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Statement from YWCA Regina

Over the weekend, YWCA Regina, our keynote speaker and finalists of YWCA Women of Distinction awards were sent messages of transphobic hate. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon for the trans community as they disproportionately face verbal and physical harassment in our community and online. It is for this reason that we invited Fae Johnstone as our keynote speaker this year – YWCA Regina and Regina as a community need to have these discussions, we need to learn and we need to change.
In 2021, YWCA Regina’s Gender and Sexual diverse (GSD) framework outlined commitments to GSD inclusion and we have been working on changes to our organization’s governance, HR practices, processes and programs. This work is vital as YWCA serves Two-Spirit, trans, gender diverse and sexually diverse people in our shelters, affordable housing, harm reduction and community programs and we are committed to ensuring that spaces are available for folks experiencing homelessness, poverty, addictions, and violence. It is also vital that we do this work as many YWCA staff, leadership and board members are members of the GSD community. We have moved our commitments forward over the last few years but still have much work to do.
YWCA’s advocacy work is based on igniting equity for all women and this weekend’s events were a call to action that we need to do better at ensuring that this advocacy work centers trans women. We have learned that in addition to providing a platform, we also need to ensure that we have policies and procedures in place to make that platform safer. We also learned that in addition to bringing in speakers, we need to better support our local trans community. This week, we started the process to become a member of Trans Sask and will encourage other organizations to do the same.
We are committed to supporting local trans women when they experience transphobia and we will continue to provide grassroots services to people in crisis.
Melissa Coomber-Bendtsen, CEO YWCA Regina
April 26, 2023/0 Comments
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Nutrien Women of Distinction Awards Tickets Available SOON

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April 3, 2023/0 Comments
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Embracing Equity: An International Women’s Day Celebration

Presented by Avana X RaiseHER Community

Embracing Equity: An International Women’s Day Celebration
Presented by RaiseHER Community X Avana

We invite all local advocates, supporters and champions of creating a more inclusive and equitable world for women and girls to this celebratory International Women’s Day brunch and interactive local speaker series with all proceeds provided to the YWCA Regina.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear inspiring stories from local women + gender-diverse individuals who have experienced and navigated inequalities, use their voices to encourage positive change, and take action to embrace equity. There will also be engaging activities at the event, a delicious brunch and cocktail reception, and endless opportunities to connect other like-minded humans.

Purchase tickets + get full information about the event by visiting www.ywcaregina.com/iwd

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Happy Holidays from YWCA Regina

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We Remember: December 6, National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

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December 6, 2022/0 Comments
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Walk A Mile in Their Shoes 2022 Walker Bibs

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YWCA Regina AGM NOTICE

REGINA – MARCH 31, 2022
MODIFIED: APRIL 7, 2022: Change of end time.

YWCA Regina’s 2021 Annual General Meeting is Taking Place on Monday, April 25 at 6:00 PM

Please RSVP by April 20 by contacting Robyn Hiebert at robynh@ywcaregina.com

See poster below for full details:

 

Click Here to Download AGM Notice

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Welcome to Your YW: Winter/Spring 2022 Newsletter

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Welcome to Your YW: September 2021 Newsletter

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SAY YES to helping women and families succeed!

Say YES to Helping Women & Families Succeed!

Your support of this community fundraising campaign will:

Provide Safety by supporting women fleeing violence staying at Isabel Johnson Shelter, My Aunt’s Place and Kikinaw Residence.

Create Environments of Love by supporting kids in our children’s homes who are awaiting the next step in their journey and helping us ensure their well-being.

Show Someone Cares by helping women and families in crisis through our Outreach Services. Sometimes this is as simple as a ride to a medical appointment, or providing formula or menstrual supplies, or sometimes it’s as complex as finding appropriate housing for a family of eight.

Provide Opportunities through our social programs, like Big Sisters which provides mentorship, or Children Exposed to Violence program which helps families heal.

Promote Healing by helping us focus on Reconciliation and providing culturally relevant services.

July 5, 2021/1 Comment
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  • Embracing Equity: An International Women’s Day CelebrationFebruary 6, 2023 - 6:52 am
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    Presented by Avana X RaiseHER Community Embracing Equity: An International Women’s Day Celebration Presented by RaiseHER Community X Avana We invite all local advocates, supporters and champions of creating a more inclusive and equitable world for women and girls to this celebratory International Women’s Day brunch and interactive local speaker series with all proceeds provided […]

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