Status of Women Blog: Women’s Equality PEI
Check out the full program for the Women, History and Technology conference being held at UPEI this weekend at https://peiacsw.wordpress.com
NEW LISTINGS THIS WEEK
1. Family Law Public Presentation
The Family Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association invites you to attend a Public Presentation on Family Law Topics across Canada.
Come hear about custody and access, child support, spousal support, division of assets, mediation, collaborative law and other topics. You will have an opportunity to ask questions.
Date: Thurs., May 29th
Location: Family Law Courtroom 5 The Sir Henry Louis Davies Law Courts
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Everyone welcome!
Contact: Kelly Robinson 368-4017 or kellyrobinson@cliapei.ca
2. Conference on Women, History and Technology: University of Prince Edward Island, May 16-17, 2008
We warmly invite you to take part in a conference on WOMEN, HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY, to be held this coming weekend at UPEI.
The conference will address the role of technology in the teaching, research and writing of women’s history, with a focus on new media technologies. Presentations will also address the impact of distributed learning on women in the region, and provide strategies for effective use of digital formats for feminist research. This conference brings together an interdisciplinary group of scholars with teachers, researchers and community workers, to foster what we hope will be some thought-provoking and inspiring discussions.
We are delighted to feature addresses by internationally recognized women’s historians: Joy Parr (University of Western Ontario),
Margaret Conrad (University of New Brunswick) and Wendy Kline (University of Cincinnati).
REGISTRATION
Regular rate $50
Student rate $30
Friday evening Conference Dinner $15 (optional)
Please rsvp to the conference organizers:
Sasha Mullally sasha.mullally@smu.ca
Sharon Myers shmyers@upei.ca,
Lisa Chilton lchilton@upei.ca
Full programme posted on this blog on May 13, 2008.
3. The MacKinnon Lecture: Our Bodies, Ourselves
Part of the Conference on Women, History and Technology
K. C. Irving Chemistry Building, Rm 104, UPEI Campus
4:00 to 5:00
Saturday, May 17
The Dr. Frank MacKinnon Lecture Series is sponsored by the Confederation Centre of the Arts and the University of Prince Edward Island in honour of Dr. Frank MacKinnon, a leader in the education system of the province and the driving force behind the Confederation Centre.
This event is open to the public.
Welcome: Wade MacLauchlan, President, University of Prince Edward Island
Introduction: Linda Kealey, History, University of New Brunswick
“Surveying the Women’s Health Movement: Technology, Research and Reading Our Bodies, Ourselves”
Wendy Kline, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of History, University of Cincinnati
4. Resource Wars – In a dangerous Time
with Dr. Ralph Hazleton, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee and UPEI Summer Instructor
Tuesday, June 3rd at 7:30pm, 2008
Room 205, Murphy Community Centre
Sponsored by Island Peace Committee
For information call 368-7337
Marian White
Island Peace Committee
5. TAKE 30 to go Fishing
Do you remember the first time you went fishing? Many parents do and it’s an experience still recalled with a sense of pleasure and wonder. Stories of that day often reflect the excitement felt as a trout nibbled the hook. Others recall the peace and tranquility of a spring day spent on Island waters or the taste of a delicious meal of fresh caught fish. Relive that memory with your children.
May 16-19, 2008 – Take Your Family Fishing Weekend. No licences are
necessary to drop a fishing line in the many streams and ponds throughout in
Prince Edward Island during the long weekend in May.
6. Opportunities on Maritime Farms
What are you doing this summer? There are more than a dozen great farms in the Maritimes looking for apprentices. This is the type of work where you’ll learn something new everyday, use your brain and build muscle, plus eat great food. In addition to daily mentoring, you’ll receive room and board and there’s usually a small stipend. There are farms with livestock, CSA’s, market gardens; some are near cities, others on the ocean! All farms have an organic or sustainable production plan. No experience necessary. You must be at least 18 years old and commit a minimum of 8 weeks. Some farms will accept couples/friends too.
For more information or to apply, visit www.soilapprenticeships.org/martimesfarms.html
Partial funding for this program, provided by ADAPT PEI, Agri-Futures NS, and Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada.
Beth McMahon, Executive Director
Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network (ACORN)
PO Box 6343, Sackville, NB, E4L 1G6
tel: 1-506-536-2867
toll-free: 1-866-32-ACORN
fax: 1-506-536-0221
www.acornorganic.org
7. Openings for Performers for Fundraiser
On Saturday evening, June 7, Island New Democrats will be staging their first ever variety show. A number of local performers have agreed to contribute their talents to the event and it’s shaping up as a fun and entertaining gathering. It will be held at the Carrefour de l’Isle St. Jean at 5 Acadian Drive in Charlottetown. A map outlining the location of the Carrefour can be accessed at
ca.maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?Pyt=Tmap&addr=5 AcadianDrive&city=Charlottetown&state=PE.
