Amazing times seven! CFUW Nelson & District club hosted our 3rd SIP Talks: Stories Inspire Passion event on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 at the Prestige Lakeside.
Seven dynamic Kootenay women entertained nearly 100 community members with personal stories about what or who inspires them to follow their passions. Over great food and beverages, we enjoyed stories about love of land, water, sports, music, movement, writing, performing, and finding one’s own voice.
Event proceeds went to support the CFUW Scholarship and Bursary Fund for young people in the community. Our impressive presenters were:
Avery DeBoer Smith – Master’s student, Environmental Consultant and Chair of Neighbours United and the Youth Climate.
Luanne Armstrong -award winning author and mentor to emerging writers
Sydney Black – mama, performer, producer and the Executive Director of the Nelson & District Arts Council.
Zaynab Mohammed - award-winning poet, artist and our region's 2022 BC Cultural Days Ambassador
Jane Byers – poet, writer and Nelson’s 2022 Cultural Ambassador.
Lori Anne Donald – physiotherapist, business owner, member of Canada’s National Ski Mountaineering team, avid mountain biker, trail runner, whitewater kayaker, and salsa dancer
Patricia Henman - Director, Actor, Singer/Songwriter, Producer, Educator, Author
Special thanks to the presenters: (left to right) Avery Deboer-Smith, Lori Anne Donald, Jane Byers, Sydney Black, Pat Henman, Zaynab Mohammed, Luanne Armstrong. Thanks to all the attendees and supporters.
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