Greetings from the Chairwoman:
Welcome to beautiful Vancouver on the West Coast!
I am so thrilled that we have the opportunity to host the Canadian Deaf Women's Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia in August 2007.
I hope from this conference you will be inspired and celebrate our diversity. I am proud to be a Deaf woman and I am elated to be able to share in this experience with you.
Join our vision of uniting Deaf Women to share our values, traditions and beliefs. Let's use this time to engage in open and honest dialogue, recognizing our strengths and uniting to make a positive impact in our communities.
Vancouver is a dynamic, multicultural city set in a spectacular natural environment. Your calendar will be busy, enjoying and exploring our friendly city, its culture, sites, restaurants and fabulous shopping.
Warmly,
Janice "JJ" Jickels
DWC's Chairwoman, Organizing Committee
- To improve the quality of life for Deaf women of all backgrounds,
cultures and age groups. - To advocate strongly for Deaf women's human rights.
- To strive towards eliminating barriers to education, employment,
health services and social programs those are available to hearing
women. - To recongnize and celebrate the contributions of Deaf women past,
present and future. - To work with other women's organizations to eliminate systemic
violence against Deaf women and children.
Organizing Committee Members
Janice "JJ" Jickels, Chairwoman
Leanor Vlug, Secretary
Suzie Giroux, Treasurer
Hester Hussey, Registration and Tourism
Lois Wood, Program and Workshops / Exhibits
Marjorie Cameron, Web Liaison and Assistant to the DWC Chairwoman
Evelyne Gounetenzi, Staff Liaison with the Canadian Association of the Deaf
DWC Mailing Address:
Canadian Deaf Women's Conference 2007
Box 563
141-6200 McKay Avenue
Burnaby, BC
V5H 4M9
Website: www.DeafWomenCanada.ca
Email: dwc@deafwomencanada.ca
