Pathway to Parity: Celebrating Our 2023 Prepare Her Graduates
Nov
28
6:30 PM18:30

Pathway to Parity: Celebrating Our 2023 Prepare Her Graduates

Join us on Tuesday, November 28th as we celebrate our amazing 2023 Prepare Her graduates! These impressive people have spent the last 10 weeks learning all about running a successful campaign. It's time to raise a glass and toast their hard work and achievements. These are the future leaders who will help us reach parity on City Council by 2025.

Mix and mingle with the graduates and our Ask Her community over light food and drinks.

Doors open at 6:30 pm with a brief program at 7:00 pm.

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Come Together: Creating Impact through Community Collaboration
Nov
17
6:00 PM18:00

Come Together: Creating Impact through Community Collaboration

Join us for this collaborative workshop focused on breaking down barriers to politics and municipal leadership!

In this workshop, we're tackling 3 key barriers for women and underrepresented genders in politics and municipal leadership:

  • Safety and Harassment

  • Finance and Fundraising

  • Early Learning and Childcare

Participants will be divided into teams and tasked with developing an innovative solution to one of these critical barriers. The solutions may be policy-focused, grass-roots community initiatives, a mutual aid model, or maybe a social enterprise -- whatever you choose!

Participants will be provided with info on their topic and we'll have facilitators available to support teams in developing their ideas. The teams will gather back together and take turns presenting their ideas to the full group, with time for networking and discussion as well.

This event is part of Ask Her's She Belongs event series which is designed to help you use your skills, strengths, and perspectives to make a difference in your community.

Find your voice. Find your role. Find your community. #SheBelongs

To learn more about Ask Her's impact, check out:

https://askheryyc.org/our-impact

We are committed to keeping our events accessible, so tickets to this event are free. If you're interested in supporting our work, donations can be made to:

https://askheryyc.org/donate

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Ask Them: Bringing 2SLGBTQ+ Voices to the Table
Jun
7
6:30 PM18:30

Ask Them: Bringing 2SLGBTQ+ Voices to the Table

Join us for this in-person networking and panel event where we'll discuss 2SLGBTQ+ representation in politics and municipal leadership!

Ask Her YYC and Calgary Outlink are teaming up to host an in-person panel event focused on the representation of 2SLGBTQ+ community members in politics and municipal leadership. The panel will explore why it’s critical to have these voices at the table, share success stories, and call out obstacles that need to be dismantled.

This event will also include networking time to build community and make impactful connections. Big, big thank you to our generous host venue, Born Brewing Co. This a kid-friendly event and brewery, so feel free to bring them along!

More details to come. We're excited to see you there!

This event is part of Ask Her's She Belongs event series which is designed to help you use your skills, strengths, and perspectives to make a difference in your community.

Find your voice. Find your role. Find your community. #SheBelongs

We are committed to keeping our events accessible, so tickets to this event are free. If you're interested in supporting our work, donations can be made to:

https://askheryyc.org/donate

https://www.calgaryoutlink.ca/donate

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Municipal Campaign School
May
6
to Jun 3

Municipal Campaign School

This May, Equal Voice Calgary and Ask Her YYC are joining forces to offer a virtual campaign school! This series is targeted towards candidates and their campaign staff.

SIGN UP HERE: https://bit.ly/3s9HTJc

We'll cover the fundamentals of running a successful campaign to get your team ready for the upcoming election!

The campaign school will take place on Thursday nights in May, with drop-in sessions allowing you to choose which ones you'd like to attend:

May 6 - Campaign Basics in a Virtual World

May 13 - Campaign Finances

May 20 - Communications

May 27 - Data Management

June 3 - 'Been There, Done That' Panel with an opportunity to hear from experienced candidates

SIGN UP HERE: https://bit.ly/3s9HTJc

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Sep
17
6:30 PM18:30

COUNT WOMEN IN: THE JOYS OF RUNNING

When we talk about women in politics, there’s no shortage of negative things to talk about… so we think it’s about time we celebrate the reasons that make it worth all the effort.

Serving our community is a rewarding experience, both while in public office and running the marathon it takes to get there.

On September 17, join Ask Her for a (virtual) conversation about the Joys of Running and all the reasons why womxn should get involved! Our panel features womxn with a diversity of political backgrounds, with an emphasis on representation from historically marginalized communities within and outside of politics.

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May
14
6:30 PM18:30

COUNT WOMEN IN: #SURVIVING SOCIAL MEDIA

Women candidates have always faced an uphill battle to be taken seriously by the media and this has only been amplified through social media. Explore what this could mean for female candidates in the 2021 election with AskHer on May 14.

Presentation begins at 6:30 PM.

Register soon to avoid disappointment! There will be limited spots to ensure time for an enriching Q&A and discussion!

Speakers

  • Emma May

  • Meghan Potkins

  • Jan Reimer

  • Paula Simons

  • Melanee Thomas (Moderator)

Virtual Format

We will be hosting this event on Zoom and will send you a link closer to the event date. Please register to ensure that you receive the call details.

Upcoming Count Women In Events:

Women Belong in the House (and City Council Chambers)
October 22, 2020 | 6-8 PM

Women shoulder more family duties and face different expectations about their roles than male candidates. Join AskHer on October 22 to understand how societal expectations impact female candidates and celebrate Persons Day with us.

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Mar
12
6:00 PM18:00

CANCELLED: Prepare Her Launch Evening Reception

Join us on March 12 as we launch Prepare Her, welcome our first cohort, meet fellow supporters, network with like-minded individuals, and current and former politicians.

We are packing this event full of exciting activities including a welcome from Her Honour, the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell, CM, AOE, LLD, Alberta’s 18th Lieutenant Governor, a panel of awesome speakers, poetry and music, and more!

About Prepare Her
Prepare Her is a multi-module training program that equips women to run successful campaigns. From understanding the intricacies of municipal government and public policy development to developing practical skills in media, fundraising and campaigning, this program is designed to specifically address barriers women face when entering political leadership. 

FAQ’s


Will there be parking at the venue?
Yes, there is free parking at the venue and on the street.

Will there be child-care?
Yes! This is a child-friendly event. We try our best to reduce barriers wherever possible, so we have arranged for external childminding services. If you do require child care, please let us know in your registration.

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Dec
5
7:00 PM19:00

COUNT WOMEN IN: SEX (ISM) IN THE CITY

More than a century after Annie Gale became the first woman to win a seat on City Council, equal female representation at City Hall remains an elusive goal. Explore the barriers holding women back with AskHer on December 5, 2019.

Doors open at 6:15 PM. Presentation begins at 7:00 PM.

SOLD OUT

Ask Her is committed to making politics more accessible to women and marginalized communities. We are pleased to offer a limited number of Pay-What-You-Can tickets.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Campaigner to Candidate
March 5, 2019 | 6-8 PM

Ever wish you could get a crash course on running for City Council in one evening? Join AskHer on March 5 for a Pecha-Kucha event and learn the essentials of running a successful campaign from some of Calgary’s top experts.

#Surviving Social Media
May 14, 2020 | 6-8 PM

Women candidates have always faced an uphill battle to be taken seriously by the media and is now amplified by social media. Explore what this could mean for female candidates in the 2021 election with AskHer on May 12.

Women Belong in the House (and City Council Chambers)
October 22, 2020 | 6-8 PM

Women shoulder more family duties and face different expectations about their roles than male candidates. Join AskHer on October 22 to understand how societal expectations impact female candidates and celebrate Persons Day with us.

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