IODE Canada
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      • 2022 IODE War Memorial Scholarship Award Recipients
      • IODE War Memorial Scholarship - Past Recipients
    • IODE Violet Downey Book Award Recipients >
      • 2022 Violet Downey - Short List
    • IODE 100th Anniversary Grant Program >
      • ​Past Award Winning Programs
    • IODE Labrador Bursary Application >
      • IODE Labrador Recipients
    • IODE Ursula E. Bangs Awards in Cardiology Recipients
    • IODE Silence to Sound Award McGill University Recipients
    • IODE Montreal Children's Hospital Bursary for Nursing Recipients
    • IODE Joan Butler Award in Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing Recipients
    • IODE Wilhelmina Gordon Foundation Scholarship Queen's University Recipients
    • IODE National Theatre School of Canada Recipients
    • IODE Canada's National Ballet Award Recipients
  • Community Service
    • IODE Snack Pack Program
    • IODE Snack Pack Shop to Give Campaign >
      • IODE Shop to Give Instructions
    • IODE Canadian Disaster Fund
  • Citizenship
    • Canadian Mental Health Association’s Bounce Back Program
    • 2022 IODE RCMP Community Service Award
    • Supporting Canada's Armed Forces
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    • Who is IODE
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    • Our Contribution to Canada and the World
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Welcome to IODE Canada

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​IODE Canada is a national women's charitable organization. Women of all ages, from all walks of life and backgrounds, meet in local chapters for fun, friendship and community volunteerism.
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Members volunteer with and for people, focusing on Children, Education and Community Services.  Each IODE chapter has the autonomy to choose and support projects in their own community.  With just a few monthly hours, you can make a difference and form lifelong friendships.

The main benefit of belonging to IODE is being part of a like-minded group of women who work together to improve the quality of life for those in need
​​Women dedicated to a better Canada is our official motto.  IODE members are filled with energy and creativity and have a clear sense of purpose.  Our fundraising activities have supported education and citizenship programs and community services to those in need at home and abroad since 1900.  
​Click to learn more about becoming a member.

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2023 Annual Meeting

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24, 25, 26 May 2023 via Zoom

2024 Annual Meeting


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IODE War Memorial Scholarships
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Letter of Intent to Apply must be received on ​or before 01 October
Complete Applications must be received on or before 01 November
The National Chapter of Canada IODE initiated War Memorial Doctoral  Scholarships in 1918 to commemorate Canadians who sacrificed their lives for peace and freedom.  Initially, bursaries were granted to children of men and women who lost their lives or who were permanently disabled while fighting for Canada.  Since the first scholarships were awarded in 1921, IODE War Memorial Scholars have made important contributions to Canada and the world in medicine, science, business, politics and academia. ​
Link for the Letter of Intent to Apply must be received on ​or before 01 October
Complete Applications must be received on or before 01 November
IODE Snack Pack Program
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Make a contribution to support IODE Snack Pack through the IODE Snack Pack Program now. ​
​IODE started breakfast programs in Labrador in 1978. School children in Davis Inlet and Northwest River received a daily nutritious mid-morning snack, including milk, to supplement their scanty diet. It was recognized that an inadequate diet limits the ability to learn.
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​IODE Canada is proud of this program that is funded by primary chapters across Canada and individual donors.  ​IODE Snack Pack is successful thanks to the enthusiastic co-operation of teachers and parents who prepare and serve the daily snack.
The FlipGive Campaign will earn cash back for the Snack Pack Program on every purchase you make all year long. ​
Click here to join the IODE Canada Shop to Give through FlipGive Campaign

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IODE 100th Anniversary Grant Program
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​In 2000, IODE Canada’s 100th Anniversary gift to Canada was an ongoing grant program open to an individual or group specializing in developing and implementing ways to prevent child abuse and neglect.  This award is given in alternate years to professionals working to prevent or alleviate child abuse and neglect.
Link to the IODE 100th Anniversary Grant 2021 Winning Program
Link for applications for the 2023 Grant ​accepted fall of 2022
IODE Violet Downey Book Award
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Link to the IODE Violet Downey Book Past Award Recipients
The award is offered annually for the best English language book containing at least 500 words of text (preferably with Canadian content) in any category, suitable for children aged 13 and under. To be eligible, the book must have been  written by a Canadian citizen and must have been published in Canada during the  calendar year immediately preceding the National Chapter Annual Meeting held in May.
​Read more about the
2022 Violet Downey Short List


​​IODE

​Together For

Tomorrow


​One of our long-term funding strategy is responsible financial planning and management that will ensures IODE Canada to continue carrying out its mission.  The result is a fund named Together for Tomorrow.  Donors will receive a charitable income tax receipt for the full amount contributed.​
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IODE RCMP Community Service Award
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​Link to the IODE RCMP Community Service Award Recipient
​IODE Canada, on behalf of its members, established an award to recognize a member, unit or detachment of the RCMP for exemplary public service to their community outside of their official duties. ​
We are immensely proud of the RCMP members that we have honoured over the years.  They are wonderful examples of volunteerism and community service, values which IODE members hold dear.
IODE Membership
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​IODE women are
Inclusive, Organized, 
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Dedicated, Enthusiastic
By joining IODE, you will become part of a growing community of women who play an important role ​in making a difference ​in the lives of children, youth, and those in need. 

