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SUMMARY:INNOVATORS & PIONEERS: Women of Inspiration Celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION:Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta, in partnership with Bouchier, is proud to present the INNOVATORS & PIONEERS: Women of Inspiration Celebration 2026 under the theme Waves of Change: Charting the Path to Inspiration. This two-day event will celebrate local women who are reshaping their fields and amplifying change across the Wood Buffalo region.\nThe event kicks off with a special Girls’ Empowerment Mini Gala on Friday, March 6th, where more than 150 girls ages 9–15 from across the region will come together for an evening of connection, confidence-building, and fun. Participants will enjoy leadership activities, creative stations, and a chance to celebrate their strengths in a supportive, pro-girl environment.\nOn Saturday, March 7th, the day before International Women’s Day, the INNOVATORS & PIONEERS: Women of Inspiration Celebration 2026 will welcome community leaders, partners, and supporters to honour five remarkable Women of Inspiration whose innovation and courage are creating waves of change in STEM, entrepreneurship, the creative industries, and beyond. Together, these honourees reflect the many ways women in our region are leading, mentoring, and opening doors for the next generation.\nBoth the Mini-Gala and main gala will feature an Indigenous Fashion Show in partnership with Athabasca Tribal Council, showcasing traditional and contemporary designs from local Indigenous artists and creators. The fashion show will be curated and hosted by Geraldine “Ger” Carriere, Cultural Storyteller, a Métis entrepreneur, best-selling author, international speaker, and recording artist whose work focuses on helping women and Indigenous youth reconnect with their authentic selves through healing, creativity, and self-discovery.\nEach year, the event celebrates inspirational local women role models across various sectors and professions in the Wood Buffalo region. For 2026, five prestigious awards will be presented:\n\nBrilliance in STEM\nInnovator in Enterprise\nCreative Luminary\nRenaissance Pioneer\nRising Star\n\nTickets are now available (Early bird sales end on January 15, 2026):\n\nEarly Bird individual tickets: $196.85 (fees included)\nEarly Bird pair of tickets: $372.05 (fees included)\nEarly Bird table of 10: $1,830.70 (fees included)\n\nRegular pricing (starting January 16, 2026):\n\nIndividual ticket: $227.36 (fees included)\nPair of tickets: $429.71 (fees included)\nTable of 10: $2,114.46 (fees included)\n\nAll tickets are transferable and refundable should the event be cancelled.\nTo purchase tickets and for event details, please follow this link.\n
URL:https://maccalendar.ca/events/innovators-pioneers-women-of-inspiration-celebration-2026/
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CATEGORIES:Community,Family,RMWB
LOCATION:1 MacDonald Dr, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5C5, Canada
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