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

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...

Serena Smith Appointed Chairperson

Introducing Serena Smith, Summerside, PEI The members of the Advisory Council on the Status of Women have selected a new person to lead the Council – Serena Smith. We are so pleased to have her at the helm of our fabulous group of women. Serena is a go-getter, swift...

New Council Member Welcomed at Recent Status of Women Meeting

Recently the PEIACSW held the first full Council meeting with Serena Smith as Chairperson, and she had the pleasure of welcoming new Council member Hsiao-Yu (Kate) Liu to her first meeting. We are very excited about the enthusiasm, curiosity, commitment and...

IWD 2023 – Thank You and Photo Gallery

A big International Women's Day THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate together March 8th! We were blown away by how many people came to listen, learn, and be entertained as we continue to strive for gender equality. We have such a deep pool of talent, heart,...