Whistler Stories That Need To Be Told
Oral history is important and this podcast captures the confidence and culture that shaped Whistler into a #1 world class resort ... it captures the people and their history from 1969 to now and what it took to develop a unique Western Canadian resort that draws mountain enthusiasts from all over the world for a “quick visit that lasts years”.
“I want a record of what happened here and why it happened in such a short time and how successful we were. I want to interview people that lived here through the development of Whistler.” ~ Bruce Watt
Whistler Stories That Need To Be Told
Cathy Jewett - Creating the Foundation for Equality
Cathy Jewett was in the forefront on many social issues in the 70s & 80s and still is as a Councillor on the Resort Municipality Of Whistler council. She was one of the first females (3 in the 60s & 70s) to become a Professional Ski Patroller with Whistler Mountain and created the conditions for equality for future female ski patrollers at Whistler/Blackcomb Mountains.
It wasn't was an easy, gentle journey but with endless energy and tenancity, she achieved many of her career goals plus having two children and volunteering.
In 2016, the Whistler Citizen of the Year Award (https://youtu.be/0w2_kFE6Z20?si=EwoBEfUwRPRssoo2) was awarded to Cathy for demonstrating extraordinary leadership and community service outside of employment. Well-respected in the community, Cathy inspires others with her caring and positive attitude and spirit of cooperation.
Cathy's Volunteer Contributions
- Chair, Communities that Care Whistler
- Chair, Sea to Sky District Parents Advisory Council
- Docent, Audain Art Museum
- Member Board Of Trustees - RMOW Appointee, Audain Art Museum
- Board Member - RMOW Appointee, Arts Whistler
- Board Member - RMOW Appointee, Whistler Museum & Archives Society
- Board Member - RMOW Appointee, Whistler Community Services Society
- Board Member - RMOW Appointee, WORCA - Whistler Off Road Cycling Association
- Chairperson of the Board, Whistler Valley Housing Society
