IODE Canada
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    • IODE War Memorial Scholarship Application >
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    • IODE Violet Downey Book Award Recipients >
      • 2021 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 Fundraising Campaign - IODE Shop to Give >
      • IODE Shop to Give Instructions
    • IODE Canadian Disaster Fund
  • Citizenship
    • 2021 IODE RCMP Community Service Award >
      • IODE RCMP Community Service Award Honour Roll
    • 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
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      • 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
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  • Contact Us
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    • IODE in Yukon
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      • IODE British Columbia Arts Award
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      • IODE Alberta Coronation Bursaries
    • 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
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​IODE 

In 1900, Margaret Polson of Montreal encouraged the formation of a federation of women to promote patriotism, loyalty, and service to others.  The first chapter, Federation of the Daughters of the Empire, was formed in New Brunswick on January 15th, 1900.  Primary Chapters were formed in quick succession across Canada, as were children's chapters.  In 1901, the Federation was incorporated as the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire and Children of the Empire Junior Branch.
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IODE Today
The name IODE was officially adopted in the 1970's. We are a federally chartered charitable organization.  Under the jurisdiction of The National Chapter of Canada IODE are Provincial, Municipal, and Primary chapters across Canada.  With members across Canada in rural and unban communities chapters, the IODE tradition of serving children, youth, and those in need continues.

Purposes
To promote education of all kinds, and particularly the study of history and current questions, and to advance and assist such study by the preservation of tangible reminders of the course of history.

To care for the widows, orphans and dependants of Canadian and Commonwealth soldiers, sailors and airmen during war, in time of peace or under sickness, accident or reverses of fortune;
  • To forward all such good work as may be for the relief of those in poverty or distress irrespective of race, colour, creed or sex;
  • To assist in the progress of the arts; and
  • To give donations for charitable purposes.
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Statement of Values
IODE Canada’s core values of respect, integrity, inclusiveness and dedication to excellence are the foundation of service to the public and IODE members.  These core values provide us with a means of guiding and evaluating decisions, operations, planning and teamwork in support of IODE’s mission.
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Mission Statement
IODE Canada is a national women's charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support, community service, and citizenship programs.

Tag Line
IODE … women dedicated to a better Canada

​IODE Canada   40 Orchard View Blvd. Suite 219   Toronto, Ontario  M4R 1B9
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  • Welcome
    • From the desk of the National President
    • 122nd National Annual Meeting >
      • Agenda NAM 2022
      • How to Use Zoom
    • 121st National Annual Meeting
    • Express News & Press Releases
  • Education
    • IODE War Memorial Scholarship Application >
      • 2021 IODE War Memorial Scholarship
      • IODE War Memorial Scholarship - Past Recipients
    • IODE Violet Downey Book Award Recipients >
      • 2021 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 Fundraising Campaign - IODE Shop to Give >
      • IODE Shop to Give Instructions
    • IODE Canadian Disaster Fund
  • Citizenship
    • 2021 IODE RCMP Community Service Award >
      • IODE RCMP Community Service Award Honour Roll
    • 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 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