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2024 Rural Women's Conference
2024 Rural Women's Conference
Our annual Women's Conference is back! With amazing speakers, food, prizes and music! You don't want to miss it! Join us in Hylo to learn, to laugh and to be together!
Nov 14, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hylo,
Hylo, AB T0A 1Z0, Canada
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Welcome to the

2024 RURAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Hylo Community Hall, Hylo, AB.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW

Tickets to the 2024 Rural Women's Conference go on sale Monday, October 7 at 8 am and close on Friday, November 1 at 4 pm.

2024 CONFERENCE INFO

From FREE bussing to and from the conference, to all the speaker info, you'll find it below!

Cup of Coffee

CONFERENCE

Doors open at 8:00 am with the conference finishing at 4:00!

See below for full conference program!

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SPEAKERS

Get to Know Them

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Katelyn Duban | Wild Rose Farmer

​Your Story: Inspiring Tales from Rural Women

Katelyn Duban, originally hailing from Southern Alberta, Canada, is breaking ground as a
first-generation farmer within her multi-generational family farm. Initially, she hadn't planned to
take an active role in farming, but fate had other ideas, igniting within her a deep-seated passion
for farm life. Today Katelyn, alongside her husband, dedicates herself to cultivating her skills as
a grain farmer, both in the fields and beyond, contributing to the legacy of her family's
agricultural heritage.
A passionate podcast enthusiast, Katelyn sought out content celebrating the significant
contributions of women in agriculture but found a gap in the market. Undeterred, she took
matters into her own hands and embarked on creating her own podcast. In the spring of 2019,
she proudly launched The Rural Woman Podcast™.
Since its inception, Katelyn has been dedicated to amplifying the stories of remarkable women
across various agricultural domains, including farming, ranching, homesteading, agribusiness,
and beyond. With nearly one million downloads spanning countries worldwide, she continues to
advocate for the vital role of women in agriculture. Additionally, Katelyn shares her personal
journey and insights through social media where she has proudly built an inclusive community
for women in the agriculture industry.

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Rhonda Williams - RCMP

Rhonda joined the RCMP in October 2009 working uniform policing in northern BC. In September of 2013, she was transferred to Stony Plain, Alberta, where she worked on the watch and on the Crime Reduction Unit which looked into prolific offenders conducting criminal activities in the Parkland County area. In February 2021, Rhonda moved to the Federal Serious Organized Crime which investigated inter-border drug and firearms trafficking. In July 2023, she made the move over to the Provincial Financial Crime Team where she has remained to this date.

Under the theme "20 years of fighting fraud: From then to now," this year's campaign will shed light on how fraudsters' old tricks have now been refined with the use of technology. The campaign aims to help Canadians recognize warning signs, reject suspicious claims and report fraud to the authorities.

Recent numbers from the CAFC are concerning: in 2023 alone, Canadians lost a staggering $567 million – an increase of $37 million from 2022 and $187 million since 2021. Despite this rise in financial losses, the rate of frauds being reported remains low, with only 5% to 10% reported.

As law enforcement agencies and over 60 organizations across the country work together to raise awareness about fraud, Canadian consumers and businesses also play a key role in preventing it. Education remains the strongest line of defence against frauds.

In 2023, the top three most reported types of fraud were identity fraud, service fraud, and phishing –all designed to get you to pay or give away sensitive information like your social insurance number, passwords or banking details. The top three frauds reported that had the highest level of financial impact were investment scams, spear phishing, and romance scams.

In 2023, the CAFC received 116,403 reports which included at least 41,873 victims of fraud. The CAFC is jointly managed by the RCMP, the Competition Bureau and the Ontario Provincial Police.

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Girlz With Guitars

Girlz with Guitarz is a trio consisting of two sisters and an aunt from the Gauthier family originating from the small hamlet of Plamondon in North Eastern Alberta. This bilingual group performs all genres as well as original compositions mainly influenced by country, folk and pop. With these 3 musicians, you will hear a whole range of instruments such as guitar, ukulele, banjo and harmonica however, it is their 3-part harmony that will delight you the most.

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Donna Feledichuk Ph.D

Donna Feledichuk is a self-taught international award-winning wildlife photographer residing in the Hylo area.  Her photography is a heartfelt narrative that brings the untamed beauty of the Boreal Forest to life. Donna is passionate about conservation and uses her photographs to educate others about the importance of preserving the Boreal Forest. Her works reflect the struggles and triumphs of the wildlife as they navigate the harsh extremes of the changing Canadian seasons. Through her powerful imagery, Donna gives a voice to the often overlooked and voiceless inhabitants of the northern forest.

 

Donna’s work has gained international recognition, being exhibited globally, featured in publications such as BBC Wildlife, Untamed Photo Magazine, Earth Endeavours, National Geographic (Spanish edition) and Canadian Geographic and the recipient of numerous international and national photography awards, including the Grand Prize winner of Nature Canada Photo Contest 2023 and Canon Canada’s Nature Through Your Lens 2024 Contest. She is a photography team member of the Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective, a featured columnist for PhotoWild Magazine and she regularly trains and mentors individuals starting on their wildlife photography journey all from her home in this area.

 

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Tina Skakun

Hi, I'm Tina, a passionate advocate for resilience and wellness, shaped by my personal journey with cancer. My experience has taught me that hope and strength can flourish even in the darkest times. I believe resilience is not just about enduring challenges; it’s about thriving in the face of adversity.

In this session, we will explore the transformative power of perseverance and discuss practical strategies for building resilience. We’ll uncover the profound connection between movement and healing, illustrating how physical activity can uplift both body and spirit. Additionally, I’ll share tips for supporting friends or loved ones facing illness, celebrating the potential within all of us to rise above life’s challenges.

To wrap up, we’ll engage in some gentle movement and breathing exercises to help you feel energized and ready to take on the rest of the day. I look forward to sharing this journey with you!

 

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Camilla Jones - Comedian

“Life Goes On...

          …Hither & Yon!”

Camilla Jones is the presenter of “Life Goes On…Hither and Yon! “. She was raised on a farm in central Alberta as the middle child of 5 girls.  Growing up in this dysfunctional family produced many hilarious memories and thankfully, the comedy just keeps rolling along, as her four adult sons are constantly contributing to her nutty sense of humour.   Add in some major medical complications, a second husband, menopausal blunders, elderly parent drama, daughter-inlaws and her favourite roll of being a Gramma, all of which produce a fun-filled talk to help folks see the lighter side.  Camilla shares her twisted observations and personal stories to illustrate why humour is such a powerful life tool and why laughter truly is “The Wonder Drug”!

 

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM SCHEDULE

9 am - Opening Remarks/Welcome

9:15 am - Katelyn Duban

10:15 am - Game & Break

10:45 am - RCMP | Fraud Awareness

11:45 am - LUNCH with entertainment by Girlz With Guitars

1:30 pm - Donna Feledichuk

2 pm - Movement lead by Tina Skakun

2:45 pm - Break

3 pm - Camilla Jones

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