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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 23h

This assessment tool helps elected leaders identify where decisions may have intended or unintended consequences for people who have been historically the most marginalized and harmed by institutions that hold power.

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 23h

The workshop will provide hands-on approach for mayors, city councillors, and regional district directors to draft motions, resolutions, and amendments that support equitable processes so that we can collectively build systems where everyone can participate and succeed.

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 23h

We're kicking off our fall conversation series with @womentcities.bsky.social

Join us on Thurs, Oct 16 for Designing for Equity: Tools for Local Leaders. This workshop explores a new equity assessment tool for local elected leaders 🧵

Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Women Transforming Cities @womentcities.bsky.social · 1d

We’ve got something BIG to share with you next week. ⏳🌟

Our advocacy work is evolving, and next week we will be launching a fresh look to reflect this exciting change. Be sure to subscribe to our mailing list to be among the first to hear the news!

Any guesses what it might be? 🤔

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 5d

Registration is open for our virtual fall conversation series for local electeds! Join an inspiring lineup of non-profit and local leaders leaders to learn, share, and connect.

Learn more and register at: ccg.eco/event/quarte...

@climatecaucus.bsky.social @womentcities.bsky.social

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Trudi @trudiagogo.bsky.social · 5d

In theory, I want equity baked into every aspect of the work an org does. But CoV is not there and cutting this department and a signal to equity deserving groups that City of Vancouver under the current leadership does not work for them.

Women Transforming Cities @womentcities.bsky.social · 7d

We spoke with CTV News about why we do not agree with this decision:

City of Vancouver shutters Equity Office

The City of Vancouver has closed down its Equity Office, according to an internal email viewed by CTV News.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Women Transforming Cities @womentcities.bsky.social · 7d

We spoke with CTV News about why we do not agree with this decision:

City of Vancouver shutters Equity Office

The City of Vancouver has closed down its Equity Office, according to an internal email viewed by CTV News.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Women Transforming Cities @womentcities.bsky.social · 8d

Local governments have a role to play in implementing the Calls to Action.

One action is to write to your local city council using our updated letter template guide and ask them what actions they are currently taking to advance the TRC Calls to Action.

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Women Transforming Cities @womentcities.bsky.social · 8d

It’s been 10 years since Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) published 94 Calls to Action, which provide a survivor-designed workplan to address the ongoing legacy of residential schools.

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Women Transforming Cities @womentcities.bsky.social · 8d

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. On this day and everyday, we honour the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

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Women Transforming Cities @womentcities.bsky.social · 22d

📣 Do you live in Surrey and want to learn more about your local government?

We’re organizing a tour of Surrey City Hall, hosted by the city’s parks, recreation & culture team on Fri, Sep 26th from 12:00pm to 2:30pm!

Register here:
form-can.keela.co/surrey-city-...

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Living in Community BC @livingincmnty-bc.bsky.social · 27d

Do you live or work in the City of Vancouver? Share your thoughts with City Council about the 2026 Budget: buff.ly/zePeHjn

For more, follow @womentcities.bsky.social - thanks so much for your leadership on this!

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Women Transforming Cities @womentcities.bsky.social · Aug 22

We've enjoyed doing more long-form media interviews this year like with Hope Dialogue Radio Show and Podcast at Central City Foundation.

Listen to our episode where we talk civic engagement, municipal power, & embedding equity:
centralcityfoundation.ca/hope-dialogue-radio-show-and-podcast/

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · Aug 1

Contact your Federal Member of Parliament using this excellent guide from @womentcities.bsky.social

www.instagram.com/p/DMyHueoy9hQ/

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · Aug 1

We are deeply concerned about the cuts to Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE), the federal department responsible for advancing gender equity. These cuts will impact countless organizations providing critical programs to women and gender minorities.

Here's how you can take action 🧵

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Trudi @trudiagogo.bsky.social · Aug 10

Proud that @womentcities.bsky.social is partnering with Canadian Drug Policy Coalition for an upcoming webinar: To End a Crisis: A Vision for BC Drug Policy will be a Zoom webinar starting Sep 23 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Come learn with us: www.eventbrite.ca/e/to-end-a-c...

To End a Crisis: A Vision for BC Drug Policy

A workshop that provides an intersectional lens on drug policy, how to end the war on drugs, and ways we can organize as a collective.

www.eventbrite.ca

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Women Transforming Cities @womentcities.bsky.social · Jul 18

Learn more and find out how to speak up on our blog:

www.womentransformingcities.org/blog/this-we...

This week at city council: Police in Schools, Protecting Supportive Housing, and TGD2S Safety — Women Transforming Cities

Vancouver City Council will make some big decisions in their last meeting of the summer. Let's take a look at what's on the agenda and how you can speak up. Want To Skip Straight To Action? Join...

www.womentransformingcities.org

Women Transforming Cities @womentcities.bsky.social · Jul 18

Don’t know where to start, have questions, or just want to talk it through these motions?⁠
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📍Join our Watch Council Drop-in session this Mon, Jul 21, at noon.⁠

form-can.keela.co/wtc-drop-in-...

Women Transforming Cities @womentcities.bsky.social · Jul 18

📢 Vancouver city council will make some big decisions at its last meeting of the summer. ⁠

Including reviewing the controversial School Liaison Officers program, protecting supportive modular housing & looking into whether those with more resources can pay their fair share.

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Women Transforming Cities @womentcities.bsky.social · Jun 11

These workshops are part of a learning series for members.⁠
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Become a member and get the free code: womentransformingcities.org/membership.⁠

Event details:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/examining-the-role-of-local-government-in-truth-reconciliation-tickets-1292887594599?aff=oddtdtcreator

Examining the Role of Local Government in Truth & Reconciliation

A workshop to understand how to advocate to your local leaders to advance the TRC Calls to Action

www.eventbrite.ca

Women Transforming Cities @womentcities.bsky.social · Jun 11

All proceeds from our June workshop, "Examining the Role of Local Government in Truth & Reconciliation" will be donated to The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS).

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Women Transforming Cities @womentcities.bsky.social · Jun 11

Our workshop, "Examining the Role of Local Government in Truth & Reconciliation" starts tmr June 12 at 12 pm on Zoom.

To mark the 10 year anniversary of the publication TRC Calls to Action, join us to look at the important role local government has in advancing Truth and Reconciliation.⁠

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Women Transforming Cities @womentcities.bsky.social · May 30

We don't have libraries without library workers. While we were pleased this motion passed, we're concerned with this amendment.

The cause of library hours being cut is chronic underfunding, not workers' rights.

CUPE 391 @cupe391.bsky.social · May 27

Our statement on the recent library motion at city council

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Women Transforming Cities @womentcities.bsky.social · May 23

See our blog post for more analysis on this week’s decisions:
www.womentransformingcities.org/single-post/...

Vancouver Makes Progress on Libraries, Washrooms, and Advisory Committees

This week Vancouver City Council considered several motions that impact our community. We’re excited to share that council made some positive steps on citizen advisory committees, public washrooms, an...

www.womentransformingcities.org

Women Transforming Cities @womentcities.bsky.social · May 23

💚 We’re so proud of the WTC members that wrote to council members, spoke to council (some for the first time) and tagged councillors on social media. Our voices were heard!

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