Driving the Advancement of Women in Nuclear

We’re a group of Canadian leaders and influencers in the nuclear sector who are championing gender equity.

[Driving the Advancement of Women in Nuclear @DAWNuclear]

The future of the nuclear sector depends on a highly skilled and diverse workforce. We’re working to change structural and cultural barriers that may prevent women from establishing successful careers in nuclear. Follow us to stay up to date with our progress.

[Cameco Community @camecocommunity]

Today, more than 240 Cameco employees joined our International Women's Day virtual event featuring a keynote address by President Rumina Velshi of the @CNSC_CCSN. Thank you, @RVelshi, for your inspiring words as we work to #BreakTheBias. #IWD2022

[Fuel Services @CamecoOntario]

We are committed to creating a workplace that is free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. Watch to learn more about how our employees are working to #BreakTheBias #IWD2022
https://t.co/NovwbNFG7J

[NWMOCanada @NWMOCanada]

“From my early days as a young engineer, I have often been one of a few women in a male-dominated field. I've seen a lot of progress in the industry over the years towards greater gender equality, but we can do better.” - Laurie Swami, CEO at NWMO 💯 👏

#BreakTheBias #IWD2022

[Women in Nuclear Global @WiNglobal]

On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🔬, we celebrate today's role models for a just, inclusive future for all 👏🏽

[Driving the Advancement of Women in Nuclear @DAWNuclear]

Join us today for a fun networking mixer with guest speaker Nicolle Butcher, Chief Operations Officer, @opg.

Register here👉: https://t.co/28bhAKVTbp

[Driving the Advancement of Women in Nuclear @DAWNuclear]

Today the Centre of Excellence for Energy is hosting a day of webinars celebrating women and girls in science in New Brunswick.

💻View the full schedule and join virtually via Microsoft Teams here: https://t.co/r1CsPJhiav

[Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission @CNSC_CCSN]

On the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we honour the 14 women murdered in the École Polytechnique de Montréal massacre on #December6, 1989.

We remember them and reaffirm our commitment to end all forms of gender-based violence.

[Mediaplanet Canada @MediaplanetCA]

The 'Canada’s Nuclear Future' issue unites leaders from Canada's #NuclearEnergy industry to provide education on innovations & highlight the organizations helping Canada meet our #NetZero goal. Read the issue in today's @nationalpost or online here: https://t.co/mys4xU5Xnn💡

[Ontario Tech University @ontariotech_u]

Ontario Tech is pleased to announce the appointment of @JacquieHoornweg as the Brilliant Energy Institute’s Executive Director, effective Wednesday, November 3.

https://t.co/Mz8AcQLEXp

[Bruce Power NGS @Bruce_Power]

Rencheck mentions Bruce Power's support of @ontariotech_u and the importance of identifying opportunities in engineering for women and visible minorities.

[Driving the Advancement of Women in Nuclear @DAWNuclear]

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[Laurie Swami @LaurieSwami]

Notice anything extraordinary about #TeamCanada at the @iaeaorg International Conference for Radioactive Waste? Proud to be among such accomplished #WomenInNuclear. The face of nuclear is changing. #STEMinism

[Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission @CNSC_CCSN]

“When we empower women, everyone benefits.”

Read this article by our President @RVelshi to learn why NOW is the time to improve diversity and pursue gender equity in #STEM fields ➡️ https://t.co/5mYAbjmuW9

[Energie _NB @Energie_NB]

À l’occasion de la semaine de la science nucléaire, nous sommes très fiers de Leah Belding, employée de la #CNPL, figure parmi les visages présentés dans cette vidéo qui met en vedette les femmes qui travaillent dans l’industrie nucléaire au Canada.

[NB Power @NB_Power]

As we celebrate #NuclearSciWeek, we're proud that one of our employees Leah Belding from #PLNGS, is one of the faces featured in this video showcasing women working in nuclear across Canada.

[NWMOCanada @NWMOCanada]

“You as a woman in the world…have the power to change humanity,” said Elder Diane Longboat, ceremonial leader, traditional teacher and healer, and member of the NWMO’s Council of Elders and Youth, at #WiNGlobal2021.

[Driving the Advancement of Women in Nuclear @DAWNuclear]

“We should not see diversity and inclusion as a priority, a program – it really is a value – this is who we are,” said @RVelshi, President and CEO of the @CNSC_CCSN, at the @WiNGlobal conference. #WiNGlobal2021

[Driving the Advancement of Women in Nuclear @DAWNuclear]

“Women have something very valuable to contribute to this industry, so it’s really important that we leverage that important contribution and make space for it,” said Lisa McBride, President and CEO of @WiN_Canada and DAWN member at the @WiNGlobal conference. #WiNGlobal2021

[Driving the Advancement of Women in Nuclear @DAWNuclear]

“The actions of confidence come first; the feelings of confidence come later,” said Laurie Fraser, Project Manager at @CANDUOwnersGrp and DAWN member, at the @WiNglobal conference. #WiNGlobal2021

[Driving the Advancement of Women in Nuclear @DAWNuclear]

“Be genuine and be yourself. Don’t try and expend energy being what you think they want...be yourself and have integrity – that’s what’s going to help you build yourself up,” said Rachna Clavero, Senior Director of Strategic Growth at @KINECTRICS at the #WiNGlobal2021 conference.

[Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire @CCSN_CNSC]

Pendant la Semaine de l’égalité des sexes, la présidente @RVelshi a partagé comment elle a participé à la création de @DAWNuclear, un groupe de dirigeantes du secteur nucléaire canadien qui aide activement les femmes à exceller et à progresser dans leurs carrières.