Girls of the Hood Conference

 

 

Organized by participating girls for girls, the Girls of the Hood conference showcased neighborhood projects with the goal of helping girls and young women overcome barriers to economic prosperity. Mélanie Joly gave the keynote address on “Dare to be yourself” and there were panel discussions on entrepreneurial women, re-envisioning the world through activism and art, community groups fostering economic empowerment, and women in alternative or non-traditional careers.

During the conference Dawson College student Nicola Sibthorpe, our event day social media manager, “live” tweeted highlights and took snap shots for the conference’s instagram feed. Check out the conference schedule for a complete run down of the day’s events.