Welcome To Women United Speaker Series

Welcome to the Women's United Speaker Series, where we celebrate the voices, achievements, and experiences of women from diverse backgrounds. Our speaker series is a platform dedicated to fostering empowerment, inspiration, and community among women. Through engaging talks, insightful discussions, and shared experiences, we aim to explore a wide range of topics relevant to women's lives, careers, and passions. Join us as we come together to learn, connect, and support each other on our journeys towards success and fulfillment. Welcome to a space where women's voices are heard, valued, and celebrated. Welcome to the Women's United Speaker Series.


Past Webinars

On March 25th we held our first Speaker Series Event with great success. A huge thank you to Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard, Director of First Peoples House of Learning, Trent University, for her mesmerizing and engaging stories and insights, to Maryam Monsef for her thoughtful questions and her impeccable time-management skills, and to Lynn Zimmer, for graciously providing more time for Dawn's story to be heard.

In case you were unable to attend, but would like to watch it now, click the button below. (Although you'll need the passcode U$Q$c!k2 to access).

On Monday April 29th we had the pleasure of listening to Lynn Zimmer tell her story of co-founding the first women's shelter, Interval House. If you missed it, please clink the link below to listen (although you'll need the Passcode: t2QS=a!B)

On Monday May 27th we had the honour of listening to Emily Whetung share her experiences and tell us who inspires her. If you missed it please click the link below to watch. You'll need the passcode: 2Txj3.pk to listen.


Social Posts

This #ThankfulThursday, we're sending a huge shoutout to all our Day of Caring sponsors! 📣✨

These incredible businesses are helping make Peterborough and County a better place to live and we couldn't be more grateful for their partnership.

 ➡️ Interested in being part of Day of Caring? Send us a message to dayofcaring@uwpeterborough.ca to learn how you can get involved!
June is National Indigenous History Month.
 
We honour First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples: their histories, cultures, and ongoing leadership.
 
As a network, we have deepened our engagement by inviting network-wide individual and collective reflection, and we continue to reflect on our commitment to reconciliation.
 
#IndigenousHistoryMonth
💌 YOU'RE INVITED! 💌

Day of Caring is Friday, June 26, and we're looking for volunteers ready to roll up their sleeves and make a meaningful difference for local agencies across our community.

Will it be a day of hard work? Absolutely.
Will it make a lasting impact for the organizations and people who rely on these agencies every day? Without a doubt. 💯 

Volunteer projects include gardening, landscaping, painting, outdoor maintenance, and assisting in an event day of. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or looking for a new way to give back, there's a role for you!

📲 Interested in volunteering? Send us a DM or email dayofcaring@uwpeterborough.ca to learn more and sign up.
🌈 Pride Season begins!
 
 We celebrate diverse expressions of love, queer joy and chosen familiesm,  while continuing the work toward equity and safety for all.
 
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #PrideMonth
From the Campaign trail to the quiet in-between moments. A look back at a year that’s shaped us. As we step into our 85th year, we’re carrying it all forward ❤️.
🌸 It’s time to break the stigma.
 
Menstrual health matters and access to products and education should never be a barrier.

Through the Period Promise campaign, United Way Peterborough & District is working to address period poverty in our communities. 

On Menstrual Hygiene Day, we call for dignity, access, and inclusion for all.

#MenstrualHygieneDay
📬 It’s that time of year again!
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