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The Swedish Perspective on the Role of Women in Creating Gender Equality
At the January meeting of the Media Club of Ottawa members welcomed Her
Excellency, Swedish Ambassador Ingrid Iremark, who spoke about
“The Role of Women Journalists in Creating Gender Equality in
Sweden.”
She captivated her audience with stories of achievements by Swedish
women and Swedish journalists who very early had proven their
independence of thought. She spoke of the advances that had been
made since women in Sweden obtained the vote - a bit later than some
other European countries. Now 50 per cent of parliamentarians are
women. She credited proportional representation with some of this
success. Rather than favoring women, Sweden has a rule that if two
persons have equal qualifications, the job should go to the gender that
is underrepresented. Thus this can apply to men as well as women.
Margaret Graham Awards were presented to two students - Erin Kristalyn
from Algonquin College and Justine Feron from Carleton University. A
third award – to a student from the University of Ottawa –
will be presented at the February meeting.
Joe Banks, Coordinator, School of Media & Design of Algonquin
College introduced the award-winning student Erin Kristalyn. In
accepting the award, Erin said she was honoured to receive the award,
which will help her finance some of her career interests.
Klaus Pohle of Carleton University introduced Justine Feron. He
admitted not to know Justine very well, but said that it was no secret
that as a student she excelled in everything she undertook. He
said he regretted losing her as a journalism student, but sincerely
hoped she would return to journalism after obtaining an MBA.
Her Excellency, Swedish Ambassador Ingrid Iremark, once a journalist herself, presented the awards to the students.
At the end of the meeting, professors and students posed for a photo
with the Ambassador and the President of the Media Club of Ottawa.
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On Sunday, March 30, 2008, Sam Trosow will talk about his book, Canadian Copyright: A Citizen's Guide, on March 30, 2008 at 2
p.m. at Collected Works Bookstore, 1242 Wellington St. West. Ottawa.
Dr. Trosow is an Associate Professor from the University of Western
Ontario, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Information & Media Studies.
He is living in Ottawa during his sabbatical year where he is the
Faculty Scholar in Residence, Canadian Association of University
Teachers.
Info: www.collected-works.com or 613-722-1265.
How to Promote Your Book or Your Business:
An April 19, 2008
Workshop
Ottawa publicity experts Barbara Florio Graham and Randy Ray
will share their expertise on how authors and businesses can get their message
out to the public effectively and inexpensively.
The three-hour workshop
takes place at 1 p.m. on April 19 at the Library and Archives Canada Building,
395 Wellington St., Ottawa, and is sponsored by Ottawa Independent Writers.
Cost: $50 for OIW members; $60 for non-members. For more information:
Randy Ray: (613) 731-3873 or rocket@intranet.ca
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