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Description:  Want to take action on the new policy: "Canada's Opioid Crisis"? CFUW has partnered with NaloxoneCare to offer a free Naloxone training to CFUW members across the country. Join for a presentation on the current opioid crisis in Canada, opioid use disorder, and learn how to manage an opioid overdose with naloxone in an emergency. 

Description:  This event is open to all Club members with an interest in Climate Change, the environment and the ongoing Climate Emergency threatening our health, our economy and our planet. 

Description: In honor of the 2021 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference, a virtual meeting was held to discuss climate change and its effect on women and girls, namely their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Read event details here for more information on speakers, etc. 

Description: UWCNY's Gender-Based Violence Advocacy Group on Tuesday October 19, 2021, at 5-5.45 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Zoom for screening of the 20 min. CTV documentary – W5: Unrestrained, on how the justice system fails to protect women from partner violence. CTV Journalist Avery Haines presented about her work and answer questions. All CFUW members were welcome! 

Description:  CFUW Charitable Trust AGM Speakers Panel guest speakers are Dr. Brittany Chubbs and Caitilin McMillian. Event is free; however, a donation of $30 to the Charitable trust would be appreciated. Click here for how to donate. 

Description:  Women Graduates-USA (WG-USA) have invited Graduate Women International (GWI) members to their Annual meeting October 15th for the opening Keynote Speaker, Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Ferris who will speak on Refugee and Displaced Women. Click for more details ore on Dr. Elizabeth Ferris

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Description:   The Town halls was an opportunity for members to discuss and provide input on the pillars of the strategic plan, CFUW’s aspirations for the future and the Federation’s contribution to national change. Two townhalls, September 9 & 11, were conducted to accommodate CFUW members schedules. 

Description:  Be a part of the federal election 2021 candidates' views on environmental issues and more during this virtual debate for the Oakville Riding. For more information on 100 Debates on the Environment  click here

Description:  CFUW Annual General Meeting and Policy Session will be held on June 25 and 26, 2021. Click here for information about this event.

There are additional workshops and webinars that will be offered in May and June which will be listed on this Events page separately. For a full list of these in addition to the AGM information click here

Description:  Speaker: Priye Iworima CFUW 1989 École Polytechnique Commemorative (Ph.D.) Awardee 2019 for research in Biomedical Engineering at UBC. Title: Cell replacement therapy as a potential treatment for diabetes using differentiated stem cells. See Advisory 2 (page 4) for presentation abstract.

Description:  CFUW Annual General Meeting and Policy Session will be held on June 25 and 26, 2021. Click here for information about this event.

There are additional workshops and webinars that will be offered in May and June which will be listed on this Events page separately. For a full list of these in addition to the AGM information click here

Description: An evening of Awards, Entertainment and Conversation.

Description: The GWI Board will deliver a brief presentation about GWI and then open the floor for questions, answers and discussion.

Description: Presenter: CFUW Stratford

One of a series of workshops & webinars being offered prior to the CFUW national annual general meeting. recording ; slides ; resources ; Resilience Art Kit

Description: CFUW Orillia Homes Tour went virtual! This popular event supports young women pursuing post-secondary education.  Full information can be found by clicking here. Promo video: click here. Niagara TV: click here. Welcome - click here.

Description: Presenters Bev Rhodes, VP Finance, and Christine Tworo, Finance Committee Member. One of a series of workshops & webinars being offered prior to the CFUW national annual general meeting. Click here to view slides. Click here to view Q&A doc.

Description: Presenter various clubs conducting international advocacy.

One of a series of workshops & webinars being offered prior to the CFUW national annual general meeting. Recording ; slides

Description: Presenter: Amy Macleod and Rachel Deneault.

One of a series of workshops & webinars being offered prior to the CFUW national annual general meeting. recording (coming soon) ; slides

Description: We  heard from 4 experts on international development initiatives that focus on gender equality and the rights of women & girls from around the world. Speakers included: Meghan Watkinson, Director of the Feminist International Assistance Policy, Global Affairs ; Gloria Novovic, Policy Lead at Cooperation Canada ; Bill Fairbairn, Latin America Program Manager at Inter Pares ; Beth Woroniuk, Policy Lead at the Equality Fund.

Description: Acclaimed director Kevin McMahon travels deep into the heart of the boreal forest to explore the chorus of life in Canada’s iconic wilderness. Borealis offers an immersive portrait of the lifecycles of the forest from the perspective of the plants and animals that live there." 

Description: Presenter Beth Haynes. 

One of a series of workshops & webinars being offered prior to the CFUW national annual general meeting.

Description: Presenters Heather Oxman and Barb MacLellan.

One of a series of workshops & webinars being offered prior to the CFUW national annual general meeting. recording (coming soon) ; slides

Description: Presenter Grace Hollett, Chair, Resolutions Committee.

One of a series of workshops & webinars being offered prior to the CFUW national annual general meeting.

Description: Presenter Judy Gay, Chair, Articles and Bylaws Committee

One of a series of workshops & webinars being offered prior to the CFUW national annual general meeting.

Description: CFUW Edmonton is hosting a presentation by Dr. Donna Wilson, University of Alberta nursing professor. The presentation will feature the most pressing concerns and unmet or under-met needs of older people in Canada today. Dr. Wilson will highlight priorities for action, based on evidence and with policy-timing and policy-success considerations in mind.

Description: It will offer separate discussions for clubs included in the GWI dues calculation and for clubs excluded from the GWI dues calculations. 

Background for this Town Hall: click here

One of a series of workshops & webinars being offered prior to the CFUW national annual general meeting..

Description: Olive Bryanton, 81, is working to get a PhD, her thesis study focusing on life as an independent senior in areas that don't feature the services and facilities of a major town or city. 

Click here to read an article about the film (1 minute trailer in the article)  

Description: Concerned Canadians from across the country taking action on long-term care and elder justice. This public, National Town Hall event featured speakers from BC, NB, NL Offices of the Seniors' Advocate.  

Click here to view CFUW's Long-Term Care and Elder Rights Toolkit

Description: CFUW Calgary presented Dr. Madeline Kalbach, experienced photographer and birder, who gave a photographic and narrative presentation entitled "Flights of Fancy: Prairie Birds".

Description: To kick off the campaign on Long-Term Care & Elder Rights, this panel of experts oseeks to answer the questions: "Long-Term Care: What Now? What Next?".