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These stories about Women and girls and the people who make it all happen are made possible through the continued support of Waddington & Pottinger Law LLP  as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Slaight Foundation donation will support BIPOC women medical students at NOSM

Slaight Foundation donation will support BIPOC women medical students at NOSM

A $1 million contribution will provide scholarships for 40 women.
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Women and Girls: Transferable skills

Women and Girls: Transferable skills

A local musician finds an ingenious way to use her skills as an oboe player.
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Women and Girls: Women in mining

Women and Girls: Women in mining

Lakehead students are recipients of the women in mining scholarship.
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Women and Girls: A new online project will honour the 'Rosies of the north' (2 Photos)

Women and Girls: A new online project will honour the 'Rosies of the north' (2 Photos)

An interactive oral history website will honour the Thunder Bay women who worked in the World War II defense industry.
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Women and Girls: Thunder Bay-area farmer leads the Ont. Federation of Agriculture for another year

Women and Girls: Thunder Bay-area farmer leads the Ont. Federation of Agriculture for another year

Peggy Brekveld welcomes a new program to support farmers' mental health.
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Women and Girls: The race against the history

Women and Girls: The race against the history

Pateman believes in the importance of sharing your voice.
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Women and Girls: Local artist goes international (4 photos)

Women and Girls: Local artist goes international (4 photos)

Local artist gaining international recognition at the London Art Gallery.
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Women and Girls: Cranking it up a notch

Women and Girls: Cranking it up a notch

A workshop series is motivating women cyclists to grab their bikes and tools and learn the skills needed to fix their own bike’s needs.
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Women and Girls: Baring your soul through art

Women and Girls: Baring your soul through art

Local artist Marlo Ellis is creating a safe space to express yourself.
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Women and Girls: Paralympian Robbi Weldon will be inducted into the Cycling Hall of Fame

Women and Girls: Paralympian Robbi Weldon will be inducted into the Cycling Hall of Fame

'Thunder Bay is a fantastic place' for kids to grow up in sports and recreation, Weldon says.
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