MATCH International As part of a new program, "Linking Women's Struggles to End Violence Against Women," MATCH will be coordinating from Oct.l0-Nov.4 a series of popular theatre workshops on violence against women from a global perspective in conjunction with community groups in the Northwest Territories, southern Manitoba and eastern Ontario. For more information, contact one of the following women: Tracy Heffernan at MATCH in Ottawa; Wendy Milne, Avoca House, Box 338, Eganville, Ontario K0J 1T0 (613) 628-2154; Randi Ahoff, 801 Fleet Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M lK2 (204) 284-4582; Gabrielle Scott, Box 653, Fort Simpson, N. W. T., X0E 0N0 (403) 695-2616. . . . . BRIDGES Program BRIDGES is an in-house training program based on a model developed by the City of Toronto. It helps women learn, experience and qualify for non-traditional jobs in their work places, and helps employers achieve a more integrated workforce. A manual has been prepared (124 pages, $12.00) and additional materials such as consulting services and a video tape presentation are available. Contact Eleanor Ross, Training & Development Consultant, Management Services, 2nd Floor, West Tower, City Hall, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2, (416) 392-7162.
Canadian Woman's CWS is planning a special issue for the summer of 1990 on women and housing. Proposed topics include: discrimination; causes of homelessness; policies and programs; native women; housing locations; planning, design, development, construction and women. Papers can be submitted in English or French, should be typed, double-spaced, 7-12 pages with any notes at the end. Send two copies with a brief biographical note and an abstract and any photographs or graphics material to CWS, 212 Founders College, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Downsview, Ontario, M3J 1P3, (416) 736-5356. Deadline December 10,1989 . . . . . Canadian Council for The CCMIE is requesting papers for its 4th national conference to be held in Ottawa, November 24-26, 1990. The theme will be "Multicultural, Intercultural and Race Relations Education: Taking Ownership." One-page abstracts, summarizing title, content, nature of the presentation (speech, seminar, workshop or poster session) and time required, should be submitted by November 30, 1989 to Andrew Krawczyk, Program Chair, Race Relations Consultant, Vancouver School Board, 1595 West 10th, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z8.
Dr. Mairi St. John In recognition of Dr. St John Macdonald's dedication to mature students, Mount Saint Vincent University has created a bursary to be awarded annually to a female student over 30 years of age with established financial need and who has completed at least one full unit of academic credit at the Mount. |
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