Girls Forward is seeking researchers, academics, evaluators, and knowledge mobilization leaders to present as part of our Lead Forward Webinar Series, a national virtual learning initiative focused on advancing equity, inclusion, leadership, and positive experiences for girls and women in…
Last month, Girls Forward had the honour of co-facilitating Nike Toronto's second 2026 Community of Practice at Nike Toronto's Headquarters. Organizations in attendance included Lay-Up Foundation, Canadian Women & Sport, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, Canada Basketball Foundation, Hijabi Ballers, City…
We're recruiting a Lead Forward Summit Event Coordinator (Contract) to join our team! Our ideal candidate is passionate about girls in sport and physical activity and believes in the power of sport to bring people together. You're excited by the…
Runners and walkers, this one's for you. From May through July 2026, we’re so excited to be part of a series of incredible races and runs across the country, each one helping us continue to power girls in sport. By…
Last month, Girls Forward had the honour of co-facilitating Nike Toronto's 2026 Community of Practice at Nike Toronto's Headquarters. Organizations in attendance included Lay-Up Foundation, Canadian Women & Sport, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, Canada Basketball Foundation, Hijabi Ballers, City of…
In this edition, we catch up on the WNBA and WNBPA's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)'s breakthrough, locking in its 30th season right on time. We also recap the 2026 Paralympic Games and celebrate the medal wins from Canadian women athletes.…
In February, Girls Forward’s Youth Mentorship Program mentors and mentees came together for a workshop exploring friendship and belonging. Through guided prompts, their words were woven into a collective poem, capturing shared themes and experiences on friendships in sport. …
For sisters Fallon and Paris McGroarty, sport has always been part of their lives. Their connection to Girls Forward began in different ways, Fallon (FM) as a participant who grew into leadership roles within the organization, and Paris (PM) as…
Girls Forward Foundation is fully introduce our 2025-2027 Fundraising Committeee! Andrea Chestnutt and Maureen Terralheiro will be spearheading the Fundraising Committee as Co-Chairs. If you missed our Co-Chair announcement where we introduced Andrea and Maureen, you can read that here.…
Beyond the podium: what jessie diggins' brave enough taught us about the UNGLAMOROUS side of sport As American cross-country skier Jessie Diggins prepares to start the final race of her last Olympic Games tomorrow, our Girls Forward Youth Advisory…