Women’s Equality Prince Edward Island

STATUS OF WOMEN

Visit our blog and website at:
blog:  http://peiacsw.wordpress.com
website:  www.gov.pe.ca/acsw

NEW LISTINGS

1.  IBS Forums and Calender for the Month of August

FORUM ON THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE
 
Join us for a forum on:

The Future of Agriculture & The Role for Urban Agriculture
The Farm Centre
420 University Avenue, Charlottetown Prince Edward Island
 
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
7:00 p.m.
 
Session Description
Lance Johnson entertains the audience with an informative and interesting presentation on what the future holds for agriculture.  Lance will explore how the recent global recession, peak oil and muli-national agriculture companies are changing the agriculture landscape.  He will explain how there is an unprecedented awakening of the human spirit and food consciousness emerging around the world and the role Urban Agriculture will play in our cities.
 
Participants will learn:
•        The truth about farmers – a journey of extinction or an impending renaissance?
•        5 global trends that will change Canadian agriculture forever.
•        Growing healthy communities in unhealthy cities.
•        Agriculture literacy – a need for greater understanding.
•        Why agriculture will be the hottest career choice among today’s children.
•        The food revolution – how it will impact the aging and the young.
•        How to connect in an unconnected world – the nature medium.
 
Lance Johnson is a strategic consultant with Drive Solutions Corp. a consulting firm that specializes in agriculture research, strategic planning, marketing and communications and organizational effectiveness.  Lance has spent his life connected to agriculture, from his upbringing on the family farm in northern Alberta to his work with multi-national agriculture companies, agriculture focused NGO’s and not-for-profits, municipal and provincial governments and local farmers.  He is an advocate for agriculture literacy and volunteers his time with organizations dedicated to fostering greater agriculture awareness and growing connected communities.

For more information, call Tom at the PEI Agriculture Sector Council (  902-892-1091  )

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Sustainability – Are we worrying about the right problems?

Friday Night August 7; 7:00 p.m.

Basin Head, 2663 East Point Road, Kingsboro, at the home of Norm and Nancy Silber

(appx 7 lanes east of the Singing Sands Motel and Basin Head Beach turnoff)

Call: 357-2182

Jack Alpert directs the Stanford Knowledge Integration Laboratory (SKIL), in Stanford, California. Most recently, the work at SKIL has focused on finding and implementing a pragmatic way “to address the predicament caused by the human footprint crashing into global carrying capacity. SKIL proposes rapid population decline as implemented by very low birthrates to achieve human viability. Jack is currently visiting Prince Edward Island and will facilitate tonight’s discussion which will focus on recognizing and responding to ‘the global predicament’ and assessing realistic options as well as alternative solutions for achieving global sustainability.

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Connected Intelligence: Social Networking and Its Impact on Culture

Monday August 10

7:00 p.m.

IBS Social Forum, 114 Upper Prince Street, Charlottetown

Guest host facilitator, Derrick de Kerckhove is the author of ‘The Skin of Culture’ and ‘Connected Intelligence.’ He worked with Marshall McLuhan for over ten years and later became Director of the McLuhan Program in Culture and Technology at the University of Toronto. He is currently Professor in the Faculty of Sociology at the University of Naples Federico II and Professor in the Department of French at the University of Toronto.

Derrick has offered connected intelligence workshops worldwide, and now offers this innovative approach to business, government and academe to help small groups to think together in a disciplined and effective way while using digital technologies. Tonight Derrick will lead a discussion that addresses the differences between the effects of television, computers and hypermedia on corporate culture, business practices and economic markets.

For more info:

phil@ibspei.ca
114 Upper Prince Street
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
C1A 4S3
Canada

 2.   Hiroshima Day Commemoration

Thursday, August 6 at 12 noon

Peakes Quay gazebo at base of Great George St.
Poetry, Music, Peace Cranes and more
Sponsored by Island Peace Ctte and Unitarian Fellowship

Contact – Olivia 368-7337

 3.  Don’t miss the Nigwek Organic Street Festival!

When: Sunday, August 9th, 12:00 noon – 11:00pm
Where: Victoria Row, Charlottetown, P.E.I.

Nigwek is a day to celebrate the Island’s current organic
agriculture, and a public exhibition for increased attention toward the
necessity of PEI becoming more organic: In the interest of our health, our land preservation, and our Island’s prosperity.

Featuring 15 of the Island’s premier musical acts, the day-long
concert/exhibition will also feature presentations by chefs and organic
farmers, local organic growers selling food in the street, and activities for kids and all ages.

For details on featured musicians, speakers and more:
- Check out: www.peiorganicstreetfestival.com
- Contact Todd MacLean or Savannah Belsher by phone at  902-…,
  902-626-1242   (Todd’s cell) or  902-… (Savannah’s cell),
or by email at todd@panachepei.com or savannah@panachepei.com

 4. Status of Women Canada Press Conference, Monday August 10

        to announce Circles of Safety & Support Funding:
        Monday August 10 2009 at 11:30
        Location to be announced

Please refer to next week’s email notice for the confirmed location.

5.  BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED FOR ARC-PEI

The Abegweit Rainbow Collective is currently seeking interested parties to sit on their 2009-2011 board of directors.  Board members are expected to volunteer their time for a minimum of three hours per week on duties ranging from attending board meetings, volunteering at social events, networking with peers and other social networks and being a supporter and positive voice for the LBGT community in Prince Edward Island.
 
Interested parties should submit, in writing, a detailed letter of interest, listing any special skills and interest in the LBGT community.
 
Submissions can be sent to info@arcofpei.com or at our new office location at 375 University Avenue, Unit 2 (AIDS PEI office).

6.   2009-2010 Call for Proposals – Status of Women Canada

The purpose of this Call for Proposals from Status of Women Canada is to solicit funding applications for the Women’s Community Fund of the Women’s Program, Status of Women Canada.

The call is open to eligible not-for-profit and for-profit organizations to carry out projects at the local, regional, provincial/territorial and national levels.

PRIORITY ISSUES
By determining funding priorities, Status of Women Canada ensures that the Women’s Program resources are invested where the need is the greatest and where there is a clear potential to make a concrete and direct difference. This means not all eligible applications will be funded.

The number of projects selected for funding will be based upon the availability of funds, and while all proposals will receive due consideration, preference will be given to those that fall within the 2009-2010 funding priorities.

Status of Women Canada will focus its support on projects that address its 2009 priorities:

• Ending violence against women and girls
• Improving women’s and girls’ economic security and prosperity
• Encouraging women and girls in leadership and decision-making roles

Status of Women Canada supports projects that encourage action to bring about the advancement of all women in Canada.

