TV. Ontario's Office of Development Research has published a comprehensive series of 17 research papers under the umbrella title New Technologies in Canadian Education. The papers are designed for use by planners, administrators, teachers and professors, and software and hardware educational systems creators. To order, or to obtain a descriptive brochure, contact T.V.O. Customer Service, Box 200, Station Q, Toronto M4T 2T1 (416) 484-2612.

The National Film Board of Canada and Studio D, and the Federal Women's Film Program have produced an impressive catalogue of films (NFB and many others) of interest to women, Beyond the Image: A Guide to Films about Women and Change. Every conceivable topic of interest to women is well-represented, as well as information on how to obtain the films. Write to NFB, P.O. Box 6100, Montreal H3C 3HS.

Announcements
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CRIAW IS ACCEPTING AWARDS NOMINATIONS AND GRANT APPLICATIONS

The Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women (CRIAW) is now accepting nominations for its various annual awards and prizes, including Honorary Members, the Marion Porter Prize, the Muriel Duckworth Award and a new award for best feminist article in the popular press, the Robertine Barry Prize. CRIAW is also offering a number of grants for research projects. Deadline for nominations and for grant applications is August 31, 1984. Contact CRIAW, Suite 408, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa KIP 5H3 (613) 563-0681 or 0682.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CREATES TASK FORCE ON CHILD CARE

The federal government has announced the formation of a four-member Task Force on Child Care to be headed by Dr. Katie Cook. It will focus on cost-sharing arrangements, need for services, paid paternity leave, etc. For further information contact Peter Black, Office of the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women (819) 997-3530.

THE OPTIMIST IS TEN YEARS OLD

CCLOW and WEDF congratulate The Optimist, the "voice of Yukon Women," the news periodical of the Yukon Status of Women, on the occasion of their Tenth Anniversary! "... for ten years, an always changing but ever-present group of women has produced a virtually self-sufficient newspaper without government subsidies or grants" (Optimist, Vol. 10 Issue 2, June 1984.) A remarkable and on-going accomplishment!

GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR IYY PROJECTS

The Ministry of State for Youth has allocated $12 million for the establishment of an International Youth Year (IYY) Secretariat. The grants program for special projects for IYY offers assistance to non-profit, voluntary organizations and groups. Applicants with projects local or provincial in scope should contact the nearest regional office of the Secretary of State. National project applicants should contact the IYY Secretariat, Minister of State (Youth), Ottawa KIA OMS (819) 994-2391.

CRIAW UPDATES "RESEARCH FUNDING SOURCES FOR WOMEN"

Formerly entitled the Canadian Directory of Funding Sources for Research for Women, CRIAW'S new, updated Funding Sources is a comprehensive list of funding sources available to feminist researchers and others working on proposals and projects. French and English. $3.00 members, $3.50 non-members. Add 80¢ for postage. CRIAW, Suite 408,151 Slater Street, Ottawa KIP 5H3