PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Conseil consultatif sur la situation de la femme de l’Î.-P.-É.
Working for gender equality for all Islanders
Promoting changes of attitude within the Prince Edward Island community
Advising government to achieve equality in legislation, policies, and programs
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women (PEIACSW) is an arm’s-length government-appointed Council. Nine Council members are selected from among Island women who have demonstrated a commitment to women’s equality and who represent regional, cultural, and ethnic diversity.
Travailler à l’atteinte de l’égalité des genres pour tous les Insulaires
Favoriser les changements d’attitude dans la communauté de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard
Conseiller le gouvernement pour établir l’égalité dans les lois, les politiques et les programmes
Le Conseil consultatif sur la situation de la femme de l’Î.-P.-É. (CCSFÎPÉ) est un conseil indépendant dont les membres sont nommés par le gouvernement. Le Conseil est composé de neuf membres sélectionnés parmi des femmes insulaires qui font preuve d’intérêt pour l’égalité de la femme et qui représentent la diversité régionale, culturelle et ethnique.
Recent news from PEI ACSW
Zoom Lunch & Learn – “Feminist Recovery” with Anjum Sultana
Look for a special online Lunch & Learn series in 2021-2022 on gender-based equity and justice issues. First up: Lunch & Learn on the Feminist Recovery, with guest presenter Anjum Sultana from YWCA Canada on June 18th at 12:00 noon Atlantic Daylight Time. In...
About the Chairperson
Introducing Cathy Rose, Fortune, PEIFor people who know Cathy in one of her many capacities, her appointment as Chairperson of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women will come as no surprise. She is a woman of many and varied skills, and we are so enthused...
IWD 2021 – Choose to Challenge Podcast
The International Women's Day organizing committee brings advocacy and celebration online this year with a podcast series featuring five exceptional women and gender-diverse people sharing their perspectives and experiences of "choosing to challenge." Each person was...
Community Notices, June 10, 2021
Welcome to our Community Events and Notices E-News for Thursday, June 10, 2021 New listings this week: 1) Next Friday- Lunch & Learn "Feminist Recovery" with Anjum Sultana from 12:00pm-1:00pm on Zoom 2) Today: The Peaceful Vigil | Silent Walk takes place at 5:00PM...
Community Notices, June 3, 2021
Welcome to our Community Events and Notices E-News for Thursday, June 3, 2021 New listings this week: 1) Reminder to Save the Date and Register - Lunch & Learn "Feminist Recovery" with Anjum Sultana - June 18 2) Research Report - Impacts of COVID-19 on Health and...
Community Notices, May 27, 2021
Welcome to our Community Events and Notices E-News for Thursday, May 20, 2021 New listings this week: 1) Zoom Lunch & Learn - "Feminist Recovery" with Anjum Sultana2) New Council Member Welcomed at Recent Status of Women Meeting3) Sign a Petition Calling on the...
New Council Member Welcomed at Recent Status of Women Meeting
This was Cathy Rose's first full Council meeting as Chairperson, and she had the pleasure of welcoming Garima Mishra to her first meeting. We are very excited about the energy, commitment and perspective that she brings to the Council table. Garima was born and raised...
