Dec 19, 2018
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• ‘Oui Bee Campaign’ for female empowerment at St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School

  As a part of Catholic Education Week, 'Oui Bee Campaign' is the school's first-ever female empowerment evening.

  Education

  May 12, 2018