BCW In Action
Upcoming Events
Black History Month 2026
Join BCW In Action for a powerful Black History Month celebration, featuring:
🎨 Stunning art exhibitions by talented artists
🎞️ Short film screenings followed by Q&A sessions
💬 Panel discussions on culture, identity, and creativity
Celebrate Black voices and connect with the community through art, storytelling, and dialogue.
🎟️ Ticket details coming soon!
For inquiries, email us at info@bcwinaction.ca or visit www.bcwinaction.ca.
Black Girls Corner - Coping withPeer Pressure
We’ve received such wonderful feedback about the Youth Mental Wellness & Personal Development Sessions, and we’re closing the year with an empowering final session!
This session helps Black girls recognize, understand, and manage peer pressure with confidence and resilience. Together, we’ll explore real-life challenges related to peer influence and learn positive ways to stay true to our values and goals.
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 1 PM
Via Zoom
Facilitator: Natasha Daniel
Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gV6Hj-e7QNy-uks-ds92jF3clbSv_RdBPVoULUAFBXI/
Thank you for your support of the Youth Mental Wellness & Personal Development Sessions! We are so happy to have helped the girls end 2025 with more confidence, connection and skills.
#BlackGirlsLead #YouthEmpowerment #ConfidenceBuilding
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Nous avons reçu d’excellents commentaires sur les séances de Bien-être mental et de développement personnel des jeunes, et nous terminons l’année avec une dernière séance des plus inspirantes!
Cette séance aide les jeunes filles noires à reconnaître, comprendre et gérer la pression des pairs avec confiance et résilience. Ensemble, nous explorerons les défis réels liés à l’influence des autres et apprendrons des stratégies positives pour rester fidèles à nos valeurs et à nos objectifs.
Date: Samedi 13 décembre 2025
Heure: 13 H 00
Sur Zoom
Facilitatrice: Natasha Daniel
Inscrivez-vous à: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gV6Hj-e7QNy-uks-ds92jF3clbSv_RdBPVoULUAFBXI/
Merci pour votre soutien aux séances de Bien-être mental et de développement personnel des jeunes! Nous sommes ravis d’avoir contribué à aider les filles à terminer l’année 2025 avec plus de confiance, de connexion et de compétences.
#ExcellenceNoire #AutonomisationDesJeunes #ConfianceEnSoi
Financial Literacy & Entrepreneur Mindset for Girls
Build your future, one smart decision at a time!
Join us for Financial Literacy & Entrepreneur Mindset, a workshop designed to help girls ages 12–17 learn how money works, how to budget, and how young entrepreneurs turn ideas into opportunities.
🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/QreUrbMnhe9KWStb8
Home Safety Workshop
Join us for our Home Safety Workshop, where you’ll learn essential tips to prevent household risks, prepare for emergencies, and access community safety resources. A safer home starts with awareness!
Register here: https://forms.gle/wEeEQCj69rmMN5DXA
Special Ladies’ Night Workshop combining crochet
Join us for a special Ladies’ Night Workshop combining crochet, cultural awareness, allyship, and reconciliation.
Build skills, share stories, and connect with your community.
All the material is provided and Light refreshments included.
Register through this Link : https://forms.gle/GbiQuDbJdUEXigZGA
Black Girls Corner - Polish Your Path: Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
Do not miss out on being part of the next installment of the Youth Mental Wellness & Personal Development Sessions. This hands-on session helps Black girls craft strong resumes and cover letters that highlight their strengths, experiences, and career goals with confidence.
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
Time: 1 PM
Via Zoom
Facilitator: Christabel Oghinan
Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gV6Hj-e7QNy-uks-ds92jF3clbSv_RdBPVoULUAFBXI/
What topics should we cover in 2026? We would love to hear your input. Please comment or send an email to info@bcwinaction.ca. Thank you!
