About Us

The Granny Evolution

The First Group to call themselves “Raging Grannies” sprouted in the winter of 1986-87 in Victoria, B.C.. A group of women concerned about nuclear powered and nuclear armed vessels coming in to Canadian waters decided to get their message across by singing protest songs, dressing up in uniquely designed and eye-catching hats and garb. They continued to sing satirical songs to protest against nuclear submarines, uranium mining, nuclear power, militarism, racism, clear-cut logging, and corporate greed. Occasionally, they were arrested but never taken to court.

New Raging Grannies groups quickly sprang up clear across Canada, all the way to Halifax, Nova Scotia, as well as in the United States. Each group responds to their individual community needs and varied issues by revising the lyrics of familiar tunes.

The Calgary Raging Grannies

- formed in July 1998
- are non-partisan, but politically astute
- perform peaceful protest, working for the many and not the few
- accept donations but also perform for free for good causes

Skills and qualities of a Raging Granny

- sense of humour
- willingness to make noise
- passion, joy, delight and kindness
- critical thinker
- curious, especially about science
- awareness of history and our place in it
- commitment to democratic decision making

Grannies don’t have to have great voices, or even carry a tune!

If you are interested in joining us, please either email us at [email protected]

Or go to our Facebook page and message us from there. https://www.facebook.com/Calgary-Raging-Grannies-149773808411499/

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Our Mission

The Calgary Raging Grannies, are committed to promoting global peace, justice, environmental protection and social and economic equality by raising public awareness through satirical songs. We dedicate our efforts to the children of the world, that they may live on a peaceful and friendly planet, safe from war, injustice and pollution.

Our Goal

Using humour and song, our objective is to communicate our message, to charm and challenge our audiences to become involved and participate in bringing about social change.

If you feel that our mission and goals resonate with you, please contact us on our email: [email protected]

Here is our latest song to support the carbon tax:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVIaZH0Bl4w

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