Status of Women Blog: Women’s Equality PEI
This week on the blog, find the ACSW’s submission to the consultation on the Child Care Facilities Act and information about International Women’s Day…Visit our blog at peiacsw.wordpress.com.
NEW LISTINGS THIS WEEK
1. HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!
DON’T MISS TOMORROW’S IWD EVENING EVENT AT THE CHARLOTTETOWN HOTEL ON KENT STREET!
7:00 pm
Saturday, March 8
Georgian Room, Charlottetown Hotel
Come and join us to help celebrate and support our Leaders Among Us – 2008. Island Champions for the Environment are:
– Bethany Doyle and Joan Doyle: Spirituality & Earth Advocates
– Gaia Singers: “O Beautiful Gaia” Singers, Advocates
– Betty Howatt: Farmer, Storyteller, Earth Protector
– Sharon Labchuk: Green Party Leader, Activist, Founder – Earth Action
– Irene Novaczek: Scientist, Marine Products Entrepreneur, Advocate
– Sara Roach Lewis: Founder, Women for Environmental Sustainability
– Jackie Waddell: Island Nature Trust Director, Environmentalist
Gaia Singers…Roundtable…Keynote…Door Prizes…Presentations…Reception
All Welcome – No Charge. Keynote speaker for the evening will be National Water Campaigner of the Council of the Canadians, Susan Howatt. For more info, call Marian, CUSO 892-2610 / Lisa, ACSW 368-4510 (Storm date is March 9).
2. Peace Rally and Walk
Global Day of Action for Peace…Canada’s War in Afghanistan…End it! Don’t extend it!
Friday, March 14, 2008
4:00 pm
Meet at PEI Legislature on Richmond Street. Walk to office of Charlottetown MP, Shawn Murphy. Sponsored by the Island Peace Committee. For more information, call 368-7337.
3. Workshop
Internet Marketing Awareness
A ProfitLearn PEI Workshop
Overview:
– designed for companies of all sizes
– e-marketing tools used by today’s marketers
– insights that put customers and target markets in the spotlight
– case studies and testimonials from companies in Atlantic Canada who have successfully used internet marketing to drive real growth in their businesses
– 30 minute one-on-one consultation with an internet marketing expert, included in cost of session.
March 27 Charlottetown, Charlottetown Hotel or March 28 Summerside, Loyalist Lakeview Resort, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
$100 per participant, includes session, GST, lunch and 30 minutes of one-on-one consultation with an internet marketing expert. To Register: Contact GCCC chamber@charlottetownchamber.com 628-2000 or GSCC at 436-9651
or marweeks@upei.ca http://profitlearn.upei.ca
4. Summerside Wellness Centre Main Host for Next Week’s 55+ Winter Games
The 2008 Vogue Optical 55+ Winter Games are taking place in Summerside from Monday, March 10 to Friday, March 14. Over 700 individuals will participate in the 16 events scheduled, including: auction 45s, badminton, duplicate bridge, cribbage, crokinole, curling, five-pin bowling, hockey, pool (8 ball), scrabble, darts, squash/racquetball, swimming, skating (predicted time) and walking (predicted time). The main emphasis is on participation, rather than competition.
The majority of the events will take place at the Summerside Wellness Centre. The Celebration Ceremonies are also set for the Wellness Centre starting at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 14.
All Islanders are urged to come along and support the Games and the participants. Some opportunities may still exist for volunteers in certain situations (time keepers, etc.).
And while the registration deadline has passed, reliable sources have indicated that individuals may still be able to participate if they act quickly. Registration forms are available at local sports facilities, Access PEI offices or from the Sport PEI office in the House of Sport (the former Holland College Royalty Centre) on Enman Crescent in Charlottetown. The Sport PEI office can also be reached by telephone at 368-4110 or 1-800-247-6712 (toll free long distance) or via their website at www.sportpei.pe.ca.
Further information can also be obtained from the 55+ Games website at www.pei55plusgamessociety.ca. To be eligible for participation in the 2008 version of the 55+ Games, an individual must be 55 years of age of older as of December 31, 2008.
The PEI 55+ Games Society was formed in 1997 to: promote active participation by seniors in sporting and recreational activities; demonstrate the values and abilities of seniors; create awareness of seniors’ contributions to the Canadian lifestyle; and encourage physical and social achievement through participation and friendly competition.
For more information, please call Erin at the 55+ Games office at 432-1279 or e-mail her at summersidewintergames@summerside.ca.
5. Child Protection Act Review
Three public consultations remain for Islanders to share ideas and concerns about the PEI’s Child Protection Act.
