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
Introducing Trish Altass, new Research Coordinator!
We are excited and delighted to be welcoming a new staffperson, to a new position at the Advisory Council. Trish Altass has been hired as permanent part-time Research Coordinator and we couldn’t be more thrilled with what she brings to staff and Council. Trish Altass...
Three PEI Status of Women Bursaries Are Available – Deadline is October 16th This Year
Please share this information if you know of someone who is eligible and should be applying. Click on our Bursary webpage below to review the criteria for each individual bursary, to see if you are an eligible applicant, and to download an application. In English En...
Past Chairpersons Focus on Caregivers’ Needs
Back Row (L-R): Serena Smith, Cathy Rose, Anne Nicholson, Isabelle Christian, Sharon O'Brien; Front Row (L-R): Yvonne Deagle, Mari Basiletti, Dianne Porter, Kirstin Lund. On June 16, the current Chairperson of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women, Serena...
Community Notices, September 28, 2023
Welcome to our Community Events and Notices E-News for Thursday, September 28, 2023 New listings this week: 1) National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Saturday beginning at 11:30am 2) KAIROS Mass Blanket Exercise at UPEI Campus on Saturday - hosted by...
Community Notices, September 21, 2023
Welcome to our Community Events and Notices E-News for Thursday, September 21, 2023 New listings this week: 1) Supporting gender equality in PEI 2) Gender Equality Week in Canada 2023 is Sept 17 to 23 3) Peace Pole Ceremony - Today at 2pm 4) UPEI’s Mawi’omi...
Community Notices, September 14, 2023
Welcome to our Community Events and Notices E-News for Thursday, September 14, 2023 New listings this week: 1) Introducing Trish Altass, New Research Coordinator at the PEI Status of Women! 2) Tomorrow - Thirty Years of IRSA Celebration - Join us as we...
