In the News ...
Celebrate International Women’s Day with CAAWS
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Annually on March 8th, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate their achievements. - March 1, 2010 ....More

Physical Activity and Your Health...
One bad gym teacher can ruin sports for kids: study
Many parents have struggled to keep their kids and teens physically active, but a new study from the University of Alberta shows it may have more to do with an adult's attitude than a child's laziness. - January 7, 2010 ....More

CAAWS on the go...
On the Move Workshop Dates Announced
On the Move is CAAWS' national initiative to increase opportunities for inactive girls and young women (ages 9-18) to participate in sport and physical activity. On the Move Workshops are half-day, interactive, issue-based sessions that provide an overview of the initiative, share best practices from across Canada, and provide "how-to" tips to increase the participation of girls and young women. - February 18, 2010 ....More

Grants and Awards...
Mothers in Motion seeks Community Collaborators
CAAWS is seeking opportunities to collaborate with eight communities across Canada interested in developing and delivering a physical activity program and/or sport initiative for mothers of low socioeconomic status (LSES) that fully integrates a healthy eating and/or nutrition for sport component. - February 24, 2010 ....More

New resources...
Building on our strengths: Aboriginal women and Leadership workshops
Aboriginal women have diverse knowledge, experience, perspectives and connections that can enhance program planning, decision-making and organizational governance. To help address this gap, CAAWS, in collaboration with the Aboriginal Sport Circle and a working group of female Aboriginal leaders, developed the Building On Our Strengths – Aboriginal Women and Leadership workshop. - February 4, 2010 ....More