The Women's International Network: (WIN) Newsletter (WEDF September 1983) is a separate publication published by WIN through the International Council for Distance Education. WIN also offers a membership directory giving detailed descriptions of members' work areas and professional interests for the purpose of networking. For WIN membership, newsletter and directory information contact Liz Burge, Department of Adult Education, OISE, 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto M5S 1V6.

The International Council for Adult Education is now publishing a Women's Program Newsletter. It is a networking mechanism for women involved in adult and non-formal education, especially the teaching of other women in all parts of the world. Contact Lynda Yanz, ICAE, 29 Prince Arthur Ave., Toronto M5R 1B2.

The proceedings of the Learning Equals Earning? Conference sponsored by the Social Planning Council of Metropolitan Toronto and World Literacy of Canada last February, are now available at a cost of $3.00. The conference focused on the relationship between literacy and employment. Write to the SPC of Metropolitan Toronto, 185 Bloor St. East, Toronto M4W 3J3.

Immigrant Women in Canada is a resource handbook for action by Sharon McGowan ($3.00) being distributed by the B.C. Task Force on Immigrant Women. The handbook is designed to act as an organizing tool for individuals, community groups and governments concerned about the problems facing immigrant women in Canada. Send cheque to B.C. Task Force on Immigrant Women, 622 Seymour Street, Vancouver, V6B 3K4.

The National Survival Institute is an organization that works through educational ways on all aspects of many environmental problems. For dealing with the arms issue, they have developed a teaching aid (for older students) included in the first issue of their teaching journal Environmental Questions for Educators: Nuclear Arms, Issue one. The institute, which also works in an advisory capacity with boards of education is calling for memberships and contributions. 229 College St., Toronto, M5T lR4 (416) 593-1299.

Volume III of the Report from the Commission on Canadian Studies, by Thomas Symons and James Page is now available. Titled Some Questions of Balance, the report deals with human resources, higher education and Canadian studies, and is published by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. ($10.00 plus $3 postage). AUCA, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa K1P 5N1.

Maîtresses de maison, maîtresses d'école by Nadia Fahmy-Eid and Micheline Dumont, Boréal Press, is a study of women, education and the family throughout the history of Québec. On sale in bookstores.

The Midwifery Task Force of Ontario is now publishing a newsletter called ISSUE. Members receive it automatically. Dues are $20.00 for individuals, $25.00 for couples, and $50.00 for a supportive membership. Write to the group at station T, Box 489, Toronto M6B 4C2.

The Ottawa Council for low Income Support Services has published What's Where and How to Get It: Survival Guide for Single Mothers. It contains information for those in the Ottawa-Carleton area on social assistance, daycare, housing and more. Available in French. $3.00 plus $1.00 postage. Discounts for four or more copies. OCLISS, 95 Beech Street, Ottawa, K1S 3J7.

FILMS AND VIDEO

Le Groupe d'intervention vidéo is a non-profit company which produces and distributes videos on and by women. For a catalogue write to GIV, 130 Gilford Street, Montreal, H2J 1R5.



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