Key Timelines
June 29, 2009 – Status of Women Canada issues Call for Proposals
September 30, 2009 - Deadline for submission of proposals
October 1, 2009 – January 26, 2010 Review/approval process
January 27, 2010 – Final results communicated to applicants

For more details and the application process, see this website:

http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/fun-fin/wcf-fcf/index-eng.html

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SOME PREVIOUS LISTINGS

1. For your Information…

Some advance notice to let you know that we will not be sending out our email event/notice on two upcoming Fridays – August 21 and 28.  

2. Annual Child Restraint Safety Workshop and Refresher Course at Kids West Family Resource Centre

Register now for the Child Restraint Safety Workshop and Refresher Course  being held on:
September 15 and 16, 2009 (Child restraint safety workshop)
September 17 or 18, 2009 (1 day) for a Refresher Course for those who
have already taken the full workshop training.

Facilitator is Valerie Lee

To register and for more information, please contact Kids West Family
Resource Centre at       902-853-4066       or     902-85…   .

Through the Child Restraint Safety workshops, the Infant Toddler Safety Association (ITSA) provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to participate in meaningful injury prevention programs concerning correct child restraint use. The workshops also provide training for those who will be inspecting child restraints or others who teach parents and caregivers how to use car seats correctly.

3.  International Symposium on Poetic Inquiry Deadline September 1

The registration deadline for the 2nd International Symposium on Poetic
Inquiry, to be held in Charlottetown, October 15-18, is September 1. The
three-day symposium includes academic sessions, presentations, poetry
readings, and informal discussions, as well as social gatherings. It is open
to anyone interested in the topic of Poetic Inquiry.

Many of PEI’s literary scholars and poets will be showcased with
international poets and scholars, creating a culturally rich, international
event. The symposium is being co-hosted by the UPEI Centre for Education
Research and the Centre for Arts-informed Research, OISE at the University of Toronto, in cooperation with the UPEI Faculties of Arts and Education, the Confederation Centre of the Arts, the League of Canadian Poets, the UPEI Department of English, and the PEI Writers’ Guild.

Full conference rates, as well as specific day rates, are available. For
more information, please contact Christine Gordon Manley (cgmanley@upei.ca; 566-6784) or visit the CER website at upei.ca/cer/cer-events.

4.  Handle with Care Train the Trainer Program

When:  August 18, 19 and 20, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Royalty Centre, 40 Enman Crescent, Rm. 236
Fees: ECDA Members $180.00
          Non-Members $280.00
Facilitated by:  Alice Taylor & Denine McCormack
To register: Call Heather Walker @ 368 1866.
For more info call: Alice @ 963 2882 or Denine @ 368 6331
Registration deadline July 24, 2009
Register on-line at www.earlychildhooddevelopment.ca

5.  Cultivating Connection – National Family Literacy Conference

Date:  July 15 * 17, 2010
Location:  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Shaw Conference Centre
For more information:  Please visit:
www.cultivatingconnectionsconference.ca

6.  ADVANCE Program for Women Entrepreneurs

Have you been in business for at least five years?  Do you have a well-developed business plan in place and are looking to take your business to the next level?  Have you identified opportunities for growth, or have specific growth objectives, but need some assistance to plan that next step?  If you answered yes to these questions, the ADVANCE program may be just the answer.

Commencing in September, the Centre for Women in Business, with support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and TD Canada Trust Small Business Banking, will offer the Advance Program to high-impact women business owners throughout Atlantic Canada, with a delivery in Charlottetown, PEI.  The PEI Business Women’s Association is participating in the program by helping to promote ADVANCE to women in PEI.

The ADVANCE program offers women business owners the opportunity to take their business to the next level of growth by strengthening their management and business skills and providing professional business support to reach their growth objectives.  Five workshop sessions facilitated by accomplished, dynamic speakers including Toni Newman, Susan Sweeney, Debi Peverill, Brenda Fair and Judith Richardson will be followed by 25 hours of one-to-one consulting for each participant.

The application form is attached or can be downloaded from the website.

View more details online: www.advanceprogram.ca

The deadline for applications is August 15, 2009.  For more information about the program’s delivery in PEI, to obtain an application form, or to discuss your eligibility, please contact Melody Beck, PEI Business Women’s Association by phone at         (902) 892-6040         or by e-mail at melody@peibwa.org.

 
7.   ORDER YOUR COPY NOW!

Beyond Silence: Voices of Childhood Sexual Abuse

14 Women, 14 Stories, 1 Reason to Listen

For everyone who cares about children. Whether you are a parent, care-giver, relative, family friend, teacher, doctor, nurse or a coach, all who read Beyond Silence can become better equipped to collectively protect children

To order your copy, please email us info@sagepei.org and we will send you an order form.

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For further information or questions specifically relating to these notices, please contact the individual or organization hosting the community event.

STATUS OF WOMEN

The Equality Report Card is now available in French on the Advisory Council blog and website.
blog:  http://peiacsw.wordpress.com
website:  www.gov.pe.ca/acsw

NEW LISTINGS

1.  For your Information…

Some advance notice to let you know that we will not be sending out our email event/notice on two upcoming Fridays – August 21 and 28.   

________________________________________
SOME PREVIOUS LISTINGS

1.  Annual Child Restraint Safety Workshop and Refresher Course at Kids West Family Resource Centre

Register now for the Child Restraint Safety Workshop and Refresher Course  being held on:
September 15 and 16, 2009 (Child restraint safety workshop)
September 17 or 18, 2009 (1 day) for a Refresher Course for those who
have already taken the full workshop training.

Facilitator is Valerie Lee

To register and for more information, please contact Kids West Family
Resource Centre at     902-853-4066     or     902-85…   .

Through the Child Restraint Safety workshops, the Infant Toddler Safety Association (ITSA) provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to participate in meaningful injury prevention programs concerning correct child restraint use. The workshops also provide training for those who will be inspecting child restraints or others who teach parents and caregivers how to use car seats correctly.

2.  International Symposium on Poetic Inquiry Deadline September 1

The registration deadline for the 2nd International Symposium on Poetic
Inquiry, to be held in Charlottetown, October 15-18, is September 1. The
three-day symposium includes academic sessions, presentations, poetry
readings, and informal discussions, as well as social gatherings. It is open
to anyone interested in the topic of Poetic Inquiry.

Many of PEI’s literary scholars and poets will be showcased with
international poets and scholars, creating a culturally rich, international
event. The symposium is being co-hosted by the UPEI Centre for Education
Research and the Centre for Arts-informed Research, OISE at the University of Toronto, in cooperation with the UPEI Faculties of Arts and Education, the Confederation Centre of the Arts, the League of Canadian Poets, the UPEI Department of English, and the PEI Writers’ Guild.

