Nos Événements
Le Club Canadien des Femmes d'Ottawa est heureux d'annoncer ses événements à venir.
Dîners
Avec un conférencier invité à chaque événement, les déjeuners de l'OWCC sont l'excuse parfaite pour se réunir entre amis et pour profiter d'un déjeuner en 3 services.
Excursions
Les membres et les invités ont la possibilité de voyager en Ontario et au Québec pour explorer des sites historiques, des restaurants et des boutiques.
Les Dîners à venir
Des passionnants conférenciers se joindront bientôt aux invités pour un fabuleux dîner. Achetez vos billets maintenant.
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The Many Faces of Human Trafficking/Modern Slavery: A Call to Action!
$ 60.00 Lire la suiteSpeaker: Sister Pauline Gagne
Sister Gagne, a Franco-Ontarian, teacher, social worker, spiritual companion, a member of the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa, with missionary experience in Zambia, Haiti and Papua New Guinea, either teaching or involved in social justice work. She has been a member of PACT-Ottawa (Persons Against the Crime of Trafficking in Humans) since 2004.
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Homelessness: We Are Failing Our Responsibility to Our Community
$ 60.00 Ajouter au panierSpeaker: Dr. Jeffrey Turnbull, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Turnbull has pursued an interest in poverty and its effect on health nationally and internationally. He is one of the founders and is the past Medical Director of Ottawa Inner City Health which works to improve the health of people who are chronically homeless.
He is the recipient of several national and international grants and awards, including the Order of Canada, the Order of Ontario, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and an Honorary Degree of Law from Carleton University.
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We Can’t Wait. Protect. Connect. Respect. A movement to protect at least 30% of land and ocean in Canada by 2030.
$ 60.00 Ajouter au panierSpeaker: Sandra Schwartz
Sandra is the National Executive Director of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. With master’s degrees in management, and environmental studies and over 20 years of experience, she is a strong advocate for sound environmental policy and has championed progressive ideas for clean energy and tackling climate change.
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Pediatric Oncology: Still Far To Go
$ 60.00 Ajouter au panierSpeaker: Dr. Donna Johnston
Dr. Johnston is Chief of the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and a full Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Ottawa. Her main areas of oncology expertise are in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), neuro-oncology, supportive care and palliative care. She is involved in a significant amount of clinical research, the majority of which looks at supportive care for oncology patients and has many publications on this topic.
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Summer Social & Book Exchange – MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
$ 60.00 Ajouter au panierSAVE THE DATE!!
Les Excursions à venir
Rejoignez-nous pour notre prochaine aventure dans l'un des plus beaux endroits du Canada et faites-vous de nouveaux amis en cours de route.
Evénements Passés
The Ottawa Women's Canadian Club has hosted hundreds of luncheons throughout its many years of existence. We are honoured to have met these former speakers who have inspired our members with their talent, experience, and enthusiasm.
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Hungary and Canada – Transatlantic Allies: Meeting New Challenges in a Changing World
Lire la suiteSpeaker: Ambassador Mária Éva Vass-Salazar
Ambassador Vass-Salazar is a career diplomat with 25 years of experience in the Hungarian foreign service. Prior to her current assignment, she was Head of Department for Northern Europe covering bilateral relations with 13 countries. Before that she was Head of Department for Science Diplomacy. Ambassador Vass-Salazar served as Deputy Chief of Mission in London, as Political Counsellor in Washington DC, and as Political Officer at the Hungarian Delegation to NATO. She holds an MA in history and a PhD in international relations.
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December Holiday Event- Festive Flutes
Lire la suiteJoin in the OWCC’s very special holiday event in the beautiful dining room of The Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club. Seasonal music will be provided by the Camerata Flutes, which includes Vic Norian, Janet Kreda and Michelle Bakota, who will play a selection of secular and faith-based holiday tunes, for your listening pleasure. There will be great food, door prizes and the sharing of good times. Bring a guest, maybe your spouse or a friend….buy a ticket for someone you cherish and share the spirit of the season.
