On March 2, 2021, the Institute for International Women’s Rights – Manitoba (IIWR-MB) hosted its Annual General Meeting. We welcomed a new board of directors, voted on a series of new policies and listened to an inspiring talk from Canada’s first Ambassador on Women, Peace and Security, Jacqueline O’Neill. The following reports were also tabled:
IIWR-MB Annual Report for 2020
IIWR-MB Financial Statements for 2020
The slate below was elected as IIWR-MB’s board of directors for 2021-22:
Officers
Co-Chairs: Teruni Walaliyadde and Sahla Mitchell
Secretary: Christine Williams
Treasurer: Isabelle Hodgson
VPs & Committee Leaders
VP Administration: Fiona Vowell
VPs Diversity and International Initiatives: Jessica da Silva and Laura Anne Antymniuk
Indigenous Liaison: Renata Meconse
VP Youth: Shayne Bloomfield-Wong
Co-Chairs, Advocacy: Micaela Crighton and Leah Wilson
Chair, Communications: Jessica Botelho-Urbanski
Chair, Fundraising: Samantha Therrien
Members at Large
Darci Todoruk
Meara House
Angeline Rivard
Mariam Omar
Sanjida Ahmed
Congratulations to the new board and thank you to all IIWR-MB members and members of the public who attended the 2020 AGM! We are always open to new members and volunteers. You can learn more about membership options here.