Upcoming Events
WTC events provide learning opportunities to our membership, draw attention to important issues in cities for all equity-deserving genders, highlight community leaders and activists, and foster a commitment to intersectionality.
Watch Council Drop-in Session
Every other Monday from 12-1pm on Zoom
Connect with WTC at one of our drop-in sessions! These sessions provide an opportunity for members to connect directly with the WTC team. This is an informal event, with no structured agenda - come with your questions, musings, challenges, or ideas! Stay for the whole hour or come and go as you please.
Engaging with Local Government: Tips on How to Speak to City Council
April 9th at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Zoom
Are you passionate about making your city a better place to live? Do you want to start advocating but don’t know where to start? One of the best ways to engage with your decision-makers is to speak at City Hall!
This workshop will cover how the city of Vancouver's public hearings work and how you can get involved in public hearings to influence your local decision-makers.
This workshop is part of our learning series for WTC members. Tickets are free for members with a code and $10 for the public.
Demystifying Local Government's Role in Public Transit
May 14th at 12:00 PM (PDT) on Zoom
What can local government do to improve your commute? We're partnering with the folks at Movement to discuss local government and public transit including what local governments can do to improve our public transit systems, challenges facing our public transit system, and the importance of public transit from a gendered lens.
This workshop is part of our learning series for WTC members. Tickets are free for members with a code and $10 for the public.
Examining the Role of Local Government in Truth & Reconciliation
June 12th at 12:00 PM (PDT) on Zoom
A workshop to understand how to advocate to your local leaders to advance the TRC Calls to Action. To mark the 10 year anniversary of the publication of the TRC Calls to Action, join us to take a look at the important role local government has in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. This webinar will share highlights from WTC’s research into the progress BC municipalities are making on the Calls to Action along with successes and challenges they’re facing. We'll highlight takeaways from WTC’s report: The TRC Calls to Action in BC Municipalities: Progress, Barriers, and Opportunities to Accelerate Implementation.
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).
This workshop is part of our learning series for WTC members. Tickets are free for members with a code and $10 for the public.
When new events are confirmed they’ll be shared on our social media and through our monthly newsletter — so make sure you’re signed up!
If you would like to partner with us and host an event, please reach out to us at info@womentransformingcities.org.
