Irish Women's Network of BC
What a wonderful afternoon we had yesterday listening to two talented women, Anakana Schofield and Juliane Okot Bitek, read from some of their writings. AK, Julie, thank you for sharing your stories with us. Reminder: Writing-Righting Women18/04/2012 If you have expressed an interest in attending our literary event on April 29 but have not yet made a reservation, the time to do so is now, as space is limited. You can pay by credit card through PayPal (you don't need your own PayPal account), or you can reserve a place by emailing irishwomensnetwork@gmail.com (with cheque following in the mail). All details and payment information are on the Events page. Long Table Dinner at the Irish Heather04/04/2012 Join us for dinner at the Irish Heather's Long Table Dinner Series. Tuesday, April 17th at 7:00 p.m. For more details go to the Events page Literary Event - Writing-Righting Women03/04/2012 Writing-Righting Women – contemporary women’s lives explored in new Canadian fiction and poetry Sunday April 29th at Langara Golf Club, Vancouver The IWN BC is delighted to present the work of two emerging women writers, Anakana (AK) Schofield and Juliane Okot Bitek, in an afternoon of reading, exploration, discussion and connection over words, women, worth and a delicious afternoon tea. Interwoven throughout is evocative music by Ita Kane-Wilson and Caoimhe Peat. For more information about this event and to book your ticket online go to the Events page. Welcome to IWN-ON07/03/2012 The Irish Women’s Network of Ontario (IWN-ON) was founded on Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Christmas) January 6, 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario and we are delighted to host a section for them on this website. Check out the new IWN-Ontario page. New immigrants attend the IWN's second newcomers' networking event Another successful newcomers' networking event was held last Saturday afternoon at BCIT downtown. Consultant Jennifer Gerves-Keen gave a fantastic presentation on resumes and the Vancouver job search, local immigration lawyer, Gabriel Chand conducted a Q + A about visa issues, Co. Mayo newcomer, Fergal Dempsey talked about the tactics that worked for him in getting a job and President of Ledcor Industrial Group, Don Breen gave a talk on the opportunities available to young Irish people here in Canada. Everyone joined up in Mahony's pub/Burrard Landing afterwards for a socializing pint! Thanks to Mahony's Pub for their support and for everyone who participated in the event especially the presenters and the resource people who took time out to give career advice.  IRISH NEWCOMERS' NETWORKING EVENT SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012 BCIT Downtown, 2nd Floor, 555 Seymour Street FREE EVENT! AGENDA/SCHEDULE 2 – 4 pm: HOW TO GET THAT JOB! Info on resumes, informational interview; sourcing employment plus assistance with reworking your resume 4 – 6 pm: Visa info from an immigration lawyer; an employer's perspective; networking; roundtable discussions grouped by employment sector; and other helpful info and contacts. Registration has now closed. We are at capacity but please come along and we'll fit you in if you haven't registered.
 Join us for our 13th annual celebration of Nollaig na mBan in honour of "Women's Christmas", when women traditionally celebrate the end of the Christmas season by getting together with friends. The IWN Nollaig na mBan dinner has become a tradition with Irish women in the Lower Mainland. For more details and to purchase your tickets go to the Events page. | ArchivesMay 2012 CategoriesAll |
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