Women in Politics: A Roadmap

Do you want to see political change? Have you considered running for elected office (municipally, provincially or federally)? How about supporting a candidate as part of her campaign team?

Interested in serving, but not sure where to start? Join us for ‘Women in Politics: A Roadmap’. Learn about the difference women make in elected office, as well as practical advice on how to run, or contribute to, a successful campaign.

Saturday, January 25, 8:30am-2:30pm at the Peterborough Lions Centre, 347 Burnham St., Peterborough, Canada

Learn about the difference women make in elected office, along with practical advice on how to run, or contribute to, a successful campaign. Receive inspiration and practical advice from amazing women, including: Phyllis Williams, Chief, Curve Lake First Nation; Betsy McGregor, two-time candidate for Parliament; Lesley Parnell, Peterborough City Councillor; Lynn Zimmer, Executive Director, YWCA Peterborough Haliburton; Nadine Changfoot, Politics Professor, Trent University, and many more.

Topics will include:

    An ‘A-Z’ of life in the race
    Tips from local media professionals (TV, radio, print, social media)
    Essential information on the legal responsibilities of political candidates
    And much more…

This is a non-partisan event. Tea, coffee and snacks provided.

Please bring a lunch.

Sponsored by: YWCA Peterborough Haliburton, Trent University Politics Society (TUPS), and friends.

Donations gratefully accepted at the door (to cover costs. Suggested: $5-$50. Any surplus to go to Equal Voice).