#CareerReady #ProfessionalGrowth #PersonalDevelopment
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Ne manquez pas l'occasion de participer à la prochaine session des Ateliers de bien-être mental et de développement personnel pour les jeunes. Cette séance pratique aide les filles noires à créer des CV et des lettres de motivation percutants qui mettent en valeur leurs forces, leurs expériences et leurs objectifs professionnels avec assurance.
Date: Samedi 29 novembre 2025
Heure: 13 h 00
Sur Zoom
Facilitatrice: Christabel Oghinan
Inscrivez-vous à: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gV6Hj-e7QNy-uks-ds92jF3clbSv_RdBPVoULUAFBXI/
Quels sujets devrions-nous aborder en 2026? Nous aimerions connaître ton avis! Commentez ou envoyez-nous un courriel à info@bcwinaction.ca. Merci!
#PrêtesPourLaCarrière #CroissanceProfessionnelle #DéveloppementPersonnel
Black Girls Corner - Financial Stability For Black Youth
The next segment of the Youth Mental Wellness & Personal Development Sessions is quickly approaching. This session equips Black girls with practical financial knowledge and skills to make informed decisions, manage money wisely, and build long-term stability. Please register to learn these important life skills.
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 1 PM
Via Zoom
Facilitator: Godwin Osaghae
Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gV6Hj-e7QNy-uks-ds92jF3clbSv_RdBPVoULUAFBXI/
Excited to see you there!
#FinancialEmpowerment #WealthBuilding #BlackYouthLeadership
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La prochaine séance des Séances de Bien-être Mental et de Développement Personnel pour les Jeunes approche à grands pas! Cette séance permet aux filles noires d’acquérir des connaissances et des compétences financières pratiques afin de prendre des décisions éclairées, de gérer leur argent judicieusement et d’assurer leur stabilité à long terme. Inscrivez-vous pour apprendre ces compétences essentielles à la vie quotidienne!
Date: Samedi 22 novembre 2025
Heure: 13 h
Sur Zoom
Facilitateur: Godwin Osaghae
Inscrivez-vous à: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gV6Hj-e7QNy-uks-ds92jF3clbSv_RdBPVoULUAFBXI/
Nous avons hâte de te voir!
#AutonomieFinancière #CréationDeRichesse #LeadershipJeunesseNoire
Connection des femmes noires francoalbertaines
L’organisme Femmes noires canadiennes en action (BCW en Action) invite les nouvelles arrivantes francophones d'Edmonton et de Calgary à se joindre à un nouveau programme visant à renforcer les liens communautaires, la confiance en soi et les relations interculturelles. Grâce à des cercles de discussion, des ateliers de leadership et des activités de réseautage, les participantes pourront perfectionner leurs compétences, explorer des possibilités de développement personnel et professionnel et entrer en contact avec des organismes locaux qui promeuvent l’inclusion et l’expression culturelle.
Inscrivez-vous à: bit.ly/PCHConnection
Pour obtenir plus d'informations sur cette série de séances, veuillez communiquer avec nous à info@BCWinAction.ca.
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Black Canadian Women in Action (BCW in Action) invites Francophone newcomer women in Edmonton & Calgary to join a new program dedicated to building community, confidence, and connection. Through conversation circles, leadership workshops, and networking events, participants will enhance their skills, explore opportunities for personal and professional development, and connect with local organizations that promote inclusion and cultural expression.
Register at: bit.ly/PCHConnection
For more information about this series of sessions, please contact us at info@BCWinAction.ca.
The value of Trademarks and Incorporation
The value of Trademarks and Incorporation. Have you come up with a name for your business that’s clever, catchy and describes the essence of you and your product? You may have just created a trademark! Everything that sets your business apart—its name, product and service name, slogans, logos and even sound—produces a brand image that your customers come to know. Did you know that incorporating your business does not protect your trademarks? In this webinar, you will learn about the strategic value of both and understand how they protect different aspects of your assets.
