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Femmes héroines: célébrons la journée internationale des droits de la femme le 8 mars à l’AFKO
Femmes héroïnes highlights the journeys of Francophone women who bring our community in the West Kootenays to life. 🎭
Join AFKO and the Alliance des femmes de la francophonie canadienne on March 8 for a day in French where testimonials, sharing, and discussions will celebrate women’s rights, creativity, and resilience. ✨
Fill out this form to reserve your spot at our various activities and help us organize a friendly and inclusive event. You can register for one or more activities depending on your interests and availability.
On the program:
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Participatory workshop | Moms’ Circle with Véronique Trudel
A welcoming space to relax, share, and find concrete solutions to everyday challenges. Here, we listen to each other, inspire each other, and move forward with the help of the community.
For parents—and anyone who cares for children, regardless of their age.
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Participatory workshop | “Being a woman entrepreneur in a minority community” with Justine Gareau-Loyer
Justine, a French-speaking entrepreneur, shares her journey, challenges, and successes while showing us how to make delicious focaccia at the Ruelle bakery.
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Testimonial | “The story of a battle against breast cancer” with Alexandra Pronovost
Alexandra shares her journey of resilience, her experience with the healthcare system, and the importance of community support in French.
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Community evening | Clothing swap, drinks, and tapas
An evening of good vibes to chat, laugh, swap clothes, and enjoy a festive atmosphere. On the agenda: an open space to discuss anything and everything, have fun together, be pampered with tapas, relax, enjoy massages, and find a listening ear. In short: a real break for yourself, among women.
This event is made possible thanks to funding from the Franco-Zone project of the Alliance des femmes de la francophonie canadienne, and with the support of the Government of Canada.