Full conference rates, as well as specific day rates, are available. For
more information, please contact Christine Gordon Manley (cgmanley@upei.ca; 566-6784) or visit the CER website at upei.ca/cer/cer-events.

3.  Handle with Care Train the Trainer Program

When:  August 18, 19 and 20, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Royalty Centre, 40 Enman Crescent, Rm. 236
Fees: ECDA Members $180.00
          Non-Members $280.00
Facilitated by:  Alice Taylor & Denine McCormack
To register: Call Heather Walker @ 368 1866.
For more info call: Alice @ 963 2882 or Denine @ 368 6331
Registration deadline July 24, 2009
Register on-line at www.earlychildhooddevelopment.ca

4.  Cultivating Connection – National Family Literacy Conference

Date:  July 15 * 17, 2010
Location:  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Shaw Conference Centre
For more information:  Please visit:
www.cultivatingconnectionsconference.ca

5.  ADVANCE Program for Women Entrepreneurs

Have you been in business for at least five years?  Do you have a well-developed business plan in place and are looking to take your business to the next level?  Have you identified opportunities for growth, or have specific growth objectives, but need some assistance to plan that next step?  If you answered yes to these questions, the ADVANCE program may be just the answer.

Commencing in September, the Centre for Women in Business, with support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and TD Canada Trust Small Business Banking, will offer the Advance Program to high-impact women business owners throughout Atlantic Canada, with a delivery in Charlottetown, PEI.  The PEI Business Women’s Association is participating in the program by helping to promote ADVANCE to women in PEI.

The ADVANCE program offers women business owners the opportunity to take their business to the next level of growth by strengthening their management and business skills and providing professional business support to reach their growth objectives.  Five workshop sessions facilitated by accomplished, dynamic speakers including Toni Newman, Susan Sweeney, Debi Peverill, Brenda Fair and Judith Richardson will be followed by 25 hours of one-to-one consulting for each participant.

The application form is attached or can be downloaded from the website.

View more details online: www.advanceprogram.ca

The deadline for applications is August 15, 2009.  For more information about the program’s delivery in PEI, to obtain an application form, or to discuss your eligibility, please contact Melody Beck, PEI Business Women’s Association by phone at       (902) 892-6040       or by e-mail at melody@peibwa.org.

 
6.  Positive Practices in Behavioural Support

Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre is very pleased to announce an
excellent training opportunity, “Positive Practices in Behavioral Support” ,
presented by the International Institute of Applied Behavior Analysis, Los
Angeles from September 15-18, 2009 taking place in Berwick, Nova Scotia.

For more information, contact    1-800-4…  Carol Bowlby, Sifton Consultant Occupational Therapist Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre.

7.  ORDER YOUR COPY NOW!

Beyond Silence: Voices of Childhood Sexual Abuse

14 Women, 14 Stories, 1 Reason to Listen

For everyone who cares about children. Whether you are a parent, care-giver, relative, family friend, teacher, doctor, nurse or a coach, all who read Beyond Silence can become better equipped to collectively protect children

To order your copy, please email us info@sagepei.org and we will send you an order form.

8.  Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

The Honourable Helena Guergis, Minister of State (Status of Women), is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the 30th Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

The awards were instituted by the Governor General in 1979 to honour the 50th anniversary of the “Persons Case” and the five Alberta women whose determination led to a landmark victory in the struggle by Canadian women for equality. The Famous Five achieved not only the right for women to serve in the Senate, but also paved the way for women to participate in other aspects of public life.

“Equality for women and their full participation in society are important for women, their families, their communities and our country. More than ever before, we need women leaders of all ages to help keep our country strong, economically, socially and democratically,” said Minister Guergis. “The Government of Canada is proud to recognize those who work to promote the equality of girls and women in Canada. Recipients of these awards continue the tradition of dedication and determination that the Famous Five inspired to enrich their communities.”

Five awards in addition to one Youth Award are presented annually to candidates chosen from across Canada. To be eligible for nomination, candidates must be Canadian citizens over 30 years of age, or between 15 and 30 years of age for the Youth Award.

Deadline for nominations is July 31, 2009.

For more information about the awards criteria and for a nomination form, contact:
Status of Women Canada 123 Slater Street, 10th floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1H9
       613-995-7835    
http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/dates/gg/index-eng.html

Status of Women Canada is a federal government agency working to promote the full participation of women in the economic, social and democratic life of Canada.
For more information on Status of Women Canada, visit http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca.

For more information, please contact:

Sherine Mansour
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of State (Status of Women)
       819-956-4000    

Nanci-Jean Waugh
Director General, Communications and Strategic Planning
Status of Women Canada
       613-995-7839    

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For further information or questions specifically relating to these notices, please contact the individual or organization hosting the community event.

STATUS OF WOMEN

This week, the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women completed a Consultation Paper on Land, Local Governance and Rural Development.  Visit our blog  or website to view a summary and the entire document (pdf) 
blog:  http://peiacsw.wordpress.com
website:  www.gov.pe.ca/acsw

NEW LISTINGS

1.  Annual Child Restraint Safety Workshop and Refresher Course at Kids West Family Resource Centre

Register now for the Child Restraint Safety Workshop and Refresher Course  being held on:
September 15 and 16, 2009 (Child restraint safety workshop)
September 17 or 18, 2009 (1 day) for a Refresher Course for those who
have already taken the full workshop training.

Facilitator is Valerie Lee

To register and for more information, please contact Kids West Family
Resource Centre at   902-853-4066   or   902-853-4021  .

Through the Child Restraint Safety workshops, the Infant Toddler Safety Association (ITSA) provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to participate in meaningful injury prevention programs concerning correct child restraint use. The workshops also provide training for those who will be inspecting child restraints or others who teach parents and caregivers how to use car seats correctly.

2.  IBS/PEI Social Forum

Tueday July 21

“THE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS MOVEMENT: ITS HISTORY, ITS IMPACT AND ITS FUTURE”
 
The Institute for Bioregional Studies Ltd. (IBS), invites you to join our Social Forums. Each event begins at 7:00 p.m. with a potluck dinner, presentation and informal discussion. The intent is to share ideas and inform each other about social issues affecting our future.

