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INTERNATIONAL

First International Conference on Education in the 90's - Equality, equity and excellence in education. Tel Aviv., Israel, December 17-20., 1984. (Call for papers)

This multi-disciplinary Conference will discuss research, strategies and international cooperation for the future on matters such as school reform, the information age, the world crisis in education, financing, and equality. Fee $165 U.S. to September 30; reasonable accommodation available. Contact International Ltd. P.O. Box 29313, 61292 Tel Aviv, Israel. Telephone (03)654541, Telex 033-554

The Center or the Study of Aging, Second International Conference on Physical Activity, Aging and Sports, July 8-12, 1985 New York. CALL FOR PAPERS

Submissions are welcome in a variety of fields including social and psychological, medical, biological, and rehabilitative areas. Abstracts due by November 1, 1984. Contact Sara Harris, Executive Director, Center for the Study of Aging, 706 Madison Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12208. (518) 465- 6927.

ALBERTA

Common Concerns 1984 Conference sponsored jointly by the Alberta Association for Adult Literacy and the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language, Edmonton, November 1-3, 1984.

Seminars and workshops will be presented on a variety of topics including literacy, curriculum, delivery modes, materials development and self-directed learning. For further information contact Wendy Uncles, Alberta Vocational Centre, 10215-108 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1L6.

MANITOBA

Canadian Women's Music and Cultural Festival - Out Time is Now. Kildona Park, Winnipeg, September 1-2, 1984.

A time to celebrate with many of Canada's finest women musicians. For information call Kris or Joan at (204) 786-1921.

ONTARIO

Women and Education or Peace and Non-Violence, sponsored by The Centre for Women's studies in Education, Toronto, September 29-30, 1984.

The conference features an international line-up of presenters and will focus on historical and practical aspects. $5 fee. Child care provided. Limited attendance so register by August 24. Contact Dr. Ruth Pierson, Centre for Women's Studies in Education, 8th Floor, OISE, 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, MSS IV6.

A group of women in social work at Carleton University is organizing a conference on feminism and social welfare to take place this fall. Contact Feminism and Social welfare Committee, School of Social Work, Carleton University, Colonel by Drive, Ottawa KIS 5B6.

NOVA SCOTIA

The First International Congress on Women's Hearth Issues, Halifax, October 3-5, 1984. Sponsored by Faculty of Health Professions, Dalhousie University Department of OB/GYN" Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University" Grace Maternity Hospital, Halifax, N.S. Department of Nursing, St. Francis Xavier University" Antigonish, N.S.

Topics will include mental health aspects, cultural perspectives, the adolescent woman, chronic illness, and more. Contact the Congress Secretariat, International Congress on Women's Health Issues, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3J5.

QUEBEC

Fifth International Congress of the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, Montreal, September 16-19, 1984.

Conference theme is Preventing Child Abuse: A Community Responsibility. Contact the Child Abuse Congress Secretariat, 3454 University Street, Montreal H3A 2A7, (514) 392-6744.

Eighth Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women November 9-11, 1984 Montreal.

The theme of this year's CRIAW Conference is Women, Images, Models. Plans are well underway. Contact CRIAW at suite 415, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa, K1P 5H3, (613) 563-0681, 0682.