Women Working Together
Welcome
Council of Women Winnipeg operates as a non-partisan, non-sectarian diverse network of organizations and individuals who advocate for the welfare of Winnipeg women, families and society.
2000+
Total Women Support
Who We Are
CWW has contributed as a role model for other women
Ten Winnipeg women's groups came together on March 27th 1894, to organize the Winnipeg Council, one of the first in Canada. At one time, there were nearly 100 federate or organizational members of Council. Today, with many of these organizations no longer existing, there are fewer federate members.
- Advocates with other groups, politicians and businesses on issues to improve the quality of life in Winnipeg
- Educates and informs members and the public on local issues
- Makes presentations to Winnipeg City Council and commissions
- Develops resolutions and policies
- Organizes community forums, programs and presentations
Events
CWW Meetings
Join us at our in-person and virtual events.
18Mar
Joined the Right to Housing Coalition on March 18, 2025 12 noon
Council of Women of Winnipeg members and federates joined Kristen Bernas, Director of Policy Advocacy, Right to Housing Coalition outside the Manitoba legislature 12:15pm to 1:00pm on Tuesday March 18th,2025. Rally for Social Housing in Budget 2025. The Manitoba Budget will be released on Thursday. We are demanding investments in social housing with supports as
25Feb
Empowering Women in Politics in Winnipeg City Council
The numbers are sobering. Over the past 151 years, only 33 women have been elected to Winnipeg city council. That’s only a fraction (7.2 percent to be precise) of the 456 men that have won seats on council during that period. The municipal government has become more diverse in recent years as more women have
05Jan
Council of Women of Winnipeg is hosting a book launch
Council of Women of Winnipeg is hosting a book launch on January 23rd, 2025 at 7pm at McNally Robinson. Join Robert E. Hawkins for the launch of his book called: ‘She Won the Vote for Women: The Life and Times of Lillian Beynon Thomas”, Check out the McNally Robinson Website for more details FOR IMMEDIATE
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Network
Our Partners
The Council of Women Winnipeg is proud to be affiliated to the Provincial Council of Women Winnipeg and the National Council of Women Canada
