Announcements

* They want to Quote You Two Canadian feminist are collecting contributions for a book of quotations by Canadian women. They want quotations that fight stereotypes; redefine personal relationships; challenge structures and institutions; fight the oppressive use of power; redefine the public and private domains; celebrate women's strengths and triumphs. Send contributions fully referenced to 2424 Grand Blvd., Apt. 117, Montreal, Quebec. Do not send originals.

* When Do We Get Our Money Canada, including all the provinces and the federal government, recently ratified the UN agreement which calls for the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and includes a clause supporting equal pay for work of equal value.

* Fitness Canada Announces Research Contributions for 1983-84 for research projects which have a practical application in increasing participation in physical activity. Guidelines and a priority list of research areas can be obtained by writing to Fitness Canada, Journal Tower, 365 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A OX6.

* Book Prize The Milnor Alexander Book Prize was recently established at the University of Regina, to be awarded annually at convocation to a woman student enrolled in part- time studies in Social Sciences. A committee appointed by CCLOW Regina, will make the selection each year. The award is a tangible way of fostering not only education for women, but also the work of a dedicated feminist, scholar, leader, friend and tireless worker. The award is a significant way of ensuring that succeeding generations of scholars are reminded of pioneer feminists in their community. Milnor is now living in Victoria, B.C. and teaching part-time in Women's Studies at the University of Victoria.

* Widowhood
Anne Arsenault, a researcher on widows' Outreach Network (WON) in Kingston, Ontario is looking for information on programs for widows. She hopes to develop a support network for widows. Write her at R. R. #2, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 5H6.

* Taxation Reform Parents for Equitable Tax Treatment (PETT), a group of working women in Toronto, formed to lobby for changes to the Income Tax provision of only $1,000 per year per child tax deduction. The group is lobbying with a petition which reads: "We the undersigned petition the government for full deductibility of income-related child care expenses on before tax dollars, beginning in the 1982 tax year". Write PETT, 226 Pape Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2W5.