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#RisingYouth grantee Alejandra
Cabrera founded Femmes Across
the Board (FAB), a free weekly
drop-in skate session at a local
skatepark, specifically for women-
identifying folks. In a space that
is dominated by men, FAB aims
to create a safe and nurturing
environment where women can
try something they may never
have tried in existing spaces.
The drop-in skate sessions took
place on Wednesday evenings
from 6-9 p.m., welcoming all
skill levels and all ages. Using
her grant, Alejandra provided
extra skateboards and safety
gear for people to borrow. It was
important to make the sport as
accessible as possible for those
who may not have the means
to purchase such equipment.
" Our members consider
the young girls who show
up, excited to learn and
feeling confident, as our
biggest success. FAB can
change lives, and already
has begun to do just that."
ALEJANDRA CABRERA
Femmes Across the Board
Alejandra Cabrera | $1,500
Regina, Saskatchewan
SASK ATCHEWAN
Regina is located on Saulteaux (Plains
Ojibwa), Plains Cree, and Assiniboine
territory as part of Treaty 4.
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