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Communications and Systems Specialist Weekly Hours: 30-35 Hourly Wage: $23.00 to $27.00, based on relevant experience and qualifications Vacation: 2 weeks paid in summer; 2 weeks paid time off for winter holidays Reports to: Executive Director Location: In-office, hybrid work possible on occasion, following discussion and approval of terms by the Executive Director About Women on the Rise Women on the Rise is a nonprofit organization based in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG) that of
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What to do this August in NDG
Upcoming activities and program closures at Women on the Rise in August 2026.
WOR staff
Jul 312 min read
Summer activities and support groups in NDG
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WOR staff
Jul 21 min read
Celebrate and Support Women's Services In NDG! Come to the AGM
Attend the Annual General Meeting and show your support for the only women's centre in NDG!
A Chalier
Jun 32 min read
Women on the Rise is on CTV News!
Lauren Fernandez of CTV News features Women on the Rise.
A Chalier
May 111 min read
Gearing up for the Annual General Meeting: May 2026 at Women on the Rise
Wishing A Meaningful Mother's Day To Everyone This month is Mother's Day, and we all know that there are endless different ways that motherhood can be. To all the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, big sisters, matriarchs, community leaders, mom friends, animal moms, and our mother Earth, Happy Mother's Day from all of us at Women on the Rise! Annual General Meeting and Annual Report Prep Continues Thank you to all of our new and returning participants who have filled out their m
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May 21 min read
Release and Bloom: A Gender-Based Violence Support Group for Disabled Folks
We are proud and excited to announce the launch of a brand new monthly support group in collaboration with DAWN, the DisAbled Women's Network of Canada. The group, Release and Bloom, is a gender-based violence support group for women and gender-diverse people living with disabilities. This is a peer support group for sharing experiences, guided by an experienced facilitator. Know someone who could benefit from this group? Share this post with them! Subscribe to our monthly ne
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Apr 201 min read
Save the Date! AGM 2026
Save the date! Our AGM is on June 10th, 2026.
A Chalier
Apr 161 min read
Are you ready for this year's membership drive?
After the long and cold winter we've had here in NDG, it almost felt like spring would never come--but it's finally here! While we are still waiting for the dandelions and violets to sprout, in preparation for our Annual General Meeting in June, our annual membership drive is up and running. If you'd like to vote in the AGM, now's the time to make sure your membership is up to date. You can access the membership form online by clicking the button below and fill it out at your
A Chalier
Apr 32 min read
Women's Month 2026 at Women on the Rise
Women's Month is a busy one, starting with March break and ending with a province-wide mobilization of community workers. Here's what we've got in store. As repairs continue in our centre, our free boutique sadly remains closed until further notice. Our other programs are offsite. Tuesday afternoon drop-in activities are at the St Thomas Church in the basement. Our workshops on March 12th and 26th will be at the Walkley Centre. Perinatal mental health support group sessions a
A Chalier
Mar 21 min read
Reproductive Loss is more common than you think
Infant loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, and infertility makes us feel so alone and misunderstood. But why is that, when so many people go through it? The Coeurage support group is here to tackle the isolation around reproductive loss. Coeurage is a joint effort between the Centre for Reproductive Loss and Women on the Rise to give women a place to express their complex emotions around reproductive struggles. Anyone who has lived through it knows how tough it is to dea
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Feb 132 min read
Black History Month 2026 at Women on the Rise
After a tumultuous power outage in NDG, we are presenting our Black History Month activities with a number of important modifications. Ongoing repairs in the Women on the Rise centre After the power outage, the pipes in our radiators started leaking. Due to ongoing electrical and plumbing repairs, we are working offsite until further notice. The free boutique is closed, and the boutique's opening hours have been replaced by virtual consultation hours on Mondays and Wednesdays
A Chalier
Feb 11 min read
Centre closed due to lack of heating
We regret to inform you that the center will be closed today and tomorrow due to a heating issue. All virtual and off-site support groups will continue as usual, but today's workshop and tomorrow's free boutique hours are canceled. We will keep you updated on the situation and hope to reopen soon.
A Chalier
Jan 271 min read
Living With Death: The Unique Burdens of Grieving Women
While death is hard for everyone, for women it carries a unique set of expectations and circumstances, because we are so often the caretakers who keep everything running behind the scenes during times of upheaval.
A Chalier
Jan 202 min read
Free activities for Women in January 2026
Happy 2026 everyone! We are grateful for the start of another year with you all, our members and supporters. Here's what we've got in store this month: The free boutique will be open as of next Monday, January 12th. Make sure you bring your bag or cart! Stronger Together will be back in-person on Monday, January 12th. We are also introducing a new online session of Stronger Together on Thursday evenings, starting on January 15th. Call or email us to sign up! The perinatal men
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Jan 91 min read
Winter Break is coming soon!
We're closing for winter holidays after Dec. 12th! Come see us before then.
A Chalier
Dec 2, 20252 min read
The importance of acknowledging infant loss
Women grieving lost pregnancies and babies should never have to suffer in silence.
A Chalier
Nov 14, 20251 min read
Show some love: Donate your winter gear!
It's time for NDG's 2025 winter clothing drive. Here's how your care can keep someone else warm this winter. There are 5 drop-off points around the neighborhood collecting coats, boots, snow pants, scarves, mittens, and hats until November 6th. Gather your friends, family, and coworkers, and let's do our part to keep our neighbours warm and dry!
A Chalier
Oct 24, 20251 min read
Moms Who Build With AI: EMpowering Women Through Technology
Women's wisdom and caretaking roles put them in a unique position to shape the future of AI to be ethical, responsible, and respectful to all.
A Chalier
Oct 24, 20252 min read
How to Find Your People in NDG and Montreal West
Many experts agree that we are in a loneliness epidemic. Volunteering is one of the best ways to find your people and beat loneliness.
A Chalier
Oct 16, 20251 min read
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