New Brunswick Women's Council

06/05/2026

Happy Pride season to everyone celebrating 2SLGBTQQIA+ identities, lives, and communities! Celebrations are kicking off in the province this month and will carry on throughout the summer.

We recognize and affirm the sexual and gender diversity of New Brunswickers. We also uplift that the struggle for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and women’s equality cannot be separated. The Council stands with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in both celebration and solidarity.

Learn more about some of the many Pride organizations and events here in New Brunswick: Le Rendez-vous de la fierté Acadie Love, Fierté Fredericton Pride, River Of Pride / Rivière De Fierté, Fierté Saint John Fundy Pride, The Rainbow Crosswalk, Fierté Dieppe Pride

05/29/2026

Earlier this month, the Council met in Fredericton! Thank you to Council member and co-chair Amanda LeBlanc for her presentation about Indigenous governance structures in New Brunswick. Thank you to Johanne Perron of Coalition pour l'équité salariale du N-B · NB Coalition for Pay Equity for joining us to talk about the Pay Transparency Act and the importance of continuing to work towards pay equity legislation for the private sector.

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

Today is the International Day of the Midwife! To learn more about midwifery options in New Brunswick and advocacy efforts to expand these services, follow:

31 MAR 2026 – Proposed law to expand midwives' scope of practice, boost recruitment (CBC) "In terms of what’s next for the practice of midwifery in the province, Dornan said his government...

05/01/2026

Tuesday is Red Dress Day, a day of commemoration for Missing and Murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two Spirit people. This day is inspired by Métis artist Jaime Black, who created the REDress art installation of more than 600 red dresses as a visual reminder of Indigenous women and girls who have been murdered or are missing.

The Women of the Wabanaki Territories will be hosting a memory walk in Fredericton on Tuesday. Information can be found at:

On May 5th, Indigenous Women of the Wabanaki Territories (IWWT), in partnership with Under One Sky, multiple Government of New Brunswick departments, and the City of Fredericton, will host a Memory Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP).

We invite community members, partners, and allies to join us as we honour the lives lost, support families, and raise awareness for ongoing justice and healing.

04/24/2026

It is National Volunteer Week, and we want to recognize and thank our Council members for their work, care, and dedication.

Each member brings their own unique experience, skills, and perspectives to the table, strengthening our work and our impact. By sharing their time and expertise, they are helping to build a more equitable and just New Brunswick.

We are deeply grateful for their commitment and leadership.

03/31/2026

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility. Now and always, the Council affirms and uplifts the existence, the dignity, and the rights of the trans community.

03/13/2026

The government is going to share its 2026-2027 budget next week, on Tuesday, March 17th. Back in the fall, we gave government advice on how to create a budget that is equitable and drives equality forward in New Brunswick. We also explained why equity and equality must be priorities for the province as it navigates economic uncertainty and political volatility. You can read about that advice in our brief. https://bit.ly/4lsPbVp

03/06/2026

Sunday is International Women’s Day! This day is an opportunity to celebrate gains, recognize ongoing efforts, and recommit ourselves to the collective work of advancing equality for all women.

This work spans from the interpersonal to the structural and systemic. At its best, it relentlessly centers the experiences and needs of the least privileged and protected among us. The aim is to increase equity now while working toward a just and liberated future.