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.
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50th Anniversary 1975-2025 posts are available:
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Recent news from PEI ACSW
Our November 6 Pinning Bee…
We had a lovely time last evening, pinning and sorting purple ribbons. Folks just wanted to be together on a tough day, and do something positive to counter the violence and misogyny and disappointment. Standing room only for a while, and we managed to have some fun!...
Service Awards Presented to Retiring Council Members at October Meeting
L-R: Emily Rutledge, Gaylene Carragher, and Barb McDowall gathered outside the Schoolhouse on the Glenaladale Estate for a photo together. (Missing from photo: Serena Smith)Four members of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women will complete their maximum...
Montreal Massacre Memorial Services – 12:30pm-1:30pm at Confederation Centre; 10am-UPEI; and 12 noon in Summerside
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...
Kensington Municipality Commits to Ending Gender-Based Violence
October 31, 2024 We had an auspicious day in Kensington yesterday! Advisory Council members Hsiao-Yu Liu and Barb McDowall accompanied Jane and me to the signing of a declaration to prevent gender-based violence in the Town of Kensington. We marked the culmination of...