Each forum is held at 114 Upper Prince Street, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

For more information and to RSVP, call: 902-367-0390 ; Email: ibs_pei@yahoo.com; Internet: www.ibspei.ca

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SOME PREVIOUS LISTINGS

1.  International Symposium on Poetic Inquiry Deadline September 1

The registration deadline for the 2nd International Symposium on Poetic
Inquiry, to be held in Charlottetown, October 15-18, is September 1. The
three-day symposium includes academic sessions, presentations, poetry
readings, and informal discussions, as well as social gatherings. It is open
to anyone interested in the topic of Poetic Inquiry.

Many of PEI’s literary scholars and poets will be showcased with
international poets and scholars, creating a culturally rich, international
event. The symposium is being co-hosted by the UPEI Centre for Education
Research and the Centre for Arts-informed Research, OISE at the University of Toronto, in cooperation with the UPEI Faculties of Arts and Education, the Confederation Centre of the Arts, the League of Canadian Poets, the UPEI Department of English, and the PEI Writers’ Guild.

Full conference rates, as well as specific day rates, are available. For
more information, please contact Christine Gordon Manley (cgmanley@upei.ca; 566-6784) or visit the CER website at upei.ca/cer/cer-events.

2.  Handle with Care Train the Trainer Program

When:  August 18, 19 and 20, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Royalty Centre, 40 Enman Crescent, Rm. 236
Fees: ECDA Members $180.00
          Non-Members $280.00
Facilitated by:  Alice Taylor & Denine McCormack
To register: Call Heather Walker @ 368 1866.
For more info call: Alice @ 963 2882 or Denine @ 368 6331
Registration deadline July 24, 2009
Register on-line at www.earlychildhooddevelopment.ca

3.  Cultivating Connection – National Family Literacy Conference

Date:  July 15 * 17, 2010
Location:  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Shaw Conference Centre
For more information:  Please visit:
www.cultivatingconnectionsconference.ca

4.  ADVANCE Program for Women Entrepreneurs

Have you been in business for at least five years?  Do you have a well-developed business plan in place and are looking to take your business to the next level?  Have you identified opportunities for growth, or have specific growth objectives, but need some assistance to plan that next step?  If you answered yes to these questions, the ADVANCE program may be just the answer.

Commencing in September, the Centre for Women in Business, with support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and TD Canada Trust Small Business Banking, will offer the Advance Program to high-impact women business owners throughout Atlantic Canada, with a delivery in Charlottetown, PEI.  The PEI Business Women’s Association is participating in the program by helping to promote ADVANCE to women in PEI.

The ADVANCE program offers women business owners the opportunity to take their business to the next level of growth by strengthening their management and business skills and providing professional business support to reach their growth objectives.  Five workshop sessions facilitated by accomplished, dynamic speakers including Toni Newman, Susan Sweeney, Debi Peverill, Brenda Fair and Judith Richardson will be followed by 25 hours of one-to-one consulting for each participant.

The application form is attached or can be downloaded from the website.

View more details online: www.advanceprogram.ca

The deadline for applications is August 15, 2009.  For more information about the program’s delivery in PEI, to obtain an application form, or to discuss your eligibility, please contact Melody Beck, PEI Business Women’s Association by phone at     (902) 892-6040     or by e-mail at melody@peibwa.org.

 
5.  Positive Practices in Behavioural Support

Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre is very pleased to announce an
excellent training opportunity, “Positive Practices in Behavioral Support” ,
presented by the International Institute of Applied Behavior Analysis, Los
Angeles from September 15-18, 2009 taking place in Berwick, Nova Scotia.

For more information, contact    1-800-4…  Carol Bowlby, Sifton Consultant Occupational Therapist Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre.

6.  ORDER YOUR COPY NOW!

Beyond Silence: Voices of Childhood Sexual Abuse

14 Women, 14 Stories, 1 Reason to Listen

For everyone who cares about children. Whether you are a parent, care-giver, relative, family friend, teacher, doctor, nurse or a coach, all who read Beyond Silence can become better equipped to collectively protect children

To order your copy, please email us info@sagepei.org and we will send you an order form.

7.  Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

The Honourable Helena Guergis, Minister of State (Status of Women), is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the 30th Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

The awards were instituted by the Governor General in 1979 to honour the 50th anniversary of the “Persons Case” and the five Alberta women whose determination led to a landmark victory in the struggle by Canadian women for equality. The Famous Five achieved not only the right for women to serve in the Senate, but also paved the way for women to participate in other aspects of public life.

“Equality for women and their full participation in society are important for women, their families, their communities and our country. More than ever before, we need women leaders of all ages to help keep our country strong, economically, socially and democratically,” said Minister Guergis. “The Government of Canada is proud to recognize those who work to promote the equality of girls and women in Canada. Recipients of these awards continue the tradition of dedication and determination that the Famous Five inspired to enrich their communities.”

Five awards in addition to one Youth Award are presented annually to candidates chosen from across Canada. To be eligible for nomination, candidates must be Canadian citizens over 30 years of age, or between 15 and 30 years of age for the Youth Award.

Deadline for nominations is July 31, 2009.

For more information about the awards criteria and for a nomination form, contact:
Status of Women Canada 123 Slater Street, 10th floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1H9
     613-995-7835   
http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/dates/gg/index-eng.html

Status of Women Canada is a federal government agency working to promote the full participation of women in the economic, social and democratic life of Canada.
For more information on Status of Women Canada, visit http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca.

For more information, please contact:

Sherine Mansour
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of State (Status of Women)
     819-956-4000   

Nanci-Jean Waugh
Director General, Communications and Strategic Planning
Status of Women Canada
     613-995-7839   

8.  TRANSFORMING SELF WORKSHOPS

Mount St. Mary’s, Charlottetown
Contact:  Sr. Myrna: 892-6585 or myrna@transforming-self.com

Constructive Approach to My Problems and Sufferings – you will become more aware of what you experience in the face of your suffering and problems, become attentive to some warning signals to watch for and learn to take the necessary means to lessen your sufferings and resolve problems.
Dates: July 21, 23, 28, & 30, Time: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Cost: $150.00. Pre-registration is required. Register before July 4 for a $20.00 discount.

Coping With Stress – a 2½ hour workshop which looks at stress, what it is and how we handle it. Dates: July 22, Time: 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $20.00.

Discovering The Core of My Identity – the core of my identity is that deep core of goodness and potential within each of us. It contains a treasure of untapped potential and giftedness. This workshop will give you a more positive view of yourself and who you are. Dates: July 24 – 26, Time: July 24, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. July 25 & 26, 9:00 am- 4:00 pm. Cost: the PRH sliding scale of fees. Pre-registration with a $50.00 deposit to reserve your place is required by July 2.
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For further information or questions specifically relating to these notices, please contact the individual or organization hosting the community event.