March 5 at Montague High School, 7:00 to 9:00 pm (Cancelled for this evening. The event is rescheduled for March 13 at 7:00 pm at the Montague High School)
March 10 at Souris High School, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
March 26, Hernewood School, Woodstock, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
A discussion document and questions can be downloaded from the advisory committee’s website at www.gov.pe.ca/go/cpareview. Copies will also be available at the door. The deadline for written submissions is March 14, 2008.
6. Parents for Choice & Quality
The PEI Government values the feedback from parents so we (Parents for Choice and Quality) have created this online survey to give you (parents on PEI) a way to voice your concerns and recommendations about early childhood education topics.
Over the past month there has been a lot of media coverage about early childhood education on PEI. From the child care facilities act and regulations consultation to the lack of consultation in regards to kindergarten changes.
This survey is for anyone who is a parent, grandparent, a future parent, early childhood educator or concerned citizen. We are giving you a voice to share your thoughts, ideas and concerns about early childhood education on PEI.
No service is perfect, nor do we as parents expect it to be. We do however, have a right to be heard if we have concerns about the current early childhood education system. Each of us are our children’s advocate and deserve respect.
This survey is a tool that will allow you to give your important feedback which will in turn raise the level of standards of early childhood education on PEI. This will also allow all issues regarding early childhood education to be placed on the table for discussion.
Please tell us your story so we can paint the true image of early childhood education on PEI. Together we can build a framework of concerns and offer recommendations so the PEI Government can give children the best start possible on Prince Edward Island.
For those who are not computer savvy, a PDF copy can be found on our website at www.choiceandquality.com. You can then feel free to mail or fax your completed form to the contacts listed on the form. Please feel free to print it off and distribute it to anyone concerned on PEI.
We will compile all the feedback from this survey and present it to Government. We ask that you submit your feedback to us by Monday, March 31, 2008.
Sincerely, April Ennis, co-chair; Jane Boyd, co-chair
Parents for Choice and Quality
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PREVIOUS LISTINGS
1. Vagina Monologues – March 7 & 8, Charlottetown
The Vagina Monologues are back! This sexy, saucy, powerful theatre production will run Friday and Saturday March 7 and 8th at the Carrefour School Theatre in Charlottetown. 7:30pm both nights and Saturday matinee, 3pm. Tickets $10 available at the door or in advance at Timothy’s World Coffee. Don’t miss the Monologues that become a Dialogue!
Vagina Monogologues are much more than good theatre. The monologues present strong messages about violence against women and children and champion the sacredness of women’s sexuality. It’s a show that deepens understanding, fosters empowerment and encourages prevention of violence.
Past audiences say, “the monologues are like talking about my life! I love this show!” or “No one show has ever made me feel so good about myself.” If you want to have a meaningful experinece, the Monologues is the best ever!!!” For more information, call 314 4678.
2. Workshops
Decision Making Workshop
This excellent tool for making decisions will help you to make healthy choices
for you as opposed to trying to please others.
March 7/8, Fri. 7-9:30pm & Sat. 9am-4pm
Cost: $60.00
Nurturing Self
A positive and nurturing workshop for people of all ages.
March 14/15, Fri. 7-9:0pm & Sat. 9am-3pm
Cost: $35.00
Information: 892-6585 or myrna@transforming-self.com
Registration form at: www.transforming-self.com
3. Chief Health Officer to Speak on Radon Testing March 10
The public is invited to attend a presentation by Dr Heather Morrison, Chief Health Officer for PEI, on Testing for Radon in Public Buildings. The talk is organized by the PEI Environmental Health Co-op and will take place on Monday March 10th at St Paul’s Church Hall, on Richmond St. at the corner of Prince St. in Charlottetown. Come to chat and enjoy a pot luck supper at 6 pm. The talk will begin at 7:15 and there will be an opportunity to ask questions. The Health Co-op will hold a brief AGM following the presentation.
The PEI Environmental Health Co-op supports those with environmental sensitivities, provides information on healthy lifestyles and advocates for public policy to reduce contaminants in the environment. We are part of the Healthy Child Development Strategy, working with the Province for healthy outcomes for children zero to eight years old.
For more info please contact Marion Copleston, 675-4093 or <peiehc@gmail.com>
4. Interested in Becoming a Global Citizen?
CUSO works overseas in community development. CUSO invites you to Cookies and Tea at Back Alley Music, 69 University Ave at
2-4pm on Saturday, March 8th with 3pm presentation by Danielle Grace,CUSO Alumni & Volunteer Relations Advisor
Contact: Marian White, CUSO Atlantic Outreach
81 Prince St., Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4R3
902 892-2610.
