Research & Policy Initiatives

At the Interior Women’s Centre, we go beyond direct services to address the systems and policies that impact women and families. Through research, advocacy, and policy work, we amplify women’s voices, influence decision-making, and create long term solutions for safer, stronger, and more equitable communities.

Our Approach

At the Interior Women’s Centre, we use a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, meaning the women and communities we serve are at the heart of our work. We collaborate, listen, and learn from lived experiences to guide research, advocacy, and policy initiatives. This ensures solutions are community-led, trauma-informed, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Our Projects

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    The Interior Women’s Centre partnered with the UBC Faculty of Medicine, the Thompson Nicola Primary Care Division, local health care providers, and community organizations to explore women’s health supports across the region.

    The project aims to navigate existing services, identify gaps, and strengthen connections between health care and community supports, reducing barriers to care, supporting providers, and building more coordinated, effective women’s health services.

  • Navigating the Feasibility of growing a Leadership Network for women & girls across BC, AB & SK. Ensuring gaps are being addressed across each province.

    This group will also be a part of the membership for the WC Women’s Foundation and be a part of the panel for our granting program.

  • Project Partner with AVA, University of Calgary, Public Health.

    TBD, Funding Dependent.