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Upcoming Events
BCW & MacEwan Business School 8-week MacEwan Ventures program! Week 8
Got a business idea? Want to grow and establish your business? Let’s make it real!
BCW & MacEwan Business School invite you to join the MacEwan Ventures — a dynamic space to turn your passion into a plan. From pitching to prototyping, gain real skills, mentorship, and support — all for FREE!
🎓 What you'll learn:
✅ Budgeting & cash flow
✅ Pitching & storytelling
✅ Customer discovery
✅ Team building & leadership
📅 Dates: May 8 – June 26, 2025
🕕 Time: Thursdays only | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: MacEwan University – Building 6, Room 6-133 (First Floor), (104 Ave and 106 St) (In-person)
✨ Join the waiting list to be the first to know about our next cohort: bit.ly/BCWMacEwan2025
What you’ll earn:
🎓 Certificate of Completion
💰 A chance to win cash prizes in our final Pitch Competition:
🥇 $3,000 | 🥈 $2,000 | 🥉 $1,000
BCW Kids Summer Camp 2025
🌞🎨 Say hello to the best summer ever! 🌞🎨
Registration is OPEN and spots are filling up fast — plan your child’s summer adventure with BCW Summer Camp 2025 today!
After years of successful programs — and a massive turnout last summer — Black Canadian Women in Action is back with another unforgettable camp experience for kids ages 7 to 12! 💥
👧🏾👦🏽 What’s in store:
🎨 Art empowerment & creativity
🌍 Cultural exploration
💅🏽 Fashion & beauty workshops
💻 Digital literacy
🚌 Exciting field trips — and more!
📍 The Orange Hub, Edmonton
📅 July 7 – August 1, 2025
⏰ 9 AM – 4 PM (drop-off from 8 AM)
💲 $250 per child (includes registration + trips)
✨ Register your kids today: bit.ly/BCWSummerCamp2025
BCW Leadership Summer Camp 2025
☀️ Get ready for the BEST summer ever! ☀️
BCW Leadership Summer Camp 2025 is here to empower, inspire, and elevate girls ages 12–15 — and YOU don’t want to miss it!
📅 July 7 – August 1, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 The Orange Hub, 10045 156 St NW, Edmonton, AB
💵 $100 (includes registration!)
💫 What’s in store:
🎨 Art empowerment & creativity
🌍 Cultural exploration
💅🏽 Fashion & beauty workshops
💻 Digital literacy
🚌 Exciting field trips — and more!
👯♀️ Expect hands-on fun, confidence-building, new friendships, and leadership skills that last a lifetime!
🎟️ Registration is LIVE and spots are limited — secure yours now:
👉 bit.ly/BCWGirlsCamp2025
BCW & MacEwan Business School 8-week MacEwan Ventures program! Week 7
Got a business idea? Want to grow and establish your business? Let’s make it real!
BCW & MacEwan Business School invite you to join the MacEwan Ventures — a dynamic space to turn your passion into a plan. From pitching to prototyping, gain real skills, mentorship, and support — all for FREE!
🎓 What you'll learn:
✅ Budgeting & cash flow
✅ Pitching & storytelling
✅ Customer discovery
✅ Team building & leadership
📅 Dates: May 8 – June 26, 2025
🕕 Time: Thursdays only | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: MacEwan University – Building 6, Room 6-133 (First Floor), (104 Ave and 106 St)
✨ Join the waiting list to be the first to know about our next cohort: bit.ly/BCWMacEwan2025
What you’ll earn:
🎓 Certificate of Completion
💰 A chance to win cash prizes in our final Pitch Competition:
🥇 $3,000 | 🥈 $2,000 | 🥉 $1,000
BCW & MacEwan Business School 8-week MacEwan Ventures program! Week 6
Got a business idea? Want to grow and establish your business? Let’s make it real!
BCW & MacEwan Business School invite you to join the MacEwan Ventures — a dynamic space to turn your passion into a plan. From pitching to prototyping, gain real skills, mentorship, and support — all for FREE!