 STATUS OF WOMEN

Visit our blog :  http://peiacsw.wordpress.com

NEW LISTINGS

1.   THIS SUNDAY!!

Don’t Miss the Women’s Work(s) Art Promotion and Fundraising Auction at the Confederation of the Arts

Be sure to join artists and supporters on Sunday at 3:00 pm for the Art Show reception and auction.  Both are open to all at no charge.

Tuesday, July 7 to Sunday, July 12, 2009
Art Show
Concourse, Confederation Centre of the Arts
Bid on 25 plus artworks at the Silent Auction from July 7 to July 12 until 4:00 pm

Sunday, July 12, 2009
3:00 pm – Reception and Auction
Memorial Hall, Confederation Centre of the Arts
Live Auction of 25 artworks begins at 4:00 pm

Preview the beautiful artwork created for the Women’s Work(s) Art Promotion and Fundraiser at http://womensworks.wordpress.com

Women’s Work(s) will showcase 40 female visual artists of PEI and will both benefit the artists and raise funds for Anderson House.

For more information contact Women’s Work(s) at 368-4510, email:
womensworks@eastlink.ca blog: http://womensworks.wordpress.com

2.  International Symposium on Poetic Inquiry Deadline September 1

The registration deadline for the 2nd International Symposium on Poetic
Inquiry, to be held in Charlottetown, October 15-18, is September 1. The
three-day symposium includes academic sessions, presentations, poetry
readings, and informal discussions, as well as social gatherings. It is open
to anyone interested in the topic of Poetic Inquiry.

Many of PEI’s literary scholars and poets will be showcased with
international poets and scholars, creating a culturally rich, international
event. The symposium is being co-hosted by the UPEI Centre for Education
Research and the Centre for Arts-informed Research, OISE at the University of Toronto, in cooperation with the UPEI Faculties of Arts and Education, the Confederation Centre of the Arts, the League of Canadian Poets, the UPEI Department of English, and the PEI Writers’ Guild.

Full conference rates, as well as specific day rates, are available. For
more information, please contact Christine Gordon Manley (cgmanley@upei.ca;
566-6784) or visit the CER website at upei.ca/cer/cer-events.

3.  Handle with Care Train the Trainer Program 

When:  August 18, 19 and 20, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Royalty Centre, 40 Enman Crescent, Rm. 236
Fees: ECDA Members $180.00
          Non-Members $280.00
Facilitated by:  Alice Taylor & Denine McCormack
To register: Call Heather Walker @ 368 1866.
For more info call: Alice @ 963 2882 or Denine @ 368 6331
Registration deadline July 24, 2009
Register on-line at www.earlychildhooddevelopment.ca

4.  Cultivating Connection – National Family Literacy Conference

Date:  July 15 * 17, 2010
Location:  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Shaw Conference Centre
For more information:  Please visit:
www.cultivatingconnectionsconference.ca

5.  ADVANCE Program for Women Entrepreneurs

Have you been in business for at least five years?  Do you have a well-developed business plan in place and are looking to take your business to the next level?  Have you identified opportunities for growth, or have specific growth objectives, but need some assistance to plan that next step?  If you answered yes to these questions, the ADVANCE program may be just the answer.

Commencing in September, the Centre for Women in Business, with support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and TD Canada Trust Small Business Banking, will offer the Advance Program to high-impact women business owners throughout Atlantic Canada, with a delivery in Charlottetown, PEI.  The PEI Business Women’s Association is participating in the program by helping to promote ADVANCE to women in PEI.

The ADVANCE program offers women business owners the opportunity to take their business to the next level of growth by strengthening their management and business skills and providing professional business support to reach their growth objectives.  Five workshop sessions facilitated by accomplished, dynamic speakers including Toni Newman, Susan Sweeney, Debi Peverill, Brenda Fair and Judith Richardson will be followed by 25 hours of one-to-one consulting for each participant.

The application form is attached or can be downloaded from the website.

View more details online: www.advanceprogram.ca

The deadline for applications is August 15, 2009.  For more information about the program’s delivery in PEI, to obtain an application form, or to discuss your eligibility, please contact Melody Beck, PEI Business Women’s Association by phone at   (902) 892-6040   or by e-mail at melody@peibwa.org.

 
6.  Positive Practices in Behavioural Support

Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre is very pleased to announce an
excellent training opportunity, “Positive Practices in Behavioral Support” ,
presented by the International Institute of Applied Behavior Analysis, Los
Angeles from September 15-18, 2009 taking place in Berwick, Nova Scotia.

For more information, contact   1-800-457-5575  Carol Bowlby, Sifton Consultant Occupational Therapist Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre.
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SOME PREVIOUS LISTINGS

1.   ORDER YOUR COPY NOW!

Beyond Silence: Voices of Childhood Sexual Abuse

14 Women, 14 Stories, 1 Reason to Listen

For everyone who cares about children. Whether you are a parent, care-giver, relative, family friend, teacher, doctor, nurse or a coach, all who read Beyond Silence can become better equipped to collectively protect children

To order your copy, please email us info@sagepei.org and we will send you an order form.

2.    Call for Proposals from Status of Women Canada

The Status of Women Canada -Women Community Fund 2009-10 Call for Proposals is now posted on their website:

http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/fun-fin/wcf-fcf/index-eng.html

Key Timelines

June 29, 2009 – Status of Women Canada issues Call for Proposals

September 30, 2009 – Deadline for submission of proposals

October 1, 2009 – January 26, 2010  -  Review/approval process

January 27, 2010 – Final results communicated to applicants

 3.   EPWIC Hosting Public Information Sessions

Media Release
June 29, 2009

Re: Public Information Sessions

The East Prince Women’s Information Centre is hosting public information sessions in October/2009 on various topics related to budgeting, money management, credit counselling, financial services and programs available for low income and seniors; and, how to choose when you start your Canada Pension- 60 or 65?

Coordination of these sessions, creating a resource booklet, and website resource upgrades are part of a project the Women’s Centre is presently working on.  This project has been funded by the Prince Edward Island Interministerial Women’s Secretariat.

This project aims to address barriers faced by women on PEI when seeking help with finances, budgeting, credit and setting priorities.  The goal of the project is to empower women needing assistance with their financial situations to take action and responsibility for themselves and their families.  The objective is to increase awareness and access to resources and services to assist women in making informed decisions by overcoming barriers they face related to their lack of knowledge about financial matters and programs available to them.

EPWIC realized the need for these resources to be offered and felt that by providing qualified professionals for learning sessions and guidance on these matters is necessary for women of this area.  EPWIC will then put together all the resources available in one resource booklet and website that will be available by the end of the project (March 31, 2010).

