Advocacy
December 6, 2022 marks the 33rd anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre (also known as the Montreal Massacre). Fourteen women were murdered simply because they were women, and on this day, we remember those victims of Gender Based Violence (GBV).
The École Polytechnique massacre is an example of the deadly impacts of GBV and antifeminist sentiments. Many CFUW Clubs host vigils on this day to remember the victims and commemorate their lives.
The École Polytechnique massacre is an example of the deadly impacts of GBV and antifeminist sentiments. Many CFUW Clubs host vigils on this day to remember the victims and commemorate their lives.
“We are no longer accepting the things we cannot change. It’s time to change the things we cannot accept”. Angela Davis
The 2021/22 year saw Oshawa's Advocacy Group pursuing the theme of “Aging in Place” and preparing a document for our club members to use as a reference in their own aging journey.
During the 2022/23 year we plan to continue that theme by joining the fight for change as led by Seniors for Social Action Ontario, a social advocacy organization.
We need to steer Ontario towards a 21st Century Care system that includes:
Did you know in September of 2020, there were 70,180 residents living in long-term care institutions? Of these 48,184 or 69% had "no significant disability". If ever there was proof that we need a much better system of in-home and community-based residential programs these numbers show it.
Data source: Continuing Care Reporting System, 2020/21, Q2 data cut, Ontario Ministry of Health, extracted February 2021.
Join SSAO by emailing them. If you are on Facebook join them there too. If you have friends in other organizations (RTO or PROBUS perhaps) ask them to join as individuals and as an organization. Numbers count in the eyes of the government.
Members, join us on the 3rd Monday of the month at 2pm via Zoom. Get the link from Donna H.
The 2021/22 year saw Oshawa's Advocacy Group pursuing the theme of “Aging in Place” and preparing a document for our club members to use as a reference in their own aging journey.
During the 2022/23 year we plan to continue that theme by joining the fight for change as led by Seniors for Social Action Ontario, a social advocacy organization.
We need to steer Ontario towards a 21st Century Care system that includes:
- all options,
- costs less and
- is more sustainable for future generations.
- end the mass institutionalization of older adults and
- promote direct funding along with
- in-home and community-based alternatives.
Did you know in September of 2020, there were 70,180 residents living in long-term care institutions? Of these 48,184 or 69% had "no significant disability". If ever there was proof that we need a much better system of in-home and community-based residential programs these numbers show it.
Data source: Continuing Care Reporting System, 2020/21, Q2 data cut, Ontario Ministry of Health, extracted February 2021.
Join SSAO by emailing them. If you are on Facebook join them there too. If you have friends in other organizations (RTO or PROBUS perhaps) ask them to join as individuals and as an organization. Numbers count in the eyes of the government.
Members, join us on the 3rd Monday of the month at 2pm via Zoom. Get the link from Donna H.
CFUW Long term care day of action |
May 4, 2021 |
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16 Days of Activism against gender based violence
November 25 to December 10
Follow this link for actions to take
Follow this link for actions to take
take back the night |
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Resolutions
March and April meetings will deal with this year's resolutions as published by National.
The Refuge "The Refuge Youth Outreach Centre demonstrates Jesus Christ's love and kindness to the youth of our community through practical and compassionate means of intervention and prevention."
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Gendered Violence on Campus
What is your alma mater or local institute of higher learning doing to protect women on their campuses? To find out and to advocate for improved conditions, use this letter to send to the college or university of your choice. |
Family law support and guidance on how to stay safer for abused women and their children. This organization has recently become our charity of choice. Members have given generously to assist Luke's Place in its groundbreaking work.