🎓 What you'll learn:
✅ Budgeting & cash flow
✅ Pitching & storytelling
✅ Customer discovery
✅ Team building & leadership
📅 Dates: May 8 – June 26, 2025
🕕 Time: Thursdays only | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: MacEwan University – Building 6, Room 6-133 (First Floor), (104 Ave and 106 St)
✨ Join the waiting list to be the first to know about our next cohort: bit.ly/BCWMacEwan2025
What you’ll earn:
🎓 Certificate of Completion
💰 A chance to win cash prizes in our final Pitch Competition:
🥇 $3,000 | 🥈 $2,000 | 🥉 $1,000
BCW Hair & Beauty Program Launch in Calgary
🎉 BCW Hair & Beauty Program Launch in Calgary – June 9, 2025 🎉
Come one, come all! Our hair launch event is about to light up your city.
💫 Get ready to be captivated by beauty, brilliance, and glam like never before!
Calling all aspiring stylists, beauty students, salon owners, and industry professionals – this is your invitation to witness something powerful.
🗓 Date: June 9, 2025
🕕 Time: 6PM – 9PM
📍 Location: 2116 27 Ave NE #102, Calgary, AB
💼 What to Expect:
✨ Industry Professionals
🎓 Hair Licensing Information
🗣 Panel Discussion
Business’ information
🎤 Global Hair Stylist Guest Speaker
🌟 Don’t miss out on this career-defining experience.
🎟 Register now → https://forms.gle/2s6rXePqBH743x2g6
BCW & MacEwan Business School 8-week MacEwan Ventures program! Week 5
Got a business idea? Want to grow and establish your business? Let’s make it real!
BCW & MacEwan Business School invite you to join the MacEwan Ventures — a dynamic space to turn your passion into a plan. From pitching to prototyping, gain real skills, mentorship, and support — all for FREE!
🎓 What you'll learn:
✅ Budgeting & cash flow
✅ Pitching & storytelling
✅ Customer discovery
✅ Team building & leadership
📅 Dates: May 8 – June 26, 2025
🕕 Time: Thursdays only | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: MacEwan University – Building 6, Room 6-133 (First Floor), (104 Ave and 106 St)
✨ Join the waiting list to be the first to know about our next cohort: bit.ly/BCWMacEwan2025
What you’ll earn:
🎓 Certificate of Completion
💰 A chance to win cash prizes in our final Pitch Competition:
🥇 $3,000 | 🥈 $2,000 | 🥉 $1,000
BCW & MacEwan Business School 8-week MacEwan Ventures program! Week 4
Got a business idea? Want to grow and establish your business? Let’s make it real!
BCW & MacEwan Business School invite you to join the MacEwan Ventures — a dynamic space to turn your passion into a plan. From pitching to prototyping, gain real skills, mentorship, and support — all for FREE!
🎓 What you'll learn:
✅ Budgeting & cash flow
✅ Pitching & storytelling
✅ Customer discovery
✅ Team building & leadership
📅 Dates: May 8 – June 26, 2025
🕕 Time: Thursdays only | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: MacEwan University – Building 6, Room 6-133 (First Floor), (104 Ave and 106 St)
✨ Join the waiting list to be the first to know about our next cohort: bit.ly/BCWMacEwan2025
What you’ll earn:
🎓 Certificate of Completion
💰 A chance to win cash prizes in our final Pitch Competition:
🥇 $3,000 | 🥈 $2,000 | 🥉 $1,000
BCW & MacEwan Business School 8-week MacEwan Ventures program! Week 3
Got a business idea? Want to grow and establish your business? Let’s make it real!
BCW & MacEwan Business School invite you to join the MacEwan Ventures — a dynamic space to turn your passion into a plan. From pitching to prototyping, gain real skills, mentorship, and support — all for FREE!
🎓 What you'll learn:
✅ Budgeting & cash flow
✅ Pitching & storytelling
✅ Customer discovery
✅ Team building & leadership
📅 Dates: May 8 – June 26, 2025
🕕 Time: Thursdays only | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: MacEwan University – Building 6, Room 6-133 (First Floor), (104 Ave and 106 St)
✨ Join the waiting list to be the first to know about our next cohort: bit.ly/BCWMacEwan2025
What you’ll earn:
🎓 Certificate of Completion
💰 A chance to win cash prizes in our final Pitch Competition:
🥇 $3,000 | 🥈 $2,000 | 🥉 $1,000
BCW & MacEwan Business School 8-week MacEwan Ventures program! Week 2
Got a business idea? Want to grow and establish your business? Let’s make it real!
BCW & MacEwan Business School invite you to join the MacEwan Ventures — a dynamic space to turn your passion into a plan. From pitching to prototyping, gain real skills, mentorship, and support — all for FREE!
