🌟 Join us for a remarkable journey to Gobeklitepe! 🌍✨ CATWAO is thrilled to invite you to our annual fundraising event on Sunday, February 25th, 2024. 📅 This year, we're diving into the ancient marvel of Gobeklitepe with a captivating talk by Dr. Yonca Eldener, author of "Gobeklitepe Guardian." 🎤

Event Highlights:

🔍 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Yonca Eldener shares insights into the significance of Gobeklitepe.

🎟️ Silent Auction: Bid on exclusive items, including two TURKISH AIRLINES round-trip tickets!

🍲 Snacks & Food: Indulge in delicious treats and refreshing drinks.

🎟️ Limited Seats: Secure your spot at a discounted price until Jan 31st.

📆 Date: Sunday, February 25th

🕒 Time: 2:00 - 5:30 PM

📍 Location: University of Ottawa STEM Building Room 117, 150 Louis-Pasteur Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 9A7

🎟️ Get your tickets now and support female students: https://CATWAO_Fundraising.eventbrite.ca

💰 Can't attend? Donate through e-transfer to info@catwao.ca

Let's come together to empower education and explore the wonders of Gobeklitepe! 🌈📚 ✨

You are invited to the 100th Year Republic Ball, hosted by the Turkish Student Association at the University of Ottawa, in collaboration with the Migrant Women Ottawa Events Team and with the support of CATWAO (Canadian and Turkish Women's Association of Ottawa), and with the participation of our esteemed Ambassador, Esra Demir.

Note: This event is open to all, regardless of background or nationality. Come join us in celebrating this significant milestone in Turkish history!

This year, we commemorate the remarkable centenary of the establishment of the Republic of Türkiye. 

On the historic date of October 29, 1923, the nation proudly declared its status as a republic, adopting the distinguished title of Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, or "the Republic of Turkiye." Following this momentous declaration, the Grand National Assembly conducted a vote, electing Mustafa Kemal Atatürk as the inaugural President of the Republic of Turkey.

This pivotal shift catalyzed transformation across numerous spheres, notably in the empowerment of women within our society. Subsequent years saw the prohibition of polygamy and the establishment of equal divorce and inheritance rights.

Turkish women achieved voting rights in local elections by Act no. 1580 on 3 April 1930. Four years later, through legislation enacted on 5 December 1934, they gained full universal suffrage, earlier than many other countries.

The establishment of the Turkish Republic stands as a cornerstone of our cultural heritage, deserving of grand celebration. In light of this, we have taken active measures to lend our support to the Republic Day Ball scheduled for October 28, 2023, in Ottawa.  Further particulars regarding the event and ticketing information can be found below and in the attached poster.

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What: 100 Years of Turkish Republic Day Ball

When: Oct 28th, 2023

Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Where: Saint Elias Banquet Centre - Wedding Venue Ottawa

750 Ridgewood Avenue Ottawa, ON K1V 6N1

Tickets: 

Regular Adult ticket: CAD 75 (early bird CAD 65 until October 13th)

Student ticket : CAD 65

Youth ticket (12-18 years old) : CAD 65 

To purchase tickets, please use the following Eventbrite link

https://ottawarepublicdayball.eventbrite.ca/

or 

you can pay by E-transfer to uo.turcs@gmail.com

Kindly provide the complete names of your guests along with the quantity of tickets when making your payment through E-transfer or via Eventbrite. Thank you!

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Don't miss out on this extraordinary evening of cultural celebration and camaraderie. Secure your tickets now and be a part of this historic event!

We look forward to celebrating this important day together.

We would like to start our activities with a Family Picnic. Here is the date and place:

What: Family Picnic - Season Opening Event
When: Sept 10th, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Where: Vincent Massey Park, S2 Picnic Shelter; Heron Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 2E4

We will provide the soft drinks and napkins, paper plates and glasses, knives, forks. Food will be potluck style and you can mark what you will bring in the shared file below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B4zRV92dUQz4o9ML01H7M0D8pYdLaEnbG2rxqVv48t0/edit?usp=drivesdk 

It is open to all, bring along your friends who are interested to meet the Turkish community as well so that we serve the mission of cultural collaboration.

We have reserved a space at Vincent Massey Park (S2 Shelter).
https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/vincent-massey-park 

The picnic shelter is covered with its sides open and has a large green area around it. We will have some fun competitions and games. Bring along your backgammon boards so that we can hold a tournament.

Some other activities are: Sack Race, Tug of War, Bocce and what more? Erman Taylan Baykal, whom some of you might remember from “O Ses Turkiye” competition, will be playing his guitar and singing for us.

You might want to bring beach chairs in case the seats are not sufficient.

We are all looking forward to seeing you there.

Looking for a family-friendly event that supports a great cause?

You are invited to the Children's Festival on April 23rd for a fun-filled day!

Not only will you and your kids have a blast with our fun activities, but you'll also be contributing to our fundraiser for children affected by the earthquake in Türkiye.

See you there on April 23rd! (No entrance fee required)

• Bake sale
• Face painting
• Puppet-making workshop
• Hair braiding
• Leather crafting
• DIY bracelet making
• Professional photoshoot
• Fortune telling
• Silent auction

and much more!

Register now!