The roots of Canadian women in the minerals exploration and mining industry can be traced back to its start. However the formation of a female based organization did not break ground until the 1960s when a group of young of women geologists met for lunch in Toronto, ON.   As more women entered the industry the network grew.  Although unconventional and informal, women associated with or working in the industry started to gather for occasional luncheons and networking opportunities.  They shared a camaraderie that was unique to their gender and inspired each other to grow their careers in a predominately male industry.  

 

Since then, demographic diversity has increased and WIM branches have formed independently across Canada and globally. Each branch is unique and many have monthly lunch meetings featuring interesting speakers, with a focus on networking. They regularly draw-in maximum attendance in numbers. The synergies between branches have empowered women to get more involved and in recent years combined efforts from coast to coast have showcased the generosity and social responsibility of the exploration and mining industry, through fundraising efforts for worthwhile charities.

 

Links and/or Emails for Local WIM Chapters in Canada:

British Columbia

Women in Mining, Vancouver Branch

Manitoba

Women in Mining, Greenstone (Flin Flon) Branch

Women in Mining, Nickel Belt (Thompson) Branch
Women in Mining, Winnipeg Branch 

Women in Mining, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg

Ontario

Women in Mining, Toronto Branch

Women in Mining, Northern Ontario Branch

Quebec

Women in Mining, Val d’Or

Women in Mining, Montreal Branch

Saskatchewan
Women in Mining, Saskatchewan Branch

 

Women in Mining Canada supports linkages between local branches and with the national association.  Branches (and new regions interested in creating a local branch), please contact us to share your ideas, collaborate, and post your events.