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Welcome to the Ad Hoc Coalition for Women's Equality and Human Rights |
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Submit your event to our listings. International Women's Day Events, 2007 Listings by province: St. Pierre Jolys: Thursday, March 8, 2007 Le Coin Santé / The Health Corner A Wellness Way of Life 2:30 - 8:30 p.m. St. Pierre Recreation Centre Healthy Living Workshop Registration deadline: Thursday, March 1, 2007 For more information & registration, call Cecile at 204-433-3891 or 433-3202. Winnipeg: March 1, 2007: Winnipeg: Local to Global 2OO7
- Women Building Peace. Presented by UNIFEM, Winnipeg Chapter, with
Keynote Speaker Dr. Margaret Fulton. Dr. Margaret Fulton is a Canadian
feminist, educator, and activist who has been recognized internationally
for her commitment to peace, education, and women's issues. Born
and raised in Manitoba, she is the recipient of both the Governor-General's
Award and the Order of Canada. Guest Emcee will be Shaw Television's
Joanne Kelly Performance by the Umunna Igbo African Dance Group. Refreshments
and raffle prizes. Winnipeg: March 3, 2007: Manitoba Federation of Labour
Women’s Committee is sponsoring a workshop on how to lobby
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Union Centre, 275 Broadway. The workshop
is designed to increase women's knowledge of how the lobby process
works and provide some hands experience. MFL WC is supporting the www.thewomenareangry.org
in a postcard campaign regarding pay equity.. For more information
visit website. Grassroots Women Manitoba International Women's Day Fundraising Event Cash Bar: 6:00 p.m., Kum Koon Garden Restaurant 257 King Street Dinner: 7:00 p.m. Program: 8:00 p.m. Keynote speaker & performer: Heather Bishop For more information &/or to purchase tickets, call 990-9508 or 255-1142. Winnipeg, Thursday, March 8, 2007 Vault Gallery Epiphany - Art Opening 7:00 p.m. 2181 Portage Avenue This show featuring Manitoba Women Artists runs until April 7. For more information, contact Sarah at 888-7414 or email. Winnipeg, March 8, 2007: Reception with the theme "The Achievements of Women at Work"11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Speeches: 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. Room 254, Legislative Building A government reception with Honourable Nancy Allan, Minister responsible for the Status of Women, to mark International Women's Day. For more information and to RSVP, call 945-3476 or toll-free at 1-800-263-0234. Winnipeg: March 9, 2007: Trinity United Church (933
Summerside Avenue);Cabaret of Monologues; 7 pm; Sponsored by The
Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre Regina, Saturday, March 3, 2007 "Visible Voice: Bridging the Gap" Albert Scott Community Centre, 1234 Athol St., 10:00 AM Registration, muffins and coffee 10:30 AM Speakers will include: Pat Faulconbridge (Executive Director Status of Women) Sandra Bellegarde (Asst Director, Aboriginal Education Unit, Sask Learning) Joely BigEagle (Civil Engineer in Training, Stantec) 12:00 noon Bannock, Chili, Salad & Dessert (Street Culture Kids) Registration is $15 (includes lunch) payable at the door. Register by Thursday, Feb. 22 by contacting : Eileen Reimeche 1-306-775-2801 or email. Public is invited to attend. The conference is sponsored by Sask Dept. of Labour and Status of Women Office, and The Canadian Federation of University Women. Regina, March 8, 2007 CUPE Saskatchewan is inviting everyone to rally for Women on March 8. At 11:45, on the steps of the Legislative Building in Regina, speakers will address challenges and inequalities women still face in Canada. Pay Equity, and fair and adequate Child Care will be among the topics discussed when we celebrate women, and lobby for their rights. Join us on the steps of the Legislative Building on March 8, at 11:45 a.m. Let's Celebrate what we've accomplished, and work for more. For more information, please call the CUPE Saskatchewan office at 306-757-1009 or email Saskatoon: March 6, 2007 Business and Professional Women's Club Saskatoon present: 7th Annual International Women's Day Celebration Celebrating Women's Success and Facing Our Challenges; Guest Speaker - Janice MacKinnon Tuesday, March 6, 2007, Radisson Hotel Ticket deadline is February 28th, 2007 Online ticket purchase. Additional Highlights: Special thanks to our Friends of BPW for their generous contributions
and support! For more information and for an event poster visit our website. Saskatoon: March 7, 2007: The Federal Women’s Equal Opportunities Committee of Saskatoon is presenting a symposium on “Making A Difference” at the Army and Navy Air Force Veterans’ Club, 359 1st Avenue North, Saskatoon. The topics are : Human Trafficking (NASHI); Life of Women in the Armed Forces (Major Sophie Prevost); Protection and Safety for Women ( Leslie Vandenbeuken /Saskatoon City Police) and a few other speakers. Registration is from 7:45 to 8:15 am, fee $25.00, including coffee and lunch. The deadline for the registration form is February 28th. For more details, contact Lavella Shaw at 306-975-4185. See poster. |
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