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"Annual Advance" presented by: The Thinking Women's Brain Spa
The Pillar and Post, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
April 16 - 18, 2010
The Thinking Women's Brain Spa 2010
This weekend retreat in Niagara-on-the-Lake targets women just like you! Spend a weekend with like-minded women in business, public sector, academia, NGOs and politics. Learn how they are making a difference now, what distinguished them and how they succeeded in effecting change.
The weekend of April 16-18, 2010 promises to stimulate and engage your brain yet include some entertainment and humour!
With Panels moderated by Canadian media personalities Jane Hawtin, Catherine Porter and Valerie Pringle, you'll have a chance to hear from guest speakers such as:
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Lesia Babiak: Director, Federal Affairs & Health Policy at Janssen Ortho Inc. Canada
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Bev Jacobs: Former President of The Native Women's Association of Canada
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Jeanette Lavell: Native Women's Rights Activist
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Nancy Lord: Fashion Designer
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Elizabeth May: Leader of the Green Party of Canada
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Ceta Ramkhalawansingh: Manager, Diversity Management and Community Engagement, City of Toronto
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Roseann O'Reilly Runte: President and Vice-Chancellor, Carleton University
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Amanda Sussman: Author of 'The Art of the Impossible'
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Elena Yunusova: Social Media Strategist
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and many others...
Check out the detailed program and book yourself for a treat with The Thinking Women's Brain Spa.
Highlights!
Friday, April 16th
You're invited to an evening celebration!
Join us Friday evening to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This landmark decision enriched equality rights for women and the Thinking Women's Brain Spa 2010 will celebrate this event along with LEAF; an organization founded two days after this milestone to continue the movement of equality rights for women in Canada. Come share the successes of LEAF.
Saturday, April 17th
Saturday participants attend the matinee performance of Oscar Wilde's play "An Ideal Husband" followed by the production's feminist perspective by Jackie Maxwell and the play's actors.
Sunday, April 18th
Continue to harness the weekend's energy by learning how to take action.
Equal Voice, a national organization dedicated to promoting the election of more women, will be exploring the opportunities for women to get involved IN WHAT. Equal Voice promises something for everyone -- from the seasoned politician to the woman who has great skills and is looking to make a difference. This is not only about getting women elected, but how to support those who run, or finding a place behind the scenes to make things happen. It is an opportunity for formal and casual conversations around the untapped possibilities, and the chance to gain strength and knowledge from like-minded women.
The Thinking Women's Brain Spa is an all-inclusive* event at two price points to fit your preference or budget. Participants stay at the industry-leading Pillar and Post in the charming town of Niagara-on-the-Lake for two nights. All fees include accommodation, food, tickets to "An Ideal Husband", and participation in all the brain activities.
Early-bird registration Fees are: $550 for a shared room, and $700 for a single private room.
Bonus Session
Arrive early on Friday and attend the workshop by Bias Free Framework authored Mary Anne Burke and Margrit Eichler. The BIAS FREE Framework is an essential tool for getting at the roots of social inequalities and producing clear and objective research reports, articles and funding proposals for decision-makers.
*Transportation not included.
