Women and Girls

These stories about the Extraordinary Women and Girls in our community are made possible through the continued support of the Dorset Pier Mental Health as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Women and Girls: Shifting the conversation

The executive director of Faye Peterson House and owner of Modo Yoga has been and continues to stand up for women across Thunder Bay.

Jun 10, 2021 1:29 PM Read more >

Women and Girls: Women leading sustainability (12 photos)

Thunder Bay sisters are changing the face of sustainable clothing practices in our community.

May 27, 2021 8:10 AM Read more >

Women and Girls: Women supporting women (3 photos)

PARO’s first Indigenous women-focused pilot program, Mooka’am Kwe: She Rises, a growing success.

May 21, 2021 2:41 PM Read more >

Women and Girls: Elder in residence, Trish Monague, guiding students at Lakehead University

Lakehead University’s elder-in-residence offers cultural healing and guidance to students and her communities.

Apr 29, 2021 5:04 PM Read more >

Women and Girls: Cutting-edge creations (23 photos)

Internationally renowned artist, Sarah Link, has mastered the artistic world of Thunder Bay and beyond.

Apr 15, 2021 11:37 AM Read more >

Women and Girls: A creative eye for business (6 photos)

Local maker and artist, Linda Brown, is creating masterpieces in the art and business world.

Apr 1, 2021 4:11 PM Read more >

Women and Girls: First-year geology student wins the 2020 Northwestern Ontario Mining Scholarship

A Lakehead University student's passion for geology has landed her a $2,000 Northwestern Ontario Mining Scholarship.

Mar 18, 2021 2:40 PM Read more >

Women and Girls: Working for women

Since the founding of PARO in 1995, Rosalind Lockyer has been a driving force in the push for women-owned businesses all over Ontario.

Mar 4, 2021 10:51 AM Read more >