CFUW Halifax

Welcome to CFUW Halifax

 In May 1936, a group of women began what today is CFUW Halifax.  Formerly called, Halifax University Women’s Club, the first meetings were held on a quarterly basis at the Ladies’ College.  The intent of the Club was to provide “Better acquaintanceship and increased intercourse between University women resident in Halifax”.

Today, CFUW Halifax meets monthly from September to May at the Local Council of Women’s House on South Street where we enjoy speakers on educational, cultural and social issues. We remain committed to providing opportunities for fellowship and support.  CFUW Halifax currently has multiple special interest and study groups and is active in advocating for CFUW policies at the local level in concert with other equality-seeking organizations.  Starting in 1950, CFUW Halifax has also been active in providing post-secondary scholarships.

We welcome all women who support our beliefs and purposes to join us at CFUW Halifax.  We invite you to learn more about our Club by browsing this website and/or emailing us at contactcfuwhalifax@gmail.com

 CFUW Halifax is a member of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW, http://www.cfuw.org). CFUW is a non-partisan, voluntary, self-funded organization with over 90 CFUW clubs located in every province across Canada.  Since its founding in 1919, CFUW has been working to improve the status of women, and to promote human rights, public education, social justice, and peace.  CFUW is the largest affiliate of Graduate Women International (GWI, http://www.graduatewomen.org/), the leading girls’ and women’s’ global organization run by and for women advocating for women’s rights, equality and empowerment through access to quality education and training up to the highest levels.

 CFUW Halifax is also a member of the Atlantic Regional Council (ARC) of CFUW.  http://cfuwarc.wix.com/cfuw  ARC was formed in 1988 to help improve communication, cooperation and friendship among CFUW clubs the four Atlantic provinces, and to promote the policies and programs of CFUW.

 Membership

 A woman is eligible for membership in CFUW Halifax if she supports the purposes of CFUW.  A student member is a woman who is attending an institution of higher education.  For more details, click here.