GIRL POWER: AN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION AND FUNDRAISER

This is such an exciting theme to the folks at the West Kootenay Women’s Association because over the last 3 years we have been restructuring and stabilizing in order to be a leader and a support pillar for our community in the mission to fight for gender equality and equity. As a community we have the opportunity to collectively Accelerate Action towards a society that embraces gender equality and equity for all people!

Are you looking for another way to support the our mission of Gender equality? Sign up to be a member of our organization! As a member you have a voice in the direction we go and what projects we choose to focus on!

Do have a little extra time on your hands and want to give back to the community? we are also looking for dynamic and passionate individuals to volunteer, join a Committee, or sit on the Board of directors. These are exciting opportunities to be a crucial part of growing one of Nelson’s most established and vital non-profits. WKWA operates the oldest rural Women’s Centre in Canada and we are committed to a journey of inclusion, meeting our community’s evolving needs, and delivering world-class programming.

NEW: Youth Drop-in Program

With Great excitement we are happy to announce we will be launching a Youth Drop-in Program in 2025! This Program is possible thanks to the Telus Community Boards Grant.

Youth Drop-in will provide youth aged 11 to 14 a safe space after school, in a supportive and inclusive environment to learn, connect, and navigate challenges they may be experiencing.

We will be focused primarily on supporting marginalized youth including those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, BIPOC, visible minorities, living with a disability, or experiencing poverty.

Youth Drop-in will be a safe and soft landing space to seek support if you are experiencing bullying, harassment, abuse, or neglect.

Stay Tunes for details!

-NDWC Team

Solstice Celebration

It’s that time of year again! Join us at the Nelson & District Women’s Centre to celebrate the changing of the seasons.

As the snow starts to blanket our town we, at the Women’s Centre, are reflecting on these thoughtful words:

“The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.” – Rumi

We continue to strive to listen to the natural world and to the understandings of others in order to gain a deeper understanding of compassion, empathy, respect, and reciprocity.

We will be holding this years festivities across two days:

Tuesday December 17th, 2024: 11am to 3pm

Festive beverages and a solstice meal at the Women’s Centre with live music from local musician Catbird – get ready to feel festive!

Thursday December 19th, 2024: 12pm to 2pm

Our annual Solstice gift Shop! Come and choose a gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself!