The Lens: Calgary women's march fills downtown streets

Hundreds of Calgarians braved the cold January air to march down to city hall on Saturday, for the third annual March On event supporting and rallying for women's rights. The event originally started in 2017 rallying against women’s socio-economic oppression

The march began at noon in front of Bankers Hall on Steven Avenue and ended two hours later in front of city hall.

At city hall guest speakers including comedian Adora Nwofor as grand marshal, sector 12 Indigenous liaison Michelle Robinson, Humaira Falak and Calgary activist Aria Burrell.

“I'm here at the march on Calgary knowing our organizers are explicitly committed to minority representation,” says Burrell.

One of the key topics discussed was intersectional feminism including all women of all backgrounds, with a heavy focus on the injustices against Indigenous women.

The peaceful march ended with the vast majority of people heading back down the same walk they took to city hall.

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Adora Nwofor addresses the crowd at city hall as grand marshal. Photo by Alexandra Nicholson.

On the platform, a woman translates the speakers into American Sign Language. Photo by Alexandra Nicholson.

A young girl holds a sign. Photo by Alexandra Nicholson.

A Calgarian holds one of the many handmade signs in support of feminism. Photo by Alexandra Nicholson.

A protestor wears their sign in front of city hall. Photo by Alexandra Nicholson.

Pakistani-Canadian speaker Humaira Falak speaks about the stigmas against divorced women in front of city hall. Photo by Alexandra Nicholson.

Aria Burrell speaks about the injustice Jewish, transgender and people of colour face in women's marches. Photo by Alexandra Nicholson.

Adora Nwofor speaking after inviting all women of colour on stage. Photo by Alexandra Nicholson.

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