Girls Inc of Northern Alberta
10019 MacDonald Ave, Unit 17B T9H 1S9 Fort McMurray, AB, Canada

As we close out #GirlsIncWeek, let's remember most youth and parents say girls need more comprehensive information relevant to their lives. After all, children learn about sexuality every day of their lives. They learn from their friends, TV, movies, videos, music, you, and society in general.... #ComprehensiveSexEd assists girls in understanding sexuality with a positive, empowered approach built on accurate information, cultural sensitivity, inclusiveness, and respect. Cheers to that! #strongsmartbold #rmwb #ymm #fortmcmurray

Kits are all packed and ready to be delivered for our upcoming Spring programming! If you registered for any of our upcoming programs or workshops you can expect them Friday. If you haven't registered yet, there's still time, just fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qjXAVghebVBL8wCM6

A message from Executive Director, Nanase Tonda recognizing #GirlsIncWeek: "We at Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta are proud to highlight the work we do with girls in the area of healthy sexuality. We focus on addressing healthy relationships (both inter-personally and between personal mind, body + soul), and creating a safe, judgement-free environment where girls feel supported to break stigma around so-called sensitive topics, such as menstruation, feeling/body/identity change and sexuality. We believe it’s important to educate girls around #ComprehensiveSexEd because it builds knowledge, skills and voice necessary for girls to prevent sexual harassment and gender-based violence of various forms. Respect starts young."

When girls are provided the right opportunities and supports, they create positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Watch how we’re helping girls grow up STRONG, smart, and bold. Spring programming starts April 19! Register here: https://forms.gle/jAHsM3yeHiK46Ep48

When it comes to #ComprehensiveSexEd, the role parents and caregivers play as primary educators of young people cannot be emphasized enough. With their support, girls are better equipped to talk comfortably about bodies, feelings, and identity. Remember, you don’t have to be an expert or completely at ease with the topic of sexuality to do a good job of educating your children about sex.... #GirlsIncWeek

Watch live now until 11 as the community gathers to recognize National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and two-spirit + people.

Hope Trautwein struck out all 21 batters she faced recording the first perfect game in North Texas program history! https://www.theguardian.com//softball-pitcher-perfect-game

We'll be joining BrainSTEM Alliance on April 24th for another Reaching Smart workshop! During the workshop we will be exploring flooding through a hands-on experiment. Registration here: https://forms.gle/HbNVdqokcRJ3H74E8... Thanks to Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Wood Buffalo Community Foundation, Finning Canada, Suncor, Enbridge and Pembina Pipeline Corp. for helping us empower all girls to be Strong, Smart & Bold.

Sexuality is a natural aspect of being human and of human growth and development. When we hear #ComprehensiveSexEd let’s be on the same page about what it means and so we uphold a girl’s right to learn and not send the message that raising the subject of sexuality is taboo. We believe at every stage of their development, all girls should have access to age-appropriate information about the physical, psychological, and social aspects of sexuality.... #GirlsIncWeek

Join BrainSTEM Alliance and Wood Buffalo Regional Library on April 17 to learn how STEM interacts with our natural environment and how we can make this world a better place with STEM! You can register here: https://bit.ly/3uIrrRP

This week we hosted two Girls At Bat Virtual Introductory Workshops. Girls practiced throwing, batting, catching and fielding! Thanks to YourAlberta (Government of Alberta), Jays Care Foundation Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA), Canadian Tire Jumpstart, and Wood Buffalo Community Foundation for supporting these workshops.

Girls are entitled to feel safe in their homes, schools, and communities. Donate today to work toward a violence free future: https://girlsincofnorthernalberta.org/

Congratulations Cody Boss! (Ticket #: 150) You today's winner of the cash calendar draw. Thank you for supporting Girls Inc. & The Fort McMurray Boys and Girls Club.

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Nanase! She was named one of the Top 50 Under 50 in our region. We are so proud that you are our leader, thank you for everything you do for your staff & girls across Wood Buffalo. #StrongSmartBold Read more about Nanase here: https://bit.ly/3apJAwz

We are often reminded of the importance of 'girl-only' spaces through our programming. Last night, we discussed periods and feminine hygiene. Participants had a number of questions that we could answer in a safe and inclusive environment. All participants also got their own period pack-- pads, tampons & chocolate!

A huge thank you to Hines Health Services Inc. for donating $1000 to Girls Inc.! Founder and Director, Kristi Hines is a former Woman of Inspiration and we are honoured to have her continued support. Nominate a woman for our 2020-2021 Women of Inspiration Series presented by Bouchier. https://bit.ly/2KtWMWj

Today's winner of the Cash Calendar Draw in support of Girls Inc. & the Fort McMurray Boys and Girls Club is Brad Dicks! Congratulations! You can pick up your prize from our office.

CONTEST ALERT! This Wednesday is that start of 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence. We are kicking it off early with a give away of a #GirlsToo hoodie and Yara Shahidi limited edition Barbie + other Girls Inc. goodies! To enter: like our Facebook page and tag two friends in the comments! Contest will close THIS Thursday (Nov. 26!) At 4 p.m.

Congratulations to Bill Brook (Ticket #: 9) You are the winner of today's draw for the Cash Calendar! Thanks fo supporting Girls Inc. & Fort McMurray Boys and Girls Club.

Thank you, Sherill for talking with our mentoring group about your career path with Syncrude Canada Ltd.!

We are hosting a #GirlsToo workshop on Jan. 7th! For girls 9 years old and above. From 6-8 p.m. participants and Girls Inc. staff will discuss consent, healthy relationships, sexual harassment/ assault and gender-based violence. Participants then will express what they learned through painting pots (like the ones below). Program materials will be dropped off prior to the workshop! Sign up: https://forms.gle/M2aDmiLhoavKxmiQ8

Register for our #GirlsToo Workshop on Dec. 1 through this link: https://forms.gle/Jk3wPf2Xsj4x65Nn7 Participants will decorate their own pots to represent what they learned during the workshop. Materials will be provided!

Apply now to the Finning Canada Spotlight on STEM Scholarship. Two $1000 will be awarded to a women entering or already in (doesn't matter what year!) of post-secondary studying a STEM discipline. Apply here: https://girlsincofnorthernalberta.org/finning-canada-stem-/

Congratulations Rebecca Chartrand! You've won $350 in our Cash Calendar Raffle today. Thanks for supporting Girls Inc. and the Fort McMurray Boys and Girls Club.

Thank you Waypoints for coming to our #GirlsToo session on Monday to speak with our participants about victim blaming. We are so lucky to partner with great organizations.

Congratulations Ann Maclean! You're the winner of today's Cash Calendar Draw. Stop by our office to pick up your cheque. Thanks for supporting Girls Inc. & Fort McMurray Boys and Girls Club.

We wrapped up fall programming yesterday! Thanks to every participant and volunteer who spent their evenings with us. In 2020 we served over 1400 girls across the Wood Buffalo Region- through program kit delivery and program facilitation. #StrongSmartBold Winter program registration will open in January!

Congratulations Stuart Wigle (Ticket: 117) You are today's winner of the Cash Calendar Draw! You can claim your prize at our office. Fort McMurray Boys and Girls Club

Today's Cash Calendar winner is Mike McQuilter! Congratulations. You can claim your prize at our office. Thanks for supporting Girls Inc. & Fort McMurray Boys and Girls Club. Previous winners can be found here: https://bit.ly/38NRPly

Congratulations Sebastiao (Ticket #:748). You have won $350 in today's Cash Calendar Draw! Thanks for supporting us & Fort McMurray Boys and Girls Club.