About AWHONN Canada

General Structure of AWHONN Canada    

AWHONN Canada currently has over 500 members representing women's health, obstetric and newborn nurses from across the country. AWHONN Canada works to enact AWHONN's mission within Canada.

The headquarters for AWHONN are located in Washington D.C. The Canada Section of AWHONN has a national Chair, a Secretary/Treasurer and a Communication Coordinator. The Section is comprised of 5 Chapters:

• British Columbia and Alberta
• Saskatchewan and Manitoba
• Ontario
• Quebec
• Atlantic Provinces

Each Chapter has a Coordinator and a Secretary/Treasurer, and other appointed leaders to assist with Chapter activities (ex. membership recruitment, education offerings). Additional Chapter committees are formed ad hoc for regional and national conference planning.   AWHONN Canada has Standing Committees to support the Section's mission and priorities. The current five standing committees, composed of a chair and representatives from each Chapter, are:

• Health Policy Committee
• Industry Support Committee
• Membership Committee
• Research Committee
• Education and Resources Committee

The Section Leaders, Chapter Coordinators and Secretary/Treasurers, and Standing Committee Chairs make up the Section Coordinating Team (SCT). The SCT meets face-to-face twice annually and by teleconference several times each year. The SCT is responsible for conducting the business of the section. 

You have questions?  Contact one of the section leaders under "Contact Us".