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.
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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.
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18Dec
Women working together can make a difference. Working together our voices are heard on issues that are important to women, families and community – protecting and promoting women’s rights, advocating for, listening to and supporting those who are not being heard, ensuring they are taken seriously and their rights are respected. Women today are facing
23Nov
The Council and our federate, Healing for Change “Little Stars Playhouse”are joining the Manitoba Child Care Coalition of Manitoba Rally at Manitoba Legislature on November 26 at 10 a.m. We need more child care spaces in the City of Winnipeg and the province, Manitoba created only 3,400 spaces. Dept. of Manitoba Early Learning and Child
02Oct
This gala was created to recognize the contributions women make to our communities across Manitoba. We particularly want to honour women who have not recognized through other channels, and nominees who are chosen by theirs peers. 2025 Honourees Individuals Joan Clement, Manitoba Women’s Institute Carol Paul, Manitoba Construction Sector Council Phyllis Reader, HOPE International Organizations
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