McGill Women in House

11/21/2021

Hi everyone! Today is the last day to apply to our 2021-2022 program, we look forward to reading all your applications :)

Here is the link to apply, if you haven't already:

Women in House is a non-partisan program mandated to increase the representation of women in politics by giving McGill students the opportunity to gain an inside look into the lives of women politicians in the Canadian federal government. The program is open to all McGill students who identify as wo...

11/12/2021

We've extended our application period to Nov. 21, 2021 @11:59pm! So if you haven't been able to apply, don't worry there is still time.
Here is the link to applications, we look forward to reading yours!

Women in House is a non-partisan program mandated to increase the representation of women in politics by giving McGill students the opportunity to gain an inside look into the lives of women politicians in the Canadian federal government. The program is open to all McGill students who identify as wo...

11/04/2021

It was so delightful getting to meet so many people at SSMU activities night yesterday!! Don't forget to apply for the program before the deadline (10 days away) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeooyIxTrRYrXbEI01IQaPlMSejsfd38C6lRgsHC_9Qu5yl7Q/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0UGj4Mdzks0vQ1tqdoVsCLpQECjpSSIiC0zGDizclerBXTMq9pEsip4qY

10/23/2021

McGill University is founded upon the unceded traditional territories of Indigenous peoples, namely the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, who are also know as the Guardians of the Eastern Door, and Anishinabeg Nations. More specifically, our campus is built on territory that has long acted as a site of meeting and exchange amongst the Kanien’kehá:ka peoples, who are the rightful stewards of these lands and waters. We are settlers here on Tiohtià:ke (Montréal), which is situated in the larger Turtle Island (North America). It is important to keep this constantly in our minds so that we can move forward actively resisting neocolonialism in all of its forms and manifestations.
Find out more here: https://native-land.ca/
Women in House is a non-partisan program mandated to increase the representation of women in politics by giving McGill students the opportunity to gain an inside look into the lives of women politicians in the Canadian federal government. The program is open to all McGill students who identify as women. We aim to foster enthusiasm and a desire for involvement in Canadian politics among our participants, while showcasing the successes of women who have broken through significant gender barriers to enter political life.
Given the current restrictions and the future uncertainty caused by COVID-19, this year's edition of Women in House will likely be held virtually. Instead of a two-day trip to Ottawa, participants will be paired with MPs and Senators for a one-on-one conversation over Zoom. While we recognize that this format does not replicate the trip to Ottawa, we hope it will offer McGill women a valuable opportunity to speak with women in Parliament.
This year, the program will tentatively take place the week of February 1st, 2022. Meetings with MPs and Senators will be scheduled during regular working hours, Ottawa time (EST).
The application can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeooyIxTrRYrXbEI01IQaPlMSejsfd38C6lRgsHC_9Qu5yl7Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Women in House is open to women with diverse experiences and, as such, we encourage students of all faculties and fields of study to apply.
All applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm EST on Saturday, November 21, 2021.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected].
NOTE: BlWOC students, as well as members of the 2SLGBTQQIA community and those with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

08/01/2021

To finish our reconciliation reading series we are posting the Indian Act of 1876. Over 100 years later this document continues to be an integral part of how indigenous peoples and perceived and treated by the Canadian government. Although some progress is being made, there is still a long way to go and we believe that through ongoing efforts to educate and improve government, we can achieve a better and more equal society.

07/13/2021

Today we are looking at how colonialism has had a global impact on indigenous peoples across the world. As the struggle continues to assert the legitimacy and importance of them and their histories on colonized land, we are sharing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples https://www.un.org/development/desa/indigenouspeoples/declaration-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples.html

07/05/2021

As we appreciate the natural beauty of this country we call home we must reflect on the oppression and violence it was, and still is, built on. Today the pinks and purples of this sunset reminded us of the ongoing violence against indigenous women in Canada. Therefore, today we are sharing the final report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and girls in Canada. https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca

07/01/2021

As we move forward in the month of July we will be sharing resources on Indigenous rights and relations in Canada. The first we’re sharing is the Truth and Reconciliation report : http://www.trc.ca.

03/16/2021

Have you 1) previously participated in the Women in House program, and 2) are you interested in empowering women to enter Canadian politics?

If so, please consider applying to be one of three coordinators for the 2021-2022 Women in House year! Find the link to apply below: https://forms.gle/HdZJP8ayMRvmVZNG7

01/29/2021

Amazing! Thank you MP Koutrakis! To stay updated with please follow our Twitter for more!

Aujourd'hui, j'ai eu la chance de discuter avec deux jeunes femmes passionnées de la représentation féminine dans notre démocratie et de l'expérience des femmes dans la politique canadienne. Bien que nous ayons fait des progrès, nous devons poursuivre notre travail pour encourager une plus grande participation des femmes dans notre système politique. Merci à McGill Women in House d'avoir organisé cette grande initiative !
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Today, I had the chance to speak with two passionate young women about female representation in our democracy and the experience of women in Canadian politics. While we have made progress, we must continue our work to encourage greater female participation in our political system. Thank you to McGill Women in House for organizing this great initiative!

01/29/2021

“When crisis strikes, it is women and girls who are the hardest hit… The imperative of women’s representation in public office has never been clearer and the stakes of political leadership have never been higher”- The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.

It was a pleasure having The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell deliver the 2021 McGill Women in House Keynote Address yesterday evening. We received wonderful lessons and advice that will enable us to effectively pursue our future endeavours in public service!

01/29/2021

“When crisis strikes, it is women and girls who are the hardest hit… The imperative of women’s representation in public office has never been clearer and the stakes of political leadership have never been higher”- The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.

It was a pleasure having The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell deliver the 2021 McGill Women in House Keynote Address yesterday evening. We received wonderful lessons and advice that will enable us to effectively pursue our future endeavours in public service!