AGENDA

H A P P E N I N G S

SEPTEMBER 8. 1985
INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY
Contact literacy agencies in your area for information on activities planned.

SEPT. 9-11, 1985 - DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY, HALIFAX
RESEARCH CANADA 86
From May 2 - Oct. 13, 1986, Canada will host Expo 86 in Vancouver. The Research 86 Lectures and Colloquia Series is an exploration of the ideas that spark research and development. The series consists of seven major events, in seven Canadian cities, each representing a piece of a knowledge map to be assembled in Vancouver at the time of Expo 86. Each three-day event will include a world calibre film festival on research, and a series of public lectures and panels that will focus on a particular theme. The events are designed for a lay audience and are open to the public, free of charge. Simultaneous translation is available. Speakers have been chosen for their influential contributions in the fields of science, economics, law, education and philosophy. Halifax hosts the first event - "Research Into Societal Issues" - followed by other themes in Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montreal, Toronto, Saskatoon, and Vancouver. For across-Canada details, write: Nikki Basuk, Transport Canada, Place de Ville, Tower B, 5th Fl., Ottawa, Ont., K1A ON5; 613-995-1986.

OCTOBER 19-27, 1985
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES WEEK 1985
Universities across Canada will mount their second nation-wide public awareness campaign. The theme, "Extending Ideas," is designed to demonstrate the essential role of individual universities and of the university system as a whole in community, regional and national development. Call or write: Allan Gillmore, Exec. Director, Assoc. of Univ. and Colleges of Cda., 151 Slater St., Suite 1200, Ottawa, Ont. K1P 5N1; 613-563- 1236.

SEPT. 6-7. 1985 - OISE, TORONTO
WORKPLACE REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS
A conference for labour, women and community. A panel will discuss "Strategies in the Fight for Protection Against Reproductive Hazards," and Dr. Linda Murray will address "The Struggle for our Rights as Workers. " Participants will also choose one of the following workshops: Identifying the Hazards, What Should the Government Do?, Contract Language, Workplace Strategies, and Community/labour Coalitions. Fee: $20. Location: Ontario Inst. for Studies in Education, 252 Bloor St.W. Register with: Ont. Fed. of labour, Attn. Janis Sarra, 15 Gervais Dr., Ste. 202, Don Mills, Ont. M3C 1Y8; 416-484-8232.

SATURDAY, SEPT, 21, 1985 - TORONTO
THE OWNERSHIP OPTION
The Canadian Assoc. of Women Executives are presenting their 2nd annual Business Owners Conference. Choose 3 of the workshops which are tailored to meet the needs of prospective, growing and established women entrepreneurs. Fee: $110, members; $120, non-members (VISA). Location: The Macdonald Block Bldg., Ontario Rm.,900 Bay St. Register: CAWE, 121 Bloor St. E., 3rd Fl., Toronto, Ont. M4W 3M5; 416-920-1247.

OCT. 9-11, 1985 - LAKE COUCHICHING, ONTARIO
OCASI FALL WORKSHOP AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Ont. Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants' Fall Workshop is open to delegates of all member agencies. Skill training sessions will cover six topics: crisis intervention, needs assessment and program planning, effective team building, how to update information resources, organizational and program evaluation, and government relations. Info: OCASI, 815 Bloor St. W., Toronto, Ontario M6G 1M1; 416-537-3168.

OCT. 9-12, 1985 - LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
DECADE OF THE DISABLED:
TRANSITION TO WORK AND LIFE
The International Division on Career Development is sponsoring an interdisciplinary conference on career development for the handicapped. Write: Greg Weisenstein, 110, Miller Hall, DQ-12, Univ. of Wash., Seattle, WA 98195.