November 4 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Cost: $35 + GST
What would the world look like if every woman — of every colour, age, size, ability, and background — had what she needed to thrive? It would be a world where women aren’t just surviving systemic barriers but shaping systems themselves. A world that sees difference not as a challenge, but as a strength. Inclusion and belonging start with recognizing that struggles aren’t one-size-fits-all. That when barriers overlap, so must our solutions.
Join United Way’s Women United network for an energizing evening of connection, learning, and action. Learn how you can show up as an equity co-conspirator in your work and life. Together, we’ll explore why creating a more inclusive world isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s a smart, lasting investment that empowers whole communities.
At this interactive networking event, you’ll:
Because when we invest in equity, building a community where everyone has a fair shot — everyone benefits.
Dr. Farha Shariff, Ph.D. is an intersectional anti-oppression educator and Senior Advisor of Equity, Accessibility, Community and Belonging Initiatives in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta, where she also serves as Interim Director of the Centre for Research for Teacher Education and Development (CRTED). A daughter of Muslim immigrant settlers, her research focuses on intersectional antiracism, cultural identity, and the dynamics of power and privilege. Widely sought for her expertise, she advises organizations on creating socially just practices and supports internationally educated teachers in navigating culture, race, and curriculum. She is deeply committed to fostering critical dialogue and building inclusive educational communities.
Nella Sajlovic is the Principal and Founder of Karhiio Consulting and a status member of the Michel First Nation. With twenty-plus years of experience in Government Relations, Community Relations, and Indigenous-specific administration, she aims to bring the skills acquired in her professional life into Indigenous strategic planning, consultation and communications. She founded Karhiio as a way to advocate for Indigenous sovereignty and wellness in alignment with the terms set out in the treaties. Drawing on traditional teachings, she works to bridge gaps through dialogue and to co-create meaningful solutions that benefit all. Nella is deeply committed to actions that honor Indigenous Peoples and advance reconciliation.
Is your business interested in championing equity in our community? Join us as an event sponsor or contribute an in-kind donation to our fundraising raffle in support of Women United. Your business or brand will be spotlighted among changemakers while helping raise critical funds for programs that empower women and girls across the Alberta Capital Region. To learn more, contact Amber Petersen at [email protected].
To ensure Women United donations have the greatest impact on women and girls in our community, tickets will be priced at $35 each to help recover event costs.
