Thank You!
She Leads Georgian Bay 2026 brought together over 160 women for a day of connection, creativity, learning, and community.
She Leads Georgian Bay 2026 Event Highlights
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Community Impact
Because of our attendees, sponsors, presenters, volunteers, and community partners, She Leads continues to give back beyond the event itself.
2026 Community Contributions
Operation Grow
Georgian Bay Native Women’s Association
Community Reach
EarlyON
Scholarship expansion initiative.** Scholarship Goal Moving Forward: Expand from one annual scholarship to four $1,000 scholarships supporting local female high school students.
Thank You
Thank you to our volunteers, presenters, sponsors, partners, and attendees for helping make this event possible.
Presenters
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Anette Lan
Keynote Speaker & Workshop Presenter
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Vicki Hart
Closing Speaker
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Giiwedin Drummers
Opening Ceremonies
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Sharelle McArthur
Workshop Presenter
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Jane Argue
Workshop Presenter
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Crys Wiltshire & Nicole French, C-Haus
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Holly Pilon
Workshop Presenter
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Deborah Laramey
Workshop Presenter
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Haily MacDonald
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Lorraine Jordan
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Carolyn Jones
Workshop Presenter
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Jennifer McConnell
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Dr. Christine Blom
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Colleen Porter
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Jodi Munshaw
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Deanna Palazzo
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Toni Crowe
Workshop Presenter
Thank You to Our 2026 She Leads Georgian Bay Sponsors
Venue Sponsors: The Women Lawyers of
Lunch Sponsor
Empower Sponsors
Rebel Sponsors
Unleash Sponsors
Marketing Partners
We are grateful to the talented individuals and local partners who are generously sharing their time and creativity to help make She Leads Georgian Bay 2026 a meaningful and memorable experience.
Community Contributors
Giiwedin Drummers — Opening Ceremony
Food Contributors
We are grateful to our local food partners for helping bring She Leads Georgian Bay 2026 to life. Your generosity helps create a welcoming and nourishing experience for everyone attending.
2026 She Leads Organizers
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I believe She Leads represents what leadership can look like: inclusive, community-focused, and rooted in growth. It meets women where they are- recognizing that we all have different needs, experiences, and paths- while creating a safe space to learn, grow, and lead in ways that feel aligned and authentic.
That’s a space I believe in- and one I’m proud to help lead.
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I am so fortunate to have been surrounded by amazing women throughout my life and career, with many years as a single mom.
These women are my family members, friends, colleagues and people I have met volunteering to help make a difference in our Georgian Bay communities.
I have seen the power of women working together, caring for each other and inspiring others and can’t wait to see this grow.
I am thrilled to be part of SheLeads - come join us!
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I am fortunate to have surrounded myself with amazing women in my personal and professional life. I am excited to be part of this event.
Women working together, supporting each other, being there for each other – no better thing!
“There is no limit to what we as women, can accomplish.”
-Michelle Obama
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