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.

 

CATWAO Executive (2025-2026)

President: Melike Basman

Vice-President: Arzu Dolanay

Treasurer: Pelin Tezel

Secretary: Hande Ayan Khanijo

Communications Manager: Buket Simsek

Members at Large :(by alphabetic order)

Founding Members:(by alphabetic order)

  • Tildet Foster

  • Semra Gülder

  • Ayse Heinbecker

  • Gail MacDonald

  • Margaret Mitchell

  • Füsun Ören

  • Gunilla Wade

Honorary Members:

Jacquelin Holzman - Former Mayor of Ottawa

Monique Martin - Canadian Artist and Art Educator

Evelyn Greenberg - Ottawa Pianist, Former Music Professor

Ayse Heinbecker Founder of CATWAO

Füsun Ören - Founder and Past President of CATWAO