March 2nd marked our first event of 2023! The Fast and Female team was so excited to head up to Collingwood, Ontario to deliver an empowering 90 minute Power Hour workshop to the Alpine Ontario Alpin. Here's a recap of…
International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women in many domains. It is a day to centre the women's rights movement, elevating the much-needed attention to issues such as gender equity, reproductive rights and violence and abuse against women. This…
By Morgyn Engman In Canada, Black History Month is a time to recognize and celebrate Black Canadians (Canada, 2023). It is a time to learn about the stories of Black people and their contributions and achievements that have continued to…
It is with mixed emotions that we share with our community that Debbie King, Chair of Fast and Female’s Anti-Racism and Respect Advisory Committee (ARRC), and a member of our Board of Directors has stepped down from her active role…
By Claire M and Kira Makuk In celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, one of our youth members met with a REAL Role Model to talk about their sport experiences and what sport means to each of…
Fast and Female Supporting Women in Sports Foundation is excited to share that we are a recipient of Canadian Tire Jumpstart’s Community Development Grant! Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a Canadian charity that “helps kids overcome financial accessibility barriers to sport…
As the year comes to an end, we would like to look back at everything we have accomplished in 2022. With a slow return from COVID-19, we were able to host 15 events across five provinces and one territory, virtual…
You may have spent Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping all of the biggest deals of the year, but Giving Tuesday is all about giving to the causes you care about. Giving Tuesday is a global initiative that was started…
Earlier this year we got to sit down and have a zoom call with one of our sponsors, Laura J Evans. She and her team at Kelowna Beer Institute in Kelowna held a fundraiser for International Women's Day, with the…
By Kendra Osa Who is Serena Williams? Whether you’re a big fan of tennis or you don’t know a thing about it, her name is one everybody knows. But for those of you who may be unfamiliar, Serena Williams is…