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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · 6d

On October 9th, celebrated authors and urban mobility advocates, Melissa and Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com , will be back in Vancouver for the #BookLaunch of Women Changing Cities 📖👭 Learn more on how Women in Urbanism Canada will be part of this historic event at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words

Book Launch for 'Women Changing Cities' set for Vancouver.
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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · 8d

🟠 🪶 Today is the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. We encourage you to use today, and every day, to take action that reflects your commitment to reconciliation.
#NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #RightToTheCity #SpatialJustice

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
September 30

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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · 9d

Edition 45: September 2025 💌 ⁠
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HUB Cycling @wearehub.bsky.social · 22d

Chris and Melissa from @modacitylife.com will be visiting Vancouver Oct 6-11th and have a number of fun activities planned including a social bike ride with the @hubnorthshore.bsky.social committee on Oct 11! Get your tickets today!

www.eventbrite.com/cc/a-week-of...

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · Aug 27

In our new book, we highlight the groundbreaking work of female mayors, planners, and policymakers in reshaping cities for the better.

From Paris to Montreal, these leaders are reclaiming streets, reimagining mobility, and redesigning public spaces.

PRE-ORDER: www.modacitylife.com/women-changi...

A promotional graphic for an upcoming book, "Women Changing Cities: Global Stories of Urban Transformation", due October 1, 2025 from RIBA Publishing.

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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · 12d

🗓️ On October 9, join us and Voor Urban Labs in welcoming authors and urban mobility advocates, Melissa and Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com for the much-awaited #BookLaunch of 📖Women Changing Cities. Register at bit.ly/WomenChangin....

Book Launch - Women Changing Cities
Thursday, October 9th at 6:30 pm PST
Location: Challenge Theatre, SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver

Book Launch - Women Changing Cities
Celebrated authors and urban mobility advocates Melissa and Chris Bruntlett are launching a new book that uplifts women leadership in planning and public policy who shaped their urban spaces for the better.

Book Launch - Women Changing Cities
This event is organized by Voor Urban Labs, Dutch Cultural Association of BC, Netherlands, Dutch Cycling Embassy, Women in Urbanism Canada, Women Transforming Cities, North Vancouver District Public Library, Simon Fraser University (SFU) Urban Studies.

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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · 16d

This week we're marking #GenderEqualityWeek in Canada! Even in the year 2025, gender inequalities persist, making it challenging for women to age in place⁠ within their communities. ⁠Read our blog "Gender Inequality Makes Aging More Difficult for Women" at www.womeninurbanism.ca/words/gender...

"Women are more likely to live without access to essential services such as reliable public transportation and healthcare as a result of diminished mobility over time."
Gender Equality Week
September 22-28

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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · 20d

🗓️ September 18, marks the 🌒 Take Back the Night (TBTN) global movement against sexual and gender-based violence. Join a local #TBTN2025 event and reclaim cities at night! Read our blog, "How to get Harassment off our Streets" at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words

Take Back the Night Movement
September 18

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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · 21d

Meet Shama Saleh, our new Program Manager! 👋 She will be leading capacity-building activities to help grow the organization and working on our Scale-Up project to create positive impact! Learn more at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/the-team

Meet our Program Manager
Shama Saleh (she/her)
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"I believe cities must move in the rhythms of the communities they hold, fluid and grounded in the lives of those who shape them." - Shama Saleh, Program Manager at Women in Urbanism Canada.
Learn more at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/the-team

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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · 22d

(continued) @nicoleroach.bsky.social spoke at #RideOfTheFancyWomen🚴 by @bikeology.bsky.social ! “A bicycle represents liberation and freedom of movement for so many people around the world. However, women haven’t always been able to enjoy this freedom in the same way as men."

Space for Joy and Connection
A 2021 study in Canada found that twice as many men cycle than women. These issues are serious, devastating, and urgently need to be addressed. As we tackle them in our feminism and urbanism work, it’s also important to create space for joy and connection with one another.
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"I want to sincerely thank the organizers for bringing us together using whimsy, flowers, and bikes to advocate for women-welcoming bicycle infrastructure." - Nicole Roach, Chair of Women in Urbanism Canada

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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · 22d

@nicoleroach.bsky.social spoke at #RideOfTheFancyWomen🚴 by @bikeology.bsky.social ! “A bicycle represents liberation and freedom of movement for so many people around the world. However, women haven’t always been able to enjoy this freedom in the same way as men." (more slides in reply)

What we shared at Ride of the Fancy Women 2025, with Nicole Roach
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Lived Experiences
Mobility is close to my heart–I work in this sector and have never owned a vehicle. I’ve navigated many cities, including–Hamilton, Toronto, Winnipeg, Maastricht, and now Edmonton-by walking, cycling, and taking public transit. Through this, I’ve experienced being: harassed, followed, and assaulted.
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Unfortunately, these experiences are not unique. Many women, girls, and gender-diverse people, especially with intersecting and marginalized identities, experience much worse.
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From “Pedalling Against the Patriarchy” Blog:
“A bicycle represents liberation and freedom of movement for so many people around the world. However, women haven’t always been able to enjoy this freedom in the same way as men.” Women in 1895 Europe were advised to avoid “bike face”, discouraging them from riding bikes and being sporty.
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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · Sep 4

@bikebusedmonton.bsky.social

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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · Sep 4

This week, we're Back to School! 🎒 Did you know that only 1 in 4 children aged 5-14 bike/walk/roll to schools in Canada? Read our blog "Building Cities for Kids Benefits Everyone" at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words.⁠ �#CitiesForKidsd#PublicSpacese#UrbanMobilityt#ActiveTransportrt

Building cities for kids that makes them safe, connected, and fun creates more livable spaces for everyone.

