We're HIRING again - this time, a Communications Specialist as part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program! 📝🙌⁠ Learn more about the job opportunity at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/membership#join-team.

Just over a year ago, volunteers held an action to makeover King Station with new, accessible signage. Then, in October, we convinced the TTC Board to forge ahead with a new standard for signage/information. We're thrilled to see one of our key asks, labelling exits, being implemented at Dufferin!

Today, May 5th we honour the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Gender-Diverse people in Canada. Read the 231 Calls for Justice at www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/wp-content/u..., and amplify the voices of survivors and families calling for change.

🚶🏼‍♀️To mark this year's Jane's Walk festival on May 1-3, 2026, we sit down with Jane's Walk Toronto @janeswalk.bsky.social to talk about walking, safety, and what it takes to build cities that hold all of us. Read the blog at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words/wiuc-janes-walk-to.

Edition 52: April 2026 💌 ⁠ ⁠ New template alert! We've worked with @lemonadeco.bsky.social to share what's new, what's inspiring, and what's coming up. ⁠ Read the newsletter at womeninurbanism.ca/words or #LinkInBio. Subscribe for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

🎉 Big news! Our new website is live -- built with a fresh vision and beautiful new branding by @lemonadeco.bsky.social 🍋 Come take a look at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca #WebsiteLaunch #WomenInUrbanismCA #BrandReveal #WomenInUrbanism

🔔 REMINDER: Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is taking place TODAY at 6:00 pm CT via Zoom! 👭 ⁠Please register at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/member-events.

🌎️ Today is #EarthDay! Check out some of our blog posts that highlight our role in shaping a sustainable future for this planet at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca⁠/words. Let's take care of each other and mother earth. 💚⁠#ClimateActiono#Urbanisms#Ecofeminismsm

You can’t spend years trying to force people off door-to-door Wheeltrans service if you don’t have working elevators. This isn’t an “inconvenience,” it’s an affront to everyone with accessibility needs. toronto.citynews.ca/2026/04/20/a...

Our third Annual General Meeting is taking place on April 23, 2026 at 6:00 pm CT via Zoom! 👭 ⁠Please register at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/member-events.

International Anti-Street Harassment Week is on April 12 - 18, 2026. 📖 Read our blog "How to get Harassment off our Streets" at www.womeninurbanism.ca/words/harass.... #StreetHarassment #UrbanDesign #PublicSpace

Our Annual General Meeting is just around the corner and we’d love for you to be a part of it! 👭 Swipe to learn more and visit www.womeninurbanism.ca/membership to become a member! 🤝⁠

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: Our third Annual General Meeting (AGM) will happen on April 23, 2026, from 🕢 6-7:15 pm CT via Zoom. Register for the event at www.womeninurbanism.ca/member-event...

Edition 51: March 2026 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

It's #InternationalWomensDay! 👩✊ We have so many trailblazing women and gender-diverse people we want to celebrate and support. Read our latest blog to learn about 18 women giving to gain in urbanism: womeninurbanism.ca/words/18-wom...

Women in Urbanism Canada (WiUC) is evolving with a fresh strategic direction and updated branding! 🎨 @lemonadeco.bsky.social brought the new branding to life, making the colour palette and fonts more accessible, legible, and easy to read because accessibility isn't optional to us.

#InternationalWomensDay 2026 is right around the corner! ↩️⁠ If you know a woman/gender-diverse person who deserves recognition for their work, please nominate them via our online form: forms.gle/NzZFSvri2ESR... 🤗✨⁠

Edition 50: February 2026 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

🌺✊🏾 Black presence in our cities is deep, enduring, and too often rendered invisible. 🏙️ This #BlackHistoryMonth, read "Home Grown" ft. @carmahnart.bsky.social → www.womeninurbanism.ca/words/home-g...

Edition 49: January 2026 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

🏘️ Canada’s #housing crisis is not accidental. It is the result of decades of political choices, market logics, and planning systems failing to centre people, #equity, and #care. 📖 Read "In and Against the System: with Dr. Carolyn Whitzman" @cwhitzman.bsky.social at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words.

Meet Aisha Sidiqi, our new Board member! 👋✨⁠ She seeks to explore ways to contribute to inclusive, youth-informed city-building. She is committed to empowering young people and using creative expression to drive social impact. 🚀⁠ Learn more at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/the-team⁠

January is #StalkingAwarenessMonth 🚶🏼‍♀️⚠️ #SAM2026. Legal action for #CriminalHarassment requires proving unwanted, repeated behaviour that made you fear for your safety. Bill C-16 could change this—learn more and help build harassment-free urban cities. 🫂

Today, January 5th, 2026, join us in celebrating four years since launching Women in Urbanism Canada to the public! ⁠🎉💗⁠ We're very proud of the community we have built and we thank everyone who has become a member, and supported our mission in countless other ways.

Edition 48: December 2025 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

Did you know that the snow clearing policies in many Canadian cities unintentionally prioritize men over women through their chosen modes, locations, and methods? ❄️ Learn more in our past blog "Snow Clearance isn't Gender Neutral" at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words/snow-clearance-gender.

