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Our "Spirit of British Columbia" logo by artist Adrienne Fraser

November 2020 - CFUW Nanaimo member and artist Adrienne Fraser's design incorporates the figure of a woman who is an integral part of the landscape. Overlapping forms flow into one another, with the aim of showing the interconnectedness of all life forms and earthly phenomena.

2020 February - CFUW BC Council is proud to have the distinguished patronage of Her Honour, The Honourable Janet Austin, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia grants patronage in order to support and encourage worthy endeavours. Her Honour is patron of many community, military and cultural associations, as well as public service organizations. She lends them vital support and recognition for their outstanding contributions to society.

Dear Ms. DuMoulin: Your letter dated September 18, 2019, addressed to the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, has been passed to me for attention. I regret the delay in this response which was occasioned by an unusually heavy burden of additional responsibilities.

I am pleased to advise that Her Honour has accepted your kind invitation to become Honorary Patron of the Canadian Federation of University Women - BC Council. It is proper for you to indicate this Patronage in your various printed materials as follows:

Under the Distinguished Patronage of: or Honorary Patron:

Her Honour

The Honourable Janet Austin, OBC

Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia 

As the Lieutenant Governor should always be dissociated from fundraising activities, please avoid reference of Her Honour’s Honorary Patronage in activities, printed and online materials, social media and media releases relating to fundraising. Her Honour would appreciate receiving invitations to attend your events as well as periodic newsletters and/or reports (as distributed to the membership) as well as annual reports and news of changes in the Board and/or Executive. 

If you have any questions, or if I may assist you in any way, please contact me below. 

Her Honour has directed me to extend, on her behalf, her best wishes. 

Sincerely, 

Amanda Campbell

A/Director

Communications, Programs and Outreach

The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers 

Awarded to our very own Barbara DuMoulin. Congratulations, Barb! Following in the foot steps of Jeannette Mergens and Ruth Mellor in previous years. Deserving women for  volunteering in their community. Nominate someone here.

Our 100 Years: The Canadian Federation of University Women. By Dianne Dodd

More than one hundred years in the life of a vibrant organization. This engaging study of a still active women's organization is more than a centennial history to make its members proud. It also provides a lively exploration of a unique organization founded by early women leaders in higher education who offered friendship, community engagement, and lifelong learning. With a leadership of exceptional women, the organization played a largely overlooked role in the women's movement by supporting education and the arts, encouraging young women to pursue higher education and scholarships, and through its advocacy initiatives helped to build the Canadian nation. A Feminist History Society Book. ~ Order Here: $24.95

2020 marks a historic landmark in the history of women’s rights in Canada.  In 1970 the Royal Commission on the Status of Women released its report.  This ground-breaking document changed the lives of women in many ways, and 50 years after its release seems an appropriate time to look at the improvements it achieved, the issues it failed to mention and the ongoing concerns of women that have yet to be addressed.

Click here to read the full report. Thank you to Cathy Barford, CFUW BC Council Archivist for developing it for our AGM.