CFUW Day Proclaimed for Saskatchewan
September 14 has been officially proclaimed as Canadian Federation of University Women Day in Saskatchewan. On behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan, Minister for the Status of Women Laura Ross made the proclamation.
The day marks the historic and current work of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) in addressing issues of importance to women and supporting higher education. CFUW is represented by clubs in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Yorkton, as well as e-members in Regina and Moose Jaw.
Saskatchewan members are also a part of the national CFUW organization, which includes 6,500 members from 94 clubs across Canada.
In Saskatoon, the largest club in the province provides numerous scholarships for University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Polytechnic students.