Assembly Recognises Iqaluit’s Women Firefighters

Public Service Announcement
Assembly Recognises Iqaluit’s Women Firefighters
June 2, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

On May 31st, Iqaluit-Sinaa MLA Janet Brewster invited members of the Iqaluit Fire Department to the Legislative Assembly to be recognized for the role women play in providing Iqaluit’s emergency services.

On March 8th, for the second year in a row, the Iqaluit Fire Department’s team on call was made up entirely of women, to celebrate International Women’s Day. Created in1911, International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe.

Brewster praised the Iqaluit Fire Department for honouring International Women’s Day, and what it stands for. In her Member’s Statement, Brewster noted, “Empowered girls become empowered women. Mr. Speaker, I’m proud of these hardworking women and all of Nunavut’s first responders.”

Photo information: Iqaluit’s Firefighters honoured International Women’s Day on March 8th by having an on call team made up entirely of women. On May 31st, they in turn were honoured by Iqaluit-Sinaa MLA Janet Brewster at the Nunavut Legislative Assembly. From left are: Iqaluit Fire Chief Steven McGean, Emergency Dispatcher Mam Osmani, Iqaluit Firefighter and Medic Amelia Martin, Iqaluit-Sinaa MLA Janet Brewster and Iqaluit Firefighter and Medic Emily Galipo. (Mac Paiva/City of Iqaluit Photo).

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For additional information, please contact:
Kent Driscoll Communications and Customer Service Manager 867-979-5607 k.driscoll@iqaluit.ca

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