Intl Women in Aviation Week March 5 - 11

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Meanwhile in Canada 

The first female Indigenous Medivac Air Ambulance team

was announced Tuesday in Manitoba. 

Congratulations to Captain Robyn Shlachetla of Wabowden, Manitoba and First Officer Raven Beardy of Shamattawa, Manitoba.  They lifted off this evening, with Missinippi Medivac and are proving Indigenous youth are soaring within our community.

This historic Manitoba flight coincides with Woman of Aviation Week - Mar 5-11th Worldwide.

VIDEO:
http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1180735043940/

Magazine Article:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/medevac-robyn-shlachetla-raven-beardy-missinippi-1.4567270

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