Today, and every day, we celebrate and recognize the unique strength, value and contributions of women.
In particular, we applaud Alberta’s women trailblazers in the legal profession. Happy Women’s Day!
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AWL Statement – Black History Month
This Black History Month, AWL celebrates and honours the extensive legacy and continuing contributions of Black Canadians. This year’s theme is “Ours to tell”, encouraging a dialogue and commitment to learning the stories of Black Canadians. The AWL encourages its members to engage in continuous learning and action both during and beyond the month of February. Some available events which celebrate the contributions of Black Canadians include the following:
- Feb 22: Storytelling Café – The Black Experience: Tales of Triumph – https://storytellingalberta.com/calgary
- Feb 22 & 23: Young, Black and Gifted – https://www.studiobell.ca/whats-on/event/young-black-and-gifted
- Feb 24: ActionDignity Black Heritage Month Celebration and Movie Screening – https://actiondignity.org/news/black-history-month/
- Feb 24 & 25: Ethnik Festival of Arts & Culture 2023 – https://ethnikfestivals.com/whats-on/ethnik-festival-of-arts-culture-efac/
- Feb 25: UNGANISHA 2023 – https://woezoafrica.com/unganisha/
Pride Month
The legal system has historically been antagonistic towards the LGBTQ2S+ community, and although much progress has been made, the legal system has continued to prop up and reinforce systemic barriers to equality. AWL is proud to be an ally and supporter of the important work being done by and with the LGBTQ2S+ community to tear down these barriers and recreate systems that affirm the worth and personhood of each individual, regardless of gender identity and sexual orientation. During Pride month (and beyond), AWL encourages all of its members to celebrate the progress that the LGBTQ2S+ community has made, and to continue to work towards a society in which all people are afforded equality and dignity, regardless of who they are or who they love.
Indigenous Peoples Day
On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, please join with us at the AWL as we honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples through support for National Indigenous History Month in Canada. We encourage our members and beyond to join in positive acts of Reconciliation, including listening to Indigenous people and studying both the Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action, and the Findings from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.