Canadian and Turkish Women’s Association of Ottawa

Canadian and Turkish Women’s Association of Ottawa

"Bridging Cultures"

The principal object of CATWAO is to provide a platform for Canadian and Turkish women to promote a better understanding and appreciation of their respective cultures, thus fostering goodwill and working towards better integration in the multicultural community.

 

This objective will be achieved through a variety of activities in the fields of art, culture, literature, women’s issues, and other complementary events.

 

2020 / 2022

Dear CATWAO Members and Supporters,

We are getting ready for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and we would like to invite you to CATWAO’s AGM followed by a “Turkish Style High Tea” (please see details below).

What:     Season Closing Event and the AGM

Where:   STEM Building, University of Ottawa

     150 Louis-Pasteur Private, Room 117, Ottawa K1N 6N5

Parking: Pay and display parking is available at the south end of King Edward at the corner of Mann Avenue

Date:       Sunday, June 12, 2022

Time:      11:00 am - 2:00pm 

Who can attend: CATWAO members and their friends and spouses

Cost:       Free for members

                Non-members: $ 5

Membership fee: $ 30

In order for us to be prepared and have enough food, please RSVP: info@catwao.com  by June 8, 2022.

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

We thank everyone who has renewed their 2022 membership. You will continue to receive CATWAO’s announcements and be able to vote at our AGM. 

The following positions are open and will be voted at the AGM:

  • President

  • Vice President

  • Treasurer

  • Members at Large

With great pleasure, we welcome you to join us at our AGM and let us hear your voices, suggestions and concerns regarding CATWAO.

Please find attached a copy of the AGM Agenda, a Proxy Form for members who cannot attend this year’s meeting and the minutes of the previous AGM, held on May 30, 2021.

Note: Proxy Forms can be e-mailed to info@catwao.com

We look forward to seeing you soon at this event.

 

CATWAO President

Handan Tezel

Dear Friends,

 In celebration of International Women's Day, CATWAO (Canadian and Turkish Women’s Association of Ottawa) would like to invite you and your friends for an event we organized on Zoom.

This event includes a speech and the poster is attached to this email. 

The details are as follows:

Date: Sunday, March 6, 2022

Time: 3:00 pm 

Zoom event link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89103698878?pwd=NzN2MFdQVFJRaG9oZ1ZxTFVBTks1UT09    

Speaker: Yaprak Baltacioglu

Topic: Reflecting on a 42-year long journey

The event is open to our members and public. 

It is free for everybody.  

Looking forward to seeing you all at this event.  
Happy International Women's Day!

  • CATWAO is pleased to announce our upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) and a talk on COVID-19 vaccines to be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 30, 2021 on Zoom.

    Please come and join us. We would like to hear your voice, suggestions and concerns regarding CATWAO. Please attend the AGM and share your views with us.

    Following the AGM, we will have a presentation on Covid-19 vaccines by a former CATWAO president, Ms. Nilgun Saatcioglu. Please see details below.

    Title: Covid-19 Vaccines: What you need to know

    About the speaker: Nilgün Saatcioğlu, R.Ph, B.Sc.Phm

    Pharmacy Manager,

    Medical Pharmacies Group Ltd.

    Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus

    Ottawa, ON.

    Nilgün Saatcioğlu Bio

  • Dear CATWAO (Canadian and Turkish Women Association of Ottawa) Members and Friends:

    We would like to invite you to a free presentation organized by CATWAO.

    Date: Sunday, March 7, 2021

    Time: 2:00 pm.

    Place: Virtually on Zoom

    Speaker: Brigadier-General Nancy Tremblay

    Topic: CATWAO Women's Day Activity with BGen Nancy Tremblay

    Please forward this invitation to friends and family, who would be interested in attending the event.

    We look forward to seeing you and your friends virtually at this event!

    CATWAO Board Members

  • Dear CATWAO (Canadian and Turkish Women Association of Ottawa) Members and Friends:

    We would like to invite you to a free presentation organized by CATWAO.

    Date: Sunday, February 7, 2021

    Time: 2:00 pm.

    Place: Virtually on Zoom

    Speaker: Dr. Monique Frize

    Topic: Experiences of a Pioneering Female Engineer

    We look forward to seeing you and your friends virtually at this event!

    CATWAO Board Members

    Event Poster

  • In Cooperation with the Embassy of Republic of Turkey,

    CANADIAN AND TURKISH WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF OTTAWA PRESENTS

    Don’t let the Pandemic keep you from creating delicious Turkish foods!!!!

    Proceeds of this event will go to CATWAO’ s bursary fund to support women in post-secondary education.

    In the kitchen with a Turkish Chef Talat Güneş

    Menu:

    Pumpkin soup / Balkabağı çorbası

    Inegol Meatballs / İnegöl köfte

    Semolina halva with pine nuts & ice cream / Dondurmalı & çam fıstıklı İrmik helva

    When: Sunday, November 29, 2020, 2pm to 3:30 pm

    Where: Virtually on Zoom

    Registration fee: $20. Additional donations-support are welcome

    Join us for an online cooking class led by Ottawa Turkish Embassy Cook Chef Talat Güneş

    We look forward to seeing you and your friends virtually at this event!

    About this Event

    Turkey is a geographical culinary treasure trove, which can be described as a fusion and refinement of Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Eastern European and Balkan cuisine. Turkish cuisine is healthy, delicious and, with a little bit of confidence, so easy to make.

    During this 1.5 hour class, you have the option of cooking along with Chef Talat Güneş in real-time or taking notes and starting your dish once the class is over. We will be preparing pumpkin soup-Balkabağı çorbası, inegol meatballs- İnegöl köfte, along with Semolina halva with pine nuts and ice cream- dondurmalı ve çam fıstıklı irmik helva for dessert!

    Registrants will receive recipes and a shopping list before the class to follow along at home.

    We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Turkish Ambassador and his wife for their support, and providing this fundraising opportunity towards the CATWAO bursary fund.

    Cooking is Love Made Visible

  • Dear CATWAO (Canadian and Turkish Women Association of Ottawa) Members and Friends:

    We would like to invite you to a presentation organized by CATWAO.

    Date: Sunday, November 1, 2020

    Time: 2:00 pm.

    Place: Virtually on Zoom

    Speaker: City of Ottawa Councillor Rawlson King

    Topic: Social and Racial Issues in Ottawa

    While we are all living through these unprecedented times, dealing with COVID-19, racism in our society is exposed, such as marginalized population’s health issues as well as their relationship with police. Councillor King will speak about the state of these issues in Ottawa, and provide us some tips on how to alleviate these issues in our society.

    Please forward this invitation to friends and family, who would be interested in attending the event.

    We look forward to seeing you and your friends virtually at this event!

    CATWAO Board Members