CBC Vancouver Inspiration Series highlights aboriginal women leaders – CBC
Jun 16, 2015
Dream Makers panelists talked about their motivations, challenges and how to move forward
CBC Vancouver presented CBC Vancouver Inspiration Series: Dream Makers, a panel event that highlights successful aboriginal women and celebrates the unique experiences that have led them to become leaders in the community.
The panel discussion Tuesday morning, moderated by CBC’s Duncan McCue and hosted by Lisa Charleyboy, featured four female leaders who shared their stories of how they overcame challenges to achieve success.
The speakers were:
- Melanie Mark, a community advocate
- Dorothy Grant, an acclaimed artist and fashion designer
- Laurie Sterritt, the director of Aboriginal Employment, Education and Procurement at B.C. Hydro
- Dr. Gwen Point, the Chancellor of the University of the Fraser Valley
