CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
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The Canadian Federation of University Women Orillia Advocacy Committee is presenting “Women in Politics Speed Networking Workshop” at the Orillia Secondary School Cafetorium on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 6:45 p.m. sharp to 8:45 p.m.
Why is balanced representation important?
What keeps women from becoming candidates in elections?
What are the solutions?
Join in the discussion about achieving balanced representation in politics with these experienced women:- Jill Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North
- Pat Hehn, City of Orillia Councillor
- Sharon Henry, former Chief of Chippewas of Rama First Nation
- Valerie Powell, Candidate for the Green Party
- Liz Riley, Candidate for the Liberal Party
- Sarah Valiquette, Severn Township Councillor
- Elizabeth Van Houtte, Candidate for the NDP
Kim Fedderson, former Principal of Lakehead University, will moderate.
There is no charge and everyone is welcome. For inquiries contact [email protected].
About the Canadian Federation of University Women
The industrial expansion that occurred after the beginning of the First World War opened up many opportunities for women. In 1917 some women had the right to vote in Ontario and as of Jan. 1, 1919, some women over 21 had the right to vote in a federal election.
It was in August 1919 that Canadian Federation of University Women was formed when representatives for the University Women’s Clubs of Canada met in Winnipeg to organize a national federation so that Canada might become one of the first countries to join in the emerging International Federation of University Women.
Our local CFUW Orillia was chartered in 1955 as a non-profit organization that is active in public affairs, working to raise the social, economic and legal status of women as well as to improve education, the environment, and human rights.
CFUW Orillia raises funds through its annual Homes Tour to provide post-secondary scholarships to female graduates of Orillia secondary schools, including the Learning Centre.
Membership is offered to all women who believe in our goals and value lifelong learning. For more information visit the website.
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