THE VISIBLE MINORITY WOMAN. A CONFERENCE ON RACISM.. SEXISM AND WORK Sept. 30 - Oct. 2. O.I.S.E. Toronto, Ontario.

Many visible minority women contributed ideas for this conference. The program will focus on networking. Workshops and activities allow for opportunities for meetings, sharing concerns and planning strategies for change. Dr. Mavis Burke will give the keynote address. Daycare and some language assistance are available and travel assistance. $10-45. Contact Akua Benjamin (416)965-1613. Sponsored by Min. of Labour's Women's Bureau, Race Relations O.I.S.E. & Ontario Women's Directorate.

STUDYING PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH VIDEO DISPLAY SYSTEMS sponsored by the Planetary Association for Clean Energy. Skyline Hotel. Ottawa. October 27-28

An interdisciplinary conference offering workshops and tutorials on the economic, legal, medical, academic and scientific aspects of this new technology. Dr. Alvin Toffler will give the keynote address. Fee $250-275; travel discounts available. Contact Catherine Cole. 77 Metcalfe St., Suite 607A. Ottawa KIP 516. (613) 236-6268.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTIONS: CATCHING THE TREND WAVE Nov. 3, Sheraton Centre, Toronto

John Naisbitt, author of Megatrends will be the keynote luncheon speaker. Workshops will focus on the trends which are reshaping our society and their impact on economic sectors. This one day conference is cosponsored by American Express and the Association of Women Executives. Full Day $150; lunch and keynote $35. Contact Susan Stoyanovich. The Houston Group. 180 Dundas W., Suite 2000. Toronto. M5G lZ8 (416) 598-4222

LEARNING FOR ACTION: DEVELOPING NEW CONCEPTS AND STRATEGIES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN CANADA Dec. 8-11, Conference Centre Skyline Hotel, Ottawa

This conference is sponsored by the Human Rights Coalition (Canada) to Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration. Workshops will address the full range of human rights issues, legislation and strategies. Keynote speakers of international status will discuss human rights and social change in the 1980's as part of their world view. Fee -minimal, Contact Human Rights Coalition (Canada), Ottawa University, Fauteux Hall, 57 Copernican, Room 368, Ottawa, KIN 6N5

ALBERTA

MARKETING AND FUND-RAISING FOR VOLUNTARY AND NON-PROFIT? ORGANIZATIONS Nov. 2l-22, Corbett Hall, University of Alberta, Edmonton

A two day seminar sponsored by the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy. Contact Bill Preshing, Corbett Hall, University of Alberta, Edmonton, T6G 2G4 (403) 432-3116