Since 1900, IODE members have dedicated their volunteer time and talents to enhance the quality of life for individuals in our country.  We have a long and proud history of achievements in Canada.
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​​Click to Become a Member

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Echoes
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​Echoes is the official publication
​for IODE members across Canada.
​Echoes has been published continually since 1902 sharing news of fellow IODE members, reporting on issues that affect IODE, providing new fundraising ideas and celebrating the success of our charitable projects.
Link to past issues
Members Only Resources Website ​
The Members Only Resources Website contains an array of resources and tools, to meet the needs for Chapter Members and Officers.  The website includes a digital library with the IODE regulations, images files, downloadable templates and more.
Access to this area is protected by password ​issued to IODE Members only, contact the National Office for permission.

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​122nd National Annual Meeting
25 May to 27 May 2022
Link to view meeting videos and pictures 
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​​From the Desk of
IODE Canada President
​Jane Cushing
​​IODE Canada
​Press Releases
​and Express News
​Stay up-to-date with  the National Press Releases and Communiqués.

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IODE has agreed to assist the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to
​“spread the word” about the CMHA program, BounceBack.  

​This type of networking support falls under our Citizenship umbrella. 
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​IODE Canada, 80 Birmingham Street, Suite B6, Toronto, ON   M8V 3W6
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​416-487-4416    1-866-827-7428

​​IODE
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Dedicated, Enthusiastic
Don't be shy, get in touch. We love meeting interesting people and making new friends.
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​IODE Canada
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and we welcome donations in any amount to support the good work of our organization.
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  • Welcome
    • From the desk of the National President Jane Cushing 2022 >
      • From the desk of the National President Carol McCall 2019-2022
    • 122nd National Annual Meeting
    • Express News & Press Releases
  • Education
    • IODE War Memorial Scholarship Application >
      • 2022 IODE War Memorial Scholarship Award Recipients
      • IODE War Memorial Scholarship - Past Recipients
    • IODE Violet Downey Book Award Recipients >
      • 2022 Violet Downey - Short List
    • IODE 100th Anniversary Grant Program >
      • ​Past Award Winning Programs
    • IODE Labrador Bursary Application >
      • IODE Labrador Recipients
    • IODE Ursula E. Bangs Awards in Cardiology Recipients
    • IODE Silence to Sound Award McGill University Recipients
    • IODE Montreal Children's Hospital Bursary for Nursing Recipients
    • IODE Joan Butler Award in Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing Recipients
    • IODE Wilhelmina Gordon Foundation Scholarship Queen's University Recipients
    • IODE National Theatre School of Canada Recipients
    • IODE Canada's National Ballet Award Recipients
  • Community Service
    • IODE Snack Pack Program
    • IODE Snack Pack Shop to Give Campaign >
      • IODE Shop to Give Instructions
    • IODE Canadian Disaster Fund
  • Citizenship
    • Canadian Mental Health Association’s Bounce Back Program
    • 2022 IODE RCMP Community Service Award
    • Supporting Canada's Armed Forces
  • Membership
    • Who is IODE
    • ​Alumni Chapter and E-Chapter
    • Become a Member
    • Badge of Membership
    • ECHOES >
      • ECHOES Submission Form
      • ECHOES 2022
      • ECHOES 2021
      • ECHOES 2020
      • ECHOES 2019
      • ECHOES 2018
      • ECHOES 2017
      • ECHOES 2016
      • ECHOES 2015
      • ECHOES 2014
      • ECHOES 2013
      • ECHOES 2012
      • ECHOES 2011
      • ECHOES 2009 & 2010
      • ECHOES 2007 & 2008
    • IODE Member Resources
    • IODE Express News - Subscribe Now
  • Contact Us
    • National Chapter in Session
    • IODE Chapter Directory
    • IODE in Yukon
    • IODE in British Columbia >
      • IODE British Columbia Arts Award
    • IODE in Alberta >
      • IODE Alberta Coronation Bursaries
      • IODE Alberta Master's Bursary
    • IODE in Saskatchewan
    • IODE in Manitoba
    • IODE in Ontario
    • IODE in Quebec
    • IODE in New Brunswick
    • IODE in Nova Scotia
    • IODE in Prince Edward Island
  • About Our Work
    • National Presidents
    • Support IODE
    • Together for Tomorrow
    • Our Contribution to Canada and the World