Vision:
Equality in a world free of oppression.
Mission:
The West Kootenay Women’s Association promotes the equality and empowerment of women and gender diverse individuals and their children through advocacy, education and the provision of services and supports that meet their needs.
Values:
Inclusivity-focused: Committed to embracing diversity in all our efforts.
Intersectional Feminism: Empowering every marginalized voice.
Equality: Advocating for equal status, rights, and opportunities for all.
Equity-Led and Partnered: Modeling fairness in every partnership.
Consensus-Based: Decisions made through shared agreement.
Passionate: Driven by WKWA vision, mission, and purposes.
Resilient: Commitment to unity in our evolving organization.
Accountability: Upholding WKWA principles with integrity, while dismantling
colonial structures within our organization.
Bridge Builders: Strengthening relationships with West Kootenay communities.
Compassion: Practicing empathy and compassion.
Respect: Honouring each individual’s dignity.
Kindness: Fostering a caring community.
Connection: Building authentic bonds within and beyond WKWA.
Safety: Intentionally creating secure and supportive programming.
Accommodating: Meeting unique needs with flexibility.
Welcoming Spaces: Creating warm, open, and inviting spaces.
Unique Programming: Dedicated to women, gender-diverse individuals, and
their children.
Accessible Resources: Providing relevant and essential support.
Connection: Building authentic bonds within and beyond WKWA.
Safety: Intentionally creating secure and supportive programming.
Accommodating: Meeting unique needs with flexibility.
Welcoming Spaces: Creating warm, open, and inviting spaces.
Unique Programming: Dedicated to women, gender-diverse individuals, and
their children.
Accessible Resources: Providing relevant and essential support
GOALS
- We are an accessible, visible leader of inclusivity conversations within
our community. - An organization with skilled and committed people who are clear
about their roles and responsibilities. - Our unique programs align with WKWA’s vision, mission, and guiding
principles and are supported by staff, board, participants, and
volunteers.