Status of Women Blog: Women’s Equality PEI
EQUALITY REPORT CARD RELEASE!
How well is government responding to women’s equality priorities?
Members of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women will unveil their first ever Equality Report Card grading of PEI provincial government progress towards women’s equality goals with a news conference on Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at Stratford Town Hall.
Date: June 17, 2008
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Community meeting room, main floor, Stratford Town Hall
All are welcome. Please join us for this historic event.
NEW LISTINGS THIS WEEK
1. JUNE 21: A DAY WITH OLIVIA CHOW
The Island New Democrats Participation of Women Committee will celebrate the summer solstice on Saturday, June 21st with Olivia Chow, Member of Parliament for Trinity-Spadina.
Today, as Advocate for Children and Youth and Citizenship and Immigration Critic in the NDP Shadow Cabinet, Olivia can point to a legacy of achievement after a 20 year career in municipal politics in Toronto. She has worked to create a more livable and dynamic city through her leadership and dedication to improve economic opportunity, eradicate child poverty, enhance the environment and waterfront, and strengthen social services, immigrant services, community programs, child care, affordable housing and affordable public transit. At 10:00 a.m., join us for coffee and muffins at Timothy’s on University Avenue, with a special invitation to women who are involved or interested in government.
From noon until 2:00 p.m., Olivia will be touring the Charlottetown Farmer’s Market. From 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., she will be in Victoria Park, at the Family Barbeque on the Issue of Child Care, an event that is being held as part of the Canadian Labour Congress Women’s Economic Equality Campaign.
On Saturday evening, Olivia will be the guest speaker at a fund-raising supper at the Dunes Gallery on Brackley Point Road. Tickets cost $50.00 (with a $20.00 tax receipt) and are available at the VRC (368-7337) or from Lorraine Begley. For more information, please contact Lorraine Begley, 675-2611 or lorraine.begley@gmail.com
2. PUBLIC DIALOGUE ON DISABILITY SUPPORT
Come out and participate in a FREE public event to engage in a dialogue on access to disability supports. Share your thoughts, experiences and opinions on these critical issues.
Date: Monday, June 23
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: Rodd Royalty Inn, Courtyard
For more information contact: Bridget Cairns at 566-4844
Hosted by: PEI Association for Community Living together with Partners for Change and Canadian Association for Community Living.
3. NEW DETAILS ON PREVIOUS LISTING - Family Barbecue on the Issue of Child Care
The First Day of Summer Is a Perfect Day to Play with Our Children and Reflect on How Important Quality, Affordable, And Accessible Child Care is for all of Us
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2008
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: Victoria Park, Charlottetown
Speakers:
Lori MacKay, VP PEI Federation of Labour (Women’s Issues
Stacy Delaney, CUPE National Child Care Working Group
Olivia Chow, NDP MP
Shelley Ward, President, UPSE
This Event will be held as part of the Canadian Labour Congress Women’s Economic Equality Campaign. There will be Speakers, Entertainment, Games for the Kids, Hot Dogs, Prize Draws, and Fun For All
For further information contact Stacy Delaney
at 888-2191 or stacydelany@hotmail.com or Lori MacKay at 892-8951 or
lorimackay3260@hotmail.com.
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SOME PREVIOUS LISTINGS
1. Call to all Women, Sisters, Mothers and Daughters!
Six women with intellectual challenges are looking for a supportive friend
The participation of women with intellectual challenges in the community is usually not helped by devices and physical aids. The support they need is that of another woman who can gently explain, support and promote.
PEI Citizen Advocacy is presently looking for women who are interested in befriending and supporting a fellow sister who has a challenge. Three of these women live in Charlottetown, two in Summerside and one in Montague.
Becoming an advocate through PEI Citizen Advocacy is a very rewarding and flexible way to volunteer, while breaking down the isolation felt by many women who have intellectual challenges. There are no set hours. Many volunteers get together with their friend once every couple of weeks.
Absolutely no experience is needed to become an advocate. Just a little spare time and the willingness to do it! We provide orientation and ongoing support.
If you are interested or would like further information call Rosalind at the Citizen Advocacy office at 566-3523.
2. Community Legal Information Association Annual General Meeting
You are invited to attend our
Annual General Meeting
To be held
Wednesday June 25, 2008 at
7:00 pm
in the Grafton Room of the
Charlottetown Hotel
CLIA’s new website will be launched that night.
Guest Speaker will be Ann Sherman, speaking about her research on a self-help centre for unrepresented litigants in PEI
Refreshments will be provided.
