Mar 8, 2021 | Did You Know?, News and Views, Now Available
Direct link to video: https://vimeo.com/520564718 Prince Edward Island women sent in their greetings for International Women’s Day and spoke about the ways they #choosetochallenge on IWD March 8, 2021, and every day. Thanks to IWD PEI organizers and sponsors:...
Mar 6, 2021 | Did You Know?, News and Views
Consider for a moment the women that you know. We may not have the obligatory cloak or requisite bodysuit worn by your archetypal superhero. We come in a myriad of colours, ages, abilities, and ethnicities. We are all different in shape and size, and our personalities...
Mar 2, 2021 | Did You Know?, News and Views, Now Available
In addition to the 5 podcasts, and in keeping with the commitment to participation, the public is invited to participate by submitting a short video clip recognizing the IWD theme “Choose to Challenge.” Send us a recording of yourself and/or a few of your peeps...
Feb 18, 2021 | Did You Know?, News and Views, Now Available
International Women’s Day “Choose to Challenge” The IWD organizing committee brings advocacy and celebration online this year with a podcast series! Five exceptional women and gender diverse people will share their perspectives and experiences of...
Feb 12, 2021 | Did You Know?, News and Views, Now Available, Purple Ribbon Campaign
During PEI’s Family Violence Prevention Week, I am reflecting on the days of action and remembrance on violence against women we marked at the end of November and beginning of December with the Purple Ribbon Campaign. The December 6th Montreal Massacre Memorial...
Feb 10, 2021 | Advice to Government, News and Views, Now Available
PEIACSW Input for the Pre-Budget Consultations for the 2021-2022 Provincial Operating Budget PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women January 21, 2021 Download as PDF: PEIACSW Input for the Pre-Budget Consultations 2021-2022 Provincial Operating Budget Dear...
Feb 9, 2021 | Did You Know?, News and Views, Purple Ribbon Campaign
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women invites you to use online resources created for the Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence to reflect and educate yourself and others throughout Family Violence Prevention Week. Powerful video commemoration of the 2020...
Feb 9, 2021 | Did You Know?, News and Views
Friday, February 19, 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm This online (Zoom) lunch and learn will share wisdom from survivors of trauma and violence about what government and community supports they need to move from surviving to thriving in their lives. The session will include a...
Jan 13, 2021 | Did You Know?, News and Views
Congratulations to Sofia Mohamed, winner of the $500 Inge Blackett Memorial Bursary for a woman-identified student who entered Canada as a refugee and is pursuing education or training. This bursary remembers past Council Vice-Chairperson Inge Blackett, who when she...
Dec 17, 2020 | Purple Ribbon Campaign
Council and staff of the Advisory Council on the Status of Women extend sincere and heartfelt appreciation to everyone who participated in the 2020 Montreal Massacre Memorial video commemoration. We missed being together physically but were pleased with how many...