🎓 What you'll learn:
✅ Budgeting & cash flow
✅ Pitching & storytelling
✅ Customer discovery
✅ Team building & leadership
📅 Dates: May 8 – June 26, 2025
🕕 Time: Thursdays only | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: MacEwan University – Building 6, Room 6-133 (First Floor), (104 Ave and 106 St)
✨ Join the waiting list to be the first to know about our next cohort: bit.ly/BCWMacEwan2025
What you’ll earn:
🎓 Certificate of Completion
💰 A chance to win cash prizes in our final Pitch Competition:
🥇 $3,000 | 🥈 $2,000 | 🥉 $1,000
🌷Happy Mother’s Day! 🌷
🌷Happy Mother’s Day! 🌷
Today, we celebrate mothers everywhere — across every community, culture, and path of life. Your unwavering strength, boundless love, and everyday leadership shape generations and spark meaningful change.
At BCW in Action, we honour not only the incredible mothers within our network, but all mothers whose resilience lights the way toward a brighter, more inclusive future.
💜 Thank you for all that you are — and all that you do — today and always.
BCW & MacEwan Business School 8-week MacEwan Ventures program! Week 1
Got a business idea? Want to grow and establish your business? Let’s make it real!
BCW & MacEwan Business School invite you to join the MacEwan Ventures — a dynamic space to turn your passion into a plan. From pitching to prototyping, gain real skills, mentorship, and support — all for FREE!
🎓 What you'll learn:
✅ Budgeting & cash flow
✅ Pitching & storytelling
✅ Customer discovery
✅ Team building & leadership
📅 Dates: May 8 – June 26, 2025
🕕 Time: Thursdays only | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Room 5-102, Building 5, MacEwan University (In-person)
✨ Join the waiting list to be the first to know about our next cohort: bit.ly/BCWMacEwan2025
What you’ll earn:
🎓 Certificate of Completion
💰 A chance to win cash prizes in our final Pitch Competition:
🥇 $3,000 | 🥈 $2,000 | 🥉 $1,000
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
At BCW in Action, we believe that YOU MATTER—EVERY DAY.
Let this week be a reminder that your mental wellness is a priority, not just today, but every single day.
✨ Join us as we raise awareness, encourage conversations, and promote healing in our communities.
Let’s continue to break the stigma and support one another—because your voice, your peace, and your presence count.
📍Visit bcwinaction.ca for resources, programs, and more
📧 info@bcwinaction.ca | ☎️ 780-217-5185
Collective Kitchen sessions
Join us for fun, food, and community connection this May at our Friday afternoon Collective Kitchen sessions! 🧑🏾🍳
📅 Scheduled Dates:
🔹 May 2nd
🔹 May 9th
🔹 May 16th
🔹 May 30th
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 CIVIDA – 16604-102A Ave NW
🥘 Come cook with a professional chef, learn new recipes, and take home delicious meals!
👨👩👧 Open to all Civida residents & neighbors – feel free to invite someone new!
📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/E5EKK7oWUcGQeWJ29
#CollectiveKitchen #BCWInAction #CommunityCooking #CividaEvents #YEGCommunity #TogetherWeCook
Free Workshop: 🌍 Newcomers in Alberta, This One’s for YOU! 🌍
With more and more newcomers choosing Alberta as their new home, navigating employment and education can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to do it alone! 💡
Join our FREE workshop designed to help you confidently navigate Alberta’s systems and unlock opportunities for a successful future.
✨ Understand employment & education pathways
✨ Gain expert insights & practical tips
✨ Connect with a supportive community
📅 March 22, 2025
⏰ 1 PM
📍 The Orange Hub, Edmonton
🔗 Spots are limited – Register now: forms.gle/Fn9W4LENmQQuXWXH9
📩 Questions? info@bcwinaction.ca | 📞 780-217-5185
Join Us for Collective Kitchen – Session 2! 🍽️
Join Us for Collective Kitchen – Session 2! 🍽️
This Friday, March 7th, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, we’re back at CIVIDA (16604-102A Ave NW) for another fun-filled cooking session! 🎉
👩🍳 On the menu: Lasagna, Meatballs & a Fresh Salad! 🥗🍝
✅ Free to join & enjoy a meal
🥡 Want to take home extra portions? Bring a container – each portion is just $3! This program is only for Civida youngstown Community and surroundings
🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/p2z2hxeSgPG633oD6
Beading & Connection Night – Celebrating International Women’s Day March 14th! ✨
Women are the true builders of society! 💜 Join us for a Bead Crafting Workshop his special workshop is all about women supporting women—a space to connect, network, and inspire each other. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this is your time to be creative, meet new people, and celebrate International Women’s Day together!
