Sustainable Fashion Week Canada
Sustainable Fashion Week Canada (SFWC) is a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility within Canada’s fashion and textile industry. SFWC serves as a national platform that connects designers, artisans, students, educators, policymakers, and consumers to reimagine fashion through circular, regenerative, and community-centred approaches.
Through inclusive fashion weeks, educational programming, community events, and knowledge-sharing initiatives, SFWC amplifies underrepresented voices, including women-led, newcomer, Indigenous, and BIPOC-owned businesses. The organization prioritizes accessibility, transparency, and environmental stewardship while addressing systemic issues such as textile waste, labour inequities, and overconsumption.
SFWC bridges creativity with impact by fostering collaboration between industry and community, supporting skills development for youth and emerging professionals, and promoting practical pathways toward ethical production and responsible consumption. By combining storytelling, education, and measurable action, Sustainable Fashion Week Canada is building a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable fashion ecosystem across Canada.
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| August 21, 2026 | A Second Life: Mending Café - In Collaboration with NWLRC | Participants will learn practical mending skills with support from volunteers and experienced makers in a welcoming, social environment. The event aims to make clothing repair more accessible, extend the life of garments, reduce textile waste, and encourage people to see mending as a creative and... |
| August 21, 2026 | Make & Mend: Little Makers, Big Impact | Make & Mend: Little Makers, Big Impact is a hands-on family workshop delivered by Sustainable Fashion Week Canada and Musey. Through playful exploration, children learn how clothing and textiles can be repaired, reused, and transformed rather than discarded. Participants will become "textile... |
| August 21, 2026 | Panel Discussion: Fashion, Identity & Heritage + Business Casual Clothing Swap | Participants will bring clothing donations and recieve tickets for every item they bring - these tickets allow them to 'swap' their donations with others, and ultimately leave with brand new pieces! This event teaches sustainable practices, and fosters community between attendees. It encourages... |
| August 21, 2026 | Visible Mending Workshop | Our Visible Mending Workshop invites participants to breathe new life into well-loved clothing while learning practical repair skills they can carry forward. Participants will explore a variety of mending techniques, transforming worn, damaged, or well-loved garments into unique pieces with... |
| August 21, 2026 | Connect to Transform Lab: Giving your clothing a creative second life! | Bring a piece of clothing that rarely makes it out of your closet and give it a second life! In this hands-on, community-focused workshop, participants will collaborate, share ideas, and explore creative ways to transform garments they no longer wear into something new and exciting. Whether you’re... |
| June 15, 2026 | Board Director - Finance & Treasury | Sustainable Fashion Week Canada (SFWC) is seeking passionate and skilled volunteer board members to help guide the future of Sustainable Fashion Week Canada. We welcome applicants from across Canada with experience in finance, governance, fundraising, communications, sustainable fashion, community... |