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Shaw, Hackergal introduce Code the Future initiative


CALGARY — In celebration of International Women’s Day, Shaw Communications and Hackergal today announced “Code the Future”, a new initiative designed to introduce young women, including non-binary, gender queer and trans individuals, to the basics of code and to help inspire them to explore the world of STEM. Starting today, visitors to codethefuture.ca will be given the tools “to create a custom, web-based digital image using CSS and JavaScript coding languages,” which they are encouraged to share with their social networks “to inspire others and spread positive messages that celebrate women in STEM,” reads a press release. “Code the Future is...