📅 Date: March 14, 2025 (Friday)
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: The Orange Hub, 10045 156 St NW, 4th Floor, Room 437
Women and youth come together to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, share stories, and build meaningful connections. All women are welcome! Let’s create, connect, and empower each other!
Limited spots available! Register now! https://forms.gle/nigFQBmtaCBJ4Kc79
🌸 Happy International Women’s Day 2025 from BCW in Action! 🌸
Today, we honor the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women everywhere. This year’s theme, #AccelerateAction, is a call to action—when we uplift women, we uplift communities, economies, and the future.
Let’s celebrate the trailblazers, the changemakers, the nurturers, and the leaders who continue to break barriers and create lasting impact. Together, we are building a more inclusive, equitable, and empowered world.
Here’s to every woman making history today and every day!
BCW’s International Women’s Day 2025!
Celebrate the Power of Women at BCW’s International Women’s Day 2025!
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as BCW’s annual event returns, bigger and bolder than ever!
📅 Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
📍 Location: NorQuest College Atrium
🎟️ Tickets: Secure yours now: bit.ly/BCWIWD2025
This year’s theme: 'Invest in Women: #Accelerate Progress – Building Stronger Communities Together'
BCW is a beacon for empowering business and professional women. In 2025, we are shining the spotlight on the incredible contributions of women in Healthcare, Education, Social Work, and Business.
What’s in Store?
✨ Inspiring Keynote Speaker – Gain insights from a powerful voice!
💼 Industry Panels – Learn from leading women across various fields.
👗 Fashion Show – Celebrate creativity and culture.
🛍️ Creative Market – Support women-led businesses and artisans.
Why You Should Attend:
✅ Network with trailblazers and like-minded individuals.
✅ Be inspired by success stories and groundbreaking discussions.
✅ Take action in building stronger, more inclusive communities.
🚀 Don’t miss out on this empowering celebration! Secure your spot on eventbrite today: bit.ly/BCWIWD2025 and let’s make history together. 💜
Collective Kitchen Program
Join the Collective Kitchen Program at Civida Youngstown! 🍲✨ Connect, cook, and share delicious meals with your community.
📍 Location: Civida Youngstown (16604 102A Ave NW, Unit 110)
📅 Starts: February 28, 2024
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Limited spots available—register now! https://forms.gle/G5mSEsormJYdRju89#CommunityCooking
STEAM Video Podcast is Here!
Join us on February 22, 2025, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at NorQuest Studio for an exclusive opportunity for girls (ages 12-17) to meet and interview inspiring women in Mathematics & Arts!
👩🏫 Guest Speakers:
📊 Ms. Bwalya – Mathematics (Accounting)
🎨 Ms. Merlin – Arts & Creativity in STEAM
This is a free program designed to empower young girls by connecting them with successful women in STEAM fields. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn, ask questions, and be inspired!
📍 Location: NorQuest Studio – 10215 108 St NW, Edmonton 🕐 Time: 1pm-3pm
🔗 Register Now: https://forms.gle/BgbEjb1JAcYdawrB8
BCW Black History Month 2025
Join Us for an Unforgettable Black History Month 2025 Celebration! Tickets are out!
BCW In Action and The Mosquers Film Festival are excited to announce our Black History Month event: Black Resistance: Celebrating Black Art and Film on February 15th, 2024, at the Performance Theatre in The Orange Hub (10045 156 ST NW).
This year, we’re celebrating the brilliance of Black filmmakers and artists with:
🎥 Short film screenings from talented Black filmmakers
🎨 Art exhibitions featuring stunning works by Black artists, painters, and participants from the BCW Black Girls Empowerment Program
💬 Panel discussions with filmmakers, sharing their journeys, challenges, and ways we can support their work.
🤝 Networking opportunities with light refreshments, creating space to connect, collaborate, and uplift Black voices in art and film.
Doors open at 3 PM.
Albertans, don’t miss this chance to celebrate, support, and elevate Black excellence in storytelling and art!
