Jan 4, 2022 | Did You Know?, News and Views, Now Available
Congratulations to Holland College Pastry Arts student Marisela Prior Ortiz. Marisela was chosen as the first recipient of the new PEIACSW Migrant Worker Rights Bursary. Marisela, in the photo above with Chairperson Cathy Rose, attended the December 6th Memorial...
Dec 20, 2021 | Did You Know?, News and Views, Purple Ribbon Campaign
The selection of photos below are from the December 6, 2021 Memorial Service for Victims of Violence Against Women held at the Confederation Centre of the Arts (venue sponsor). We appreciate everyone who attended the service, watched the livestream, and participated...
Dec 16, 2021 | Did You Know?, News and Views, Now Available
Congratulations to UPEI student Zamzam Aden. Zamzam was the refugee woman selected by the Council’s bursary committee members to receive the Inge Blackett Memorial Bursary. Zamzam, in the photo above with Chairperson Cathy Rose, attended the December 6th...
Dec 6, 2021 | Did You Know?, News and Views, Now Available, Purple Ribbon Campaign
As we embark on the 30th Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence Against Women and continue to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, I am reflecting on the Purple Ribbon Campaign theme for this year: “Reimagining Safety: self * relationships * world.” As Chairperson of the...
Dec 1, 2021 | Did You Know?, News and Views, Now Available
This is the first in a four-part series on the topic of basic income. Part 2, 3, and 4 will be published during December (see related links below). December 1, 2021Throughout 2020, the Premier’s Council for Recovery and Growth heard from Islanders across many sectors...
Nov 25, 2021 | Did You Know?, News and Views, Purple Ribbon Campaign
For decades we have gathered as a community to honour the lives of women that have been lost to violence. The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women continues to make modifications and adaptations to ensure safety and comfort during COVID. This year, the...
