About Us

Our Mission Statement

The Dalhousie Women’s Centre (DWC) exists in recognition of women’s common and diverse needs. We at the Centre know that you cannot work for a society free of sexism and patriarchy without also working for a society free of all forms of oppression. We are here to support women, and by extension, all people dealing with oppression. We believe in working together for the creation of a society that is vibrant, life-giving, and safe for people of all genders.

Our Mandate

The DWC is a gender-inclusive “safe space” and home-away-from home for all students, staff, and faculty of the Dalhousie/King’s community. Conveniently located next to the Dalplex, this cozy house offers all members of the community a resource library and study space for both research and personal reading, a community cupboard and kitchen, a common hang out space, private study/office, a child’s room for students with families. The DWC provides the only pre-crisis referral service in HRM and effectively links students to a wide variety of services in the metro area. We offer a free meeting space for anti-oppression groups and their informal or formal gatherings.

The DWC also provides:

• Wheelchair accessibility
• Wireless Internet
• Cable, DVD and VCR access
• BarBQ and Picnic Table
• Beautiful front lawn and back deck for lounging, reading, being…
• Full shower and stocked bathroom
• Volunteer/Employment Opportunities
• LGBTQ library and Ally Space
• Toys for Kids
• Help with School
• Tutorials
• Community Garden
• Funding for your projects, ideas, conferences, etc.
• Bursaries for students with children
• Free Childcare
• …and MORE

Remember: Hang Out with US! We are here to celebrate your accomplishments with you, or help facilitate them. We are here to share a laugh, be a shoulder to cry on, or to make you a warm cup of tea. The Women’s Centre is YOUR space. It is YOUR real estate. It is YOUR resource to be the best YOU that you can be. Come on in and be a part of the change!