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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · Aug 29

Edition 44: August 2025 💌 ⁠
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Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠
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Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders @movementyvr.bsky.social · Jul 29

*Beep beep* Art tour incoming! We are excited to announce that we will be hosting an "R6 Art Tour" featuring artists Keerat Kaur, Jessie Sohpaul and the PLOT Sharing Garden stewards! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. RSVP: actionnetwork.org/ev...

This event is supported by TransLink.

Poster for “R6 Art Tour” featuring Jessie Sohpaul, Keerat Kaur, and The Plot, happening August 8 from 12-3pm. Hosted by Aman Chandi, free event. Logos for Movement and TransLink at the bottom.

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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · Jul 28

Edition 43: July 2025 💌 ⁠
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Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠
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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · Jul 25

🎉Good News : Portage & Main Intersection Reopens to Pedestrians! On Jun 27, 2025, Winnipeg celebrated the reopening of the intersection after 46 years. Read our blog, "Gender Issues at the Intersection of Portage and Main" at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words (photo: @exchangedistrict.bsky.social )

Portage & Main Intersection Reopens to Pedestrians after 46 years!
Good News
Read more at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words

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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · Jun 26

Edition 42: June 2025 💌 ⁠
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Nicole Roach (she/her) @nicoleroach.bsky.social · Jun 8

I had a wonderful time at my first-ever @fancywomenbikeyeg.bsky.social! 👗👠💐🚲

This annual group ride in #Edmonton uses whimsy, flowers, and bikes to advocate for women-welcoming bicycle infrastructure.

Kudos to the organizers at @bikeology.bsky.social for hosting a very fun and fancy ride! 👏

A group of people riding bikes in the street

A group of children and adults riding their bikes through a large intersection

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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · May 30

Edition 41: May 2025 💌 ⁠
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Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠
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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · May 26

We're HIRING again - this time, a full-time Project Manager! 📝🙌
Learn more about the job opportunity at WomenInUrbanism.ca/careers 👀

We're Hiring!
Project Manager
The Project Manager will collaborate with staff and board members to manage the Scale Up Project, oversee core operations and support the organization's growth.
(arrow pointing right) Swipe for more details. (swipe)

Join the Team
Salary Range: $67,500 - $72,500
Hours: 32 hrs/week (1 FTE)
Location: Remote, anywhere in Canada
Application Deadline: June 8, 2025
How to Apply: Follow the instructions to submit a cover letter and resume via email to hello@womeninurbanism.ca
Don't meet all the qualifications? If you're interested and think you can fulfill the main responsibilities, we want to hear from you!
(arrow pointing right) Visit www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/careers (go to link)

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Bikeology Guild of Canada @bikeology.bsky.social · May 17

The Ride of the Fancy Women is an Edmonton tradition. We don our fave cycle chic & slow roll to proclaim:

•Bicycles are women's freedom machines
•Bicycles fight traffic congestion
•Bicycles fight climate change
•City streets must welcome ♀️to 🚲

Jun 8ʻ25, details:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/ride-of-th...

Ride of the Fancy Women, 2025!

Bring your whimsy & glamour to advocate for safer women-welcoming bicycle infrastructure & to celebrate bicycles as women's freedom machines

www.eventbrite.ca

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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · May 17

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia #IDAHOBIT2025 to raise awareness on struggles against violence and discrimination faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ folks. Read more on the fight for inclusion in cities at womeninurbanism.ca

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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · May 14

#JanesWalk2025 weekend with Ally Lord @iamthel0rd ! 👣 "Had an amazing time on a guided tour of the murals along Quinpool Road led by the talented Swade Owens. Joined a 'sniffari' through Halifax’s Hydrostone neighbourhood led by local dog expert Jenn Marota"
#Urbanism #PublicArt

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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · May 9

🎉 Get ready to celebrate Mother's & Other's Day this Sunday, May 11! ⁠🫂💝 This weekend we take the time to reflect on the importance of creating an environment that is inclusive of the needs of parents, caregivers, kids and loved ones. 🤗 ⁠Read more at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca⁠ 📖

Happy Mother's and Other's Day - May 11
Check out our past blogs (swipe)

Mother's & Other's Day - May 11
Blog 1 - Navigating Motherhood in the City (read more)
Blog 2 (shown partial) - Babes on Bikes: What to Know About Cycling With Your Little (read more)
Check out our past blogs. (swipe)

Mother's & Other's Day - May 11
Blog 2 (shown partial) - Babes on Bikes: What to Know About Cycling With Your Little (read more)
Blog 3 - Building Cities for Kids Benefits Everyone (read more)
Check out our past blogs. (swipe)

Mother's & Other's Day - May 11
Read more on building spaces for caregiving in cities at
www.WomenInUrbanism.ca (click)

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