Seat at the Table: How to Champion Women Leaders
Former St. Catharines Mayor Walter Sendzik is joining Niagara Region’s Seat atthe Table to host a virtual workshop. Participants in the workshop will discuss:
• How to identify and address barriers faced by women in government
• How to support and champion women and gender diverse Councillors
• How to support and advocate for women and gender diverse constituents, including those from diverse backgrounds
This session will include a keynote address and a panel discussion including menand women from across Niagara.
Date: Wednesday, April 12
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Cassie Ogunniyi, 905-980-6000 ext. 3226 Cassandra.Ogunniyi@niagararegion.ca
Background
In 2022, Niagara Region kicked off a new initiative designed to change the face of elected councils in municipal politics with the launch of the Niagara Region Seat at the Table program. Women, gender-diverse individuals and people from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to attend. These sessions provide useful information whether you are considering running for municipal council in the future or want to support a female or gender diverse councillor or candidate.
Partners
The Seat at the Table project is in partnership with Niagara Region, the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce, Women in Niagara, City of St. Catharines, YWCA, Future Black Female, Services 4 Humanity, Muslim Senior Circle and Niagara Region’s Women’s Advisory Committee. It is being supported by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Canadian Women in Local Leadership Program with funding from Women and Gender Equality Canada.
For more information on the program, visit https://www.niagararegion.ca/projects/seat-at-the-table/default.aspx