Combining Strengths Across the Province
The greatest thing about being involved in the Combining Our Strength™ initiative is the opportunity to meet amazing women from all corners of the province. In the last couple of months we have been lucky enough to travel to a number of different communities to support our programs.
Prince George On January 19th, we were fortunate enough to be invited to attend a Community Circle session in Prince George. Toni Carlton, COS Council member and Circle Facilitator, welcomed us into her home where we feasted on delicious homemade chili and engaged in great conversation with women from Prince George. They have some great ideas for expanding Minerva’s reach in Prince George. Stay tuned for that!
New Aiyansh The Nisga’a women in New Aiyansh welcomed us into the territory of the Nisga’a Nation to hold a Minerva Helping Women Work™ COS program in January. The participants were really engaged as they learned more about themselves (through a visioning and values exercise and MBTI workshop) and learned some new job search skills (including resume and cover letter writing and interview skills). Thanks for letting us be a part of your lives ladies!
Fort Nelson In December, we ran a Minerva Helping Women Work™ COS program in Fort Nelson. We had an amazing turnout and a heartwarming welcome from the women at the Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society. We met some really inspiring women and saw some great friends. We are really excited about attending the Fort Nelson Women’s Weekend on February 5 – 6th. More to come!
Courtney Daws and Lisa Tallio