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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Don’t Miss Any 50th Anniversary Posts This Summer!
Throughout the summer of 2025, 50th Anniversary 1975-2025 posts will be available at this link: https://peistatusofwomen.ca/category/50th-anniversary-1975-2025/
Recent news from PEI ACSW
Purple Ribbon Pinning Bee – Wednesday, November 10th
The Advisory Council on the Status of Women is hosting an evening pinning bee to prepare ribbons and bookmarks for their Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence Against Women. Reflecting on the many changes in the past months, the 2021-2022 theme is REIMAGINING...
Long-awaited Good News on Island-wide Public Transit
October 16, 2021Dear editor: As Chairperson of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women, and as a Kings County resident, I am thrilled that finally, Eastern PEI has access to public transportation. It is a key recommendation of the PEI Poverty Reduction Action...
2020-2021 PEI Status of Women Annual Report
We would like to share the work of the Advisory Council for 2020-2021. Our PEIACSW Annual Report (web version, lower resolution) is now available. Lots of photos of events and activities are included. Scroll through when you have a chance! Download as PDF: 2020-2021...
PEI Status of Women Bursaries – Application Deadline is October 15
Please share this information if you know someone who is eligible and should be applying. In English En français Diane Kays Memorial Bursary / Bourse commémorative Diane Kays The Diane Kays Memorial Bursary is available to a woman-identifying student who is a resident...
