Come join us at our 3rd Annual Crop for Women’s Cancers All funds raised will go to the “Taking Steps against Breast Cancer” walk, benefitting the Canadian Cancer Society Where: Carruthers Marsh Pavilion 55 Ashbury Boulevard Ajax, Ontario When: Sunday June 24th, 2012 9-5 Why: So we can help with funding the research to fight back and find the cure for cancer, if not for ourselves then for our future generations AND we get to have fun doing it. How: … [Read more...]
NATIONAL DOCTORS’ DAY – Celebrated March 30th
March 26, 2012 by
NATIONAL DOCTORS DAY Celebrated MARCH 30, 2012 History The first Doctors Day observance was March 30, 1933 in Winder, Georgia. Eudora Brown Almond, wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond, decided to set aside a day to honor physicians. This first observance included the mailing greeting cards and placing flowers on graves of deceased doctors. The red carnation is commonly used as the symbolic flower for National Doctors Day.On March 30, 1958, a Resolution … [Read more...]
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21, 2012 by
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 21, 2012 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the occasion of International Day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: “Each year, racial and ethnic discrimination take their toll around the globe by destroying lives, fracturing communities and preventing millions of people from achieving their full … [Read more...]
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21, 2012 by
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UN) United Nations March 21, 2012 The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, commemorates the anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre in 1960. On that day in South Africa, peaceful demonstrators against apartheid were killed. In 1966, the United Nations declared that each year on March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination should be observed as a … [Read more...]
SUMMIT of Women Leaders that Care – MARCH 24 Tickets Online !
March 21, 2012 by
*PARTIAL PROCEEDS going to the Centre for Women's Studies in Education (CWSE). FEATURING : ROSETTA STANDER - WOMAN of ACTION MAMA ZUMA SOUTH AFRICA, WOMAN of ACTION LORETTA CHEN - WOMAN of ACTION SHARIFA SHARIF - WOMAN of ACTION DIANE LONGBOAT - WOMAN of ACTION DR. SHABNAM NAZLI - WOMAN of ACTION MONIKA & GRAHAM BURWISE, Founders of the Global Awakening Institute NOTICE TO PUBLIC: Dr. Phyllis Chesler, at the request of A Celebration of Women … [Read more...]
Successful Sistas Interview post of Susan Winlaw
March 19, 2012 by
Successful Sistas Interview post of Susan Winlaw It is my distinct pleasure to present the March Feature Friday interviewee, Susan Winlaw, President of BAM Press, speaker, editor and author. Early retirement did not make this enterprising woman rest on her laurels, instead she created a new career and became an author of 4 books and a sought after speaker. Learn more about how Susan is flourishing in life and helping others do the same. Please tell us a little about your … [Read more...]
United Nations Fifth World Conference on Women in 2015
March 12, 2012 by
JOINT ANNOUNCEMENT BY SECRETARY GENERAL AND PRESIDENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CALLS FOR 5WCW Convening A 5th World Conference On Women (5WCW): Vision Statement Urging the General Assembly Resolution “The Fastest Way to Change Society is to Mobilize the Women of The World.” Charles Malik, former President of the United Nations General Assembly “If ever the world sees a time when women shall come together purely and simply for the benefit of mankind, it … [Read more...]
The F-WORD now playing at BUDDIES, Toronto!
March 10, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women Foundation Inc., in alignment with 360 Productions is celebrates the opening of The F-WORD a production that has received a prestigious Amnesty Freedom of Expression Award nomination! INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY GALA OPENING - MARCH 8-9, 2012 ...play running from March 8-11, 2012 BUY TICKETS HERE 360 Productions brings you the year's sexiest, most powerful and controversial play- The F Word. It premiered at the Edinburgh … [Read more...]
International Women’s Day 2012 – UN System Observances
March 8, 2012 by
- UN System Observances - International Women's Day 2012 In 1975, during International Women's Year, the United Nations began celebrating 8 March as International Women's Day. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions. For the United Nations, International Women's … [Read more...]
Leela Francis is Taking Action with Spring Live Events !
February 23, 2012 by
Recently I received an email from a woman who said she can't wait to come to live Vividly Woman trainings, but first she has to complete her business training, and then she'll celebrate with the Vividly Woman training. Here is my reply to her: Dear Sister, it's so wonderful to hear from you. I'm excited and inspired by your devotion to your professional growth! Have you considered how spending some time in sacred circle with your sisters, getting more sensually connected to your body, and … [Read more...]
~ Language of Love ~ Weekend Relationship Bootcamp, Feb 25/26
February 23, 2012 by
Language of Love - Weekend Relationship Bootcamp Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 9:00am - 5:00 pm Sunday, February 26, 2012 9:00am - 5:00pm Event Room Order tickets via Eventbrite: http://gai-languageoflove2012-efbevent.eventbrite.com/ Whether you are searching for the perfect partner, struggling with relationship issues, or simply want to take your current relationship to the next level, this workshop will provide all... … [Read more...]
POVERTY in the Western World: The ‘Working Poor’, a Toronto Report
February 21, 2012 by
POVERTY IN THE WESTERN WORLD: The 'Working Poor' Report The Metcalf Foundation is pleased to release a new report entitled, The "Working Poor" in the Toronto Region: Who they are, where they live, and how trends are changing. According to the report, the number of working poor in the Toronto Region increased by 42% between 2000 and 2005. This group accounted for more than 113,000 adults in the Region overall, and 70,700 in the city of Toronto. Toronto's working poor live in a … [Read more...]
‘Exclusive White Carpet Event’, LaMaquette features CINDY ASHTON
February 20, 2012 by
WHITE CARPET EVENT What: Cindy Ashton has teamed with Ange Kanavas, owner of La Maquette, to bring you an exclusive white carpet event. If you choose to do dinner & show, you will be greeted with Champagne followed by a sophisticated 3 course dinner along with a 2 act show. Otherwise you come for the show and order what you want. Cindy will be accompanied by one of Toronto’s renowned pianists, Jordan Klapman. Weaving together the best of Big Band, Broadway and Pop Opera with … [Read more...]
