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

Montreal Massacre Memorial Services

Charlottetown Memorial Service ~ In-Person Candle Lighting for Victims of Violence Wednesday, December 6, 2023 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Confederation Centre of the Arts (Venue Sponsor) Charlottetown Guest speaker Nikkie Gallant “The Power of Words”...

2023-2024 Resources for Teachers

Resources for Teachers - 2023-2024 Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence This year's Purple Ribbon Campaign guide for educators has some of our most-requested resources as Google slideshows, ready for presentation from the following links: Power and Control v....

2023-2024 Purple Ribbon Campaign

HEALING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE begins here The 2023-2024 Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence theme speaks to the continuing challenge of ending violence. In recent years there has been a marked increase in gender-based violence being reported. Everyone, in every...

Community Notices, November 30, 2023

Welcome to our Community Events and Notices E-News for Thursday, November 30, 2023   New listings this week: 1) Next Wednesday - December 6th Montreal Massacre Memorial Services 2) Flags Will Be Lowered to Half-Mast on December 6 and Lights in Purple Colour will...

Community Notices, November 23, 2023

Welcome to our Community Events and Notices E-News for Thursday, November 23, 2023   New listings this week: 1) December 6th Montreal Massacre Memorial Services 2) 2023-2024 Purple Ribbon Campaign 3) Resources for Teachers - 2023-2024 Purple Ribbon Campaign 4) 16...

Community Notices, November 16, 2023

Welcome to our Community Events and Notices E-News for Thursday, November 16, 2023   New listings this week: 1) Purple Ribbon Campaign 2023-2024 2) Youth Opportunity to Join Commission on the Status of Women Session 68 - deadline to apply Nov 19 3) Peace Circle...