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The Power of Storytelling: CBC’s Hallie Cotnam
Lire la suiteSpeaker: Hallie Cotnam
Hallie joined the CBC out of journalism school in 1996, after a brief career as a bank manager. She worked in Montreal and Quebec City as a researcher and associate producer, and then began reporting in Gaspé, QC and Windsor, ON. The bright lights of Ottawa beckoned in 2002 when Hallie moved to the Nation’s Capital. Here she’s been a news editor, reporter, writer-broadcaster, and sometimes host of Ottawa Morning, while balancing life with a husband and 13-year-old twins.
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Advancing women’s leadership and inclusion to support diversity, equality and inclusion goals with Clare Beckton
Lire la suiteSpeaker: Clare Beckton, BA, LLB (Sask.), MPA (Harvard), (Fulbright Scholar and Littauer Fellow)
Clare Beckton is a lawyer, a former senior executive including as head of Status of Women Canada, entrepreneur, author of Own it-Your Success Your Future, Your Life and many articles, sought after speaker, mentor and coach and award-winning advocate for advancing women’s leadership and for diversity and inclusion. She serves or has served on several non-profit Boards including chair of the Queensway Carleton Hospital Board, a member of the Harvard Women’s Leadership Board and now as chair of the Beechwood National Cemetery Board.
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The May Court Club of Ottawa Then and Now: After a Pandemic
Lire la suiteSpeaker: Christine Beelen, Past President of the May Court Club of Ottawa
In 2000, Christine joined The May Court Club of Ottawa and has worked on a variety of service projects including working at the Civic Hospital Library, delivering food for the Emergency Food Box program, and promoting fundraisers including several May Court Balls. After early retirement from the Federal Public Service, she joined the Board of Directors as Assistant Treasurer, followed by Treasurer, then Director of Communications, became President and is now the Past President. Ms. Beelen has led the May Court Club through Covid facing many of the challenges which the OWCC faces, not the least of which is ‘how best to continue to achieve the goals of her organization’ post Covid.
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The Many Adventures of Lois Long
Lire la suiteSpeaker: Janet Uren
Janet is a professional writer specializing in history. She began her career in magazines, working for Canadian Geographic among others, and in recent years has worked as an independent consultant. Her writing has included: family histories, institutional histories, personal memoirs, museum exhibits and interpretive panels. Lois Long approached Janet to review her research collection and transform it into a book which was published in 2019 under the title Migration: The Genealogical Adventures of Lois Long.
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Welcome to My Life of Crime: Why Mysteries Matter
Lire la suiteSpeaker: Mary Jane Maffini
Lapsed librarian and former co-owner of Prime Crime Mystery Bookstore, Mary Jane Maffini is the author of three and a half mystery series. Her six Camilla MacPhee mysteries take place in Ottawa (such a dangerous place!) and the two Fiona Sik capers roll out in a quirky village in West Quebec. Winner of the 2015 Bony Blithe Award for mysteries that make us smile.
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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and reflections on the Crown in Canada
Lire la suiteSpeaker: Donald Booth, Canadian Secretary to the Queen, Privy Council of Canada
Donald Booth, Canadian Secretary to The Queen providing support to the Prime Minister and the Clerk of the Privy Council on issues related to the Crown in Canada and acting as the primary point of contact at the Privy Council Office for the Palaces to ensure that The Queen and Royal Family are effectively and efficiently supported.
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Canary in the Coal Mine: Why the threat to human rights in Afghanistan, and the consequences for women and girls, should matter to all of us.
Lire la suiteSpeaker: Lauryn Oates, PhD., Executive Director, Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan
Dr. Lauryn Oates is an advocate for equitable access to quality education in conflict zones. Her organization is a Canadian charity that has helped make the human right to education real for ensuring access to learning for thousands of Afghan girls and women.
