Canadian Federation of University Women-Ottawa

Our membership, open to all women graduates, students and associates who support the mission and ideals of CFUW, represents many countries and many creeds.

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• Established in 1910, CFUW-Ottawa, is an voluntary, self-funded, non-partisan, non-profit organization of over 500 graduate women, students and associates.  It is one of 112 clubs across the country that make up the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) . We are also part of the International Federation of University Women  - a network of women present in more than 120 countries around the world.   Provincially, we are members of CFUW Ontario Council.
• Our mission is to promote quality education, to improve the status of women and girls and to participate in public affairs in an atmosphere of co-operation and friendship.
• We study, develop policy resolutions and advocate on social issues particularly those concerning the status of women, human rights, education and legislation relating to peace, justice and the environment.
• Our Scholarship Trust Fund disburses over 20 annual scholarships and awards.
• Monthly meetings are open to the public and feature speakers on topical issues.
• More than 40 Study, Interest and Service Groups focusing on topics from language, music and the arts to gourmet cooking, literature and sports, are enjoyed by members.
• The Capital Carillon, a monthly newsletter available online, provides current information on Club activities and is distributed free to members.
• The CFUW-Ottawa Annual Report, Bylaws and 5- Year  Strategic Plan  are available online.