The 16 Days of Activism begin on Monday, November 25!But do you know what gender-based violence is?“Gender-based violence (GBV) refers to harmful acts directed at an individual or a group of individuals based on their gender. It is rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power and harmful norms. The term is primarily used to …
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Why is September 30 so important for all of us?
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a day to reflect on the profound impact of the residential school system and to honor the resilience, dignity, and strength of the survivors, their families, and communities. We wear orange to serve as a solemn reminder to remember the children who never came …
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Madison Bailey, Olympic Rower, Gold Medalist will speak on June 13 at the West Vancouver Yacht Club
Dinner and Speaker: $62.50 Tickets : info@cfuwnorthvan.org West Vancouver Yacht Club 5854 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7W 2S2 SPEAKER: MADISON MAILEY, OLYMPIC ROWER TOPIC: MASTERING A RESILIENT MINDSET Our June Speaker is a young woman from Lion’s Bay, who has etched her name in history as a trailblazer. Positioned in the six-seat of the …
Focus: Short Term Interest Group
Interest Groups in CFUW North Vancouver can run weekly, monthly or on a yearly schedule. In addition, there are times when a topic of interest comes forward that special programs are held. See below for an opportunity in the months of April and May 2024. Deborah Stephan, CFUW member in North and West Vancouver, will …
CFUW North Thursday, April 11,
CFUW NORTH VANCOUVER PROGRAM Thursday, APRIL 11, 7;00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion 118 123 15th Street West North Vancouver Our speaker for our April in person meeting. Kirsty Gordon from the Elizabeth Fry Society is coming to speak to us about work of this progressive support system for women who have found or presently find themselves in conflict with …
Book Talk: Daniel Kalla
North Vancouver CFUW presents author Daniel Kalla , Thursday, November 9, 7:00 pm via Zoom 7:00-8:30 pm via zoom Daniel Kalla’s novels focus on themes that lie at the heart of his professional medical life and issues that are important to him, including such diverse topics as addiction, pandemics, superbugs, DNA evidence and patient abuse. …
GWI News
Introducing our new International President and Board of Directors! At the Graduate Women International Triennial in November, Patrice Wellesley-Coles was elected as President of GWI for the coming triennium. A Lawyer and retired Tribunal Judge, Ms. Wellesley-Coles has been a trailblazer from her earliest years in school, in college and in her chosen profession of …
Meander and Munch enjoy a Fall outing!
Municipal Voting Guide: See details in this attachment.
Early Learning and Daycare Projects
Capilano University Speakers April 11, 2:00 pmAn information session to learn about current Early Learning and Daycare projects for the North Shore and Sunshine Coast Research, Early Learning Training and Daycare Spaces.
Elder Care
National Standards for Long Term Care: A conversation with Canada’s Seniors Advocates Wednesday, April 27, 4:00pm Pacific Time Live on Zoom. On Wednesday, April 27 at 7pm ET, join us for a conversation with Seniors’ Advocates Isobel Mackenzie of British Columbia and Kelly Lamrock of New Brunswick on the proposed national standards for long-term care services …