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 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.

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 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

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 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

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  

CCCIP Member Profile: Kirsty GordonOur speaker for our April in person meetingKirsty 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 15th St. West, North Vancouver 

For further information:

email audreyhj@shaw or call 604-924 -0121

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. He has written global thrillers, historical suspense, epic stories, and psychological thrillers. In his latest novel, Fit to Die, Daniel tackles the issue of online body shaming, body dysmorphia, and the sometimes-toxic diet and wellness industries.     No medical questions please.

For free access to this zoom event request meeting id and password by contacting  cfuw.nv2@gmail.com

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 the law. Born and educated in Great Britain she has also worked and held leadership roles in her parents’ homeland of Sierra Leone. She is a human rights and women’s rights activist, and has engaged been active in GWI for over 30 years including a term of the Board of Directors in 1989 to 1992. She is the first woman of African heritage to occupy the presidency of GWI.

Over 300 GWI members from 40 GWI national federation and association countries Attended the Triennial – the first time it has been held completely online! Members had the opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues from around the world in the Conversation Café, and in the General Assembly voting delegates elected the new GWI 2023-2025 Board of Officers and Committee members. A list is now available on the GWI website. Ten new policy resolutions were adopted and will be pursued by GWI member National Federations and Associations over the next three years. The Indian Federation of University Women, who cohosted the Triennial, provided a beautiful and uplifting cultural experience video. Attendees heard from five 2022 GWI Fellowship awardees and two teachers in training who are part of the Teachers for Rural Futures project in Uganda.

On the third day of the event, the Conference offered 14 workshops and 11 seminars on various topics in line with the theme of From Growth to Sustainability and the five subthemes.

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