Upcoming Events
WTC events aim to draw attention to important issues in cities for all equity-deserving genders, bring together community leaders and activists, and deepen our understanding of intersectionality.
Understanding Local Government & Food Justice
May 21 at 5:30 PM on Zoom
Are you passionate about making your city a better place to live? Do you care about food justice and want to see your city improve its programs? Do you want to start advocating but don’t know where to start?
This workshop will cover how the city of Vancouver functions and how you can get involved to influence your local decision-makers.
Putting an Equity Lens on Community Engagement
June 13 at 12:00 PM (PDT) on Zoom
How can your organization build relationships and develop reciprocal community engagement practices that are rooted in equity? This workshop explores community engagement challenges and provides tips to overcome them by embedding intersectionality throughout your work.
WTC Member Book Club
Time & location TBD
Become a WTC member to join our feminist book club that meets bi-monthly both virtually and in-person. Join our Book Club Slack channel for more information on meeting times and current book.
WTC & The Climate Reality Project Canada Present: Climate Resilience at the Local Level
July 30 at 12:00 PM (PDT) on Zoom
Are you curious about what local governments can do to advance climate action across Canada? Are you interested in evaluating their responses and holding them accountable for their climate impacts? Join us for a webinar with The Climate Reality Project as we talk about community progress on climate policy and initiatives at the local level and what you can do in your own community!
Examining the Role of Local Government in Truth & Reconciliation
September 12 at 5:30 PM (PDT) on Zoom
Local government has an important role in Truth and Reconciliation. This webinar will share highlights from WTC’s research from The TRC Calls to Action in BC Municipalities: Progress, Barriers, and Opportunities to Accelerate Implementation. We'll explore the progress municipalities are making on the Calls to Action along with key challenges they face and ways you can help your community advance the calls.
Engaging with Local Government: Tips on How to Speak to City Council
October 10 at 5:00 PM (PDT) on Zoom
One of the best ways to engage with your decision-makers is to speak at City Hall! If you're passionate about making your city a better place to live, this work will cover how you can get involved in public hearings to influence your local decision-makers.
When new events are confirmed they’ll be shared on our social media and through our monthly newsletter — so make sure you’re signed up!
If you would like to partner with us and host an event, please reach out to us at info@womentransformingcities.org.
