CFUW Saskatoon History

• Established on May 8, 1919 as the University Women’s Club of Saskatoon by 15 women who were university graduates

• Membership was open to university graduates of accredited universities.

• Objective to provide intellectual stimulation through the study of educational, social, and community issues

• Entered into association with the Canadian Federation of University Women and the International Federation of University Women (now Graduate Women International)

• At the 1919 Charter Meeting, the club affiliated with the local Council of Women.

• Goal was to find the best way to encourage young women to pursue university studies

• The Scholarship Committee was formed in 1919.  Contributions occurred early on to assist female students at the University of Saskatchewan.

• In 1940, the first annual scholarship was established with a value of $100.

• The first Book Fair (sale) was established in 1957.

• During the ‘60s, issues of interest were education of aboriginal peoples, drug addiction, T.V. credit courses, water pollution, tax inequities, equal pay for equal work, and opposition to discriminative education.

• Special study groups focus on Education, Status of Women, and International Relations.

• Social activities were established with the Fall Membership Tea, Scholarship Winner Celebration, Christmas Social, January Luncheon Featuring, Resolution Discussion, and Annual General Meeting and Banquet.

• The CFUW Scholarship Trust Fund received Charitable Status.

• In the 2000’s, the Book Sale has grown exponentially. With the support of a book sale committee, volunteers, and the support of the community, many students have been awarded scholarships.