Fort McMurray, AB (June 15, 2022) — Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta and Bouchier are excited to announce the co-lead of Queens in Code and Advocate2Educate as the first Woman of Inspiration of the 2022-2023 Women of Inspiration series. The Women of Inspiration committee has selected Saakshi Arvikar for her passion and initiatives in creating […]
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Planning is underway for the 28th Annual Golf Tournament Fore Girls Inc. In 2021, we decided to transition from an 18-hole tournament to a 9-hole fun tournament, bringing together both experienced and new golfers. The annual tournament is one of the organization’s main fundraisers. It will take place at Miskanaw Golf Club on Sept. 4. […]
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The Girls Inc. Youth Volunteering provides seasonal opportunities for youth looking to get involved in their community through our programs and events. Students ages 13-18 are invited to apply for the program by sharing about themselves and why they are interested in inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold. After applying, volunteers are trained and placed […]
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Applications for the Women of Inspiration Education Awards presented by Syncrude are now open! There are three $3,000 awards to be presented to female students within the RMWB pursuing post-secondary education. The Barb Jewers Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an applicant who demonstrates a sincere commitment to volunteerism and community activism. The Elsie Yanik Memorial […]
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We kicked off home-based spring programs last week, just in time for Earth Day. Our first mentoring session took place the day before Earth Day offering a great opportunity for both age groups (6-8 & 9+) to discuss what we can do to keep the earth healthy, happy and safe for ourselves and future generations. […]
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Fort McMurray (March 24, 2022) — Over 450 guests (in-person and online), volunteers, women in business and gender equality advocates joined Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta (Girls Inc.) in celebrating six local women – representing five nominees – at its VOICES: Women of Inspiration Celebration presented by Bouchier on March 19, 2022. Virtual guests were […]
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Fort McMurray (February 11, 2022) — Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta and Finning Canada are excited to announce the two recipients of the Finning Canada STEM Awards on this International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The two scholarships, which increased from $1000 to $3500 in 2021, are awarded to two young women from […]
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Fort McMurray, AB (January 27, 2022) — Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta and Bouchier are excited to announce IJ Uche-Ezeala as the final nominee of the 2021-2022 Women of Inspiration Series. The Women of Inspiration Series recognizes local women who break gender stereotypes, create positive change and advocate for women and girls’ rights and opportunities. […]
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Fort McMurray, AB (December 13, 2021) — Sarain Fox, Indigenous youth empowerment activist, host of RISE on Viceland and Future History on APTN, will headline VOICES: Women of Inspiration Celebration 2022 at MacDonald Island on March 19, 2022, presented by Bouchier, in support of Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta. Sarain Fox is a Canadian Anishinaabe […]
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Fort McMurray, AB (December 7, 2021) — Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta and Bouchier are excited to announce the fourth nominee of the 2021-2022 Women of Inspiration Series. Sundas Shamshad has been selected by the committee for her growth through adversity, passion for supporting cancer survivors, as well as her volunteer work around action-driven advocacy. […]
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