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Latest News, Media Coverage, and Community Impact Stories
Welcome to the Canadian Women in Action Newsroom.
This is your source for the latest organizational updates, program announcements, community impact stories, leadership achievements, media coverage, and press releases. Through our programs, partnerships and advocacy efforts, we continue to empower women, strengthen families and create opportunities for communities across Canada.
Explore our latest news and discover how Canadian Women in Action is making a difference through leadership, entrepreneurship, workforce development and community engagement.
Featured Stories
Jeanne Bridgett Lehman Appointed Officer of the Order of Canada
Canadian Women in Action Celebrates CEO Jeanne Bridgett Lehman's Appointment to the Order of Canada.
Canadian Women in Action Receives Federal Funding for Workforce Integration Program
Government of Canada invests $5.6 million to support Black entrepreneurs in Alberta
PrairiesCan invests $5.6 million to support Black entrepreneurship in Alberta
BCW In Action will use capital to expand support for Black women specifically through a series of initiatives on business development and inclusive economic growth.
Coming Soon - Hair and Beauty Workforce Integration Program
This bilingual program supports French-speaking immigrant and newcomer women in Alberta who are interested in careers in the hair and beauty industry.
BCW in Action Recognition
BCW in Action Recognized by Black Opportunity Fund and TD Bank for Contributions to Black-Focused Charities.
Media Clips
The Black Canadian Women in Action (BCWA) organization held their second annual Black History Month brunch in Regina on Saturday.
BCW In Action Presents Adultification of Black Girls in Canada - Documentary Video. Brought to you by Stella Igweamaka & Nana Appah.
BCW’s Anti Racism Toolkit CTV News clip. As BCW CEO Jeanne Lehman speaks about Micro-Aggression which is featured in our Toolkit.
BCW In Action Summer Camp - Organized a podcast session for our BGC girls.