I Belong Here and I Deserve to Succeed: Supporting Women Entrepreneurs of Colour
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Did you know there are dozens of landmarks across Canada that recognize strong women from our country’s history? Some celebrate the progress we’ve made, while others are a reminder of the work we still have to do. Add some feminism to your summer plans by visiting one of these landmarks in your province or territory – or planning a road trip to see them all! Spirit of the Beothuk – Boyd’s Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador This life-sized bronze statue recognizes the Beothuk woman Shanawdithit, likely the last of her people. She recorded detailed sketches and accounts of Beothuk history, culture, and traditions. Without her work, much of what we know about the Beothuk people would have been lost.
A few weeks ago, I was driving from Lethbridge to Calgary with Heather Morley, our VP of Development and Community Relations in Western Canada when she told me a story about her nine-year-old daughter Lauren. Someone at school had shared a troubling secret, leaving Lauren in a difficult position. Should she remain silent or take action to avert a potential crisis? After talking to her mother, Lauren soon came to her own conclusion: “I guess I’ll just have to be a leader.”
This brave nine-year-old was exactly right. Leadership is not about convincing others to follow you. In fact, leadership isn’t really about other people at all.