AWARDS, GRANTS

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Friends of Therese Casgrain have set up a Foundation in her memory. The general purpose of the Foundation is to advance and sponsor research on women. Jeanne Sauve, Speaker of the House of Commons, will chair the Campaign Committee which will raise funds for the Foundation. Guidelines and criteria for allotting funds have yet to be established, but we will endeavour to keep you posted, when information becomes available.

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The Canada Council gives grants and other kinds of assistance to Canadian professionals, artists and arts organizations. Explorations, a multi-disciplinary and project-oriented program, was developed to meet the needs of people working in areas which don't easily fit the traditional art forms. Helen Murphy invites you to call her or the Communications Service staff ( toll-free, 1-800-267- 8282 or Ottawa at 237-3400), if you want to know about the Council's programs, how to apply, criteria for eligibility and so on.

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PERSONS AWARD - Status of Women Canada is now requesting nominations for the Persons Award, presented each year by the Governor-General in commemoration of the decision that recognized the status of women as 'persons'. Winners receive a medal, presented by the Governor General at Rideau Hall. The Award honors women who, having dedicated their lives to improving the status of women in Canada, have not always had their efforts recognized at their true value. For more information write: Persons Award, Status of Women, Canada, 151 Sparks Street, Rm. 1005, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1C3. Telephone: (613) 995-7835. Nominations should be submitted before June 1, 1983.