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 underscore the fact that structural, gender-based power differentials place women and girls at risk for multiple forms of violence” (UN Women). GBV can take many forms, including domestic/intimate partner violence, sexual harassment and assault, child marriage, stalking, and human trafficking. Get involved! Check out our 16 Days of Activism Information Package here, and download 16 Days graphics to post on social media here.

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 home and to acknowledge and reflect on the ongoing intergenerational trauma that continues to affect First Nations in B.C. and Indigenous communities throughout Canada. 

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 home and to acknowledge and reflect on the ongoing intergenerational trauma that continues to affect First Nations in B.C. and Indigenous communities throughout Canada. Orange flags will fly on all vessels from Monday, September 23rd, until Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, and throughout the coast our staff and crews wear orange ribbons as a visible representation that we must do better, and we must continue to educate ourselves and others.  Learn, reflect and participate in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and find events happening in BC and across Canada this year. National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports Orange Shirt Society and Phyllis Webstad’s Story The Witness Blanket Events happening in BC First Peoples’ Map of BC

https://www.theindigenousfoundation.org/articles/what-is-the-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation#:~:text=September%2030%20is%20the%20National,and%20their%20families%20and%20communities.

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 Gold Medal Canadian Women’s Eight at the Tokyo OlympicGames, she propelled her team to victory, marking a remarkable triumph in the event after a long 30 year hiatus. 

Madison’s pivotal role as the glue that held her boat together allowed her to inspire and empower her teammates, encouraging them to dream big, pursue their goals with unwavering determination, and embrace their unique individuality.

Please plan to attend this special presentation. You will be inspired by Madison’s enthusiasm and her patriotic story. 🇨🇦

West Vancouver Yacht Club is located at

For tickets and information: info@cfuwnorthvan.org

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 give a PowerPoint presentation on Monday morning April 22, 2024, on Zoom about the history of Patriarchy in the First Century. The topic will be When Women Were Priests: The Church Goes Public, Honor and Shame.We will discuss feminism then and today, then write a paragraph in response to share with each other.

April 22, 2024 10:30am to noon

May 27, 2024 10:30am to noon

Respond to this invitation by contacting Deborah dtstephan@shaw.ca to be sent the Zoom link for April.

To view other CFUW North Vancouver Interest Groups visit

Interest Groups

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 the law. She will describe the extremely varied role that they play in helping incarcerated women and their families. This guidance takes place both inside the prisons and outside helping these people adjust and become settled members of their community-from personal healthcare to parenting skills to job training. 

Learn about the women as well as the housing, childcare, employment opportunities and other supports that the Elizabeth Fry Society and its volunteers provide.

This program is held in-person at:

7:00 pm 

Royal Canadian Legion 118

123 15^th St. West, North Vancouver 

For further information:

email audreyhj@shaw or call 604-924 -0121

Introducing our new International President and Board of Directors!

Municipal Voting Guide: See details in this attachment.

Capilano University Speakers April 11, 2:00 pm
An 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.

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 and the progress toward promoting the rights of seniors in Canada. This is a CFUW members-only event.