Le Club Canadien des Femmes d'Ottawa

Happy 115th Birthday OWCC

On January 17th 1910, thirty women gathered at the home of Mrs. Archibald Parker
on Sparks Street to see if there was support for the formation of the Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club. The Canadian Club of Ottawa was formed in 1903 but women could not join and therefore could not hold office.

The purpose of the OWCC was to promote patriotism and to encourage among women, a deeper and more serious interest in the institutions, history and resources of Canada, as well as to bring before them leading questions of the day, both at home and abroad and to endeavour to unite Canadian women in such work as may be desirable and expedient for the welfare and progress of the “ Dominion”. That was then and this is now…

Today, we envision a vibrant community where women of all backgrounds come
together to foster a culture of lifelong learning and meaningful connections, and to
champion the pursuit of higher education. We aim to contribute to the collective
empowerment of women, creating a positive ripple effect that will resonate across
generations and strengthen the fabric of our community.

115 years later, the work, desires, ideas, interests and purpose of the Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club continue …perhaps not in the same manner but with the same perspective that meets with the times. We continue to move forward as things change but ever with the same purpose….but molded to our 2025 era.

Big birthdays come in increments like 50, 75, 100, 125….but why not the 115th as we
never know what tomorrow holds. Let’s celebrate now as Canada moves forward and for all the changes we have experienced in this time…some of us more than others.

HAPPY 115th BIRTHDAY OTTAWA WOMEN’S CANADIAN CLUB !!!!!!