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SCWIST Digital Literacy Scholarships Build Confidence, Skills & Career Opportunities in TECH

Posted on December 31, 2021

As part of the SCALE project to build capacity, SCWIST partnered with Lighthouse Labs to offer a series of digital literacy scholarships for training in web development, data analytics and front-end d… Read More

Bridging the Pay Gap through Policy Action

Posted on November 26, 2021

SCWIST was honoured to host an esteemed panel of speakers who have been championing gender equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout their careers: Olivia Chow (Former Member of Parliament and Exe… Read More

Get up to $10,000 to hire for a tech role

Posted on November 1, 2021

Looking to hire someone in a business or tech role?   Innovate BC’s Innovator Skills Initiative offers up to $10,000 per employee, per year, for B.C.-based c… Read More

SCWIST SIGs: Looking Towards the Future and Bringing Equity in STEM to the Forefront

Posted on October 29, 2021

SCWIST chapters are transforming! They are becoming more specialized and targeted committees called SIGs (special interest groups). This important work has been initiated with the support and comm… Read More

SCWIST Collaborates with Sea Smart to Inspire Action on Ocean Conservation, Sustainability & Diversity!

Posted on August 23, 2021

As part of our SCALE project to build capacity, develop collaborative partnerships and inspire collective impact, SCWIST is collaborating with Sea Smart on a series of virtual workshops and resources… Read More

Please welcome our newest board members!

Posted on June 17, 2021

At our 2021 Annual General Meeting, we had the pleasure of welcoming four new members to SCWIST’s Board of Directors. Their broad range of skills and experience will be an asset to our board… Read More

Message from SCWIST on Kamloops residential school discovery

Posted on June 2, 2021

Content warning: anti-Indigenous violence and death. The Indian Residential School Survivors Society Crisis Line provides counselling support 24/7 to survivors of residential schools at 1-866-925-4419… Read More

Science Fairs, STEM Conferences, and Starting School During COVID-19

Posted on May 29, 2021

Written by: Maia Poon Attending or hosting a virtual event during the pandemic? It will surprise you. That’s the main thing. It will also be okay, and I think I can say that on the behalf of mos… Read More

Messages from the Board on Volunteer Appreciation Day 2021

Posted on May 29, 2021

Message from Nasira Aziz, Director of Leadership: I am so delighted to see all of you gather here to celebrate our commitment, dedication, contribution and achievements. Your contribution has had a… Read More