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLRakowb1jllPSJKuc0tZmFFSE13pHDubn4g_SUfmr3lqCbg/viewform
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La valeur de la marque de commerce et de l’incorporation. Avez-vous trouvé pour votre entreprise un nom futé et accrocheur, qui décrit l’essence même de votre entreprise et du produit que vous offrez? Vous venez peut-être tout juste de créer une marque de commerce! Tout ce qui distingue votre entreprise – son nom, les noms de ses produits et services, ses slogans, ses logos et même certains sons – produit une image de marque que vos clients viennent à reconnaître. Mais saviez-vous que l’incorporation de votre entreprise ne signifie pas la protection de votre marque de commerce? Ce webinaire vous permettra de bien comprendre la valeur stratégique de ces deux actifs.
Inscrivez-vous ici: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLRakowb1jllPSJKuc0tZmFFSE13pHDubn4g_SUfmr3lqCbg/viewform
#IntellectualProperty #Copyright #Trademark #business #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #businesswoman
AI Storytelling & Content Creation
Step into the future of creativity!
Join us for AI Storytelling & Content Creation — a hands-on Zoom workshop where Black girls explore the coolest AI tools to make videos, stories, and digital projects that shine.
Nov 15 | 5:00–6:30 PM | on Zoom
Don’t miss your chance to create, learn, and level up your digital skills!
Here is Registration link : https://bit.ly/4oV1473
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Entrez dans le futur de la créativité !
Rejoignez-nous pour l’atelier « Storytelling et création de contenu avec l’IA » — un atelier pratique sur Zoom où les jeunes filles noires découvriront les outils d’intelligence artificielle les plus innovants pour créer des vidéos, des histoires et des projets numériques éclatants.
📅 15 novembre | 17 h – 18 h 30 | sur Zoom
Ne manquez pas cette occasion de créer, apprendre et développer vos compétences numériques !
Lien d’inscription : https://bit.ly/4oV1473
AI Advantage Business Workshop
See you next Wednesday! (The holiday falls on Tuesday.)
Join Cohort II of the AI Advantage Business Workshop — a hands-on, virtual experience designed to help business owners unlock the power of artificial intelligence for real business growth.
📅 Wednesday, November 12, 2025
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
💻 Virtual | Free Registration
🎯 Limited spots available — don’t miss out!
👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/AIWorkshopII
This week, we’re diving deeper into practical AI tools that can streamline operations, save time, and boost productivity.
💡 Tag a business owner who should be part of this session!
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À mercredi prochain ! (Le jour férié tombe mardi.)
Rejoignez la Cohorte II de l’atelier d’affaires « L’Avantage de l’IA » — une expérience virtuelle et interactive conçue pour aider les entrepreneurs à exploiter la puissance de l’intelligence artificielle afin de stimuler la croissance de leur entreprise.
📅 Mercredi 12 novembre 2025
🕕 18 h – 20 h
💻 Virtuel | Inscription gratuite
🎯 Places limitées — ne manquez pas cette occasion !
👉 Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant : https://bit.ly/AIWorkshopII
Cette semaine, plongez dans l’univers d’outils d’IA concrets qui peuvent simplifier vos opérations, vous faire gagner du temps et accroître votre productivité.
💡 Identifiez un entrepreneur qui devrait participer à cette séance !
Black Girls Corner - Public Speaking (Self-Expression)
Join us for the second rendition for the Youth Mental Wellness & Personal Development Sessions. This session empowers Black girls to communicate confidently, express their ideas effectively, and build self-assurance in a supportive environment.
Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
Time: 5 PM
Via Zoom
Facilitator: Okechukwu Emmanuel Nnamchi
Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gV6Hj-e7QNy-uks-ds92jF3clbSv_RdBPVoULUAFBXI/
Build your confidence, skills, and success. Sign up today!