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The Famous 5 Foundation works to inspire and empower future generations of leaders with Frances Wright
Lire la suiteSpeaker: Frances Wright, C.M., Co-Founder, Famous 5 Foundation
Frances is honoured to have worked with remarkable women and some fair-minded men across Canada to commemorate the Famous 5 so more women and girls are inspired to be bold leaders, and nation builders.
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Multifaith Housing Initiative – the 20th Anniversary with Sahada Alolo
Lire la suiteSpeaker: Sahada Alolo, Manager of Community Engagement and Volunteers at the Multifaith Housing Initiative (MHI)
Sahada is the Manager of Community Engagement and Volunteers at the Multifaith Housing Initiative (MHI). After earning a BA from the University of Cape Coast in Ghana with a major in English language and comparative religious studies, followed by a master’s degree in human service specializing in non-profit management, she earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Creighton University, Omaha, NE. Sahada is also a board member of the Ottawa Muslim Women’s Organization and participates in interfaith dialogue through the Christian Muslim Dialogue.
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Live Well. Die Well. Grieve Well….building a compassionate community.
Lire la suiteSpeaker: Monica Patten, Chair of Compassionate Ottawa
Monica is the Chair of Compassionate Ottawa, an organization of community volunteers that encourages everyone to work together to offer compassion to all. Monica brings many years of experience in the voluntary sector to this work. She has often been recognized for her leadership in the sector at home and around the world, including her 2013 appointment to the Order of Canada.
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Kim Dingwall – Home Staging and Decorator
Lire la suiteTopic: Less Stress for Downsizing and Selling
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Chantal Plamondon and Jay Sinha – Co-Founders of ‘Life Without Plastic’
Lire la suiteTopic: Plastic Pollution Worldwide and Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Footprint
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Jeff Westeinde – Co-Founder of THEIA Partners, Inc.
Lire la suiteTopic: Zibi – A Project Ahead of its Time
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His Excellency Pétur Āsgeirsson – Ambassador of Iceland to Canada
Lire la suiteTopic: The Saga of Icelandic Canadians
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Ottawa Children’s Chamber Choir
Lire la suiteTopic: Fostering the next generation of choral musicians.
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Michael Maidment – Ottawa Food Bank, Chief Executive Officer
Lire la suiteTopic: Feeding the Capital’s Hungry
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Diane Hodgins – Chief Financial Officer
Lire la suiteTopic: The Fogo Islands Project – Social Entrepreneurship That Works
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Mark O’Neill
Lire la suiteTopic: The Centenary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge – The Importance of Commemoration
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Dr. Jacalyn Duffin
Lire la suiteTopic: Stanley’s Dream – The Canadian Medical Expedition to Easter Island
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Dr. Lindy Samson – Chief of Staff, CHEO-OCTC
Lire la suiteTopic: Ensuring Kids are Healthy so They Can Reach Their Full Potential – Why Everyone Must Work Together
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Robert R. Fowler – United Nations Special Envoy to Niger.
Lire la suiteTopic: Sleeping with al Quaeda
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Mme. Jehane Benoît, O.C. – The Grande Dame of Canadian Cuisine.
Lire la suiteTopic: Japan through a Woman’s Eyes.
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Dr. Phil Gold – Cancer Researcher
Lire la suiteTopic: The Advances Being Made in the Prevention, Diagnosis and Cure of Cancer
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Mr. Gordon Fairweather – Head of Human Rights Commission
Lire la suiteTopic: How the New Commission Will Operate
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His Imperial Majesty, Reza Shah Pahlavi of Iran.
Lire la suiteTopic: Iran’s Development and Place in World Affairs
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Mr. Knowlton Nash – CBC Washington Correspondent
Lire la suiteTopic: Washington Through Canadian Eyes
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Rt. Honourable William Lyon Mackenzie King – Prime Minister of Canada
Lire la suiteTopic: Unity at Home if We Are to Succeed Abroad
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The Rt. Honourable Earl Haig (& Countess Haig)
Lire la suiteTopic: Delegates to the British Empire Service League Conference
