2023 Year End Reflections
As the curtains draw close on another remarkable year, I find myself filled with gratitude and awe, reflecting on the incredible journey Femina Collective has undertaken. This year has been a testament to the power of community, resilience, and the unwavering spirit of women within the Natural Resource space.
When Femina Collective was created, there were uncertainties hanging in the air. Would women recognize its value? Would it gain traction? Would we even have members? Amidst the myriad of questions, one thing stood crystal clear – the innate desire of women for safety within a community. The core essence of Femina Collective has always been to provide that haven, fostering connection and growth.
At its heart, Femina Collective is a force, radically changing the experience and representation of women in the Natural Resource sector. We achieve this by cultivating a space where women can unite, confronting both the triumphs and challenges collectively. Our focus is unwavering – ensuring that each member evolves into the best version of themselves. Femina is more than an organization; it's a dynamic engagement, a network of support, and a journey of shared connections.
As we bid farewell to 2023, we also celebrate the culmination of our second year as a community, marked by phenomenal growth. Our membership base doubled, and our footprint expanded into Europe and the United States. The interactions among our members flourished through our dedicated Slack channels and engaging events.
A highlight of the year was our Mexico Retreat, where 18 women delved deep into introspective sessions with our coaches. The experience was a perfect blend of meaningful discussions, culinary delights, socializing, and genuine face-to-face connections. Recognizing the significance of in-person events, we actively participated in key industry gatherings, such as hosting a public dinner at PDAC and attending the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame annual awards dinner, making waves as a united force of women.
The year concluded with impactful dinners in Vancouver and Toronto, bringing together over 50 women witnessing the growth of our community. The connections forged during these gatherings were instant, reinforcing our belief that magic happens when women unite.
A source of immense pride is our Femina Scholarship program, funded by 20% of membership fees. This year, with the support of corporate sponsor Mayhew Performance, we awarded two $5,000 scholarships, bringing our two-year total to $25,000 for five deserving women.
Additionally, ten of our members graduated from the ACE Board Training Program for women, positioning themselves for the next stage of their careers and board appointments.
Individually, our members achieved remarkable milestones – switching roles, earning promotions, voicing their desires and seeing them fulfilled, receiving awards and recognition, and even speaking at TEDx events. Their shared moments of triumph centred around finding their voices, building confidence, and feeling empowered within the Femina Collective community.
As we express gratitude for the incredible journey so far, we eagerly anticipate the dawn of 2024. Our membership will reopen in January, with the goal of welcoming 40 new members. We invite you to join us on this empowering journey as we continue to shape the future of women in the Natural Resource space. Thank you to everyone who has followed our journey, and here's to an exciting year ahead!
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Femina Collective is a membership based community of like-minded women who believe that we can radically change the experience and representation of women in the Natural Resource space. Join us in 2024.
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At Femina Collective, we believe in the power of shared experiences and open conversations for everyone in the Natural Resource industry.
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