Join Ask Her YYC as we relive the highs, unpack the lows, and toast the women of a milestone election.
About this event
Calgary has spoken and elected a city council that looks more like its citizens. With our first woman mayor and 4 women councillors, this is undoubtedly a historic election. To celebrate and reflect on this progress, Ask Her is hosting a special post-election event. We'll have:
a recap of the results and what that means for gender parity
a Candidates-Tell-All(ish) panel
breakout discussions to tackle the big topics
Grab your drink of choice and tune in to this 'After the Vote' celebration!
We have secured some amazing women for our panel discussion, you don't want to miss it! Check them out:
Jasmine Mian, Ward 3 Councillor
Jasmine Mian was elected to Calgary’s City Council, representing Ward 3, on October 18th, 2021. She is the youngest woman to ever be elected to Calgary’s City Council. She is a member of the Standing Committee on Infrastructure & Planning as well as Intergovernmental Affairs. She sits on the boards of the Calgary Public Library and the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation. Prior to being elected, Jasmine worked as a consultant and in administration at the University of Calgary. She is also a 2016 Olympian in Wrestling and former Logistics Lead with Ask Her YYC.
Marilyn North Peigan, Ward 7 Candidate
Marilyn North Peigan is a specialist in the field of corporate, event, and private security, bringing a background in military training and customer service. She previously served with the military medical corps of the Canadian Armed Forces and also earned a BA in psychology and an MA from Athabasca University. Marilyn’s contributions to the community include having served as vice-chair of the Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee, which strived to improve the opportunities and quality of life for Aboriginal people living in Calgary. Marilyn is proficient in the Blackfoot language and Treaty 7 territory culture. She is currently the longest-serving member of the Calgary Police Commission. In 2012, Marilyn was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal.
Naomi Withers, Ward 9 Candidate
Naomi Withers is a born and raised Calgarian, community advocate, and mother of two young boys. She holds two designations in supply chain and a degree from the University of Calgary in International Business. She is passionate about communities and sees the power in working together to make Calgary a City that we are proud to call home. As a member of the Métis Nation of Alberta, Naomi is also active in her community starting a scholarship for students pursuing Post Graduate Studies and sits on a steering committee supporting the Scouts Canada Reconciliation journey. As a City Councillor Candidate for Ward 9 Naomi ran a successful grassroots campaign and came within 160 votes of the incumbent with ten names on the ballot.
Grab your drink of choice and tune in to this 'After the Vote' celebration!