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
Fifty Years of Leading Equality
It's Week 3 of our 50 Weeks celebrating and advocating for women's equality in PEI, and it is also the beginning of Black History Month. We want to highlight Debbie Langston, the first Black woman to be appointed Chairperson of Council in 2019. She was an exceptional...
PEI Status of Women 50th Anniversary Launch Celebration
Starting last week, we are posting weekly in celebration of our 50th anniversary year. This idea jumps off Paul Simon's song "Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover" which will be memorable to our more seasoned audience! We'll share memories and significant activities about...
Happy Anniversary to Us!
Today, January 23, 2025, is officially the 50th anniversary of the formation of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women. Today, we are delighted to launch our anniversary year with a festive 50-year logo, created for us by Mag Lillo at Ruby Square Design. Look...
Community Notices, January 30, 2025
Welcome to our Community Events and Notices E-News for Thursday, January 30, 2025 New listings this week: 1) PEI Status of Women 50th Anniversary Launch Celebration 2) Our Saturday Morning Conversation Circle is coming back at IRSA! 3) The 2nd Annual Chinese...
Community Notices, January 23, 2025
Welcome to our Community Events and Notices E-News for Thursday, January 23, 2025 New listings this week: 1) Happy Anniversary to Us! 2) Sirens presents LONGING FOR LIGHT 3) Black History Month: January 25-February 28, 2025 4) PEIRSAC is Hiring! 5) Family...