The requested sessions will provide information on: how to manage your money, credit, budgeting, bankruptcy (is there any other choices), programs/grants for low incomes re: home improvements, deferred property taxes for seniors, Canada Pension (how do I decide when to take it 60 or 65?)

If anyone is interested in these sessions please call or email.

Dates and times will be announced by September 14, 2009.

For more information:
Andy Lou Somers
East Prince Women’s Information Centre
109 Water Street
Summerside, PEI, C1N 1A8
Phone: 436-9856 Fax: 888-2344
Email:epwic@eastlink.ca

**************************************
East Prince Women’s Information Centre has re-located to:

109 Water Street
Summerside, PEI
C1N 1A8
(Old Regional Service Centre next to Subway)

Summer Hours
(June 29- September 4, 2009)

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00AM – 4:00PM

September 8 ( regular hours )
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 4:00PM

4.  Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

The Honourable Helena Guergis, Minister of State (Status of Women), is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the 30th Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

The awards were instituted by the Governor General in 1979 to honour the 50th anniversary of the “Persons Case” and the five Alberta women whose determination led to a landmark victory in the struggle by Canadian women for equality. The Famous Five achieved not only the right for women to serve in the Senate, but also paved the way for women to participate in other aspects of public life.

“Equality for women and their full participation in society are important for women, their families, their communities and our country. More than ever before, we need women leaders of all ages to help keep our country strong, economically, socially and democratically,” said Minister Guergis. “The Government of Canada is proud to recognize those who work to promote the equality of girls and women in Canada. Recipients of these awards continue the tradition of dedication and determination that the Famous Five inspired to enrich their communities.”

Five awards in addition to one Youth Award are presented annually to candidates chosen from across Canada. To be eligible for nomination, candidates must be Canadian citizens over 30 years of age, or between 15 and 30 years of age for the Youth Award.

Deadline for nominations is July 31, 2009.

For more information about the awards criteria and for a nomination form, contact:
Status of Women Canada 123 Slater Street, 10th floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1H9
   613-995-7835  
http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/dates/gg/index-eng.html

Status of Women Canada is a federal government agency working to promote the full participation of women in the economic, social and democratic life of Canada.
For more information on Status of Women Canada, visit http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca.

For more information, please contact:

Sherine Mansour
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of State (Status of Women)
   819-956-4000  

Nanci-Jean Waugh
Director General, Communications and Strategic Planning
Status of Women Canada
   613-995-7839  

 5.  “Front Page Challenge”

The Early Childhood Development Association of PEI is looking for submissions of artwork and or photos from children aged 2-6 to feature on the front cover of the Early Childhood Development Association newsletter “Early Learning Knowledge Exchange”.

Four submissions will be selected for upcoming newsletter publications. The contest theme is “Children at Play”.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, July 31, 2009.

Many other great prizes to be won! Please visit www.earlychildhooddevelopment.ca and click “Latest News” or call
   (902)368-1866       for more information.

6.  Nominations Have Opened for the 2009 Taste Our Island Award

The Taste Our Island Award is given to a chef or restaurant on PEI that purchases and promotes locally grown agriculture.  PEI agriculture’s exceptional quality, taste, and freshness are driving the growth of this emerging industry.

Each year one winner and 4 finalists are selected from nominations.  Past winners include Chef Shirleen Peardon from the Merchantman Pub and Chef Dianna Linder from the Maplethorpe Cafe.  Both these chefs have, as their main culinary focus PEI’s delicious local products.

Past finalists for this award include, Victoria Village Inn, Dayboat, Dalvay by the Sea, The Pearl, The Delta, The Landmark Cafe, The Merchantman Pub, and The Inn at Bay Fortune.  By supporting the local agriculture community these fine establishments help to keep our rural community alive and viable.

Nominations come from the general public.  If you know of a restaurant or chef that uses and promotes PEI agriculture in their restaurants or food service operations, we invite you to nominate them for this award.

The winner of this award receives a full page ad in the 2010 PEI Visitors Guide and the winner and finalists each receive a personalized, hand made award plate from PEI’s Victoria Glass Studio.

Nomination forms can be found on line at www.peiadapt.com.  Nominations will be accepted from now until August 21, 2009.  Finalists are announced during Fall Flavours at the Roving Feast and the winner is announced in March 2010.  For more information on this award please contact Barb MacLeod at 367-4410 or valuechain@eastlink.ca.

7.  USC Shine a Light Campaign

http://shinealight.wusc.ca/

Education is a powerful tool and without it few of us would reach our full potential. In refugee camps very few girls have the opportunity to pursue their education beyond primary school and without education these young people have no way out.

For over 30 years, the WUSC Student Refugee Program has been providing opportunities for young refugees to pursue higher education in Canada. Among the students sponsored by WUSC, men greatly outnumber women because few girls finish high school. This is a situation they aim to change.

Expected to help with domestic chores and the care of siblings, the girls in the camps often miss school or discontinue their studies altogether. Many girls can only find time to study after dark in camps that lack electricity. The first phase of our campaign focuses on raising money for safe, cost-effective solar lamps to enable girls to study at night. Once we’ve reached our goal of providing 1000 girls with access to solar-powered lamps, your donations will help the girls obtain remedial training to make up the schooling they missed out on, provide them with needed school supplies and finally offer scholarships for promising young refugee girls in Kenya and Malawi.

WUSC is working to Shine a Light on what girls can achieve if they overcome the challenges they face in accessing education in the refugee camps. With the help of many, they are planning to provide these girls with the tools they need to learn, to strive, and to succeed.

Watch for local fundraising events to raise awareness and funds about the Shine a Light project.

8.  TRANSFORMING SELF WORKSHOPS

Mount St. Mary’s, Charlottetown
Contact:  Sr. Myrna: 892-6585 or myrna@transforming-self.com

Constructive Approach to My Problems and Sufferings – you will become more aware of what you experience in the face of your suffering and problems, become attentive to some warning signals to watch for and learn to take the necessary means to lessen your sufferings and resolve problems.
Dates: July 21, 23, 28, & 30, Time: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Cost: $150.00. Pre-registration is required. Register before July 4 for a $20.00 discount.

Coping With Stress – a 2½ hour workshop which looks at stress, what it is and how we handle it. Dates: July 22, Time: 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $20.00.

Discovering The Core of My Identity – the core of my identity is that deep core of goodness and potential within each of us. It contains a treasure of untapped potential and giftedness. This workshop will give you a more positive view of yourself and who you are. Dates: July 24 – 26, Time: July 24, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. July 25 & 26, 9:00 am- 4:00 pm. Cost: the PRH sliding scale of fees. Pre-registration with a $50.00 deposit to reserve your place is required by July 2.
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For further information or questions specifically relating to these notices, please contact the individual or organization hosting the community event.

