I feel pretty badass’: Indigenous women dive into welding at Aurora College – CBC

Apr 14, 2025

Red Seal welder leading the course says participants’ growth so far is ‘remarkable’

A new welding workshop at Aurora College in Fort Smith, N.W.T., is giving Indigenous women hands-on training and a boost of confidence in a field traditionally dominated by men.

The WeldHER+ Workshop, which is running April 7-17, is tuition-free and designed specifically for Indigenous women. Participants say it’s opening doors to careers they never imagined, and building a sense of belonging in the skilled trades.