Montreal Council of Women

Montreal Council of Women The MCW is affiliated with both the Provincial Council of Women of Quebec (PCWQ) and the National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC).

For more information see below and check out our webpage: www.montrealcouncilofwomen.ca In 1893, Lady Aberdeen, President of the International Council of Women (ICW), founded both the National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC) and the Montreal Council of Women (MCW). In the beginning, the MCW chose to focus on social reform over political reform- with its growing membership focusing on improving a

ll aspects of the lives of Montreal’s women and their families. They advocated for higher education for women and career opportunities along with better working conditions, and maternal and child care. Today, the Council, a non-profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian organization continues this work of seeking to improve conditions and opportunities for women, families, and the community at large-and conversely defending citizens when protected civil rights and opportunities are eroded or threatened. A vibrant and pro-active, diverse coalition of organizations and individual members, the Montreal Council of Women plays an important role as a voice for all women in Montreal and the surrounding areas. The Council encourages informed political decision-making and advocates for the well-being of society, through education, consultation, and cooperation and does so in partnership with both the Provincial Council of Women of Quebec (founded in 1999) and the National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC), and through them with the International Council of Women (ICW) which represents the National Councils of Women in more than 70 countries. The NCWC was incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1914, and given national historic significance status on April 30th, 2001 by the Government of Canada for its role in Canadian women's history. Currently, in Canada, the Council of Women network includes 5 Provincial Councils, 10 Local Councils, such as ourselves, and multiple and diverse National, Provincial and Local Organizations. The NCWC has accreditation with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) and regularly attends meetings of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

✨ Meet MCW’s Woman of the Year 2026: Indra Kubicek! ✨What does it take to help the next generation shape the future of t...
08/17/2026

✨ Meet MCW’s Woman of the Year 2026: Indra Kubicek! ✨

What does it take to help the next generation shape the future of technology—not simply use it?

For Indra Kubicek, it means empowering young people through AI literacy, STEM education, coding, youth engagement, online safety, equity, and responsible digital citizenship.

At a time when AI is transforming how we learn, work, communicate, and navigate the world, Indra is helping young people develop the skills, confidence, and responsibility to shape that future.

💙 Join the Montreal Council of Women as we celebrate Indra and her inspiring contributions to our community.

🥂 MCW Woman of the Year Luncheon 2026
📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026
🕛 12 PM EDT | Registration opens at 11:30 AM
📍 L’Ambroisie, Château St-Ambroise, Montréal
🎟️ $75/person — includes soup or salad, main course & dessert
🍸 Complimentary cocktail | Cash bar available
🚗 Parking available on site

⏰ Registration closes September 18!

Whether you’re passionate about the future of AI and education, know Indra personally, or simply want to celebrate an exceptional woman making a difference—we’d love to have you with us.

Bring a friend. Bring a colleague. Come celebrate a woman who is helping shape the future. 💫

👉 Reserve your seat today: https://forms.gle/bjLaHe5fYjfnbRsLA

07/02/2026
Drum roll please as we announce MCW's recipient for...🥁⭐𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 (𝐖𝐎𝐓𝐘) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔🏆Congratulations Indra Kubicek, CEO...
06/23/2026

Drum roll please as we announce MCW's recipient for...🥁
⭐𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 (𝐖𝐎𝐓𝐘) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔🏆
Congratulations Indra Kubicek, CEO of Digital Moment!
Join us for our highly anticipated luncheon in celebration of her achievements! Register now: https://forms.gle/BpYbKYxNnFbPTYDR7
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Each year, MCW confers this honour on a woman whose work represents an exceptional contribution to a designated field, as chosen by the Executive of the Council. In addition to excellence in her field, the recipient is recognized for her meaningful contributions to the community and for serving as a role model and source of inspiration to others.

At a time when artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly and reshaping how we learn, work, and live, MCW is especially pleased to recognize a leader whose work speaks directly to this moment. Indra Kubicek’s contributions to AI literacy, STEM education, youth engagement, and responsible digital citizenship reflect thoughtful, forward-looking leadership with real impact.

We look forward to celebrating this remarkable leader with you!

05/25/2026

THIS DAY 108 YEARS AGO:
ON MAY 24, 1918, THE MAJORITY OF FEMALE CITIZENS AGED 21 AND OVER BECAME ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS, regardless of whether they had attained the provincial franchise. In July 1919, women gained the complementary right to stand for the House of Commons, although appointment to the Senate remained out of reach until after the Persons Case of 1929.
Sadly, the right to vote federally remained even further from reach for Asian Canadian women and Aboriginal women, who were finally enfranchised in 1948 and 1960, respectively.
NOTE: Women in Canada who lobbied for the right to vote were called 'suffragists' and they did so in a non-militant manner. In England our sisters, in the fight for suffrage, were divided between the peaceful suffragists and the more aggressive 'suffragettes' - many of whom were imprisoned and force fed if they refused to eat. The colours of the movement were Green, White, and Violet, which were highly significant, according to Geoffrey Munn of the Antiques Roadshow UK, and stood for "Give Women Votes." Indeed he states that women could show allegiance to the fight and to fellow suffragists by wearing jewellery in these colours.

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER❗️Join us & have your say!🗳️𝐌𝐂𝐖 𝐀𝐆𝐌 & 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ✊When? Thursday, May 21st 2026, 12 PM E...
05/14/2026

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER❗️Join us & have your say!
🗳️𝐌𝐂𝐖 𝐀𝐆𝐌 & 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ✊
When? Thursday, May 21st 2026, 12 PM EDT
Where? Online via Zoom (link will be shared with registrants)
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘄: https://forms.gle/Y6tyJivg1GiTvT7w5
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Join us as we vote in the new MCW board for 2026 - 2027 and decide on the topics we will be researching, advocating for, and acting on! This will be a great opportunity to meet the new slate of directors, hear updates on our work, and take part in shaping the year ahead.

Why attend?
👉Meet the incoming leadership.
👉Learn what’s ahead for the organization.
👉Connect with fellow members.

Be part of the conversation!

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