Appels de soumission et participation

Deadline: March 31, 2009

The Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM)  is holding its 9th Annual General Meeting, Conference & Exhibit at the Delta in Winnipeg, Manitoba from November 4-5-6, 2009.

For questions about submission guidelines, or assistance with abstract content, please contact Patty McNiven at mcnivenp@mcmaster.ca

Faxed or mailed submissions will not be accepted.

Please submit electronic abstracts to: 

admin@canadianmidwives.org

Deadline: March 29, 2009

Zoom in on Girls is a gathering of individuals and organizations who work with girls and young women…or those who wish to do so! The Zoom events focus on issues related to young women. Participants are invited to share their experiences and knowledge while exploring action strategies.

Girls Action Foundation is organizing Zoom events across Eastern Canada to support the regional networking of organizers, as well as to exchange skills and resources. This year there are Zoom events happening in Quebec, Ontario and the Atlantic provinces!

ONTARIO: April 23 and 24 in Ottawa, ON

ATLANTIC: May 7 and 8 in Halifax, NS

QUEBEC: May 21 and 22 in Montreal, QC

Space is limited so apply early.

To register online, click here!

Deadline: 25 February 2009

This conference will be held in Montreal (Université du Québec à Montréal [UQAM]) on December 4, 5 and 6, 2009, organized by the Institut de recherches et d’études féministes (IREF) (UQAM).

As part of the 20th anniversary commemorations of the December 6, 1989 massacre at the École polytechnique de Montréal, this international and multi-disciplinary conference brings together scholars and researchers, social and community workers and volunteers, and feminist activists to assess collectively how this tragedy has been understood in Quebec and other parts of the globe, reflect on the collective memory of this event, and discuss the issue of violence against women and feminists. 

The conference will have four major themes: (1) the collective memory of the École polytechnique massacre (“Montreal Massacre”), (2) the effects of the event on the feminist movement, (3) violence against women and feminists, (4) the renewal of actions and practices aimed at eliminating violence against women.

For more information about participation in this event, visit the conference website.

No deadline mentioned

Although, all working people report they are suffering from more stress related to balancing responsibilities at work and at home, the greater burden is falling on women. Statistics reveal that women bear the brunt of duties associated with child care, are the primary caregivers for the elder care of aging parents and are responsible for the majority of household chores.

To identify the issues, NUPGE is conducting a survey that is directed to both union and non-union women. Please take a few minutes to complete the Quality of Women's Lives Survey.

Deadline for applications: March 1, 2009

In June 2009 CIHR's Institute of Gender and Health will host its inaugural summer institute for trainees (graduate students and post-doctoral fellows). The summer institute will take place at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC) from June 23-26, 2009. This residential workshop will offer participants an opportunity to increase their understanding of methods for gender, sex and health research, as well as the opportunities and challenges that arise from the application of these methods. The Summer Institute will also give participants the chance to network with colleagues and mentors from across Canada working in the field of gender, sex and health research.

We are accepting applications from trainees until March 1, 2009. Application forms and further information about the summer institute are available in both official languages at CIHR Institute of Gender and Health 2009 Summer Institute.

Deadline: March 1, 2009

The Association for Research on Mothering (ARM) 13th Annual Conference will be held in conjunction with York University's 50th Anniversary Celebration October 22-25, 2009, York University, Toronto, Canada. We welcome submissions from scholan October rs, students, activists, environmental agencies and workers, environmental educators, artists, mothers and others who work or research in this area. Cross-cultural, historical and comparative work is encouraged. We encourage a variety of types of submissions including academic papers from all disciplines, workshops, creative submissions, performances, storytelling, visual arts and other alternative formats.

If you are interested in being considered as a presenter, please send a 250 word abstract and a 50 word bio by March 1, 2009 to: arm@yorku.ca

For more information, see the Call for Papers.

February 23, 2009

The Canadian Breast Cancer Network is now conducting a survey on the economic impact of a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment on labour force re-entry. You must be a Canadian and have been diagnosed with breast cancer within the past five years to participate in this survey.

Your comments are very important to the Network, as they will help us identify and then work to overcome any barriers Canadians face when they go back to work after having breast cancer. This survey should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. By participating in this survey you are making a real difference for others with breast cancer.

We encourage you to complete the survey online. Paper copies are available to those who do not have a computer or who are otherwise unable to complete online surveys. To receive a paper version of the survey, please contact Maureen Kelly at 1-800-685-8820 ext 225 or Maureen@cbcn.ca .

The deadline for completion of surveys is February 23, 2009.

February 16, 2009

CIHR's Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) is sponsoring a travel awards competition for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows working on topics related to gender, sex and health. IGH will award successful candidates with up to $1,000 to help cover the costs of presenting their own research at conferences. The deadline for the current funding competition is February 16, 2009. Further information about the program and application forms (in English and in French) are available here:

IGH Travel Awards for Students and Post-Doctoral Fellows

Extended deadline: February 3, 2009

In celebration of Mother's Day, The Association for Research on Mothering (ARM) and MAMAPALOOZA are hosting a two-day conference Thursday, May 28 - Friday, May 29, 2009 in New York City.

We welcome submissions from scholars, students, activists, artists, community agencies, service providers, journalists, mothers and others who work or research in this area. Cross-cultural, historical, and comparative work is encouraged. We encourage a variety of types of submissions including academic papers from all disciplines, workshops, creative submissions, performances, storytelling, visual arts, and other alternative formats.

Deadline for abstract submissions is January 15, 2009

For more information, see the website.(pdf)

The National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC) and the National Council of Women Education Fund (NCWCEF) is pleased to announce an on line survey on Healthy Environments is now ready for your input!

Knowing that water and energy use are closely linked and our wise use of both,  plays an important role in ensuring a healthy environment, the NCWCEF and the NCWC are seeking input from Canadians about their use and conservation of water and energy.

For more information, see this website.