Dec 23, 2021 | News and Views, Now Available, Purple Ribbon Campaign
Hello Everyone, Welcome, we are gathered to remember the victims of the Polytechnique massacre and all the victims of gender-based violence. I remember hearing about the massacre in Montreal growing up in the 90s. I am both deeply honoured and profoundly saddened to...
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, Now Available, Purple Ribbon, Purple Ribbon Campaign
Resources for Teachers 2021-2022 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: NEW: Power and Control...
Nov 3, 2021 | Did You Know?, News and Views, Now Available
Look for a special series of 2021-2022 Virtual Lunch and Learns on issues that affect the status of women. This is the second in our special series of online Lunch & Learn events: “Facts on Femicide” will feature guest presenter Dr. Myrna...