#BlackGirlsLead #PublicSpeakingSkills #BlackExcellence
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Joins-toi à nous pour la deuxième séance des Séances de Bien-être Mental et de Développement Personnel pour les Jeunes. Cette séance aide les filles noires à communiquer avec confiance, à exprimer leurs idées efficacement et à renforcer leur assurance dans un environnement bienveillant.
Date: Lundi 10 novembre 2025
Heure: 17 h
Sur Zoom
Facilitateur: Okechukwu Emmanuel Nnamchi
Inscrivez-vous à: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gV6Hj-e7QNy-uks-ds92jF3clbSv_RdBPVoULUAFBXI/
Renforce ta confiance, tes compétences et ton succès. Inscris-toi dès aujourd’hui!
#FillesNoiresLeaders #PriseDeParoleEnPublic #ExcellenceNoire
Cooking, Culture, and Connection - Every Friday in November!
Cooking, Culture, and Connection - Every Friday in November!
Our Collective Kitchen for Women is more than a cooking class — it’s a space to cook, connect, and celebrate cultural exchange. Let’s share recipes, stories, and conversations while building friendships and community!
Cuisine, culture et connexion - chaque vendredi en novembre !
Notre Cuisine collective pour femmes est bien plus qu’un simple cours de cuisine — c’est un espace pour cuisiner, se rencontrer et célébrer l’échange culturel. Partageons des recettes, des histoires et des conversations tout en bâtissant des amitiés et une belle communauté !
Learn Why Intellectual Property Matters For Your Business
Bring your creations to life. Learn why intellectual property matters. Innovation starts with an idea—your idea. Are you developing your idea into something tangible such as building a brand for your business or creating a product to sell? If so, then you need to know about intellectual property (IP). This seminar will introduce you to trademarks, patents, trade secrets, industrial designs and copyright, and explain how protecting your creations through IP rights can give you an advantage over your competition.
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLRakowb1jllPSJKuc0tZmFFSE13pHDubn4g_SUfmr3lqCbg/viewform
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Donnez vie à vos créations. Apprenez pourquoi la propriété intellectuelle est importante. L’innovation commence par une idée – votre idée. Êtes-vous en train de transformer votre idée en quelque chose de concret, comme la création d’une marque pour votre entreprise ou d’un produit à vendre? Le cas échéant, vous devez vous renseigner sur la propriété intellectuelle (PI). Ce séminaire abordera les marques de commerce, les brevets, les secrets commerciaux, les dessins industriels et le droit d’auteur, et il vous expliquera comment la protection de votre création par les droits de PI peut vous donner un avantage par rapport à vos concurrents.
Inscrivez-vous ici: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLRakowb1jllPSJKuc0tZmFFSE13pHDubn4g_SUfmr3lqCbg/viewform
#IntellectualProperty #Copyright #Trademark #business #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #businesswoman
National Francophone Immigration Week
Cette semaine, nous célébrons la Semaine nationale de l’immigration francophone! 🎉
Partout au Canada, nous honorons la richesse culturelle et les contributions des immigrants francophones qui font grandir et rayonner nos communautés.
Chez BCW in Action, nous sommes fiers de soutenir les femmes immigrantes francophones en Alberta grâce à notre nouveau projet — Intégration des immigrantes francophones en Alberta.
Cette initiative favorise la collaboration, la participation civique et l’engagement communautaire tout en soutenant l’autonomisation des femmes par l’éducation, le développement économique et le partage d’expériences.
💫 Rejoignez-nous dès maintenant!
📩 Contactez info@bcwinaction.ca pour vous inscrire.
Cohort II - AI Advantage Business Workshop
Cohort II is here - and we’re just getting started!
When Black businesses harness the power of AI, we don’t just catch up - we lead the future of innovation in Canada and beyond.
Our first AI Advantage Business Workshop was a huge success - entrepreneurs learned how to streamline operations, supercharge productivity, and confidently use AI to grow their businesses. Now, it’s your turn to level up!
