Femme Wave

*Femme Wave is currently undergoing restructuring and future events are on hold till further notice

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Femme Wave is a feminist arts festival that takes place on Treaty 7 territory and the traditional territory of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Nakoda (Stoney), and Tsuut’ina, also known as Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 2015, it is a collective-run organization with board and committee members of diverse and varying backgrounds. The festival takes place annually across multiple inner-city venues and has enjoyed considerable growth since its inception.

Mission - To create a safe, positive, and inclusive space for women and non-binary artists

Vision - A local and national arts scene that celebrates and supports women and non-binary artists and provides them with safe spaces and opportunities to share their work

Values

• Creating positive, safe, supportive space/s and opportunity for women and non-binary artists
• Applying a punk rock, feminist lens to all arts programming
• Championing the creativity of women and people with non-binary identities
• Providing opportunities for, and inclusive access to, diverse stories, experiences and perspectives
• Educating and being educated about feminist intersectional issues
• Facilitating Feminist Fun
• Ultimately being badass feminist bitches