Hope to see you there!
3. Arts Approaches in Human Services Workshop – September 5
If you are interested in adding arts elements to your human services practice than this is the workshop for you.
Date: Friday, September 5
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Shaw’s Hotel, Brackley Beach
Facilitator: Patricia MacAulay
Cost: $75 before June 30th , after June 30th $90 (Registration is limited
to 12 participants)
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Spontaneity – An Arts Based Experience – September 6
Art Therapist, Patricia MacAulay, invites to participate in a day designed
to help you remember your capacity for wonder, delight and creation and to
feel inspired to make space for the spontaneous in your regular life.
Date: Saturday, September 6
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Shaw’s Hotel, Brackley Beach
Facilitator: Patricia MacAulay
Cost: $75 before June 30th , after June 30th $90 (Registration is limited
to 12 participants)
For more information and to register for these workshops: Patricia MacAulay at
patricia_macaulay@hotmail.com
4. Call for Papers and Presentations
Proposals for papers and presentations are invited for the Constance MacFarlane Seaplant Symposium, to be hosted by the Institute of Island Studies at University of Prince Edward Island, in Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, on 25 – 27 September, 2008. In light of current challenges (e.g. collapsing fisheries, invasive species, erratic markets, depopulation of coastal communities) and opportunities (e.g. expanding food & health product sectors, growing interest in organic agriculture, seaplant tourism, rural development needs), the time is ripe for a close examination of where seaplants fit into the future of Prince Edward Island. This conference will draw lessons from our history; celebrate senior researchers; take stock of the diversity of the world’s seaplant industry; explore new opportunities for sustainable development that are emerging; and lay the groundwork for developing a regional seaplant research and development network.
We request proposals for oral presentations of 20 minutes length, with 5-10 minutes allowed for discussion. Posters and table displays are also welcome. Please submit your proposal of no more than 250 words to Dr Irene Novaczek at inovaczek@upei.ca no later than 31 July, for consideration. The program will be set out by 20 August.
Conference information and on-line registration will be accessible shortly through www.islandstudies.com
Proposals for oral presentations, displays and discussion panellists are invited for the following thematic sessions:
Seaplant Industry & Markets : overviews of current challenges faced by seaplant entrepreneurs and the range of commercial activities in Atlantic Canada and the world.
The Constance MacFarlane Symposium : the history of seaplant use, research, commercial development and/or resource management in Atlantic Canada, with particular attention to the role played by Dr Constance Ida MacFarlane.
Seaplant Science and Industry : current research and development work in Atlantic Canada, the USA and overseas, pertaining to resource management, harvesting, cultivation or commercial applications.
Seaplant Product Trade Show: Tables will be available for the display and demonstration of seaplant products of all kinds i.e. foods, nutriceuticals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agricultural.
Panel Discussion on the Future of the Seaplant Industry: future opportunities for the seaplant industries of Atlantic Canada, with special emphasis on PEI. We are interested in hearing from harvesters, managers, small scale and industrial processors, and participants in the health product, tourism and culinary sectors.
Hoping to see you in September!
5. Family Expo – June 22
Family Place is thrilled to be hosting their 2nd Annual PEI Family Expo 2008 on Sunday June 22nd, 2008 at the Credit Union Place in Summerside, P.E.I.
The 2008 PEI Family Expo will showcase the various family programs and services available provincially and this year we are pleased to partner with the P.E.I. Governments campaign, Take 30 for the Family! Costs Nothing. Worth Everything. Admission to the expo is free, however we welcome donations to support our Little Readers Literacy Program.
There’s something for everyone including music and entertainment by Scotty and the Stars, crafts and games, Just Kiln’ Time ceramics, Owl’s Hollow fun land, reading corner with puppet shows, Dinky Town Junior and Dinky Town Supreme, Toddler World, Discovery Toys, Gigantic inflatable rides: Princess
Castle, Dragon Castle and Dalmatian Firehouse, face painting, friendly princesses, pirate and clowns, Dress-up Emporium, Diaper Dash contest, Character Corner, food, door prizes and a chance to win vacation packages at the Rodd and White Point Beach Resort!
Come join us on June 22nd for a fun filled day. Take :30 for the Family!
Costs Nothing. Worth Everything.
For further information please contact Family Place at 436-1348 or HYPERLINK
“mailto:familyexpo@eastlink.ca”familyexpo@eastlink.ca
6. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: PEI Transition House Association
The 27th Annual General Meeting of the PEI Transition House Association
will be held at Park Royal United Church
(11 Christie Drive, Sherwood – 2nd Floor)
on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 6:30 pm.
