Manon Mitchell - Trail Blazer

About this episode

Manon Mitchell shares her inspiring journey as a trailblazer for women at HMCS Quadra.

In August 2025 the Quadra Alumni Association celebrated 50 years of women at HMCS Quadra. In this episode of the podcast, it was a real pleasure hearing from Manon Mitchell and her journey of attending HMCS Quadra in 1975 and beyond. She is definitely one of the “original trailblazers” and many have called her an inspiration for younger women that followed in her footsteps. Manon talks about getting a start in the Sea Cadet world as a member of CCMRC Sioux, in Laval, Quebec. https...

People in this episode

Host: Matt Waterman

Guest: Manon Mitchell

Topics covered

• women in the military
• inspiration
• Sea Cadets
• trailblazers
• personal journey

Keywords

• Quadra Alumni
• women in military
• Sea Cadets
• inspiration
• trailblazer

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Quadra Alumni Association

Places: HMCS Quadra, Laval, Quebec

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