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ORIANA is in its 38th season. This auditioned choir of 25 to 40 female singers is known for its musical excellence, its welcoming, supportive atmosphere, its collaborations with many brilliant artists, and its significant contribution (through many commissions) to Canada’s choral repertoire. ORIANA has released five CDs to critical acclaim. ORIANA presents subscription concerts every year in December, March, and May, at Grace Church-on-the-Hill and the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts. The choir also performs at other venues around Ontario and beyond. ORIANA’s Artistic Director is renowned choral conductor William Brown; our pianist is Gergely Sokolay. ORIANA is supported by grants from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, the Toronto Arts Council, by concert revenues and chorister fees, and by generous corporate and private donations.

Through musical expression, the San Diego Women’s Chorus encourages women’s creativity, celebrates diversity, and inspires social action. The San Diego Women’s Chorus is a non-profit community chorus that strives to entertain and inspire audiences with music that speaks to issues as diverse as human rights, love, world peace, religious freedom, environmental harmony, inclusion and cultural diversity. SDWC supports and affirms the music of women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC composers and arrangers.

Stardale is a learning and healing center for aboriginal women and women of poverty. Developed by the Stardale Women's Group Inc. Foundation, the Center opened its doors for service in Melfort, in 1998, and serves the communities in Northern Saskatchewan.

The International Women’s Media Foundation is a vibrant global network dedicated to strengthening the role of women in the news media worldwide as a means to further freedom of the press.

The National Women’s History Museum educates, inspires, empowers, and shapes the future by integrating women's distinctive history into the culture and history of the United States. Until legislation passes in Congress designating a permanent museum in Washington, D.C., the NWHM promotes women's history through its temporary exhibits, special events and programs, online museum, online educational materials and social media.

Founded in 2004 by award winning author and journalist Nelofer Pazira and run entirely by volunteers DAWF sponsors basic education and skills-training classes for women who were denied the opportunity for education during years of conflict. In 2006, DAWF began funding a basic literacy program for women in a remote village in Bamiyan. 22 women, ages 18-40 enrolled in that class. The program consists of 5 levels, each 6 months in duration, and meets the requirements of the Ministry of Education. At the completion of all five levels the women will receive a diploma from the ministry that will allow them to continue their education and help them find employment. The women have currently completed their third level, and are actively sharing the skills they have learned. The cost of six months of classes is approximately $150 per student. Funds raised provide teacher salaries and locally bought books and supplies. DAWF is a Canadian Registered Charity

The Beverly Hills Women's Club uses its historic venue to offer cultural, educational, social and philanthropic programs this enhancing community spirit.

Vision Statement: "We envision an Ontario where women work together for safe, healthy families, communities and pursue an enriched and balanced lifestyle."

The Women’s Art Association of Canada is a registered not-for-profit organization managed by a volunteer executive and comprised of about 200 members. The Women's Art Association of Canada continues to fulfill the mission established 125 years ago and awards annual scholarships to assist students in various fields of the Arts. Currently 13 scholarships are given to schools such as the National Ballet School, the Royal Conservatory of Music, the University of Toronto Faculty of Music, the Ontario College of Art and Design, Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advance Learning and George Brown The City College. The first Women's Art Association Scholarship was granted in 1947 to the Ontario College of Art, which was, in fact, the first scholarship for the College. Funding for scholarships comes from a combination of public donations, bequests and revenues from various volunteer-run art and cultural events.

The Choir is currently directed by Jolaine Kerley. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree and a Master of Music degree from the University of Alberta and a Master of Music degree from Indiana University. Jolaine is active as a soloist, conductor, adjudicator, clinician, and teacher. Along with her position as leader of Ariose Women’s Choir, Jolaine is also the current conductor of the choral program at Archbishop Jordan High School and is co-artistic director of the Strathcona Children’s Choirs and the Scona Chamber Singers. She has been heard as soprano soloist with Pro Coro Canada, Richard Eaton Singers, Ariose Women’s Choir, Scona Chamber Singers, Alberta Baroque Orchestra, Carmel Bach Festival Chorale, Masterwork Chorus, and Spiritus Chamber Choir. Jolaine was instructor of voice, diction, and early music at the University of Alberta until Spring, 2011. She is currently a voice instructor at Concordia University College in Edmonton.

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