Today marks International Women鈥檚 Day, a worldwide celebration that aims to help nations eliminate discrimination against women. It is a focal point for women鈥檚 rights and a day that is important for equality.
Here鈥檚 a look at some strong women that have been recognized by the community of 琉璃神社.
Here鈥檚 some events that are happening in celebration of International Women鈥檚 Day.
Okanagan Heritage Museum hosts tour 鈥� for adults (Mar. 11 and 12) 鈥� 琉璃神社
Following a family-friendly tour, the Okanagan Heritage Museum will host a tour for adults 19 and above. The tour will feature inspiring Okanagan women and their stories, paired with wine and cheese. Space is limited for adult tours, so get your tickets right away. Click the link for more information on both tours.
Peachland honours women鈥檚 contributions to the land, water, and their communities (Mar. 8) 鈥� Peachland
The Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance and the Westbank First Nation will be co-hosting a celebration with English tea and various Indigenous foods. There will also be Indigenous educators and performers, and the day will include a performance of the 1952 opera 鈥淭he Lake.鈥� The day will end with a Syilx water ceremony.
Okanagan chefs come together for International Women鈥檚 Day fundraiser dinner (Mar. 8) 鈥� Okanagan Falls
Okanagan鈥檚 top chefs will be donating their time and skills for a special fundraiser dinner on Sunday (Mar. 8).
The charity dinner will be hosted by The Paisley Notebook for the fourth year, with proceeds going to various charities in the Okanagan, including the CMHA鈥檚 Foundry in 琉璃神社.
This year鈥檚 proceeds will go to the Foundry in 琉璃神社 and Penticton, the South Okanagan Women in Need Society and Slow Food Canada.