The Annual General Meeting will feature a number of important factors such as the Merger Agreement and an update on the Bylaws for 2008. To view the proposed Bylaws, go to our website (PEITHA.org).
Members and non-members are welcome to attend. To become a member, a fee of $5.00 per person is required. Becoming a member, entitles you to voting privileges.
Light snack and beverages will be available.
For more information, call 894-3354 or email the office at tha@peitha.org.
7. PEI Citizen Advocacy
Come and enjoy a 1 kilometre walk in Robert Cotton Park, Stratford, and support PEI Citizen Advocacy!
PEI Citizen Advocacy is holding a fundraiser move-a-thon on Saturday, June 14th at 2 p.m. on a one kilometre trail in the Robert Cotton Park at 59 Bunbury Rd. in Stratford.
There will be refreshments, entertainment and door prizes. Bring your children, your dog… the whole family! You can pick up pledge sheets at the Voluntary Resource Centre at 81 Prince Street. Or by phoning 566-3523. The trail is wheel chair accessible.
Contact person: Rosalind Waters 566-3523
8. PEI School of the Arts
Come to the beautiful fishing village of North Rustico and spend a week enjoying an “art holiday”. In July, nine different 5 day courses with maritime artists are offered for your enjoyment. Small classes, quality arts program, social activities, inspiring environment and great people make this a rich and rewarding arts “get away”. Participants come from all over the Island as well as from all over North America each year. Beginners to intermediates will find a course suited to them. Choose acrylics, watercolour, jewelry, mosaic tiles, glass mosaics, journal writing, Raku pottery or painted canvas floorcloths. Check it out: <http://www.peischoolofthearts.com> or (902) 886-2369
9. ARE YOU A WOMAN CARING FOR A FAMILY MEMBER WITH DEMENTIA OR ALZHEIMER’S?
Nurse researchers at the University of New Brunswick are interested in learning about how the health of women caregivers is affected by their past relationship with the family member, and by obligation. We are seeking women to take part in a series of four short telephone surveys over the course of nine months. These will be scheduled at your convenience, and you will receive $20 per survey. All your answers will be confidential, and you may choose to withdraw from the study at any time. If you would like to learn more, please call 1-888-457-6600 or email health@unb.ca
10. THA Offers Community Kitchen Events
As part of a Life Skills Project sponsored by HRSDC and the Homeless Partnering Strategy, Transition House Association is offering a series of Community Kitchen events whereby women come together once a week and participate in an open forum to learn, share, and discuss topics that may be helpful to their situations.
Remaining Sessions:
June 16th Personal Safety
10am-12pm Sigrid Rolfe/Rape Crisis Centre
June 24th Resume Writing Tips and Job Search
9am-12pm Career Development Services
Sessions are free and will be held at Anderson House Shelter.
Call to Register: 368-8658
Childcare provided
11. PEI Business Women’s Association’s upcoming events for June 2008.
Registration details are listed below.
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The Power of Gratitude – Summerside
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: Loyalist Lakeview Resort, Summerside
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2008
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Cost: $15 + GST for members, $20 + GST for non-members
To register, contact Elizabeth Noonan by e-mail at elizabeth@peibwa.org or by phone at (902) 436-0386. Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 4:00 pm.
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Profit Learn Workshop
Initiating Difficult Conversations – Stanley Bridge
A workshop to encourage cooperative problem solving in your business through open communication
Facilitators: Kirstin Lund and Christine Clements
If conflict is handled effectively, a business and its people can experience positive growth, harmonious relationships, increased productivity, greater financial stability, and many other healthy outcomes. The first step in effectively managing conflict in your business is to invite the other party to problem solve with you. Many people find it uncomfortable to talk about conflict and will avoid or delay those conversations. This can escalate the problem.
In this workshop, learn how to initiate a difficult conversation in a way that increases cooperation and reduces defensiveness. This can make a positive solution much more likely.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
. Identify the costs and symptoms of workplace conflict
Explore personal preferences in problem solving
Learn and practice skills to initiate difficult conversations
. Gain approaches to problem solving to enable quick and confident solutions
Location: Stanley Bridge Resort
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2008
Time: 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Cost: $45 + GST (same price for members and non-members)
To register, contact Paula Laybolt by e-mail at office@peibwa.org or by phone at (902) 892-6040. Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 4:00 pm. Limit of 16 participants. 10 participants required for workshop to be held.
12. 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
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For further information or questions specifically relating to these notices, please contact the individual or organization hosting the community event.
