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Tailgate Toolkit Webinar in Review
On April 11th The BC Tradeswomen Society presented a webinar in partnership with the Tailgate Toolkit Project. Tailgate Toolkit’s About page describes their project: The Tailgate Toolkit Project is an innovative program aimed at increasing access to harm reduction services and ideas for those working… Read More »Tailgate Toolkit Webinar in Review
Conforming to Masculinity in The Trades
At the beginning of my apprenticeship, I struggled with choosing whether to conform to a more masculine image (to gain acceptance and belonging) or to stay true to myself and embrace my femininity (but risk being an outcast or harassed). Yes. I say “like” a… Read More »Conforming to Masculinity in The Trades
Spotlight Interview: Nicole Wiet
I had the opportunity to meet with Arro Athletics as part of their Women’s History Month interview series. “My name is Nicole Wiet and I’m an elevator mechanic. Only recently [we] managed to reach 1% representation of women in our trade. One of my most… Read More »Spotlight Interview: Nicole Wiet