Welcome to IODE Canada
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      • 2024 IODE War Memorial Scholarship Award Recipients
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    • IODE Violet Downey Book Award Recipients
      • 2024 Violet Downey - Short List
      • 2023 Violet Downey - Short List
      • 2022 Violet Downey - Short List
      • 2021 Violet Downey - Short List
    • IODE 100th Anniversary Grant Program
      • ​Past Award Winning Programs
    • IODE Labrador Bursary Application
    • IODE Ursula E. Bangs Awards in Cardiology Recipients
    • IODE Joan Butler Award in Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing Award
    • IODE Silence to Sound Award McGill University Recipients
    • IODE Bursaries to Nurses at Montreal Children's Hospital
    • IODE Wilhelmina Gordon Foundation Scholarship Queen's University Recipients
    • IODE Canada's National Ballet Award Recipients
    • IODE National Youth Orchestra
    • IODE National Theatre School of Canada Scholarship
  • Citizenship
    • 2024 IODE RCMP Community Service Award
      • IODE RCMP Community Service Award Honour Roll
    • Canadian Mental Health Association’s Bounce Back Program
  • Community Service
    • IODE Snack Pack Program
    • IODE Snack Pack Shop to Give Campaign
    • IODE Canadian Disaster Fund
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    • Who is IODE
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    • IODE Alberta Coronation Bursaries
    • IODE Alberta Master's Bursary
    • IODE Manitoba Jon Sigurdsson Scholarships
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    • Together for Tomorrow
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  • Home
    • 2025 National Annual Meeting
    • 2024 National Annual Meeting
  • Celebrating 125 Years
    • IODE Legacy
  • Education
    • IODE War Memorial Scholarship Application
      • 2024 IODE War Memorial Scholarship Award Recipients
      • IODE War Memorial Scholarship - Past Recipients
    • IODE Violet Downey Book Award Recipients
      • 2024 Violet Downey - Short List
      • 2023 Violet Downey - Short List
      • 2022 Violet Downey - Short List
      • 2021 Violet Downey - Short List
    • IODE 100th Anniversary Grant Program
      • ​Past Award Winning Programs
    • IODE Labrador Bursary Application
    • IODE Ursula E. Bangs Awards in Cardiology Recipients
    • IODE Joan Butler Award in Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing Award
    • IODE Silence to Sound Award McGill University Recipients
    • IODE Bursaries to Nurses at Montreal Children's Hospital
    • IODE Wilhelmina Gordon Foundation Scholarship Queen's University Recipients
    • IODE Canada's National Ballet Award Recipients
    • IODE National Youth Orchestra
    • IODE National Theatre School of Canada Scholarship
  • Citizenship
    • 2024 IODE RCMP Community Service Award
      • IODE RCMP Community Service Award Honour Roll
    • Canadian Mental Health Association’s Bounce Back Program
  • Community Service
    • IODE Snack Pack Program
    • IODE Snack Pack Shop to Give Campaign
    • IODE Canadian Disaster Fund
  • Membership
    • Who is IODE
    • Celebrating IODE Members
    • Become a Member
    • ​Alumni Chapter and E-Chapter
    • Badge of Membership
    • EXPRESS NEWS
      • Express News - Subscribe Now
    • ECHOES
      • Past ECHOES publications
      • ECHOES Submission Form
  • About Our Work
    • Board of Directors and Special Committee Chairs
    • National Presidents
  • Contact Us
    • IODE Chapter Directory
    • IODE British Columbia Arts Award
    • IODE Alberta Coronation Bursaries
    • IODE Alberta Master's Bursary
    • IODE Manitoba Jon Sigurdsson Scholarships
  • Donate
    • Together for Tomorrow
  • IODE Member Resources

Welcome to IODE Canada

​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.
​To Donate

Celebrating 125 Years


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
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.
See the impact of the Winning Programs
Link for applications for the 2025 Grant
Applications ​accepted 01 September - 30 November 2024
IODE Violet Downey Book Award
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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
2024 Violet Downey Short List
Link to the IODE Violet Downey Book Past Award Recipients

​​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 receive a charitable income tax receipt for the full amount contributed.​
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Citizenship
IODE members are committed to building their community in a meaningful and positive way by contributing countless volunteer hours annually through a variety of activities.
​​2024 IODE RCMP Community Service Award​
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​IODE Canada, on behalf of its members, established an annual RCMP Community Service Award to recognize a member, unit or detachment of the RCMP for exemplary public service to their community outside of their official duties. ​ The award is presented during the national annual meeting. 
IODE Membership
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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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. ​​
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​IODE women are
Inclusive, Organized, 
​Dedicated, Enthusiastic
​​Click to Become a Member
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 authorization.
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Link to view meeting pictures

Link to see videos and presentations
​​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
​    ​416-487-4416    1-866-827-7428
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​​​IODE Canada is a registered
Canadian charity.  W
e welcome donations in any amount to support the good work of our organization.
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("IODE" or the "Organization")

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  • Home
    • 2025 National Annual Meeting
    • 2024 National Annual Meeting
  • Celebrating 125 Years
    • IODE Legacy
  • Education
    • IODE War Memorial Scholarship Application
      • 2024 IODE War Memorial Scholarship Award Recipients
      • IODE War Memorial Scholarship - Past Recipients
    • IODE Violet Downey Book Award Recipients
      • 2024 Violet Downey - Short List
      • 2023 Violet Downey - Short List
      • 2022 Violet Downey - Short List
      • 2021 Violet Downey - Short List
    • IODE 100th Anniversary Grant Program
      • ​Past Award Winning Programs
    • IODE Labrador Bursary Application
    • IODE Ursula E. Bangs Awards in Cardiology Recipients
    • IODE Joan Butler Award in Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing Award
    • IODE Silence to Sound Award McGill University Recipients
    • IODE Bursaries to Nurses at Montreal Children's Hospital
    • IODE Wilhelmina Gordon Foundation Scholarship Queen's University Recipients
    • IODE Canada's National Ballet Award Recipients
    • IODE National Youth Orchestra
    • IODE National Theatre School of Canada Scholarship
  • Citizenship
    • 2024 IODE RCMP Community Service Award
      • IODE RCMP Community Service Award Honour Roll
    • Canadian Mental Health Association’s Bounce Back Program
  • Community Service
    • IODE Snack Pack Program
    • IODE Snack Pack Shop to Give Campaign
    • IODE Canadian Disaster Fund
  • Membership
    • Who is IODE
    • Celebrating IODE Members
    • Become a Member
    • ​Alumni Chapter and E-Chapter
    • Badge of Membership
    • EXPRESS NEWS
      • Express News - Subscribe Now
    • ECHOES
      • Past ECHOES publications
      • ECHOES Submission Form
  • About Our Work
    • Board of Directors and Special Committee Chairs
    • National Presidents
  • Contact Us
    • IODE Chapter Directory
    • IODE British Columbia Arts Award
    • IODE Alberta Coronation Bursaries
    • IODE Alberta Master's Bursary
    • IODE Manitoba Jon Sigurdsson Scholarships
  • Donate
    • Together for Tomorrow
  • IODE Member Resources