The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission partners STEM workshop for Indigenous girls

On  May 13th, 2024, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission circulated the following press release:

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is proud to announce its second annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Workshop for Indigenous Girls, which is taking place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, from May 13 to 16. 

This significant event, named “osk âyak ê wîcihisocik – Young people helping themselves”, has been organized in collaboration with the University of Saskatchewan and partners such as Natural Resources Canada, the Canadian Nuclear Association and Cameco. The workshop aligns with the CNSC’s Women in STEM initiative. The workshop is partly funded through the CNSC’s Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund and underscores the Government of Canada’s commitment to gender equity and Indigenous reconciliation.  

Over 40 Indigenous high school girls from various communities in Saskatchewan will participate in this workshop. Through engaging mentors, keynote speakers and hands-on activities, the event aims to inspire this generation of Indigenous girls to explore careers and leadership roles in STEM fields. The program will integrate Indigenous learning and STEM activities, blending Western and Indigenous knowledge.

The STEM Workshop for Indigenous Girls seeks to connect women in STEM from various backgrounds as mentors for Indigenous girls, creating a nurturing community and providing the girls with valuable guidance. Diversity in STEM leads to better problem solving and innovation. Mentors play crucial roles in encouraging women and girls to pursue their interests in STEM. 

“Promoting gender balance in STEM and specifically in the nuclear sector is a global mission that the CNSC has been proud to champion,” said CNSC acting CEO Ramzi Jammal. “By giving the time and space for Indigenous girls to explore studies and careers in STEM, we foster essential diversity that not only drives innovation, but also ensures better outcomes, including greater safety outcomes in the nuclear sector.”

To read the original press release, visit: Indigenous Girls in STEM: The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission partners a workshop in Saskatoon