worthy devotion

The event is called Worthy Devotion and it returns for a 2nd year today.

Organizer Abbey Thompson says the event is about giving girls the self esteem tools they need.

She says there are plans to expand the program next year to include boys and other schools but for now it’s for girls at Chippewa Secondary School from grades 7-10.

Thompson says the day includes several workshops include Zumba Fitness by The Studio, self defense from instructors at the 3 Fires Martial Arts Academy, and sessions on photo shop in society, limitations and girl-on-girl hate.

She admits these are serious topics, but they’re important to talk about so the issues get out in the open.