International Women’s Day 2023 – Events for the Defence Team

February 27, 2023 - Defence Stories

March 8 is International Women's Day! To celebrate, all Defence Team members, nation-wide, are encouraged to attend national and local events of their choosing.

Discussion Panel: Equity, Leadership, and the Impact of Grassroots Efforts in Defence

To mark International Women’s Day, the Defence Champion for Women will host a HYBRID, in-person / virtual discussion panel, on women’s grassroots efforts and contributions to the Defence Team. Defence Team members can join from anywhere in Canada via Microsoft Teams.

Panelists include diverse military and civilian members of various ranks and positions, who are recognized as leaders in their communities and who make a difference to the Defence Team.

Date: March 8, 2023

Time: 1100-1200 EST

Location: Virtual (Microsoft Stream) and in-person at the Carling Campus Building 5 Rotunda

Moderator: Defence Champion for Women,  Major-General Bourgon, CMM, MSC, CD

Panelists: 

• Emma Moon, Human Systems Integration specialist promoting inclusive equipment
• Captain Stephanie Clubine, Edmonton DWAO Military Co-Chair
• Lieutenant Dorin Adenekan, Humanitarian, and mental health advocate
• Master Corporal Emily Reiman, Aerospace Control Operator at 4 Wing Cold Lake

National Capital Region Women’s Trade Show

Booths will be set up at NDHQ Carling, featuring women-focused organizations and businesses, as well as a variety of Defence Team organizations.

Date: March 8, 2023

Time: 1230-1330 EST

Location: Carling Campus Building 5 Cafeterias

Arrive early! Light refreshments will be served just prior, 1200-1230 EST.

National Virtual Event: Speed Mentoring

Sign up online (you are now leaving the Government of Canada website) for this year’s virtual speed mentoring event! Defence Team members can join from anywhere in Canada via Microsoft Teams.

Date: March 8, 2023

Time: 1330-1445 EST

Location: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)

National Capital Region Informal Cinq à Sept

Looking for a chance to meet new people and be inspired? Join us in-person for a Defence Team networking event at the Army Officers Mess in Ottawa. This event is open to both military members and civilian employees in the National Capital Region.

To secure your spot, remember to register ahead of time. (you are now leaving the Government of Canada website)

Date: March 8, 2023

Time: 1700-1900 EST

More information is available on the Defence Team Intranet (accessible only on the National Defence network) and the event website. (you are now leaving the Government of Canada website)