The Haitian Revolution began on this day, August 21, 1791, as enslaved Africans rose up in the northern plantations of the then-French colony known as St Domingue. The 14-year revolt, which was the first successful revolt by enslaved peoples in modern history, not only established Haiti as an independent nation, but reshaped the Atlantic world with lasting political and social impacts.

To learn more about the Haitian Revolution, the New York Public Library has a suggested reading list on the struggle.

In this Edition:

Remembering Kathryn Wilkinson
CFUW Administrative Volume 2 Revised Version Now Available
Coming Soon: Post-AGM Newsletter
2026 CFUW AGM & Policy Session Results
Board Committee Candidate Application 2026-2028 / Candidature aux postes au comité du conseil d'administration 2026-2028
2026 CFUW Adopted Resolutions
CFUW National Zoom Accounts
Save the Date! An Evening with Zambian Novelist Mubanga Kalimamukwento and the Stephen Lewis Foundation
Important Links for CFUW Members
Sharing Corner
- SEE CFUW CLUB EVENTS HERE
- Open Letter for Canada to Protect Our Water
- Keep Our Dairy Canadian
- Seniors for Climate Webinar: Dr. Katharine Hayhoe On How to Break Through the Climate Silence
- Applying Intersectionality in Policy & Advocacy
IAW Newsletter
GWI Updates
Club Newsletters

Remembering Kathryn Wilkinson

With heavy hearts we sadly announce that National Past President Kathryn Wilkinson passed away during the afternoon of August 20 with her family by her side.

CFUW National extends its heartfelt condolences to Kathryn's family and all of her friends.

A formal tribute will be made once more information is made available by the family.

Linda Sestock

National President, CFUW

Présidente nationale, FCFDU

CFUW Administrative Volume 2 Revised Version Now Available

We are pleased to announce that the revised version of CFUW Administrative Volume 2 is now available to all CFUW members in the Members Drive : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bzYSvuhK8nBBpaMKcusigixYC4Ht39HF/view?usp=drive_link

Members can access the document in two ways:

Via the shortcut on the Members Drive front page : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tHzN0kVaijjGc18bPaBrNAtbsioo3rkH?usp=sharing
Following this pathway in the Members Drive : Biennium 2026-2028 > CFUW Organizational Documents > Administrative Volume 1 & 2

For a summary of the project and an overview of the work completed, members are encouraged to read the Administrative Volume 2 Project Report, located in the Business and Finance Booklet 2026 AGM, page 32.

We strongly encourage all CFUW members to review this important organizational document. Administrative Volume 2 is one of CFUW's key governance resources, containing numerous board-approved procedures, guidelines, and operational information that support our organization at all the levels.

To assist members in becoming familiar with the revised document, an informative webinar will be announced at a later date. The session will provide an overview of the document, highlight key changes, and offer an opportunity for questions and discussion. Be sure to watch for details in an upcoming newsletter.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to CFUW members for their patience and support while this project was being completed.

If you have any questions or inquiries regarding Administrative Volume 2, please contact:

📧 adminassistant@cfuw-fcfdu.ca

Coming Soon: Post-AGM Newsletter

Please note that the Post-AGM and Conference newsletter will be sent out next Wednesday, August 26th. This newsletter will include AGM and Conference materials, information gathered from the Member Led Sessions, and the Post-AGM and Conference attendees survey.

2026 CFUW AGM & Policy Session Results and Updates

Click HERE to view the 2026 CFUW AGM & Policy Session Results

Board Committee Candidate Application 2026-2028 / Candidature aux postes au comité du conseil d'administration 2026-2028

Board Committee Candidate Application 2026-2028 / Candidature aux postes au comité du conseil d'administration 2026-2028

Application Deadline: August 28th, 2026 (deadline extended)

We encourage all CFUW members who may be interested in joining a National Committee to read the job descriptions for the various committees and submit the Expression of Interest form to the National Office. If current Chairs and Committee members wish to continue, they should indicate that interest by also submitting the Expression of Interest form. This can also be done by a current Committee Chair on behalf of her committee members who wish to continue. Notice that sub-committees are on this list as well. CFUW benefits from the work of all members who dedicate many hours of volunteer commitment, and our organization remains strong because of our volunteers.

All CFUW Committee Chairs and members (and those on sub-committees) serve for a two-year term and are appointed at the beginning of each biennium by the new Board of Directors.

2026 CFUW Adopted Resolutions

CFUW's Adopted Resolutions book is a collection of the Resolutions CFUW members have passed. CFUW Clubs and members can use resolutions as a basis for advocacy and inspiration on work they want to take on. You can find the 2026 Adopted Resolutions book in the CFUW Member's Drive HERE

CFUW's National Advocacy and Policy Specialist is currently working on the 2026 Fall Advocacy Package. If you or your Clubs have taken on projects relating to CFUW's 2025 Resolutions, and would like this work featured in the 2026 Fall Advocacy Package, please email advocacy@cfuw-fcfdu.ca by August 31st.

2026 CFUW AGM & Conference Photo Album

We hired a professional photographer for the National AGM & Conference but we want to see YOUR photos!

Contribute your photos and videos to the 2026 CFUW AGM & Conference Google Album or email them directly to Elizabeth Malcolm at memberservices@cfuw-fcfdu.ca

CFUW National Zoom Accounts

As we begin a new biennium, the CFUW National Office is undertaking a general reset and clean-up of our records, accounts, databases, including the Zoom accounts used by members.

As part of this process, we will be cleaning up the national Zoom accounts by deleting existing recordings and minutes and changing account passwords. These updates are part of our regular security practices and will help ensure that our shared accounts remain secure and up to date.

If you have a meeting recording or AI minutes saved on a national Zoom account and have not yet made a copy, please email adminassistant@cfuw-fcfdu.ca by September 15 to request access before the recordings are deleted.

If you have a Zoom meeting scheduled after September 15, there is no need to worry! You will receive the new password as soon as the update is completed. You may need to sign in again, but we hope this will be only a small inconvenience in support of keeping our shared accounts secure.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prepare for the new biennium! 😊

An Evening with Zambian Novelist Mubanga Kalimamukwento and the Stephen Lewis Foundation

October 7, 2026

🖥️ Register HERE

📅 Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 7th, 7 pm EST, for an inspiring evening exploring the realities facing women and girls in Zambia—and the power of education, storytelling, and community to create change.

Moderated by Former Senator, The Honourabe Marilou McPhedran, this special webinar will feature acclaimed Zambian novelist Mubanga Kalimamukwento in conversation with representatives from the Stephen Lewis Foundation and CFUW. Together, we will discuss the challenges confronting women and girls in Zambia and the impact of the Young, Happy, Healthy & Safe initiative, CFUW’s 2025–2027 International Service Project.

This promises to be a thought-provoking and inspiring evening—and one you won’t want to miss!