International Women’s Day is March 8th. This year, the Belleville International Women’s Day Committee is pleased to welcome Cyndy Baskin of Ryerson University. Ms. Baskin will speak about the historical roles of Indigenous women prior to European contact, how colonization shattered their identities through the Indian Act, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action in terms of violence towards Indigenous women. On March 8th, join us at 4:30 at the Library for the annual Women’s Day March through downtown, followed by refreshments and social hour at 5:00, and a talk by Ms. Baskin at 6:00 pm!

No registration is required for this free event. For more information call 613-968-6731 x2037.

The Belleville International Women's Day Committee hosts the annual march and guest speaker.  Join us at 4:30 at the Belleville Public Library for the march.  Guest speaker, Cyndy Baskin, Associate Professor at Ryerson University, discusses how gender, race and culture are significantly important when taking up the identities of Indigenous women.  Refreshments will be served.  This is a free event.  All are welcome!  For information contact 613-968-6731 x2037 or infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca.

Heritage Days at Pembroke Mall February 23rd & 24th. Watch for the UOVGG display. There will be no meeting in the UOVGG library

In memory of Carmelle "Carm" Verville from Yolande - rest in peace my dear friend