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The National Council of Jewish Women of Canada is a voluntary organization which, in the spirit of Judaism, is dedicated to furthering human welfare in the Jewish and general communities Locally, Nationally and Internationally. Through an integrated program of education, service and social action, the organization helps to fulfil unmet needs and to serve the individual and the community.
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada (NCJWC), the first Jewish Women’s organization in Canada, is a volunteer organization that has been a catalyst for change since 1897, fighting to ensure the rights of women, children, and families, the disabled and new Canadians through service, education and social action.
NCJWC’s pioneering spirit continues to this day as it identifies the needs of women of diverse backgrounds and abilities and ensures that they have a voice by developing innovative programs to identify those needs. All who come to NCJWC share a belief that progressive ideals put into action can improve our community, our country and the world.
NCJWC is a place to nurture those ideals and put them into action. We are a unique bridge between the haves and have nots, between Jewish and secular cultures, between Canadian, Israeli and international initiatives. In our name you will find a proud history of more than a century of action and advocacy, of struggle and success in advancing social justice and human welfare. NCJWC stands alone in the “bridge” capacity. Since 1897, we have provided a forum for advocacy: our Canadian Jewish women speak and work for civil rights, women’s and children’s rights, public health, day care, education and programming for the elderly. The work of these Canadian women, these Council women have made a profound difference for people of diverse ages, races and religious backgrounds.
NCJWC is a member of International Council of Jewish Women (icjw.org). We advocate freedom, rights and betterment of women throughout the world through our work with non-governmental organizations at the United Nations.
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The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is a global, feminist, membership, movement-support organization.
For over 35 years, AWID has been a part of an incredible ecosystem of feminist movements working to achieve gender justice and women’s human rights worldwide.
AWID envisions a world where feminist realities flourish, where resources and power are shared in ways that enable everyone, and future generations, to thrive and realize their full potential with dignity, love and respect, and where Earth nurtures life in all its diversity.
Our mission is to support feminist, women’s rights and gender justice movements to thrive, to be a driving force in challenging systems of oppression, and to co-create feminist realities.
The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Etobicoke Chapter was established in 1952. From the initial ten charter members, the Club has grown to almost 250+ members. CFUW Etobicoke includes a diverse group of active women with varied interests. The Club offers speakers at our monthly meetings, learning events through our 40 interest groups and opportunities to develop new friendships for women in all stages of life. Our club is one of 97 clubs across Canada with 7871 members.
Our Mission is to continue to enhance our role as a national, bilingual, independent organization striving to promote equality, social justice, fellowship and life-long learning for women and girls.
Our Vision is of a strong national organization working to ensure that all girls and women have equal opportunities and equal access to quality education within a peaceful and secure environment where their human rights are respected. Our vision includes a world where poverty is reduced, discrimination eliminated, where there are equal opportunities for leadership, employment, income, education, careers and the ability to maximize potential.
Our Purpose is to arouse and sustain among members an intelligence in public affairs in the educational, cultural, political, social, and related fields. To encourage members to place their education and training at the service of the community. To afford members an opportunity to express collective opinion and to take group action locally, nationally, and internationally in educational, cultural, political, social, and related fields. To promote the continuing education and the improvement of the status of women. To facilitate fellowship and cooperation among women.
The Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association of Toronto (UCPBA) was established in 1935 and is an integral part of Toronto’s vibrant Ukrainian community. The UCPBA of Toronto exists as a link between Canadian-Ukrainian Professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners and community leaders in Toronto.
Our objectives are to foster the growth and development of the Ukrainian Canadian professional and business community by:
- promoting and advancing interests of the Ukrainian Canadian community in Toronto;
- recognizing the achievements and contributions of Ukrainians in Canada;
- contributing to Canadian society by promoting good corporate citizenship and principles of volunteerism among its members;
- upholding and promoting Ukrainian Canadian culture and education;
- facilitating and promoting relationships with Ukraine; and
- supporting Ukrainian Canadian student involvement in post-secondary education.
Since its inception, the association has raised thousands of dollars in charitable donations towards significant projects and worthy causes. For example, the UCPBA of Toronto co-established the Canadian Foundation of Ukrainian Studies and the Chair of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Toronto.
