Honourable Murray Sinclair January 1951 – November 2024

On behalf of the National Council of Canada, I wish to express how deeply saddened we are upon hearing of the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair. His monumental contributions as Manitoba’s first Indigenous judge and as the leader of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission have profoundly shaped our understanding of justice and reconciliation in Canada. His legacy of compassion, wisdom, and advocacy for Indigenous rights will continue to inspire generations. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and all whose lives he touched. May his spirit find peace as he embarks on this new journey.

Save The Date for the Annual General Meeting 2025

The National Council of Women of Canada Annual General Meeting 2025 – will be held in the beautiful city of Montreal on Friday, May 30th, 2025 – Sunday, June 1st, 2025 at Anglican Diocese of Montreal Facilities.

Planning is currently underway and we look forward to welcoming members from across the country for this special in-person AGM. More details will be shared in the weeks ahead

MEMBERSHIP FEES 2024 – 2025

*Note: Local Councils, Provincial Councils, Federates and individuals that have submitted their membership fees will be permitted to vote at the AGM and at the Fall Mid-Term Meeting.

If you or your organization is uncertain if your membership payment is up to date, please contact NCWC Treasurer Bonnie Siemens at NCWCTreasurer19@gmail.com

Save The Date: Mid-Term meeting scheduled for Novermber 30th, 2024 at 12 noon EDT

Mid-Term meeting scheduled for November 30th, 2024 at 12 noon EDT

Join members from across Canada on Zoom at noon ET, 1 pm AT, 11 am CT, 10 am MT, and 9 am PT. We will be voting on new policies, a comprehensive update on our Strategic Plan as well as on other issues. Learn how you can help to make changes in society and governments and more.

Please Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwrZWC5da763tqSEc3SHl1iEtlkX9x1x2dkyMOQHJqeSOfuA/viewform

In preparation for the NCWC Fall General Meeting, please see the Resolutions submitted by the Resolutions Convenor, Mary Potter.

A review of the Resolutions and suggested amendments must be submitted by November 7th, 2024. Please send amendments to Mary Potter, Resolutions Convenor at EMAIL: jmpotter068@gmail.com

Emerging Issue resolutions should be sent no later than November 15, 2024.

NCWC: Call for Proposal

The National Council of Women of Canada has received funding to do work to strengthen our organization. We are seeking a contractor who can lead the process over the next two years part-time. The selected contractor will lead the work and help select other contractors to do specialized parts of the project. Please review the attached Call for Proposals and, if interested please note that the closing date for applications is 5 pm Monday, August 19th.

For more information, please click here: NCWC: Call for Proposal

NCWC Letter: Female Genital Mutilation and the Gambian Government

The National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC) was deeply troubled to learn of the recent decision by the Government of Gambia to reintroduce female genital mutilation (FGM) in their country

Eliminating female genital mutilation is a critical step toward making the world a safer and more just place. Canada has a significant role to play in achieving this goal by exerting pressure on countries where this practice persists. Gambia, once a leader in banning female genital mutilation in 2015, stands to benefit greatly from Canada’s wise counsel to uphold this ban and protect countless young girls from harm.

Read NCWC letter to the Canadian Government on Female Genital Mutilation and the Gambian Government here:

https://ncwcanada.com/wp-content/uploads/NCWC-Female-Genital-Mutilation-Gambia-Call-for-Action-April-2024.docx

NCWC EDUCATION FUND: Special Common Program Event Saturday April 27th, 2024.

The National Council of Women of Canada, alongside advocates and social justice researchers, has tirelessly advocated for solutions to the Canadian housing crisis for years. Despite these efforts, tangible and lasting results have remained elusive. Nevertheless, there remains a steadfast hope that politicians and policymakers will heed the lessons of past mistakes and poor results and that they embrace the necessity for a different approach—a comprehensive strategy that addresses the housing crisis from on multiple fronts.

Kirsten Bernas, a Coordinator of the National Social Housing and Human Rights Campaign, will share their insights and best practices during an upcoming online presentation to NCWC members on Saturday, April 27th, 2024. We encourage your participation as we unite our efforts to confront this longstanding issue head-on!

Please share this event with your community and those interested in this issue.
Registrants will receive the link to the event early that morning.

About the NCWC Education Fund: The NCWC Education Fund works closely with the National Council of Women of Canada, which represents over 500,000 Canadians through its many federates: Nationally Organized Societies, Provincial and Local Councils of Women, and their federates. Joint research has been done and public education programs held over more than 20 years on the following: Housing is a Human Right will be our focus from 2023 – 2025.

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Honourable Murray Sinclair January 1951 – November 2024

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