Women – Alberta

Aboriginal Organizations

Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW)

Non-profit organization, dedicated to the promotion, improvement and self-fulfilment of Aboriginal women within the concept of self-government and community, recognizing the strength and beauty of all Aboriginal women.

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Health and Social Services

Awo Taan Native Women's Shelter

Awo Taan Native Women's Shelter provieds services to Aboriginal women who come from abusive situations.

E.A.G.L.E. circle Group for Women

This 16-week program is designed for women of all cultural backgrounds who want to learn about the roots of aggressive behaviour and how to express anger in a healthy way.

Source: Sunrise Native Addictions Services

Hobbema-Ermineskin Women's Shelter Society

This page includes information about the Hobbema - Ermineskin Women's Shelter Society, such as the number of beds available and handicap accessibility information.

Source: Alberta Council of Women's Shelters

Women's Emergency Shelter

In addition to a safe place to live, the clients will be offered counselling and a program to provide them with training covering coping skills, self care, self sufficiency, parenting, etc.

Source: Big Stone Cree Nation

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Language, Heritage and Culture

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Outstanding Women

Cardinal–Schubert, Joane

This page features Aboriginal arts activist Joane Cardinal-Schubert, winner of a National Aboriginal Achievement Award in the Arts category in 2007.

Honourable Pearl Calahasen

Ms. Calahasen has been a champion of Native education programs; she led the development of the first Native language program introduced in Alberta schools, and was responsible for developing the Cree language program for adult students.

Source: Government of Alberta; Legislative Assembly

Poitras, Jane Ash

This page introduces the work of Cree artist Jane Ash Poitras, who has exhibited her work in Canada, the United States, and abroad.

Source: Native Art in Canada

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Professional Development and Employment

Aboriginal Employment Program

This pre-employment/life skills program is designed for women who have been involved in the criminal justice system or who are at risk of becoming involved and aims to help them reintegrate into society.

Source: Elizabeth Fry Society

Aboriginal Women's Professional Association

The AWPA provides Aboriginal women from all over Canada the opportunity to gather and meet other Aboriginal women and to learn from each other.

Bridges Program

This program is designed to meet the emotional and educational needs of women who are reentering the workforce or returning to school.

Source: Elizabeth Fry Society

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