March 7, 2025
A KEYWORD SEARCH FOR “INDIGENOUS WOMEN” AND “INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY” brings a lot of good reading to your browser. Here’s just a handful of organizations with messages, activities, images, words, resources, and offers to celebrate and honour Indigenous women and gender-diverse people on IWD March 8, 2025:
NationTalk: “For Indigenous women and girls in Canada, this day holds particular significance, as it sheds light on their resilience, leadership, and the urgent need to address the challenges they face.”
First Nations Health Authority: “Historically, many First Nations were matrilineal societies, where women played central roles in governance, decision-making, and community well-being. Colonialism disrupted these structures, imposing patriarchal systems that sought to erase Indigenous women’s power and voices. Today, we are witnessing a resurgence where Indigenous women are reclaiming leadership, revitalizing traditional knowledge, and shaping the future of our communities.”
UBC Faculty of Medicine: “I will help forge women’s equality by amplifying women’s voices, especially Indigenous women like me, and advocating for their rights.—Danielle Lévesque-Jensen, 1st Year Student, Master of Occupational Therapy, Prince George (Lheidli T’enneh)”
The National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association: “As we commemorate International Women’s Day, it’s crucial to recognize and celebrate the remarkable achievements of Indigenous women entrepreneurs in Canada. These trailblazers are not only building successful businesses but also strengthening their communities and paving the way for future generations.”
Assembly of First Nations: The AFN “is pleased to host a National Caucus of Women Leaders (NCWL) Virtual Meeting on March 8, 2025, coinciding with International Women’s Day. This meeting aims to provide a report back on Regional Initiatives, provide an overview of First Nations Gender Based Analysis Plus (FN GBA+) principles, and provide an update of the mentorship program for aspiring and newly elected First Nations women leaders.” [registration link provided]
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund: “March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD), a day to honour women’s accomplishments and advocate for gender equality. IWD is also a time to reflect on the diversity of women’s experiences, and how they both converge and diverge. Explore the resources below to learn more about the experiences and achievements of Indigenous women.”
March 8th marks International Women’s Day, a time to reflect, celebrate, and honour the achievements of women worldwide. At HighWater Press, we’re proud to spotlight stories by Indigenous women that inspire, educate, and connect us all.
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Women’s National Housing & Homelessness Network:
On March 8, we mark International Women’s Day under the global theme “Accelerate Action.” At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158 to achieve full gender parity, according to the World Economic Forum.
If we’re going to talk about meaningful progress, we must address how and why women, Two-Spirit, trans, and gender-diverse people are being pushed further into housing precarity and homelessness.
Mothers Matter Canada: “Acknowledge that rest and self-care are acts of resistance, particularly for immigrant, refugee, and Indigenous women who often carry heavy burdens of systemic inequities, trauma, and multiple forms of discrimination. On International Women’s Day, encourage and create spaces for these women to rest, recharge, and prioritize their well-being.”
ReNew Canada: “As Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day shine a spotlight on the contributions of women in male-dominated industries, Trade Winds to Success is proud to recognize the Indigenous women who are breaking barriers and building futures in the skilled trades.”
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