Local events coming up to celebrate International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day, a day recognized globally to honour women’s advancements in society while remembering the struggles of the past.
As many areas in our region get set to host events today, the Battlefords and Cut Knife have special celebrations planned for later this month.
“Strength & Resilience of Indigenous Women” is an evening event with stories, arts, sharing circles and a flea market. The celebration will take place on Sunday, March 19 at the Senior Centre in Cut Knife and Saturday, March 25 at the Pioneer Hall in North Battleford.
“We’ve made great improvements in regards to women’s issues,” Marcella Pedersen the Women’s Advisory Chair with National Farmers Union Region said. “We have female astronauts [and] prime ministers. Women can work and have a family. Women have real choices today.”