Upcoming and Current Événements

CONFERENCES

HALIFAX WORLD TRADE AND CONV. CTR., N.S. JUNE 21-23, 1985
CDN. SCHOOL TRUSTEES' ASSOC. 1985 CONGRESS ON EDUCATION.

The theme is "The Year of Youth: Educational Objectives, Responsibilities and Opportunities." Plenary Sessions, Workshops, and Provincial Exchange Sessions are offered. Registration Fee: $250.00 (CSTA member); $350.00 (non-member). Information: Marilyn Worth, P.O. Box 844, Station "M", HALIFAX, N.S. B3J 2V2

RYERSON POLYTECHNICAL INST., TORONTO MAY 22-24. 1985
2ND ANNUAL CONF. ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS AT
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES

"Mind Alive" is a forum for examining policy issues related to seniors' education in Canada for sharing ideas on developing, promoting, and conducting programs for seniors. Features workshops, research papers, discussions. Contact: May Maskow, Conf. Co-ord., 2nd Cdn. Conf. for Seniors, Ryerson Poly technical Inst., 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2K3; (416) 463-7495 or (416) 979-5129.

MOUNT ST. VINCENT UNIVERSITY, HALIFAX, N.S. JUNE 5-9, 1985
COALITION OF CDN. WOMEN'S GROUPS INTERNATIONAL PEACE CONFERENCE

"The Urgency for True Security: Women's Alternatives for Negotiating Peace" Women who are prepared to deal non-violently with conflict and oppression should have some voice at international negotiations for disarmament. Women's groups throughout Canada are asked to help provide funding for the conference, and to support local and regional conferences. Information: Marion Kerans, Women's Int'l Peace Conf., Rm. 9, Seton Annex, 166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, N.S. B3M 2J6; (902) 443-4450 (ext. 313, 317).

YORK UNIVERSITY, TORONTO APRIL 19-20, 1985
WOMEN'S STUDIES IN CANADA: RESEARCHING, PUBLISHING, AND TEACHING

Co-sponsored by York Univ. and the journal Canadian Woman Studies. This is the first attempt to convene in Canada a national conference focusing on Women's Studies, rather than on some theme in teaching, research or action. For registration forms: Women's Studies Conf., 142 Founders College, York Univ., 4700 Keele St., Downsview, Ont., M3J 1P3; Naomi Black, (416) 667-3179.

OTTAWA / HULL MAY 24-25, 1985
3RD CONVENTION OF WOMEN IN ENGIGEERING, SCIENCE AND TECHOLOGY

The current status and future directions of computer-based systems and biotechnology will be explored. On May 23, optional professional development seminars will be offered. Registration fee: $200; students, $100. Address: 3rd Conv. of Women in Eng., Science and Tech., 35 Iona Ave., Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 3L6; (613) 729-1222

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA NOVEMBER 24-30, 1985
WORLD ASSEMBLY OF ADULT EDUCATION

The International Council for Adult Education's World Assembly concerns itself with: the role of the adult education movement in the larger search for peace and development with justice; and the examination of major strategies and educational activities affecting peace and development with justice. By invitation - people interested in participating should contact their respective ICAE member associations. ICAE address: 29 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1B2; (416) 924-6607.

WESTBURY HOTES, TORONTO APRIL 25, 26, 27, 1985
ONTARIO FEDERATION OF LABOUR CONFERENCE ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Designed to help trade unionists build practical skills to achieve affirmative action at the bargaining table, in the political arena and the community, and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information to help organize for affirmative action. Registration information: Maureeen Storey, OFL, 15 Gervais Drive, Suite 202, Don Mills, Ontario M3C 1Y8; (416) 441-2731.