March 8 is International Women鈥檚 Day and this year the theme across the country is 鈥淪trength in Every Story.鈥�
The Government of Canada describes the theme as highlighting 鈥渢he importance of amplifying the voices of all women, particularly those who continue to face barriers to success.鈥�
鈥淐reating opportunities for women and girls unlocks their potential and drives innovation, supports Canada鈥檚 economy, and helps ensure a sustainable future for all,鈥� reads the website.
鈥淓very woman鈥檚 story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of opportunity. This International Women鈥檚 Day, celebrate the women and girls in your life and share their stories.鈥�
Across Squamish, there are a number of ways to get involved with the international day of recognition.
Below, The 麻豆社国产 has put together a roundup of events happening across town either on, or in honour of International Women鈥檚 Day.
If we missed your event, email [email protected].
PearlSpace
A long-established, locally-based organization, works to prevent and address gender-based violence.
On March 8 to 22, the organization is hosting its 12th annual International Women鈥檚 Day Online Auction.
鈥淭his International Women鈥檚 Day 2025, let鈥檚 come together to support survivors of gender-based violence! The 12th annual PearlSpace IWD Online Auction is just around the corner, and you can be part of the change,鈥� reads their
There are tons of items in the auction to bid on with previous years鈥� items including fitness passes, art, meals and tours.
Visit the to explore and bid on this years selection of goodies.
For more information contact Claire Barnes at [email protected]
麻豆社国产Fly it Forward
Time flies, especially for women and girls in 麻豆社国产at this annual free event.
Mark your calendars; as they do every year, the folks behind will be celebrating Women of Aviation World Wide Week with a Fly it Forward event on March 8, which is also International Women's Day.
"We are excited to work with the community to give the gift of flying for free to women and girls who have never been in a small aircraft before!" reads a news release from Glacier Air
The event celebrates the issuing of the world鈥檚 first pilot licence to a female, France's Raymonde de Laroche, on March 8, 1910.
Each year, Glacier Air holds this event, offering free flights for girls and women who have never flown in a small aircraft before.
(Email [email protected] with your name, age, weight and phone number to fly. The event is weather-dependent, and space is limited.)
The event starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.
Dine in Femininity
With this year鈥檚 IWD theme being 鈥淪trength in Every Story,鈥� a dinner amongst friends (and strangers) is surely one way to share the voices of women.
The have come together to collaborate on a dinner event where guests can eat, connect and shop all at once.
鈥淚n honour of International Women鈥檚 Day, we invite you to join us on March 7 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. for a truly unforgettable evening鈥攁n experience dedicated to uplifting, inspiring, and empowering women in our community and beyond,鈥� reads the Dine Wilder website.
Held at the 麻豆社国产Adventure Centre, guests will enjoy a dinner curated by Fierce Fuel, and be able to shop from around eight different stalls filled with both 麻豆社国产and Vancouver based products from female-founded brands.
As of March 1, tickets鈥攚hich cost $180鈥攈ave officially sold out for the event, but there is a waitlist for anyone hoping to snag a ticket.
鈥淢issed out? If your plans have changed or you鈥檝e finally secured childcare, join our waitlist to be the first to know if any tickets become available,鈥� reads a
Comedy queens take the stage
Comedian, actress and producer is coming to the Brackendale Art Gallery: Caf茅 & Culture Centre鈥攁nd she is bringing her funny friends.
The veteran of the stand-up stage and screen is headlining (and producing) the Queens of Comedy show at The BAG on March 9, in honour of International Women鈥檚 Day.
With her for the 2.5-hour show will be , and , who all performed at Just for Laughs Vancouver.
Comedian , also from Just for Laughs, lives in 麻豆社国产and will also be on stage.
Go to "!" Eventbrite for tickets to the 麻豆社国产show.
Note: This story was updated to add a link to the PearlSpace auction page.
