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Indigenous Women in Male-Dominated Fields

Through PARO's program Mooka’am Kwe: She Rises BizCamp Margaret Kenequanash (Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project), Larissa Mikkelsen (LBS Environmental Consulting), and Joan Tangie (Cleaning by Tangeeze: Residental and Commercial Cleaning) are three such women breaking the barriers for women in male dominated sectors. To learn more check out the full article from Tbnewswatch Here To learn more about PARO's Mooka'am Kwe: She Rises BizCamp go to our Upcoming Events Page and to keep...

Leadership is Being Present

Kelly Fettes’ definition of leadership is different now than when she first began on her journey. She speaks of leadership now as “learning to listen more, to engage with those around me. Leadership is very difficult; it is not fun all the time. Leadership is being present.” Early on her pathway, Kelly was a member of the Board for Little Lions Waldorf Daycare and Kindergarten. To her, boards are teams. And...

Multiple Aspects of Being a Leader

“Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish.” ~Sam Walton Deanna Ford has a history of leadership positions. And while the activities vary, the belief in supporting her team remains consistent throughout. Prior to moving to Thunder Bay, Deanna was a Sergeant in the Canadian Forces Reserves for over 20 years. For nine...

A Leader Out of the Spotlight

"My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world." - Jack Layton The Communications Director for Blue Sky Healing Centre, Cynthia Nault is fluent in multiple cultural languages. Often working behind the scenes, she acts as a bridge both between people and between varying cultural perceptions. Cynthia Nault is...

Susan Williams, Owner of Rewire

When life seems full of fear and chaos, the only thing we can do is focus on what we can control. Sue knows first hand how hard challenges can be to over come. After having spent 15 years in the corporate retail world as a trainer and manager, she felt she needed to return to her small town roots. Growing up in an entrepreneurial family in Northern Ontario, she learned to...

Giannina Veltri, Women in Politics Leader

“Life’s not about waiting for the storm to pass…it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” ~Vivian Greene Giannina Veltri models the act of stepping up to her students. She both trusts in and encourages their growth. She has been working in the field of Travel since 1975, and began teaching Travel and Tourism at Confederation College in 1995. She bestows passion onto her students, that they may fulfil their...

Women In Politics Leader – Judith Monteith-Farrell

Judith Monteith-Farrell, MPP for Thunder Bay-Atikokan, defines Leadership as “bringing out the best in people and situations. Leadership is the ability to connect. As a feminist, I believe that often leadership should be shared.” She made the choice to run for office in the hopes that the NDP would form a government and take its vision forward. She looked to an environmental focus, health care & reviewing its funding formulas,...

Cheryl Fort – Women In Politics Leader

Cheryl Fort is a Servant Leader. She would not require anyone on her team to do anything she wouldn’t do herself. Her most important role is building up others and cheering on their achievements. Mayor of the Township of Hornepayne, Cheryl Fort stands for the betterment of her community. After attending meetings, she ran for a vacancy on Town Council and her commitment continued to grow from that point. Cheryl...