Tracy Ann Evans Rice, who works as a Status of Women Coordinator with the Nunatsiavut Government held a 2 day workshop in Goose Bay on the 26th and 27th of February.
She said ten women, from the communities of Nain, Hopedale, Postville, Rigolet, North West River and Goose Bay, participated in this workshop, to learn writing and public speaking skills
She also said a facilitator from Halifax who works with the Canadian Executive Service Organization attended this workshop.
On their first day, they practiced speaking in front of the group, and on the second day, each of the women had to write a proposal or letters.
She added that the purpose of this leadership workshop was for women to strengthen their skills and filling the gaps.