Projects 

2025 Project

The ME Project Themed STEAM Ahead

Scheduled for October 4, 2025, The ME Project: STEAM AHEAD is our flagship event aimed at empowering over 200 Girls and gender-diverse youth aged 15 to 18.

This initiative aims to bridge the gap between education and careers in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). We strive to address the ongoing underrepresentation of women in STEAM fields and to create pathways for future leaders to emerge. We are proud to be supported by NorQuest College and are currently seeking additional sponsors to help us make a lasting impact. Organizations and individuals can partner with us through monetary sponsorships or by contributing their time and expertise. To get involved, please reach out to us to explore how you can support this transformative event.

2019 Project

The ME Project Themed A Girl Can Be Whatever

Held in June 2019, this event brought together over 60 girls aged 14–16

to Engage with a powerful lineup of accomplished women who shared their journeys and inspired confidence:

Marianne Ryan Former RCMP Commanding Officer for Alberta, now
Alberta’s first female Omb, Ombudsman and Public Interest Commissioner.

April Eve Wiberg – Indigenous advocate and founder of the Stolen Sisters &
Brothers Awareness Movement.

Catherine Vu – IT entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-founder of Pro-Active
Computer Solutions.

Debbie Houle – Métis musician and community builder with 27 years of service.

Georgette Reed – Olympic athlete and Health & Wellness Coordinator with
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services.

What We Gained:

This project deepened our commitment to representation and mentorship. It cultivated a new generation of girls who left feeling inspired, seen, and equipped to envision limitless futures. The event also strengthened our relationships with community partners and laid the foundation for our future programming.

2018 Project

invisible But Real

You Can’t Heal What You Don’t Reveal”

It was a free, public event held on June 16, 2018, in Edmonton. Co-led by Harriet Tinka and Sonja Purcell from Ayana Communications, this project aimed to address the stigma surrounding mental health within refugee and newcomer communities, where cultural silence often hinders healing.

The event received support from community leaders, including former Olympian Georgette Reed and MLA David Shepherd. It featured keynote speeches, expert panels, and a Q&A session that emphasized culturally sensitive dialogue.

What We Gained:

We gained valuable insights into the invisible challenges faced by newcomers,
particularly those related to mental health. The event fostered trust and vulnerability, encouraged open conversations, and helped participants connect with local resources. It laid the foundation for ongoing community-based mental wellness initiatives and demonstrated the importance of creating safe, inclusive spaces that facilitate healing and empowerment.