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April 30, 2010

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Addressing Homophobia in Sport: A Call to Action for the Canadian Sport Community
The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS), AthletesCAN, and Coaches of Canada are looking to you, as members of the Canadian sport community, to take a stance on addressing homophobia in sport as part of the Canadian-led International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) on May 17th, 2010.

This year's IDAHO theme “Speaking about Silence: Homophobia in the Sports World” provides us with an opportunity to build on the success of the first ever PRIDE Houses in Vancouver and Whistler at the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. more...

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August 9 2010 - Winners of the Take 5! Challenge
April 30 2010 - Addressing Homophobia in Sport: A Call to Action for the Canadian Sport Community
April 20 2010 - Take 5! Media Challenge Deadline Extended
March 29 2010 - CAAWS’ Mothers in Motion to support eight community programs
March 19 2010 - CAAWS Launches Take 5! Media Challenge
March 5 2010 - CAAWS Celebrates Outstanding Canadian Women’s Performances in Sport on International Women’s Day
March 1 2010 - Celebrate International Women’s Day with CAAWS
February 18 2010 - On the Move Workshop Dates Announced
February 16 2010 - CAAWS announces 2010 WISE Fund Recipients
February 5 2010 - Increasing Sport Participation for Ontario Women 55-70- Grant Opportunity
February 4 2010 - CAAWS board member and Aboriginal sport expert guiding Olympic centre
January 29 2010 - CAAWS boardmember among the 50 most powerful individuals in Canadian sport
January 26 2010 - Diversity of Involvement reflected in CAAWS 2009 List -- Most Influential Women in Sport and Physical Activity
November 30 2009 - New Brunswick Hockey Team receives CAAWS’ Grace Under Pressure Award
November 19 2009 - CAAWS bids farewell to board member Lilo Ljubisic
October 29 2009 - Five young women recognized for passion for sport and community contributions
October 21 2009 - DEADLINE EXTENDED - On the Move Workshops - Call for Host Communities
October 19 2009 - New CAAWS Resource Gives “Voice” to Young Women’s Experiences
October 19 2009 - Working with low socioeconomic status (LSES) mothers
October 15 2009 - BECOME AN ON THE MOVE WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
October 1 2009 - Take an active role as a CAAWS Board Member
September 29 2009 - CAAWS Opportunites
August 31 2009 - Increasing Physical Activity Opportunities for Low Socioeconomic Status Mothers
August 29 2009 - CAAWS applauds “Actively Engaged” the Federal Government’s Policy on Sport for Women and Girls
May 20 2009 - CAAWS Board member delivers networking workshop in Qatar
May 15 2009 - CAAWS launches website to address homophobia in sport
April 30 2009 - CAAWS Newest Paper online - Sex Discrimination in Sport – An Update
April 16 2009 - CAAWS Workshops and Information sessions
February 20 2009 - Women 55-70: Physical Activity and Sport Challenges and Opportunities
February 20 2009 - Nomination Deadline extended to March 6th for CAAWS Marion Lay Herstorical Award
February 11 2009 - CAAWS announces 2009 WISE Fund Recipients
November 21 2008 - CAAWS Announces WISE (Women in Sport Encouragement) Fund!
November 10 2008 - CAAWS Invites you to a networking lunch
November 5 2008 - Nicole Smith begins term as CAAWS Chair
September 7 2008 - Seven CAAWS affiliated women heading to Beijing for Olympic and Paralympic Games
August 5 2008 - Canadian Olympian Catharine Pendrel wins first career World Cup mountain bike race
May 29 2008 - CAAWS is seeking an Administration and Office Coordinator
April 9 2008 - Women on Boards: A Guide to Getting Involved
