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...

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...