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) represents the Ukrainian Canadian community before the people and Government of Canada, promotes linkages with Ukraine, and identifies and addresses the needs of the Ukrainian community in Canada to ensure its continued development within Canada’s socio-cultural fabric.
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Toronto Branch (UCC-Toronto) has 62 member organizations that represent our community across a wide spectrum of demographics and interests. These organizations are separate entities with their own members and are represented within UCC-Toronto via their member representatives who elect the Board of the UCC-Toronto.
There are currently over 1.2 million Canadians of Ukrainian background living in Canada, over 100,000 living in the City of Toronto and many more residing in the surrounding Greater Toronto Area.
CUIAS is a non-profit community organization, providing settlement assistance to immigrants for over 30 years with the support of the federal government (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) and provincial government (Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration). We were incorporated in the province of Ontario in 1977. CUIAS is a member organization of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress- National and of the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI).
CUIAS services include settlement assistance, English language training and immigration consulting. Our services are offered in English, French, Ukrainian, Russian, Polish and Romanian languages.
Ukrainian Canadian Social Services Toronto Inc. (UCSS-Toronto) is a non-profit charitable organization serving the Ukrainian ethnocultural community in the Greater Toronto Area for over 60 years.
Guided by the needs of individuals and families of Ukrainian ethnocultural background in the community, who experience language and cultural barriers, we provide a range of social services and support programs.
Our Mission
To provide culturally sensitive programs and services to enhance the quality of life for the Ukrainian Canadian community.
Our Goals
- To provide culturally and linguistically sensitive social support services, and social and recreational group programs, based on identified community needs.
- To work together with other community service providers to maximize benefits to members of the community.
- To encourage and promote volunteerism in the community.
The League of Ukrainian Canadians (LUC) and League of Ukrainian Canadian Women (LUCW) are not-for-profit community organizations, whose aims and goals are to help develop a strong and united Ukrainian Canadian community, as well as civil society and democracy in Ukraine.
Key activities of LUC and LUCW include:
- Foster integration into Canadian society;
- Resisting the pressures of assimilation by nurturing Ukrainian identity in Canada through educational and cultural endeavors;
- Actively engaging the Ukrainian Canadian community in Canada’s political life;
- Facilitating the rebirth of Ukraine’s historical memory and the preservation of Ukrainian Canadian identity;
- Increasing awareness and the positive image of Ukraine in Canada;
- Engaging Ukrainian Canadian families in community life through social activities;
- Assisting the citizens of Ukraine through humanitarian aid;
- Developing partnerships with like-minded organizations in order to facilitate the development of civil society in Ukraine.
The League of Ukrainian Canadian Women (LUCW) is a Canadian non-governmental organization that supports a strong Ukrainian community in Canada and also promotes Ukraine's right to protect its national independence, security, and territorial integrity within the European family of nations.
Founded in 1951 by post-World War II Ukrainian emigres who fled repression under Nazi and Soviet regimes, the League of Ukrainian Canadian Women works closely with its partner organization, the League of Ukrainian Canadians.
I am a clinical and counselling psychologist with a Ph.D. from University of Toronto. I provide assessment and treatment for a wide range of mental health concerns. I foster genuine, collaborative relationships to help clients uncover their strengths, build resilience, and create lasting change. As a Korean-Canadian, I recognize the importance of providing culturally sensitive and informed care.
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Samah is a result-oriented family and wills and estates lawyer, leading her practice with compassion and competency to achieve positive outcomes for her clients.
She is eager to support her clients through major life transitions, by guiding them with exceptional sensitivity, understanding, and client-centered service. Samah is able to anticipate and design both offensive and defensive strategies to protect her clients’ interests. While Samah encourages out of court negotiations, she strongly advocates for her clients, both in and out of court.
Samah has successfully argued motions, negotiated favourable settlements, and received cost awards. Samah’s advocacy skills have been recognized after winning the BLG Negotiation Competition and at the national Walsh Family Law Negotiation Competition, after she received the second-place award as the Top Negotiator.
During her time out of office, she enjoys backcountry hiking – no matter the temperature outside, spending time with family, and singing old Bollywood tunes on her harmonium.
Samah offers legal services in English, Bengali, Urdu, and Hindi.