Join Cohort II of the AI Advantage Business Workshop - a hands-on, virtual experience designed to help business owners harness the power of artificial intelligence for real results.
📅 Every Tuesday | Oct 28 – Nov 25, 2025
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
🎯 Limited spots available!
Register now: https://bit.ly/AIWorkshopII
Don’t wait to catch up, start exploring how AI can amplify your business today.
Cohort II of MacEwan Ventures
Week 5 is here!
This free 8-week program is your opportunity to:
✅ Build and refine your business idea
✅ Gain mentorship & real-world skills
✅ Access resources to launch & grow 🚀
📅 October 23, 2025
🕕 Thursdays | 6–8 PM
📍 MacEwan University – 11-461 Classroom (Building 11, Allard Hall, 11110 104 Ave NW, 4th Floor)
Register now: bit.ly/BCWMacEwanII
Black Girls Corner - Personal Growth & Leadership
Join us for an empowering space designed for Black youth to build self-esteem, emotional resilience, and leadership skills. This session supports mental wellness, positive decision-making, and confidence; helping participants thrive personally and academically while uplifting their communities.
Date: October 22, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Via Zoom
Facilitated by: Bar. Uba Anya
Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gV6Hj-e7QNy-uks-ds92jF3clbSv_RdBPVoULUAFBXI/
Can’t wait to see you there!
#BlackYouthLeadership #BlackExcellence #PersonalDevelopment
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Participez à un espace enrichissant conçu pour les jeunes Noires afin de renforcer leur estime de soi, leur résilience émotionnelle et leurs compétences en leadership. Cette séance favorise le bien-être mental, la prise de décisions positives et la confiance en soi, aidant les participantes à s’épanouir sur les plans personnel et scolaire tout en contribuant à l’essor de leurs communautés.
Date: 22 octobre 2025
Time: 17 h 00
Sur Zoom
Facilitateur: Bar. Uba Anya
Inscrivez-vous à https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gV6Hj-e7QNy-uks-ds92jF3clbSv_RdBPVoULUAFBXI/
J’ai hâte de vous y voir !
#LeadershipJeunesseNoire #ExcellenceNoire #DéveloppementPersonnel
Collective Kitchen - October Sessions
October sessions are here!. Join us for a new season of cooking, learning, and sharing meals together!
📅 Dates: Oct 6, 10, 17, 25
⏰ Time: 5–8 PM
📍 Location: CIVIDA – Unit 110, 16604 102A Ave NW
👫 A few spots are still available—new participants are welcome to join!
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4pinnEI
Let’s make this season full of food, friendship, and community. 💛
Cohort II of MacEwan Ventures
This free 8-week program is your opportunity to:
✅ Build and refine your business idea
✅ Gain mentorship & real-world skills
✅ Access resources to launch & grow 🚀
📅 October 9, 2025
🕕 Thursdays | 6–8 PM
📍 MacEwan University – 11-461 Classroom (Building 11, Allard Hall, 11110 104 Ave NW, 4th Floor)
Register now: bit.ly/BCWMacEwanII
October - Small Business Month
October is Small Business Month, and we are shining the spotlight on the incredible women who lead, build, and innovate through their businesses. Through the Prairies Small Business Centre, we support, celebrate, and amplify businesses in our community by providing: - Business training and workshops - 1:1 business coaching and mentorship - Professional development opportunities - Networking and community support Learn more at www.bcwinaction.ca/aboutpsbc
National Day For Truth And Reconciliation
Today, we honor the strength, resilience, and enduring spirit of Indigenous communities. Standing in solidarity, we support the ongoing journey toward truth, justice, and healing.
BCW In Action Annual General Meeting
Join us on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM (MT) on Zoom for an evening of connection, reflection, and vision. This year’s AGM is more than a meeting - it’s a celebration of growth, impact, and community.