So please, circle your calendars for June 7 and join us for what should be a great time. More details — including ticket prices, lineup, etc. — will be provided as we get closer to the event. In the meantime, we still have a few openings on the bill so if you sing, dance, tell jokes (especially of a political nature) — or if you know of someone who would be interested in performing — please contact Ron Kelly or James Rodd. Ron can be reached at 894-3143 and James is available through the provincial office of the Island New Democrats at 892-1930.
8. STATUS OF WOMEN CANADA TELECONFERENCE REGARDING FUNDING PROGRAMS
An information session is scheduled (approximately one hour), via conference call for Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 13:00 (Atlantic Standard Time).
Status of Women Canada Atlantic Staff will make a short presentation on the Partnership Fund & on the Women’s Program Community Fund Call for Proposals 2008-2009, the deadline for submission July 2, 2008. This will be an initial exchange welcoming questions and comments.
If you are interested in participating, please feel free to register by e-mail to Helene.Dion@swc-cfc.gc.ca. We will follow up with details to call in.
Please note, if you prefer an information session in French a conference call will be held on Monday, May 26, 2008 at 13:30.
For further details, we encourage you to visit the federal office of the Status of Women Website at: http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/funding/wp/wcf/index_e.html
9. Influencing Public Policy; A One-Day Workshop for Non-Profit Organizations
The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) and Cooper Institute will present a one-day workshop for non-profit organizations, about influencing public policy on Friday, June 6th, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Murphy’s Community Centre, Richmond Street in Charlottetown. The registration fee is 15.00 for ACIC members and 40.00 for non-members. Lunch will be provided.
The workshop will be participatory and interactive, and it will include a presentation of a case study by the PEI Working Group for a Livable Income. A starting point will be the participants’ knowledge and experience of influencing public policy.
The workshop will identify the steps involved in policy development and in successful actions aimed at influencing those who have the power to make positive changes.
Please call Cooper Institute (902-894-4573) or e-mail cooperinstitute@eastlink.ca to register, by May 30.
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PREVIOUS LISTINGS
1. Second Annual Island Baby Fair
The Pregnancy, Birth, and Infancy Network is going to hold our 2nd Annual Island Baby Fair. Last year’s event was a great success that was both informative and enjoyable. It would be great to replicate this for May 08. The Island Baby Fair gives parents and parents-to-be the opportunity to obtain information about pregnancy, birth, breast-feeding and parenting from resources including Public Health Nursing and Family Resource Centres, as well as opportunities to participate in workshops such as “baby wearing”. There will also be a Q&A session with Dr. David Wong to gather personalized, applicable information about your child’s health. Interactive fun for children of all ages with the baby lap-sit program and entertainment by Michael Pendergast. Great door prizes happening throughout the event!
When: May 31, 1-4 pm
Where: St.Peter’s Cathedral Hall, All Soul’s Lane, Charlottetown (corner of Fitzroy and Rochford)
For more information, please contact Michelle Harris-Genge, Chair of the Pregnancy Birth and Infancy Network (michelleharrisgenge@yahoo.ca, or 962-3135)
2. Looking for Participants for Study
My name is Carole Lunny and I am now conducting a study, Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicines for Menopause Symptoms in Women With or Without HIV, that looks at how women use complementary and alternative medicine for menopause symptoms.
This study has been approved by the Athabasca University Ethics Board. I am looking for women between the ages of 40 to 60 to participate. It only takes ten minutes to complete online. The study can be accessed by copying and pasting this link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1LMRRo6siAL_2bWhvc108oAQ_3d_3d
If you know of any women HIV-positive or HIV-negative who might qualify please forward this email to them. I would like to disseminate this study as widely as possible since there has been very little research conducted to date on this topic.
Please contact me at carolelunny@gmail.com with any comments or questions. Thanks very much, Carole Lunny
3. FRIENDSHIP WITH CUBA
In November 2008 fifteen Islanders will be spending the month in LasTunas, Cuba, volunteering their time, sharing their skills, and adapting to local culture. The program is inspired by Canada World Youth.
Applications are invited from adults over 22 by telephoning Ruth Lacey at 675-4282.
