by Admin Editor | Dec 12, 2019 | Announcements, Events
SWOVA is rebranding! Since 1996, our organization’s full name has been “SWOVA Community Development and Research Society.” We continue firmly rooted in the original purposes reflected in our 1996 Constitution, but in mid-2020, we hope to announce a new name for our...
by Admin Editor | Dec 3, 2019 | Announcements, Events
In late June 2020, SWOVA is once again hosting a She Shed Tour as its biennial fundraiser. She Sheds are a woman’s backyard oasis. It’s a space where women create, find sanctuary, or work on a variety of projects, pursuits, hobbies, and so on. In 2018, SWOVA’s She...
by Admin Editor | May 30, 2019 | Events
To mark International Women’s Day, March 8th, SWOVA hosts a celebration dinner to honour the women in our community who are challenging barriers, demonstrating leadership, inspiring others and accomplishing positive change. International Women’s Day is celebrated in...
by Admin Editor | Dec 5, 2017 | Events, Sexual safety, Uncategorized
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women We invite everyone to attend a Candlelight Vigil Centennial Park Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 **4:30-5:00pm** To honour and remember all women who have been killed by violence. We will meet at the...
by Admin Editor | Apr 29, 2015 | Announcements, Events, Pass It On
As the last months of Pass it On pass by, I am confronted with the word commitment. We all practice commitment in our lives, more often unconsciously. We are the most committed to our lovers, children, friends and habits, following through in our support without...
by Admin Editor | Dec 2, 2014 | Announcements, Events
Twenty-five years ago on December 6th, a 25-year-old man walked into École Polytechnique, an engineering school in Montreal Quebec, carrying a Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic rifle and a hunting knife. He walked into a classroom on the second floor, and asked that the...
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