Cathy Jewett - Creating the Foundation for Equality

23/04/2024 37 min Temporada 3 Episodio 14
Cathy Jewett - Creating the Foundation for Equality

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Episode Synopsis

Cathy Jewett was in the forefront on many social issues in the 70s & 80s and still is as a Councillor on the Resort Municipality Of Whistler council. She was one of the first females (3 in the 60s & 70s) to become a Professional Ski Patroller with Whistler Mountain and created the conditions for equality for future female ski patrollers at Whistler/Blackcomb Mountains. It wasn't was an easy, gentle journey but with endless energy and tenancity, she achieved many of her career goals plus having two children and volunteering.  In 2016, the Whistler Citizen of the Year Award (https://youtu.be/0w2_kFE6Z20?si=EwoBEfUwRPRssoo2) was awarded to Cathy for demonstrating extraordinary leadership and community service outside of employment.  Well-respected in the community, Cathy inspires others with her caring and positive attitude and spirit of cooperation.Cathy's Volunteer ContributionsChair, Communities that Care WhistlerChair, Sea to Sky District Parents Advisory CouncilDocent, Audain Art MuseumMember Board Of Trustees - RMOW Appointee, Audain Art MuseumBoard Member - RMOW Appointee, Arts WhistlerBoard Member - RMOW Appointee, Whistler Museum & Archives SocietyBoard Member - RMOW Appointee, Whistler Community Services SocietyBoard Member - RMOW Appointee, WORCA - Whistler Off Road Cycling AssociationChairperson of the Board, Whistler Valley Housing Society