Nov 27, 2025 | 50th Anniversary 1975-2025, Now Available, Purple Ribbon, Purple Ribbon Campaign
The origins and need for the Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence Against Women arise from the horrific act of misogynistic terrorism in Canada known as the Montreal Massacre. In Montreal on December 6th, 1989, 14 women were murdered in a mass shooting targeting...
Nov 13, 2025 | Did You Know?, News and Views, Now Available, Purple Ribbon, Purple Ribbon Campaign
What a fun time we had last week pinning ribbons to bookmarks, organizing resources, and having a great time together! It’s always a nice surprise to see who shows up for our Purple Ribbon Pinning Bee. Extra thanks to Kirsten Birch and Marrisa Campbell for...
Nov 13, 2025 | Did You Know?, News and Views, Now Available, Purple Ribbon, Purple Ribbon Campaign
2025-2026 Purple Ribbon Campaign Shame Must Change Sides: No stigma on survivors The 2025-2026 Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence Against Women theme states that the accountability for violence must be placed on those who perpetrate violence, not on those who are...
Jun 4, 2025 | Now Available, Purple Ribbon
Over the last several years, the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women has had the honour to help and support our friend Lynn MacNeill to create her memoir of surviving gender-based violence, Gold Cup Girl, which is now published as a book from Pownal Street...
Oct 31, 2024 | Did You Know?, Purple Ribbon, Purple Ribbon Campaign
Members of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women will host their annual Charlottetown Memorial Service to mark Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The Memorial Service will take place on Friday, December 6th at a...
Dec 15, 2022 | News and Views, Purple Ribbon, Purple Ribbon Campaign
Council members and staff of the Status of Women offer their sincere appreciation to the many people who contributed to the 2022 Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence, including the December 6th Montreal Massacre Memorial Service. We were so glad to be able to...
