International Women’s Day 2021 certainly feels different. Not being able to attend events to celebrate inspiring women is something we’re not used to. But of course, there are plenty of other ways we can rise up and show our appreciation. We’ve got a roundup of ongoing promotions and initiatives that align well with this year’s IWD theme, #ChooseToChallenge.
‘Underplayed’ documentary
Canadian documentary Underplayed will be available to stream exclusively on Crave starting from March 8. The film discusses gender, ethnic, and sexual equality issues in the music space. And in honour of the special day, Bud Light Canada will donate $1 for each share of the trailer to Women in Music Canada.
AMPED for the premiere of #Underplayed on #InternationalWomensDay? Tune in Monday @ 9PM ET for our Twitch watch party! Before the screening, we’ll be sitting down with @TOKiMONSTA, @OfficialRezz, @mebetygapaw, and Stacey Lee, to chat about the film. Don’t forget the popcorn! 🍿 pic.twitter.com/nBBUA74DMf
— Bud Light (@BudLightCA) March 5, 2021
We are Womxn
National nonprofit, We Are Womxn (WAW) is celebrating their launch with the creation of the first edition of the WAW box. The curated box contains special food and beverage products made by BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ women across Canada.
Milestones
The restaurant has partnered with the Canadian Women’s Foundation for International Women’s Day 2021. They will be donating the proceeds from the sales of their Bellinis and Spinach Dips on March 8th to the Foundation.
The Power of Women Conversation Series
CBC Toronto will be hosting The Power of Women Conversation Series, starting on March 8th. The month-long program will feature discussions with influential women from across the GTA.
Roots
Shop for Roots’ new limited-edition items in partnership with Emma Knight, an award-winning entrepreneur. The Roots x Emma Knight collection features an organic cotton tote, a T-shirt and a leather wristlet. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to GEM, organization that creates mentorship opportunities for girls.
International Women’s Day with TIFF
A month-long program of films and digital events are available to access by TIFF. These aim to highlight the positive impact of women and their achievements in the film industry. Viewers can check out a variety of virtual film screenings and discussions with filmmakers throughout the month.
