Collingwood, ON [19 February 2025] — The Town of Collingwood is excited to honour International Women’s Day 2025 with a series of initiatives dedicated to recognizing the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This day also serves as a powerful call to action to accelerate women’s equality.
Flag Raising & Proclamation Ceremony
Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Community Flagpole, Collingwood Public Library, 55 Ste Marie Street
Join us for the ceremonial Flag Raising and Proclamation. In partnership with My Friend’s House, a safe haven for abused women and their children, we reflect on the ongoing challenges women face, including gender-based violence.
5×5 Panel Discussion: Voices of Change
Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Simcoe Street Theatre, 65 Simcoe Street
Tickets: $15.00 available at Ticketscene
Celebrate International Women’s Day with an engaging panel discussion featuring six remarkable local changemakers who are leading the charge in creating supportive communities for women. They will share their personal journeys, insights, and actionable steps to advance gender equity and #AccelerateAction.
Panelists:
- Kim Turley-Smith: Women’s Wellness Leader & Educator
- Amanda Jerome: Wedding Industry Leader & Mindset Mentor
- Pike Krpan: Firefighter & Advocate for Women in the Fire Service
- Janene Johnson: Content Creator & Social Media Strategist
- Amanda Wilson-Ciocci: Best-Selling Author & Entrepreneurial Coach
- Michele Smeh: Women’s Health & Fitness Advocate (Panel Moderator)
The evening will also feature readings by Collingwood Poet Laureate, Jillian Morris, and a performance by local musical duo Motes & Oats. Gather with friends and community following the event with good conversation and food from Low Down.
Celebrate Women-Led Businesses
The Collingwood Downtown Business Improvement Area will showcase the incredible women-led businesses that contribute to the vibrancy of our downtown core. Look for “Woman Behind the Business” posters throughout downtown, highlighting the inspiring stories of our female entrepreneurs.
For additional details on International Women’s Day, visit www.collingwood.ca/IWD
Since 2019, the Town of Collingwood has been recognizing International Women’s Day annually, taking action locally and globally to build a more equitable world and seek to improve the lives of all women and girls (trans and cis), two spirit, and gender diverse peoples through cultural, legal, economic, and social change.
About the 2025 International Women’s Day Theme #AccelerateAction:
A challenged world is an alert world. We are each responsible for our thoughts and actions every day. Imagine a gender-equal world—one free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and celebrates differences. Together, we can forge women’s equality and collectively #AccelerateAction.