STATUS OF WOMEN

Visit our blog :  http://peiacsw.wordpress.com

NEW LISTINGS

1.   NEXT WEEK – WOMEN’S WORK(S) ART SHOW AND FUNDRAISING AUCTION

Be sure to join artists and supporters next week for the Art Show Opening and Auction:

• Tuesday, July 7, 2009
  2 pm: Art Show Opening
  Concourse of the Confederation Centre of the Arts
• Tuesday, July 7 to Sunday, July 12, 2009
  Art Show
• Sunday, July 12, 2009
  3:00 pm – Auction
  Memorial Hall, Confederation Centre of the Arts

Preview the beautiful artwork created for the Women’s Work(s) Art Promotion and Fundraiser at http://womensworks.wordpress.com

Women’s Work(s) will showcase 40 female visual artists of PEI and will both benefit the artists and raise funds for Anderson House.

For more information contact Women’s Work(s) at 368-4510, email:
womensworks@eastlink.ca blog: http://womensworks.wordpress.com

2.   ORDER YOUR COPY NOW!

Beyond Silence: Voices of Childhood Sexual Abuse

14 Women, 14 Stories, 1 Reason to Listen

For everyone who cares about children. Whether you are a parent, care-giver, relative, family friend, teacher, doctor, nurse or a coach, all who read Beyond Silence can become better equipped to collectively protect children

To order your copy, please email us info@sagepei.org and we will send you an order form.

3.    Steps to Prevention: Breaking the Silence for a Change

14 Days Across the Island – Tip to Tip

June 25 – July 9

Steps to Prevention: Breaking the Silence for a Change is a tip to tip walk across PEI June 25-July 9 to promote community interaction and dialogue for the prevention of child sexual abuse.

Everyone is invited to join in, both in the walk, talk, or with a donation. Anyone who cares about children, adult survivors and those who wish to be part of steps to prevention. Details on schedule, route of the walk and program activities are available here

Steps to Prevention is the dream of Colleen MacQuarrie who believes in a world where children are safe. Colleen will lead the 14 day walk from tip to tip of Prince Edward Island. If you wish to contact Colleen, call 566-0617, email cmacquarrie@upei.ca

Pre-Orders of Beyond Silence, The Voices of Childhood Sexual Abuse will be available during the walk.

See you all there!

4.   Call for Proposals from Status of Women Canada

The Status of Women Canada -Women Community Fund 2009-10 Call for Proposals is now posted on their website:

http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/fun-fin/wcf-fcf/index-eng.html

Key Timelines

June 29, 2009 – Status of Women Canada issues Call for Proposals

September 30, 2009 – Deadline for submission of proposals

October 1, 2009 – January 26, 2010  -  Review/approval process

January 27, 2010 – Final results communicated to applicants

5.   EPWIC Hosting Public Information Sessions

Media Release
June 29, 2009

Re: Public Information Sessions

The East Prince Women’s Information Centre is hosting public information sessions in October/2009 on various topics related to budgeting, money management, credit counselling, financial services and programs available for low income and seniors; and, how to choose when you start your Canada Pension- 60 or 65?

Coordination of these sessions, creating a resource booklet, and website resource upgrades are part of a project the Women’s Centre is presently working on.  This project has been funded by the Prince Edward Island Interministerial Women’s Secretariat.

This project aims to address barriers faced by women on PEI when seeking help with finances, budgeting, credit and setting priorities.  The goal of the project is to empower women needing assistance with their financial situations to take action and responsibility for themselves and their families.  The objective is to increase awareness and access to resources and services to assist women in making informed decisions by overcoming barriers they face related to their lack of knowledge about financial matters and programs available to them.

EPWIC realized the need for these resources to be offered and felt that by providing qualified professionals for learning sessions and guidance on these matters is necessary for women of this area.  EPWIC will then put together all the resources available in one resource booklet and website that will be available by the end of the project (March 31, 2010).

The requested sessions will provide information on: how to manage your money, credit, budgeting, bankruptcy (is there any other choices), programs/grants for low incomes re: home improvements, deferred property taxes for seniors, Canada Pension (how do I decide when to take it 60 or 65?)

If anyone is interested in these sessions please call or email.

Dates and times will be announced by September 14, 2009.

For more information:
Andy Lou Somers
East Prince Women’s Information Centre
109 Water Street
Summerside, PEI, C1N 1A8
Phone: 436-9856 Fax: 888-2344
Email:epwic@eastlink.ca

**************************************
East Prince Women’s Information Centre has re-located to:

109 Water Street
Summerside, PEI
C1N 1A8
(Old Regional Service Centre next to Subway)

Summer Hours
(June 29- September 4, 2009)

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00AM – 4:00PM

September 8 ( regular hours )
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 4:00PM

6.  Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

The Honourable Helena Guergis, Minister of State (Status of Women), is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the 30th Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

The awards were instituted by the Governor General in 1979 to honour the 50th anniversary of the “Persons Case” and the five Alberta women whose determination led to a landmark victory in the struggle by Canadian women for equality. The Famous Five achieved not only the right for women to serve in the Senate, but also paved the way for women to participate in other aspects of public life.

“Equality for women and their full participation in society are important for women, their families, their communities and our country. More than ever before, we need women leaders of all ages to help keep our country strong, economically, socially and democratically,” said Minister Guergis. “The Government of Canada is proud to recognize those who work to promote the equality of girls and women in Canada. Recipients of these awards continue the tradition of dedication and determination that the Famous Five inspired to enrich their communities.”

Five awards in addition to one Youth Award are presented annually to candidates chosen from across Canada. To be eligible for nomination, candidates must be Canadian citizens over 30 years of age, or between 15 and 30 years of age for the Youth Award.

Deadline for nominations is July 31, 2009.

For more information about the awards criteria and for a nomination form, contact:
Status of Women Canada 123 Slater Street, 10th floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1H9
 613-995-7835 
http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/dates/gg/index-eng.html

Status of Women Canada is a federal government agency working to promote the full participation of women in the economic, social and democratic life of Canada.
For more information on Status of Women Canada, visit http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca.

For more information, please contact:

Sherine Mansour
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of State (Status of Women)
 819-956-4000 

Nanci-Jean Waugh
Director General, Communications and Strategic Planning
Status of Women Canada
 613-995-7839 

________________________________________

SOME PREVIOUS LISTINGS

1.   “Front Page Challenge”

The Early Childhood Development Association of PEI is looking for submissions of artwork and or photos from children aged 2-6 to feature on the front cover of the Early Childhood Development Association newsletter “Early Learning Knowledge Exchange”.

