Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson and District

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About Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson and District

We are the Nelson and District Club of The Canadian Federation of University Women ( CFUW). CFUW Nelson & District is one of 26 clubs across the province and one of 100 clubs across Canada.

In B.C. there are 2100 members and we are proud to have 31 members in our club. We are affiliated with our parent organizations: CFUW BC Council, CFUW National, and the Graduate Women International

At the heart of who we are is a diverse community of women who support one another, share interests and learning activities, advocate on behalf of women, youth and children, participate in volunteerism, and promote education within the community.

Our National organization, CFUW, was founded in 1919 and is a self-funded, voluntary, non-partisan organization whose mission is to improve the status of women and promote human rights, public education, social justice and peace. CFUW Nelson & District has shared the National CFUW's mission since 1967.

What We Do:
Our Club's mission is :
to promote education and life-long learning to women and girls,
to encourage the participation of members in their communities
to enhance the status of women and girls by awarding scholarships and bursaries in the community.

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