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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.
Read moreSpeaker: 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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Weaving Canadian History into Fiction [Ottawa Women On Ice canceled]
Read moreThe Ottawa Women On Ice has been canceled
Speaker: Ian S. McKercher
Ian McKercher studied English and History at Queen’s University and came to Ottawa in 1969 to teach English at Glebe Collegiate. He is the author of five novels centred on the exploits of a fictional secretary hired to work for the fledgling Bank of Canada in 1934. The Underling was published in 2012, followed by The Incrementalist in 2016, Carbon Copy in 2019 and Death By Misadventure in 2022. His fifth book published in the fall was titled Home and Away. Copies of his books will be available for sale.
We will also hear about other great Ottawa skaters such as Barbara Ann Scott and Elizabeth Manley and watch some amazing footage of both of their premier performances. Help us to celebrate International Women’s Day at the OWCC as we remember these unforgettable accomplishments by women.
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Welcome to My Life of Crime: Why Mysteries Matter
Read moreSpeaker: 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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What I learned from 30 years of policing
Read morePatricia ‘Trish’ Ferguson was drawn to policing at a young age. While studying Criminology at the University of Ottawa ‘Trish’ volunteered with the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) and in 1995 joined the ranks. Through several years of working on patrol, recruiting, as a school resource and involvement in community policing, Trish got to see the power of relationship building and its effectiveness when working with
external partners.While engaged in many types of investigations over the years, Trish witnessed the courage and strength of survivors and the commitment of the people called to support them through their journey. This work led to committee and advocacy work for victims and survivors including OPS members following critical incidents. In 2017, Trish co-founded the Women’s Employee Resource Group and has driven several other initiatives to improve the culture and working conditions for all OPS members.
In 2018 Trish was promoted to Inspector and worked on the frontline as a Duty Inspector and Critical Incident Commander. During the Pandemic, she led the OPS’ response and in 2023 became the Deputy Chief of the Community Policing Command.
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Women’s Work: The First 20 Years of the WCHSO (Women’s Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa)
Read moreSpeaker: Connie Wren-Gunn
Connie is an Ottawa-based historian and a Director with Know History Inc., Canada’s leading historical services firm. She completed an MA in History at Carleton University and wrote her thesis on the first 30 years of the Women’s Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa (WCHSO) and the women who founded and managed it. One of these women was Adeline Foster (see photo inset), a founding member of the OWCC.
This luncheon will feature a Victorian Tea. Please wear your fascinator, hat or any other accessory which will put you in the mood for this event.
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