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
Recognizing Controlling Behaviour Can Save Lives
Jane Ledwell, Executive Director of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women and member of the national advisory panel of the Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability poses for a recent photo. (Photo credit: Stephen B. MacInnis)August 24,...
Chairs Circle 2021
The tenth anniversary gathering of past and present Chairpersons of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women took place on June 9, 2021. Current Chairperson Cathy Rose hosted the Chairs Circle at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown and welcomed eight past...
New Council Member Welcomed at Recent Status of Women Meeting
This was Cathy Rose's first full Council meeting as Chairperson, and she had the pleasure of welcoming Garima Mishra to her first meeting. We are very excited about the energy, commitment and perspective that she brings to the Council table. Garima was born and raised...
Zoom Lunch & Learn – “Feminist Recovery” with Anjum Sultana
Look for a special online Lunch & Learn series in 2021-2022 on gender-based equity and justice issues. First up: Lunch & Learn on the Feminist Recovery, with guest presenter Anjum Sultana from YWCA Canada on June 18th at 12:00 noon Atlantic Daylight Time. In...
