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Introducing My Voice, My Power! We are very excited to announce that Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland has been awarded funding by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) for Power in Prevention, a gender-based violence prevention project. As part of the Project, Big Sisters is launching a new school-based group mentoring program for self-identified girls, non-binary and transgender youth called “My Voice, My Power!.”   The development of this program has included sector specific research, applied learnings from existing group mentoring programs at Big Sisters, and community consultation through focus groups, surveys, and the support and insight from a Community Advisory Council and Youth Advisory Council. The program will enable age appropriate, hands on learning activities that engage youth in […]

By: Chantelle Krish. As we commemorate another International Women’s Day, the theme of ‘Inspire Inclusion’ reminds us of the ongoing need to create spaces where every woman feels a sense of belonging and empowerment. From boardrooms to classrooms, the call for inclusion echoes through every corner, urging us to embrace the role we all play in advancing gender equity.In business, fostering a culture of inclusion isn’t just a moral imperative—it’s a strategic advantage, and mentorship, both formal and informal, can help pave the way. Mentorship fosters inclusion by providing women with access to networks, guidance, and opportunities that might otherwise be inaccessible, breaking down barriers and empowering them to advance professionally. Through mentorship, women can receive valuable advice, support, and advocacy, […]

“We need to empower young women so they can feel confident, safe, informed and supported in a world that can unfortunately come with significant challenges and threats”, Chantelle Krish, CEO of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. Big Sisters is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking campaign, ‘Power in Prevention,’ generously supported by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE). This initiative, funded through WAGE’s Women’s Program, aims to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across the Lower Mainland, empowering girls and youth to forge healthy relationships, challenge gender stereotypes, and practice the safe use of the internet and online technologies. The Power in Prevention ProjectAt the core of this campaign lies a commitment to preventative measures and education to make […]

Big Sisters is delighted to announce the appointment of our newest Board Director, Hayley Woodin. HAYLEY WOODIN Editor-in-Chief, BIV Hayley Woodin is the Editor-in-Chief of Business in Vancouver Media Group, a division of the largest business news group in Western Canada. She is a North American correspondent for BBC Radio’s Business Matters program, an Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholar, a Pulitzer Travelling Fellow, a Pulitzer Center Fellow and a Gumshoe Reporting Fellow. Hayley holds a Master of Science degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, and is proud to be a board member of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation, the KPU Alumni Association and the White Rock Youth Ambassador Program. Why is mentorship […]