🏙️ Cities have been designed without women’s experiences in mind for a long time, making public spaces feel unsafe or inaccessible. Designing for women ultimately creates cities that work for everyone. 📖 Read "Placemaking for Women" at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words⁠/placemaking-for-women

Flashback to June 2025, just 5 months ago. The annual Ride of the Fancy Women ( @fancywomenbikeyeg.bsky.social). The fab @nicoleroach.bsky.social, founder of @womenurbanismca.bsky.social graced the 100+ women with a few words at the start of the ride. Here's her speech: substack.com/@bikeologyca...

Edition 47: November 2025 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

Today is #WorldSustainableTransportDay ! 🚊🚶‍♀️🚴‍♀️👩‍🦽The use of public transit and uptake of active transportation has been challenging for women due to lack of safety, affordability, accessibility, and comfort. Learn more by reading our blogs on mobility-related issues at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words.

🛝 Everyone needs some play in their daily lives—from toddlers to teens to seniors. ⛹🏼‍♀️ With more people living in urban areas, incorporating spaces for play into our cities is becoming increasingly important. 📖 Read "How to Design Cities for Play" at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words/cities-for-play

🚽 Today is World Toilet Day 🚽 Women use the washroom more frequently than men due to pregnancy, menstruation, caregiving, and more. With the lack of sufficient toilets, they spend longer times waiting in line, affecting their time and health. 📖 Read more at www.womeninurbanism.ca/words/washro....

Edition 46: October 2025 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

Urban planning today often presents itself as progressive, portraying itself as the architect of inclusive cities. However, inequalities persist in planning practice. Read "Planning’s Boys’ Club: Alive, Adapted, and Still Holding Power" at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words

On October 9th, celebrated authors and urban mobility advocates, Melissa and Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com , will be back in Vancouver for the #BookLaunch of Women Changing Cities 📖👭 Learn more on how Women in Urbanism Canada will be part of this historic event at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words

🟠 🪶 Today is the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. We encourage you to use today, and every day, to take action that reflects your commitment to reconciliation. #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #RightToTheCity #SpatialJustice

Edition 45: September 2025 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

Chris and Melissa from @modacitylife.com will be visiting Vancouver Oct 6-11th and have a number of fun activities planned including a social bike ride with the @hubnorthshore.bsky.social committee on Oct 11! Get your tickets today! www.eventbrite.com/cc/a-week-of...

In our new book, we highlight the groundbreaking work of female mayors, planners, and policymakers in reshaping cities for the better. From Paris to Montreal, these leaders are reclaiming streets, reimagining mobility, and redesigning public spaces. PRE-ORDER: www.modacitylife.com/women-changi...

🗓️ On October 9, join us and Voor Urban Labs in welcoming authors and urban mobility advocates, Melissa and Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com for the much-awaited #BookLaunch of 📖Women Changing Cities. Register at bit.ly/WomenChangin....

This week we're marking #GenderEqualityWeek in Canada! Even in the year 2025, gender inequalities persist, making it challenging for women to age in place⁠ within their communities. ⁠Read our blog "Gender Inequality Makes Aging More Difficult for Women" at www.womeninurbanism.ca/words/gender...

🗓️ September 18, marks the 🌒 Take Back the Night (TBTN) global movement against sexual and gender-based violence. Join a local #TBTN2025 event and reclaim cities at night! Read our blog, "How to get Harassment off our Streets" at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words

Meet Shama Saleh, our new Program Manager! 👋 She will be leading capacity-building activities to help grow the organization and working on our Scale-Up project to create positive impact! Learn more at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/the-team

@nicoleroach.bsky.social spoke at #RideOfTheFancyWomen🚴 by @bikeology.bsky.social ! “A bicycle represents liberation and freedom of movement for so many people around the world. However, women haven’t always been able to enjoy this freedom in the same way as men." (more slides in reply)

This week, we're Back to School! 🎒 Did you know that only 1 in 4 children aged 5-14 bike/walk/roll to schools in Canada? Read our blog "Building Cities for Kids Benefits Everyone" at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words.⁠ ⁠#CitiesForKidsd#PublicSpacese#UrbanMobilityt#ActiveTransportrt

Edition 44: August 2025 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

*Beep beep* Art tour incoming! We are excited to announce that we will be hosting an "R6 Art Tour" featuring artists Keerat Kaur, Jessie Sohpaul and the PLOT Sharing Garden stewards! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. RSVP: actionnetwork.org/ev... This event is supported by TransLink.

Edition 43: July 2025 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠

🎉Good News : Portage & Main Intersection Reopens to Pedestrians! On Jun 27, 2025, Winnipeg celebrated the reopening of the intersection after 46 years. Read our blog, "Gender Issues at the Intersection of Portage and Main" at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words (photo: @exchangedistrict.bsky.social )

Edition 42: June 2025 💌 ⁠ ⁠ Our monthly newsletter is packed with the latest news, blogs, feel-good stories, resources, events, jobs, and more!⁠ ⁠ Subscribe at womeninurbanism.ca/newsletter for the next newsletter to be delivered right to your inbox!⁠