Why we still need booster shots of feminism
True or false: Young women today don’t need a booster shot of feminism because so many women are achieving more than their mothers (or fathers) ever dreamed they could. -
- October 24, 2011 ....More |
Canada’s Beisiegel breaks golf’s gender barrier
Quebecker is first woman to become a member of major men’s pro tour. -
- May 31, 2011 ....More |
CAAWS and AthletesCAN Disappointed in Badminton’s “Mandatory Skirt Rule”
Over the past number of years, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) has seen tremendous athlete leadership and made great strides towards gender equity within their sport. CAAWS and AthletesCAN are therefore disappointed to see the BWF take a large step back with Rule 19.2 which will require all female players to wear skirts or dresses for Level 1 to 3 tournaments. -
- May 4, 2011 ....More |
CAAWS and ProMOTION Plus pleased with decision on Women’s Ski Jumping in the 2014 Winter Olympics
“We believe this is a terrific decision for the Olympic movement, for women in sport generally, and for women in ski jumping in particular. The IOC has increased gender equity in the Winter Olympics as a result of this decision,” said CAAWS Chair, Dru Marshall. -
- April 7, 2011 ....More |
Women’s ski jumping event added to 2014 Sochi Games
For the first time in Olympic Winter Games history, women will participate in ski jumping, beginning in Sochi, Russia in 2014. “Sochi, Russia can proudly proclaim that it will be hosting the first gender-equal Winter Games in Olympic history.” -
- April 6, 2011 ....More |
SMU women's hockey team reinstated
Canadian Tire to contribute funding to keep team afloat.
The board of governors at Saint Mary's University voted Tuesday evening to keep the women's hockey team. "After a long discussion, our board of management tonight agreed to reinstate the women's hockey team," said Steve Proctor, a spokesman for the university. -
- March 30, 2011 ....More |
Whitecaps’ provocative marketing push draws complaints
A provocative Vancouver Whitecaps FC video featuring a body-painted female model concludes with the question ‘Where will you be March 19?’ in reference to the team’s Major League Soccer debut against Toronto FC Saturday. -
- March 23, 2011 ....More |
Big names in women’s sport and hockey rally to St. Mary’s aid
After a national outpouring of support, there has been a 30 day reprieve given to the SMU Women’s hockey program by university president, Colin Dodds. “Haley Wickenheiser emailed Steve Sarty but he didn’t answer her so she picked up the phone and called him.” -
- March 23, 2011 ....More |
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March 22, 2011- St Mary’s University cuts varsity women’s hockey
March 22, 2011- Pioneering gift for Dinos women’s hockey
March 10, 2011- Women remain under-represented in sports leadership roles
March 8, 2011- CAAWS Celebrating 30 Years of Success By Launching the Women and Leadership NETWORK on International Women’s Day
March 7, 2011- UBC women's volleyball team wins 4th consecutive CIS title
March 6, 2011- Queens women play record hockey game in OUA final
February 10, 2011- National Cycling Team Alumni Tanya Dubnicoff Becomes Coach
February 8, 2011- Women’s Hockey Coach Melody Davidson to be Inducted into Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame
January 24, 2011- Karen Rackel inducted as 108th president of Royal Canadian Golf Association
January 11, 2011- Sport England Tackles Gender Gap in Sport
December 17, 2010- Women in the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games: An Analysis
December 16, 2010- Sport England - Trophy Women? NGB Leadership Audit 2010
October 25, 2010- IOC does NOT close the door on Women's Ski Jumping
September 9, 2010- ‘Third wave’ of feminism urged by prominent Canadian women
August 25, 2010- Sydney announces global scoreboard as a legacy of the 5th IWG World Conference on Women and Sport
July 2, 2010- UN Creates New Structure for Empowerment of Women
June 29, 2010- CAAWS Executive Director attends UN meetings to discuss Gender Equity in Sport
May 13, 2010- Semenya ruling by June: IAAF chief
April 30, 2010- Female soccer player gets to play with the boys
February 23, 2010- Governor-General joins fight for women ski jumpers
November 30, 2009- New Brunswick Hockey Team receives CAAWS’ Grace Under Pressure Award
July 13, 2009- CAAWS disappointed at decision on Women’s Ski Jumping in the 2010 Winter Olympics
July 10, 2009- Ski jumpers lose Olympic battle
June 2, 2009- AthletesCAN Releases Discussion Paper: “Including Transitioned and Transitioning Athletes in Sport – Issues, Facts, and Perspectives”
May 29, 2009- Nova Scotia Hold First Ever All-Women's Baseball Coaching Clinic
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