5. The Great Mozart Requiem
is happening on March 21 3:00 p.m.
at Trinity United Church. It includes the following:
THE CONFEDERATION SINGERS
WITH SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA
STRINGS AND GUEST SOLOISTS:
SUNG HA SHIN-BOUEY
SUZANNE CAMPBELL
MICHAEL VANDERGAAG
JACQUES ARSENAULT
ALSO FEATURING A MOZART STRING QUARTET
AND CHORAL MUSIC FOR A HOLY DAY.
DIRECTED BY
DONALD FRASER
For tickets ($20) call 1 800 565 0278.
6. Presentation by Carla DiGiorgio
The public is invited to attend a presentation called “Access of students with learning disabilities to higher education: Issues and Solutions” by Dr. Carla DiGiorgio on March 7, at 4:30 p.m., in the Main Building, 040 (basement) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI).
DiGiorgio is working with research colleagues from UPEI and Holland College, as well as the Learning Disabilities Association of PEI, to find out about barriers and challenges facing adults with learning challenges as they attempt to access postsecondary or basic education in P.E.I. The researchers are collecting data from instructors in these institutions and from various programs to discover where the challenges are for the programs themselves, and what practices can be shared and developed to increase support to adult learners.
DiGiorgio has been an assistant professor with the Faculty of Education at UPEI since 2005 and a research partner with the Social Economy since 2006. Her areas of research include inclusive education, learning disabilities, language and cultural studies, policy and school change, and gifted education. She has a PhD in Inclusive Education from the University of South Australia, and a Master of Arts in Education, Learning Difficulties and Administration from Saint Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia.
The Social Economy and Sustainability Research Network, Subnode 2: Inclusion and Empowerment, based at the Institute of Island Studies at UPEI, is hosting the presentation.
The Atlantic chapter of the Social Economy seeks to increase the region’s capacity for a dynamic social economy built on partnerships, knowledge and networks by working with its peoples and community partners to meet their research needs and to influence policy at the provincial and municipal levels.
The goal for Subnode 2 is to bring community partners and academics together to conduct research and to hold information sessions focusing on the theme of inclusion and empowerment of marginalized people in the social economy of Atlantic Canada.
For information about this event, please contact the Institute of Island Studies at (902) 566-0377.
7. Public Consultations
The Prince Edward Island Disability Services Review Committee is asking Islanders to share ideas and concerns through a series of public consultations that will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 pm as follows:
* March 11 at Westisle Composite High School in Elmsdale.
* April 2, consultations will be held in Charlottetown from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and again from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Murchison Centre at 1719 St. Pius X Avenue (behind the Irving off St. Peter’s Road and across from the church).
Sign language services will be available at all events.
A background paper and questions for discussion and written submission is available on-line at www.gov.pe.ca/disability. The questions are as follows. In considering services and supports for people with disabilities: What is working? What are the gaps and problems? What are the solutions? What roles could individuals, families, community, business and government play? Written submissions can be sent to Ascent Consulting Services, PO Box 1531, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N3 or by email to wendy@ascentstrategy.ca by April 10, 2008.
For more information about the Disability Services Review, contact (902) 368-5967 or 1-866-594-3777 or visit the website at www.gov.pe.ca/disability.
8. PEI Business Women’s Association Upcoming Events for March
Dealing With Difficult Customers – Charlottetown
Presenter: Sherry Pelkey, The Marrek Group
This session is intended to assist participants in understanding and dealing effectively with difficult behaviours. Topics include: separating the behaviour from the individual to develop a greater understanding of the actions of others, learning the role that the participant plays in a difficult situation, identifying hot buttons in self and other, and developing strategies to encourage positive behaviour.
Location: Best Western Charlottetown (Cabot Room)
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Cost: $15 + GST for members, $20 + GST for non-members
To register, contact Paula Laybolt by e-mail at office@peibwa.org or by phone at (902) 892-6040. Registration deadline: Friday, March 7, 2008 at 4 pm.
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The Power of Gratitude – Montague
Presenter: Tammy Younker, Inspired Life Coaching
This session highlights the simple but yet effective ways in which the lives of our employees and co-workers can be enhanced. Gratitude has the power to change any environment. Build a strong, connected, positive working environment through thankfulness. Learn about the gratitude letter and other ideas to help inject a new energy into your workplace. A work place with people who feel appreciated includes exchanging gratitude freely and frequently.
Location: Active Communities, 540 Main Street, Montague
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Cost: $15 + GST for members, $20 + GST for non-members
To register, contact Paula Laybolt by e-mail at office@peibwa.org or by phone at (902) 892-6040. Registration deadline: Friday, March 21, 2008 at 4 pm.
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Please note: If you register for any Lunch and Learn session and are unable to attend, please let them know 48 hours in advance. People who do not cancel in advance will be invoiced.
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For further information or questions specifically relating to these notices, please contact the individual or organization hosting the community event.
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