Celebrating
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Working for Equality for all Women
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 HUSTLE + CHARM COMMUNITY Hustlers Roundtable: Feminism in Life and Business (Wpg) 1 to 3 p.m.
MANITOBA FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY
International Women’s Day Financial Literacy Book Event 2 to 3 p.m. McNally Robinson Booksellers, 4000-1120 Grant Ave. MoneySmart Manitoba joins in the celebration with the book launch for Bank on Yourself: Why every woman should plan financially to be single even if she’s not by co-authors Leslie McCormick and Ardelle Harrison. Attendees will receive a free copy of the book. There is no cost to attend but space is limited. Register at www.moneysmartmanitoba.ca.
Nello Altomare MLA for Transcona nello.altomare@yourmanitoba.ca
Uzoma Asagwara MLA for Union Station uzoma.asagwara@yourmanitoba.ca
Danielle Adams MLA for Thompson danielle.adams@yourmanitoba.ca
SMITH Restaurant, 75 Forks Market Rd. This roundtable discussion focuses on the topic of feminism and its place in life and business. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.ca for cost $25 (or $15 for members), which includes appetizers. SUNDAY, MARCH 22 ASIAN WOMEN OF WINNIPEG International Women’s Day Gala Dinner 5 to 9:30 p.m. Clay Oven, 1 Portage Ave. E. Two outstanding women of Asian origin will be honoured for distinguished service. Entertainment and dancing will follow. Tickets cost $40 per person.
Wab Kinew MLA for Fort Rouge wab.kinew@yourmanitoba.ca
Diljeet Brar MLA for Burrows diljeet.brar@yourmanitoba.ca
Ian Bushie MLA for Keewatinook ian.bushie@yourmanitoba.ca
Nahanni Fontaine MLA for St. Johns nahanni.fontaine@yourmanitoba.ca
GENESIS HOUSE SOUTH CENTRAL International Women’s Day Event 2 to 4 p.m.
Jim Maloway MLA for Elmwood jim.maloway@yourmanitoba.ca
Tom Lindsey MLA for Flin Flon tom.lindsey@yourmanitoba.ca
Malaya Marcelino MLA for Notre Dame malaya.marcelino@yourmanitoba.ca
Amanda Lathlin MLA for The Pas-Kameesak amanda.lathlin@yourmanitoba.ca
The Bunker, 545 Industrial Dr., Winkler This event features special guests Wilma Derksen and Odia Reimer, plus a selection of monologues by Sarasvàti Productions. Tickets are available on www.eventbrite. ca for $15, which includes coffee/tea and desserts provided by local bakeries. For more info, contact Kari Kauenhofen at 204- 362-0082 or resource@genesis-house.ca.
Lisa Naylor MLA for Wolseley lisa.naylor@yourmanitoba.ca
Jamie Moses MLA for St.Vital jamie.moses@yourmanitoba.ca
Mintu Sandhu MLA for The Maples mintu.sandhu@yourmanitoba.ca
Adrien Sala MLA for St James adrien.sala@yourmanitoba.ca
For info, see the Facebook page for Asian Women of Winnipeg.
ALTONA UNITED CHURCH International Women’s Day Tea 2 to 4 p.m. Altona United Church, 45 3rd Ave SE, Altona
Many events take place throughout Manitoba to celebrate International Women’s Day, including women’s rights tours at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (photos on left). Other outings include (from top) Hustlers Roundtable, a book launch at McNally Robinson Booksellers, an EmpowHERment Boot Camp, and an IWD Happy Hour event with Nahanni Fontaine and Uzoma Asagwara. Photos courtesy of CMHR, Hustle + Charm, Manitoba Financial Services Agency, Breeann Merritt Photography and IWD Happy Hour.
Men, women and children are all invited to celebrate at an afternoon tea party. Entertainment will be provided, including three one-act plays by women and local music by women. The event will also feature a hat and costume contest.
Matt Wiebe MLA for Concordia matt.wiebe@yourmanitoba.ca
Mark Wasyliw MLA for Fort Garry mark.wasyliw@yourmanitoba.ca
Bernadette Smith MLA for Point Douglas bernadette.smith@yourmanitoba.ca
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