April 3 2008 - CALL FOR YOUTH LEADERSHIP FACILITATORS
March 8 2008 - CAAWS Marks International Women's Day
February 29 2008 - Call for Nominations for the Carol Anne Letheren Award
February 8 2008 - CAAWS Announces 2008 WISE Fund Recipients
January 17 2008 - CAAWS names 2007 List -- Most Influential Women in Sport and Physical Activity
January 16 2008 - Aboriginal Girls On the Move Request for Applications
January 7 2008 - Request for Best & Promising Programs in Physical Activity for Low Socioeconomic Status Women
December 11 2007 - Host an On the Move Workshop in your Community
October 24 2007 - Team Spirit Consultation Dates Announced
August 30 2007 - CAAWS and Levitt family celebrate 11th year of the Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship
August 13 2007 - CAAWS Leadership Training Opportunities: Call for Facilitators
June 13 2007 - New Team Spirit Programs for Aboriginal Girls and Young Women Announced
June 5 2007 - CALL FOR YOUTH LEADERSHIP FACILITATORS
May 28 2007 - Project Coordinator (2007 Summer Placement)
April 30 2007 - Six CAAWS Breakthrough Award Winners Named
April 16 2007 - Call for Applications - Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship
March 15 2007 - CAAWS announces WISE Fund recipients
March 6 2007 - CAAWS Marks International Women's Day
January 30 2007 - CAAWS is the Guest Columnist in this issue of the Sports Officials Canada
January 26 2007 - Dru Marshall appointed deputy provost at U of A
January 24 2007 - On the Move Workshops - Call for Interested Host Communities
January 24 2007 - Team Spirit: Aboriginal Girls in Sport Call for Community Sport Program Proposals
January 17 2007 - CAAWS announces women and sport breakthrough awards
November 29 2006 - Nominate the 2006 Most Influential Women
November 6 2006 - Janice Forsyth begins term as CAAWS Chair
November 3 2006 - CAAWS Celebrates 25 Years of Advocacy, Advances and Accomplishment!
June 9 2006 - Team Spirit: Call for Proposals and Committee Members
April 28 2006 - Tricia Smith receives Carol Anne Letheren Award
March 14 2006 - Call for Nominations - Carol Anne Letheren Award
March 9 2006 - CAAWS announces 2006 WISE Fund Recipients
February 28 2006 - Seeing the Invisible, Speaking about the Unspoken
February 23 2006 - CAAWS Point of VIEW Event
October 12 2005 - 2005/2006 On the Move Workshop Schedule
September 26 2005 - CAAWS announces WISE Fund
August 24 2005 - Four Team Spirit Programs Announced
August 24 2005 - 2005/2006 On the Move Workshop Opportunities
August 2 2005 - Memorial scholarships recognize outstanding young female commitment to sport and community
June 6 2005 - Job Opportunity at CAAWS
March 22 2005 - We've Come A Long Way, But...
March 17 2005 - CAAWS will attend CAC's Women in Coaching Workshop
March 8 2005 - New Partnership Aims to Increase Community Sport Opportunities for Aboriginal Girls and Young Women
February 24 2005 - CAAWS and InMotion host two FREE events in Calgary
January 20 2005 - CAAWS announces 2005 WISE Fund Recipients
January 20 2005 - L'ACAFS annonce les récipiendaires du Fonds WISE
January 5 2005 - CAAWS Names 2004 List of Most Influential Women
December 8 2004 - Beckie Scott receives CAAWS' Award
November 29 2004 - Phyllis Berck ends term as CAAWS Chair
November 19 2004 - CAAWS is looking for the Most Influential Women
November 13 2004 - Women in Sport Encouragement Fund (WISE)
June 6 2002 - CAAWS withdraws gender equity demand
May 30 2002 - Minister opposes enshrining women despite pressure
May 27 2002 - CAAWS Urge Sports Minister to Revise Legislation
May 22 2002 - CAAWS tells committee to add gender clause
October 9 2001 - On The Move Handbook reprinted CAAWS
September 25 2000 - CAAWS submits position paper to Denis Coderre, Secretary of State

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