One day after International Women's Day. I spent more time this year, more than any other year, participating in honouring International Women's Week (because one day isn't enough). Our very own Soul Sisters group began discussions about our own Marmora events months ago. Joyce Ioannou and Janice Chrysler joined forces to bring back the Women In Wellness Expo that Janice started many years ago. Joyce has taken the reins with Janice's guidance and the prospects of honouring women in business, health and wellness continues to grow! We started our week with a Wellness Wednesday (this is ongoing) at the Marmora Public Library where we had some discussion around the theme of this years' Int'l Women;s Day event, #Embrace Equity. We finished our time with a Shamanic Drumming and meditation I offered to the group. Later this day three of the Soul Sisters attended the ribbon cutting for Int'l Women's Week with Mayor Jan O'Neil at Caressant Care, It was lovely to spend time chatting with the women who attended and share a few stories. Saturday was dedicated to the Women in Wellness Expo! Despite a big snowfall the night before, the event was well attended. The day ended with a presentation by Joyce Ioannou and a meditation led by Janice Chrysler and I got to do a little bit of drumming once again! Yesterday, being International Women's Day, I was able to attend the Inspire Event in Peterborough which was a full day of ceremonies, guest speakers and workshops. The energy was fantastic, uplifting and inclusive. The keynote speaker at the end of the day was musician and Order of Canada recipient, Susan Aglukark who shared songs, stories and inspiration. I definitely came away from this wonderful week feeling my cup had been filled! This crone feels a part of the nurturing love of the sisterhood that chooses to uplift, teach, encourage, support and protect all the women and those who identify as female in moving forward. We can embrace equity. We can embrace inclusion and we can embrace each other.