Chica of the Month
Mya Beaudry - SEPTEMBER 2020
Mya Beaudry is the owner of Kokom Scrunchies. She is a 9 year old Algonquin girl from Kitigan Zibi First Nation who makes scrunchies and various other products that are named after influential women in her life. Read more about her journey as a young entrepreneur!
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Erin Iredale - JULY 2020
Erin Iredale is a PhD candidate studying Medical Biophysics at Western University. She shared how living with Spondylo-Metaphyseal dysplasia has affected her life. Read more about her journey!
Alicia Park - APRIL 2020
Alicia Park is a Anishinaabekwe woman from Sand Point First Nation (Crane Clan) who grew up in Stratford, Ontario. She shared her experience growing up in a small community where indigenous values were not celebrated, to then finding herself through her culture. Read more about her journey below.
Katie Nelson - MARCH 2020
March is endometriosis awareness month! Katie Nelson is a 21 year old woman who lives with endometriosis and has made it her mission to raise awareness and advocate for reproductive health. To find out how living with this chronic illness has affected her life, read more.
Jocelyn Hinz - FEBRUARY 2020
Jocelyn Hinz is a fierce woman who has made it her mission to advocate for women’s health. She continues to use her platform to educate and empower women to take control back of their bodies and ask the necessary questions. Read more about her fertility journey and how she has used her voice to empower others.
Shaina Wood - JANUARY 2020
Shaina Wood is a local dance teacher inspiring the lives of young girls and boys through a teaching method that is empathetic and human-focused. Read more for her view on the importance of dance education in young people’s lives.
Jana-Lee Jones - DECEMBER 2019
Jana-Lee is our December Chica of the Month. As a teen mom, she has been through many ups and downs but has continued to persevere by remaining positive and resilient. Read more for her journey and advice.
Brooke Boerson - NOVEMBER 2019
Brooke is a 26-year old woman who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer earlier this year. Despite the obstacles she has faced, she continues to remain positive with the support of her family, boyfriend, and friends. Read more to learn about her journey and goals.
Mi Mamita - OCTOBER 2019
My mamita (meaning grandma, for the English speakers!), is an immigrant from Nicaragua. She escaped Nicaragua with her husband and children during the Nicaraguan Revolution and eventually landed in Canada as a refugee. Read more to learn about her story, struggles, and advice.