4. Canadian Bureau of International Education
Interested associates are invited to The Atlantic Regional Meeting of the Canadian Bureau of International Education ( CBIE ) on May 22 – 23rd at the University of Prince Edward Island. The theme is Nurturing Global Citizens. There will be engaging Concurrent Sessions such as
Making it Happen: Using New Media to Engage youth
Lesley Magee, Project Manager, International Activities Office, Saint Mary’s University
International Graduate Students in Atlantic Canadian Universities – Lessons and Prospects from UPEI
Godfrey Baldacchino, Canada Research Chair of Island Studies,
University of Prince Edward Island
International students families in the University Context
Shahana Islam, Student Affairs Officer, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Specialization in International Education (SIE) at the University of Prince Edward Island
Maryam Wagner, Research and International Practicum Coordinator & EAP Instructor, University of Prince Edward Island
and there will also be plenary speakers; Andrea Desmarteau of Edu – Canada ( DFAIT ) & Debbie Pineau ( PEI Dept. of Education ), and Dr. Sheryl Bond, Associate Professor, Queens University.
There will be an opening reception Thursday May 22nd, at 7:00pm with wine, cheese, and entertainment. Please visit our website for more detailed information and to register! Please note registration deadline is May 12th!
http://www.upei.ca/vpacademic/content/cbie-atlantic-regional-meeting
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact:
edeighan@upei.ca, or Alaina Roach O’Keefe at aroach@upei.ca
5. PEI Seniors’ Federation AGM
The PEI Senior Citizens’ Federation will hold their Annual General Meeting on May 29th at the Rodd Royalty Inn in Charlottetown, at the corner of Route 2 and the Trans Canada Highway. Registration begins at 9 am.
The featured speakers are Pat and Ray Malone who will present on the Peer Helping Seniors Program underway across the province helping to address the needs of isolated seniors. Mark Gallant, the Public Trustee for the province of PEI will speak on his role in protecting seniors and how they can protect themselves from frauds, scams and financial abuse.
The Annual General Meeting will feature many important resolutions brought forward by senior organizations and individuals who want to effect positive change for Island seniors.
Dinner will be served at noon with lots of information booths on topics related to seniors needs. Participants are asked to come ‘scent free’ as many people are sensitive to perfumes.
Registration is $20 per person with a deadline of May 22. Late registration is $25.00. Register by mailing a cheque to PEI Senior Citizens’ Federation, 40 Enman Crescent, Charlottetown, PE C1E 1E6 by Thursday, May 22. You can deliver in person to the Federation’s office located in the Royalty Centre, off University Avenue (the old PVI building) 9 am to 1 pm Monday to Friday.
For more information, call 368-9008 or toll free long distance at 1-877-368-9008 or peiscf@pei.aibn.com.
Non-members are very welcome to attend. Individual memberships are encouraged for those 55 years and over.
Contact
Faye Pound, Coordinator
PEI Senior Citizens’ Federation
40 Enman Crescent,
Charlottetown, PE C1E 1E6
(902) 368-9008
6. THA looking for Board Members
Transition House Association is a province-wide organization which provides services, counselling and facilities, including residential facilities, for persons affected by domestic, physical or emotional violence. The organization is looking to fill three positions on its new provincial board and is now accepting expressions of interest from Islanders. Please forward, in writing, your reasons for wanting to be on the board or your reasons for nominating this person for consideration to:
Phil Matusiewicz
Executive Director
PEI Transition House Association
PO Box 964
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7M4
7. Waves of Resistance
On our way towards our Pan-Canadian Young Feminist Gathering!
11th, 12th and 13th of October 2008 – Montreal
Mobilize, network, energize, and deepen the roots of the young feminist movement across Canada!
More information available soon at: www.rebelles2008.org
8. 2008 Women in Business Symposium
The PEI Business Women’s Association is pleased to announce the 2008 Women in Business Symposium that will be taking place May 20-21 in Summerside at Credit Union Place and the Loyalist Lakeview Resort. Please mark this date in your calendar now! Our theme for this year is Connect, Learn, Grow.
We are anticipating a lively, enjoyable and worthwhile program that will help you, our members, to connect with others, learn skills and gain insight into how you can grow your business. So please join us for another great event – you won’t be disappointed! We also encourage you to pass this announcement on to others who may benefit from attending the symposium.
Further announcements will be made in the coming weeks as the program is finalized – so stay tuned! For more information, please contact: Megan MacLean, Event Coordinator, 2008 Women in Business Symposium c/o The Quaich Inc., Phone: 964-2900; Email: megan@thequaich.pe.ca
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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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