Four submissions will be selected for upcoming newsletter publications. The contest theme is “Children at Play”.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, July 31, 2009.

Many other great prizes to be won! Please visit www.earlychildhooddevelopment.ca and click “Latest News” or call
 (902)368-1866     for more information.

2. Nominations Have Opened for the 2009 Taste Our Island Award

The Taste Our Island Award is given to a chef or restaurant on PEI that purchases and promotes locally grown agriculture.  PEI agriculture’s exceptional quality, taste, and freshness are driving the growth of this emerging industry.

Each year one winner and 4 finalists are selected from nominations.  Past winners include Chef Shirleen Peardon from the Merchantman Pub and Chef Dianna Linder from the Maplethorpe Cafe.  Both these chefs have, as their main culinary focus PEI’s delicious local products.

Past finalists for this award include, Victoria Village Inn, Dayboat, Dalvay by the Sea, The Pearl, The Delta, The Landmark Cafe, The Merchantman Pub, and The Inn at Bay Fortune.  By supporting the local agriculture community these fine establishments help to keep our rural community alive and viable.

Nominations come from the general public.  If you know of a restaurant or chef that uses and promotes PEI agriculture in their restaurants or food service operations, we invite you to nominate them for this award.

The winner of this award receives a full page ad in the 2010 PEI Visitors Guide and the winner and finalists each receive a personalized, hand made award plate from PEI’s Victoria Glass Studio.

Nomination forms can be found on line at www.peiadapt.com.  Nominations will be accepted from now until August 21, 2009.  Finalists are announced during Fall Flavours at the Roving Feast and the winner is announced in March 2010.  For more information on this award please contact Barb MacLeod at 367-4410 or valuechain@eastlink.ca.

3.  USC Shine a Light Campaign

http://shinealight.wusc.ca/

Education is a powerful tool and without it few of us would reach our full potential. In refugee camps very few girls have the opportunity to pursue their education beyond primary school and without education these young people have no way out.

For over 30 years, the WUSC Student Refugee Program has been providing opportunities for young refugees to pursue higher education in Canada. Among the students sponsored by WUSC, men greatly outnumber women because few girls finish high school. This is a situation they aim to change.

Expected to help with domestic chores and the care of siblings, the girls in the camps often miss school or discontinue their studies altogether. Many girls can only find time to study after dark in camps that lack electricity. The first phase of our campaign focuses on raising money for safe, cost-effective solar lamps to enable girls to study at night. Once we’ve reached our goal of providing 1000 girls with access to solar-powered lamps, your donations will help the girls obtain remedial training to make up the schooling they missed out on, provide them with needed school supplies and finally offer scholarships for promising young refugee girls in Kenya and Malawi.

WUSC is working to Shine a Light on what girls can achieve if they overcome the challenges they face in accessing education in the refugee camps. With the help of many, they are planning to provide these girls with the tools they need to learn, to strive, and to succeed.

Watch for local fundraising events to raise awareness and funds about the Shine a Light project.

4. AIDS WALK FOR LIFE

The AIDS Walk for Life is an annual event held by AIDS service organizations all across Canada. All proceeds support direct services for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in your community.

We are seeking walkers for the Charlottetown leg of the walk on September 20, 2009. You can pick up a pledge form at AIDS PEI at 375 University Ave (the Midtown Plaza) or request one by e-mailing info@aidspei.com. You can also engage your friends, family or coworkers by registering a team with AIDS PEI. There will be fantastic prizes for top walker and top team!

All funds donated are tax-deductible.

Please consider walking for a great cause – the walk will do us good!

Yours in the fight against HIV/AIDS,
Mark Hanlon

Executive Director, AIDS PEI
375 University Ave, Unit 2
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4N4
Ph:        (902)5…       Fax: (902)626-3400 Toll-free:  800-…
info@aidspei.com www.aidspei.com

5.  UPCOMING TRANSFORMING SELF WORKSHOPS

Freeing Life in Me – a workshop in creative expression using paints, crayons, ink and pastels.
Place: Spirituality Centre, Mount St. Mary’s, Charlottetown.
Dates: July 13-17, Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Register before July 1 for $20.00 discount
Cost: The fee is the PRH sliding scale of fees. Pre-registration with a $50.00 deposit to reserve
your place is required before July 6. Workshop is limited to 12 participants.
Contact: Sr. Myrna Aylward:         902 892-6585         or email: myrna@transforming-self.com.

Constructive Approach to My Problems and Sufferings – you will become more aware of what you experience in the face of your suffering and problems, become attentive to some warning signals to watch for and learn to take the necessary means to lessen your sufferings and resolve problems.
Place: Spirituality Centre, Mount St. Mary’s, Charlottetown
Dates: July 21, 23, 28, & 30, Time: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Cost: $150.00. Pre-registration is required. Register before July 4 for a $20.00 discount.
Contact: Sr. Myrna Aylward:         902 892-6585         or email: myrna@transforming-self.com.

Coping With Stress – a 2 ½ hour workshop which looks at stress, what it is and how we handle it.
Place: Spirituality Centre, Mount St. Mary’s, Charlottetown
Dates: July 22, Time: 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $20.00. Pre-registration is required before July 1.
Contact : Sr. Myrna Aylward:         902 892-6585         or email: myrna@transforming-self.com.

Discovering The Core of My Identity – the core of my identity is that deep core of goodness and potential within each of us. It contains a treasure of untapped potential and giftedness. This workshop will give you a more positive view of yourself and who you are.
Place: Spirituality Centre, Mount St. Mary’s, Charlottetown
Dates: July 24 – 26, Time: July 24, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. July 25 & 26, 9:00 am- 4:00 pm.
Contact: Sr. Myrna Aylward:         902 892-6585         or email: myrna@transforming-self.com
Cost: the PRH sliding scale of fees. Pre-registration with a $50.00 deposit to reserve your place
is required by July 2. Register before June 26 for a $15.00 discount.

6. Eating Between the Lines

A team of early childhood researchers at UPEI have created a wonderful on-line resource for early childhood educators to use with the children in their centres. This resource – Eating Between the Lines – was created to foster an interest in nutrition issues and food awareness in a fun and information environment while emphasizing early literacy. This resource also offers many activities that parents can do with their
children at home.

Eating Between the Lines was created with kindergarten children but any of the activities can be adapted to work with all young age groups.

Check out the website at www.ebtl.org and have fun.

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For further information or questions specifically relating to these notices, please contact the individual or organization hosting the community event.