International Women’s Day is held on March 8th every year. It’s a day when we celebrate the amazing social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women.
So what can you do to celebrate #IWD2023? Here are 10+ great regional and virtual ideas to get you started.
International Women’s Day CK Sunrise Celebration & Sharing Circle
Wednesday, March 8 at 6:15 – 8:30AM | 495 King St. W, Chatham, ON
International Women’s Day CK Sunrise Celebration & Sharing Circle Networking BreakfastCome together to observe gratitude for the women in your life & meet other women in the CK community.
Celebrating Women & Whisky
Wednesday, March 8 at 6:00 – 9:00PM | Wolfhead Distillery 7781 Howard Ave. Amherstburg, ON
An intimate tasting and storied experience celebrating the history of women in the Roaring Twenties and their true and fictional roles in distilling. Led by author Valrita Fournie. Pre Set Menu, Tasting Experience, Swag Bag and a cocktail featuring Wolfhead’s new Cream Liquor!
Women’s Day with WBE Canada
Wednesday, March 8 at 1:00 – 4:00PM | Virtual Event
Join Women’s Day as we celebrate International Women’s Day VIRTUALLY! This year’s theme is Embrace Equity. While equality means providing the same to all, equity means recognizing that we do NOT all start from the same place and must acknowledge and make adjustments to imbalances.
Women in Leadership Foundation: Leading with Vulnerability and Authenticity
Wednesday, March 8 at 7:00PM | Virtual Event
Felicia Maxwell, owner and founder at Fit4Life Health & Fitness is a fitness inspiration to many. Her mission is to help people understand the importance of being Fit4Life – spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically, to fulfill their purpose on this Earth.
University of Windsor Intersectional International Women’s Day 2023
Womxn’s Centre Vendor Fair Wednesday, March 8 at 10:00AM – 2:00PM | CAW Commons
This vendor fair features women-owned businesses from Windsor-Essex! From self-care, crafts, baked goods, vintage more.
Women’s & Gender Studies IIWD Event Thursday, March 9 at 2:30PM – 4:00PM | Room 203 Health Education Centre & Teams Webinar
This event is free and open to the public! We will hear from Elene Lam, activist, community organizer, educator, human rights defender, and founder of Butterfly (Asian and Migrant Sex Workers Support Network) and Vincent Wong, lawyer and Assistant Professor at Windsor Law, where he researches racial capitalism and its relationship to the exclusion and exploitation of undocumented youth in Canada.
International Women’s Day Luncheon/Panel Discussion w/Women in Fermentation
Saturday, March 11 at 11:00AM – 3:30PM | Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery 7258 Essex County Road 50 Amherstburg, ON
Despite women being the original brewers, representation of women and minorities in the fermentation industry is extremely low. In Windsor-Essex, we are lucky to have numerous women that work in these industries and are very skilled at what they do.
Join Sprucewood shores Estate Winery for a luncheon and panel discussion with brewers, winemakers, and distillers while also sampling some of their creations. Guests will receive an exclusive tasting glass to keep at the end of the tasting.
International Women’s Day “Women of Music” In Support of House of Sophrosyne
Saturday, March 11 at 5PM | Windsor Moose Lodge #1499 777 Tecumseh Road W
House of Sophrosyne is hosting an ALL AGES International Women’s Day “Women in Music” Concert March 11,2023. Doors are at 5:00 and costs $20 which includes an all you can eat Pasta, salad, buns and coffee/tea. Food will be served from 6:15 until 9:00 pm. All money raised will go to House of Sophrosyne recovery programs in Windsor-Essex County area to give women and their families the tools necessary to eliminate substance abuse from their daily lives.
