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The CFUW logo combines the Canadian flag symbol, the maple leaf, with an imprint of the “lamp of learning” symbol of the International Federation of University Women.

 

 Next National AGM & Conference: June 21 -25, 2012, at the Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria BC

Theme: Voices: Yours, Mine, Ours Voix: Unissons nos voix

 

- Invitation to 2012 AGM from Dawn Jones & Paddy McGowan
- Experience the West Coast

CFUW Atlantic Regional Council

Just IN!!!! CFUW Charlottetown has a facbook page Check it out:
 
 
 Calendar        Click here for important dates and events for CFUW clubs.
 
  cfuw.org The Atlantic Regional Council of the Canadian Federation of University Women was formed in 1988 to help improve communication, cooperation, and friendship among
 
CFUW  clubs in the four Atlantic provinces, and to promote the policies and programs of CFUW. 
 
NL clubs: Corner Brook, St. John's( www.envision.ca/webs/cfuwstjohns)
 
NS clubs: Cape Breton (Sydney area), Dartmouth (www.cfuwdartmouth.org), Halifax ( http://sites.google.com/site/cfuwhalifax/home) ,
 
 Pictou County (New Glasgow-Pictou area),Truro (www.cfuw-truro.org), Wolfville (www.cfuwwolfville.ca)
 
NB clubs: Fredericton, Kent (area north of Moncton), Moncton (www.cfuwmoncton.ca), Saint John,

PEI club: Charlottetown (post.queensu.ca/~legerek/CFUW/ )  

The Council Executive consists of the President (who also serves as Vice President Atlantic on the CFUW Board of Directors), four Regional Directors (one for each

province), and a Secretary-Treasurer. The Annual General Meeting is held in the autumn each year, in conjunction with a Regional Conference hosted by one of the clubs.
 
 
Congratulations to this Atlantic Club who is celebrating its Anniversary In 2012
 
CFUW Cape Breton - 45th
 
 

2012 Atlantic Regional Council (ARC) AGM

Theme: WINGS” – “Women Initiate Notably Great Successes

Host club: CFUW Dartmouth

Date: October 12, 13, 2012

Location: Holiday Inn Harbourside, Dartmouth, NS

***Go to www.cfuwdartmouth.org***

 for registration form 

 

 Go to Week in Review (link in right sidebar) for more interesting stories nationally and internationally! 
 
News In Our Region
 
Feb. -March  2012

3:43pm Mar 8

Mark the End of International Women’s Week! Canadian Youth Climate Change Coalition, Halifax.
Attend an Inter -Generational Mini -Conference & Workshop
on The Impacts of Climate Change on People and Places: Women Leading in Research and Action
Sunday, March 11, 1.30 – 4.30
KTS Lecture Hall, New Academic Building, Kings University, Cobourg Road
Registration begins at 1.15
*****
Keynote Speaker
Megan Leslie, MP and Opposition Critic for the Environment
Panels and Discussion:
What are the risks and potential impacts of climate change? What are governments doing to ameliorate the risks and help populations adapt to climate change? What can we do?
Speakers: Emilie Novacek, Canadian Youth Climate Coalition; Judith Read Guersey, Department of Health and Epidemiology, Dalhousie University; Patricia Manuel, School of Planning, Dalhousie University; Kyle Milne,
Department of the Environment, Government of Nova Scotia; Shannon Miedema, HRM
*****
This event is organized by
The Canadian Federation of University Women-Halifax
 The Canadian Youth Climate Change Coalition-Halifax
Organizers acknowledge the support and assistance of the Dalhousie Office of Sustainability,
members of CRIAW-Nova Scotia, and the University of Kings College
For more information please contact:
Stella Lord: Lords(at)eastlink.ca; 477 0094
Janet Adams: jsa(at)eastlink.ca
Emilie Novacek: enovaczek(at)gmail.com
 
Congratulations to Halifax on the launch of their new website http://sites.google.com/site/cfuwhalifax/home
 
Congratulations to Dartmouth on the launch of their new website (www.cfuwdartmouth.org)
 

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY IN NEW BRUNSWICK

This March 8, women around the world will once again join together to celebrate International Women's Day, a global celebration of the economic, political & social achievements of women past, present & future, which has been held annually for 101 years. IWD is celebrated throughout the world in a variety of ways allowing women to connect with one another. “A global web of rich & diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities & networking events through to local women's craft markets, theatric performances, fashion parades & more” – International Women's Day website.

 
 

This Abortion law Q & A was released following the printing of a full-page ad on the legality of abortion paid for by the P.E.I. Right to Life Association. The Q & A answers the following questions: Is abortion legal in Canada? Didn't the Supreme Court make abortion a 'right' for women? Does the fetus have any rights under Canadian law? Are provinces required to pay for abortions? What does P.E.I. law have to say on abortion?

Dialogue sessions on lifelong learning by NB2026 Roundtable - How to transform N.B. into “The Learning Province”. Register: 1-888-478-0399. In English, 6:30pm to 9:30pm: FREDERICTON Jan 12 Royal Canadian Legion. BATHURST Jan 17 Knights of Columbus Hall. CAMPBELLTON Jan 18 Lions Bowling Centre. SAINT JOHN Jan 24 Boys & Girls Club. CHIPMAN Jan 25 Lions Club, Upper Salmon Creek. SUSSEX Jan 26 Royal Canadian Legion. MONCTON Jan 31 Lions Community Centre 472 St. George St. REXTON Feb 1 Lions Club. SACKVILLE Feb 2 Lions Club. PERTH-ANDOVER Feb 7 Royal Canadian Legion. WOODSTOCK Feb 8 Knights of Columbus Hall. ST. GEORGE Feb 15 Royal Canadian Legion. DOAKTOWN Feb 16 Royal Canadian Legion. MIRAMICHI Feb 21 Newcastle Lions Club. http://bit.ly/vNXdTQ. Voir les sessions en français sous AVIS.

The Guardian , Charlottetown, PEI, Jan.3, 2012

OTTAWA —Charlottetown lawyer Daphne Dumont has been appointed a member of the Order of Canada.

She was one of 37 members, 28 officers and one companion of the Order of Canada named Friday. Dumont was honoured for her contributions as a lawyer and volunteer with various legal associations.

In 2009, Dumont was one of six laureates awarded the Governor Generals' Award in commemoration of the Person's Case.

Dumont earned her law degree at Oxford University in 1976, becoming the first woman admitted to study law at any of the Oxford men's colleges. She became the third woman president of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA), and its first-ever president from Prince Edward Island. She has devoted countless hours to volunteering for community groups, including the Community Legal Information Association and the Canadian Federation of University Women, providing advice on family law, legal aid and access to justice.

Hockey coach Scotty Bowman, sportscaster Brian Williams and former prime minister Paul Martin are also among 66 notables being inducted to or promoted within the Order of Canada. Former Canadian diplomat Robert Fowler, retired chief of defence staff Rick Hillier and storyteller Stuart McLean are also among those receiving honours. Canadian Lt.-Gen. Charles Bouchard, who commanded the recent NATO military mission in Libya, received a promotion to Officer of the Order of Canada.

The Order of Canada recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.

Chosen by an independent panel based on nominations from the public, the order has three levels of membership — companion, officer and member.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 
 

Membership in a club is open to women:

  1. • who hold a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university

  2. • who have a professional designation that now requires a university or college degree

Associate membership is offered for those with  a year or two of university or college or any woman who supports the objectives and purpose of CFUW

Student membership is offered to any woman who is a resident of Canada, enrolled in a full-time degree, diploma or equivalent program in an university or college.

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