A Friend Indeed Award
An annual award of $5,000 (U. S.) will be awarded to person(s) who demonstrate innovation in studies about or in services to women in menopause. The work of any nominee must demonstrate evident current or potential benefit to women in menopause as a result of research, writing, or other services. Send nominations to Janine O'Leary Cobb, A Friend Indeed, 3575 boul. St. Laurent, Suite 402, Montreal, Quebec, H2X 217, 514/843- 5730, Fax 514/843-5681.

Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence
in Science, Technology and Mathematics

Awards worth $7,000 (national), $3,000 (provincial/territorial), $1,000 (local) will honour outstanding elementary and secondary school teachers and other educators. Teachers who have taught full-time for at least three years are eligible; nominators may be any person or group with direct knowledge of the nominee's contribution. For more information, contact Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence, c/o Canadian Centre for Creative Technology, Suite 206, 20641 Logan Avenue, Langley, B.C. V3A 7R3, 604/888-3030.

Learning About Canada
Canadian Studies and Special Projects Directorate

The Directorate offers support for the development of materials, including books, videos, audio-cassettes, films, and computer software, to teach Canadians about Canada. Deadlines are April 1 and November 1. Contact Canadian Studies and Special Projects Directorate, Department of Secretary of State, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A OM5, 819/994-1544, Fax 819/953-8147.

Prix du Premier ministre pour l'excellence dans l'enseignement
des sciences, de la technologie et des mathématiques

Des prix de 7 000 $ (national), 3 000 $ (provincial/territorial), 1 000 $ (local) seront décernés à des enseignantes et enseignants et à des éducatrices et éducateurs remarquables du niveau secondaire. Les enseignantes et enseignants en poste depuis au moins trois ans sont admissibles. Peuvent soumettre des noms des individus ou des groupes connaissant bien les accomplissements des personnes nommées. Veuillez contacter: Prix du Premier ministre pour l'excellence dans l'enseignement, a/s Centre canadien de technologie créative, Bureau 206, 20641, av. Logan, Langley (C.-B.), V3A 7R3, 604/888-3030.

Voice of Women: The First Thirty Years
This 50 min. film documents the ground-breaking actions of Canadian women organizing for their vision of a peaceful world. Questions raised include the portrayal of women in official history, the role of the media, international solidarity and the status of women, and the importance of individual action. Contact: Full Frame Video, 394 Euclid Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6G 2S9, 416/925- 9338, Fax 416/324-8268.

Words
New Brunswick Committee on Literacy

In this 10 min. documentary three adults describe how their learning experiences with literacy have opened new opportunities and brought new self-esteem. Created as a teaching video, it is designed to be used with a wide range of audiences. To order send payment of $19.95 to New Brunswick Committee on Literacy, 900 Hanwell Road, Fredericton, N.B., E3B 6A2, 506/457-1227, Fax 506/ 459-0007.

First Nations: The Circle Unbroken
National Film Board

This series of 13 twenty minute documentaries, appropriate for audiences age 9 to adult, is accompanied by a 50 page teacher's guide and covers topics such as education, culture, self-government, environment, land titles, low level flights in Labrador. Contact your local National Film Board office, or request ordering information by fax at 514/283-7564.

To be a Woman
African Women's Response to the Economic Crisis

The video and accompanying guide offer a critical analysis of the impact of Structural Adjustment Program's on women and children in Africa. To order, send $29.95 (individual) or $39.95 (organizations) + $3.00 shipping to Inter-Church Coalition on Africa, 129 St. Clair Ave. W. Toronto, Ontario, M4V 1N5, 416/927-1124, Fax 416/927-7554.

Black on Screen: Images of Black Canadians 1950s-1990s
Studio D, National Film Board

This catalogue of films and videos has been produced and is available from Studio D of the National Film Board. Contact your local NFB office.

Harcèlement sexuel au travail: ça nous concerne!
Fédération du travail de l'Ontario

La FTO et la Direction générale de la condition féminine de l'Ontario ont produit un vidéo sur le harcèlement sexuel, qui comprend entre autres une discussion sur l'importance de la question dans le mouvement syndical et une description des mesures prises par les syndicats pour se pencher sur le problème et le prévenir. Le guide qui accompagne le film vise à faire prendre davantage conscience du problème aux dirigeants et aux membres des syndicats. Pour en commander une copie (40 $ pour les syndicats affiliés; 80 $ pour les organismes non affiliés), veuillez contacter Sylvia Stewart au 416/443-7674 ou composer le 1-800-668-9138.