Join BCW in Action’s Prism of Change focus groups on February 8, 2025, and help shape strategies for equity in education, healthcare, and social work.
We invite all female professionals in these fields to share their experiences and insights in this crucial discussion. Your voice will contribute to developing meaningful strategies to combat racism and promote inclusion across Alberta.
Focus Group Details
🗓 Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (MST)
📍 Location: Online (Zoom)
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/3EijQ6n
Let’s drive change together!
🎨✨ Tie-Dye Fun Alert! 🌈👕
Join us for a creative Tie-Dye Activity on Feb 8th at Orange Hub (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM)! Let’s get colorful and make awesome designs together!
📅 Date: Feb 8
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Orange Hub
🔗 Register Now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPPj847d9Zy8kT4Y__ScfWwSXbAT4Sz_ueMc5QW4WBPtyH7A/viewform?pli=1
#TieDyeFun #CreativeKids #CividaYoungstown #BCWInAction
Rejoignez les groupes de discussion francophones pour les professionnels de la santé, du travail social et de l'éducation le 7 février 2025 via Zoom !
Nous avons le plaisir d'inviter les professionnels francophones des domaines de la santé, du travail social et de l'éducation à participer à nos prochains groupes de discussion Prism of Change.
Ces sessions offrent une plateforme pour partager vos expériences et vos idées afin de développer des stratégies pour combattre le racisme et promouvoir l'inclusion en Alberta.
Détails des groupes de discussion :
Groupe de discussion 1
🗓 Date : 7 février 2025
Heure : 18:30h00 - 20h00
📍 Location : ZOOM
Collective Kitchen
Join the Collective Kitchen! 🍽️ Empowering women in the Civida Youngstown community through cooking, community, and skills development. 🍴
📍 Register now if you're in the Civida community! https://forms.gle/fpQNK2wgibmufsA67
📅 Session Dates:
Feb 7th
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Civida Youngstown, 16604 102A Ave NW, Edmonton
Film Making
Final Showcase! After 4 months of learning to create mini films with AI tools, our amazing young girls (12-17) are ready to submit their projects! 🚀💡 This *closed session* is for our dedicated participants who have been part of the journey.
📍 *Location:* THE ORANGE HUB, 10045 156 St NW
📅 *Date:* Feb 1st, 2025
⏰ *Time:* 1 PM – 3 PM
Their films will be presented at our *Black History Month event*! Stay tuned for their incredible work! 🎥🔥 #AIandFilm #GirlsInTech #CreativeMinds #BlackHistoryMonth
Participez aux Groupes de Discussion en Français pour les Professionnelles en Santé, Travail Social et Éducation les 23 et 24 janvier 2025 ! II
Participez aux Groupes de Discussion en Français pour les Professionnelles en Santé, Travail Social et Éducation les 23 et 24 janvier 2025 !
Participez aux Groupes de Discussion en Français pour les Professionnelles en Santé, Travail Social et Éducation les 23 et 24 janvier 2025 !
Participez aux Groupes de Discussion en Français pour les Professionnelles en Santé, Travail Social et Éducation les 23 et 24 janvier 2025 !
Education Focus Group
Be a Voice for Change!
Join BCW in Action’s Prism of Change focus groups this December via Zoom to help shape strategies for equality in education, health care, and social work. This initiative is dedicated to ensuring the full participation of women in Canada’s economic, social, and democratic life through systemic change. These focus groups are a vital part of our Prism of Change Initiative, funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE).
Dates & Times:
Health Care Focus Group - December 9th: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Social Work Focus Group - December 10th: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Education Focus Group - December 12th: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Via ZOOM (Link will be sent shortly)
Register now: bit.ly/3VbucuG
Compensation is provided for your time and contributions.
Social Work Focus Group
Be a Voice for Change!
Join BCW in Action’s Prism of Change focus groups this December via Zoom to help shape strategies for equality in education, health care, and social work. This initiative is dedicated to ensuring the full participation of women in Canada’s economic, social, and democratic life through systemic change. These focus groups are a vital part of our Prism of Change Initiative, funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE).
Dates & Times:
Health Care Focus Group - December 9th: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Social Work Focus Group - December 10th: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Education Focus Group - December 12th: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Via ZOOM (Link will be sent shortly)
Register now: bit.ly/3VbucuG
Compensation is provided for your time and contributions.