Women and Girls

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These inspirational and diverse stories about local women of all ages in our community are made possible through our Community Leaders Program.

Women & Girls: Kari Thibeault might be made of pure iron

Women & Girls: Kari Thibeault might be made of pure iron

When Kari Thibeault of Markstay-Warren was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis more than 20 years ago, she thought her life was over. Then, with the support of her partner and trainer, she found strong women competitions and hasn’t looked back since

Oct 5, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Women and Girls: Women, youth of colour find safety in Sudbury

Women and Girls: Women, youth of colour find safety in Sudbury

Adebola Adefioye has taken what she learned as a Black woman and newcomer to Sudbury and is now teaching others to self advocate, but also, how to find their community

Sep 22, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Women & Girls: Meet gridiron warrior Nicole Fournier

Women & Girls: Meet gridiron warrior Nicole Fournier

Hailing from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, Fournier can’t wait to show other women and girls in her community that football is not just for the boys

Sep 7, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Women & Girls: Camp Molly gets girls interested in firefighting

Women & Girls: Camp Molly gets girls interested in firefighting

‘I just love the adrenaline of it,’ says 17-year-old participant Avery Cochrane

Aug 24, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Women & Girls: How Susan Aglukark found her people, and herself

Women & Girls: How Susan Aglukark found her people, and herself

Performing in Sudbury on Aug. 12, Aglukark now looks to art to heal herself and others

Aug 10, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

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