CAAWS board member and Aboriginal sport expert guiding Olympic centre
For Janice Forsyth, the opportunity to return to The University of Western Ontario and take the helm of the Olympic centre seemed almost too good to be true.
- February 4, 2010 ....More |
CAAWS boardmember among the 50 most powerful individuals in Canadian sport
Globe correspondents across Canada nominate individuals from their regions and beats. The nominees, by their actions in 2009, are generally poised to make an impact on the country’s sporting scene in 2010. It is a reflection of the country’s thriving and diverse sports environment that we have increased the number to 50 from 30, with nine women included.
- January 29, 2010 ....More |
Diversity of Involvement reflected in CAAWS 2009 List -- Most Influential Women in Sport and Physical Activity
From organizing the winning bid for the 2015 Pan American Games, to staging the 2009 Canada Games, to preparing Canada’s athletes and support staff for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, and ensuring Canadians participate in physical activity, the wide variety of roles that women leaders fulfil throughout Canada is evident on this year’s list of Most Influential Women in Sport and Physical Activity.
- January 26, 2010 ....More |
New Brunswick Hockey Team receives CAAWS’ Grace Under Pressure Award
The Woodstock High School Lady Thunder hockey team was named as recipients of the ‘Grace Under Pressure’ award from the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) today. The girls on the ice hockey team from the school in Woodstock, New Brunswick, took a positive approach to anti-lesbian messages posted on Facebook and the refusal of another team to shake hands after games. The actions took place after two girls on the team made it public knowledge that they were lesbians.
- November 30, 2009 ....More |
CAAWS bids farewell to board member Lilo Ljubisic
After six years on the board of the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS), Ljiljana "Lilo" Ljubisic has completed her term. Her final board meeting took place in Vancouver this past weekend.
- November 19, 2009 ....More |
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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
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