At Black Canadian Women in Action (BCW in Action), we empower Black Canadian women, girls, and their families to explore, invest, and exercise leadership in all sectors of Canadian society and beyond.
Together, we’ll reflect on the highlights of 2024/2025, share how BCW continues to create new pathways, maintain sustainability, and expand opportunities for Black entrepreneurs and community members, and look ahead to what’s next.
Your presence matters, and your voice is part of the change. Not yet a member? Join our growing community today: bcwinaction.ca/memberships
MacEwan Ventures Program - Cohort II
This dynamic, 8-week program is your chance to create, launch, and grow your business idea with mentorship, resources, and real-world skills. And yes - it’s all FREE!
📅 September 25 – November 13, 2025
🕕 Thursdays | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 MacEwan University (location details coming soon)
💡 Spots for Cohort II are limited — don’t miss out!
👉 Register here: bit.ly/BCWMacEwanII
Let’s make this second cohort even bigger and better. Your dream business starts here!
BCW Hair & Beauty Program – PRACTICAL WORKSHOP + WRAP-UP CELEBRATION!
BCW Hair & Beauty Program – PRACTICAL WORKSHOP + WRAP-UP CELEBRATION!
After 8 powerful weeks of learning, it’s time to bring the beauty to life - in person!
Join us for a 2-day finale filled with hands-on experience, creativity, industry insight, and celebration 🎓💼
📅 Dates:
🔹 Practical Workshop:
— September 17 | 🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
— September 18 | 🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎉 Wrap-Up Celebration:
— September 18 | 🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 2116 27 Ave NE #102, Calgary, AB T2E 7A6
Led by Debby Macharia - Master Hairstylist, CEO of Beauty Prof & PHUSION, and Red Seal Certified Pro — you’ll: show off your skills, get hands-on with real tools & techniques, learn industry tips + product knowledge and celebrate your journey with mentors, peers & supporters
👉 Confirm your attendance here: https://bit.ly/3Vtp7NP
Let’s close this chapter with style, purpose, and pride. You’ve earned it.
BCW Collective Kitchen
🍴We’re back! After a summer break, the Collective Kitchen program is resuming this September. Join us for a new season of cooking, learning, and sharing meals together!
📅 Dates: Sept 12, 19 & 26
⏰ Time: 5–8 PM
📍 Location: CIVIDA – Unit 110, 16604 102A Ave NW
👫 A few spots are still available—new participants are welcome to join!
👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4blHw6ZVaBNcZl5qIHYSzEbXEoyovQTBh51mGL-y7skU4vg/viewform
Let’s make this season full of food, friendship, and community. 💛
#CollectiveKitchen #CommunityCooking #FoodBringsUsTogether
Idea Business Generator Workshop
Ready to launch your big idea?
Join us for the IDEA GENERATOR WORKSHOP presented by Black Canadian Women in Action (BCW in Action) & MacEwan Business School
📅 Dates: Starting September 11, 2025 — 3 weeks of sessions
⏰ Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 Location: MacEwan University
💵 Admission: FREE!
✅ What you’ll gain:
🔹 Identify a problem worth solving
🔹 Strengthen problem-solving skills
🔹 Brainstorm innovative ideas
🔹 Build a plan for your next steps
Connect with fellow aspiring entrepreneurs and walk away with tools, insights, and clarity to move your ideas forward.
Register now: bit.ly/IDEAWorkshop
📧 Contact us: info@bcwinaction.ca
BCW Hair & Beauty Workshop
Week 6 of the BCW Hair & Beauty Workshop is HERE! 🔥
We’re diving into all things BEAUTY & SKIN. Whether you’re building a beauty or hair brand or just passionate about the industry, this session is for YOU!
Your energy, creativity, and commitment have been next-level every single week — and we’re not slowing down now.
Let’s finish strong, together. 💖
📅 Friday, August 15, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST
📍 Online via Zoom
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4ntSBYV