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

50 Ways: Equality Day, April 17

Did you know? April 17 is celebrated as Equality Day in Canada, and this year is the 40th anniversary of the milestone it celebrates: the coming into force of equality provisions, including gender equality rights, in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. On...

Community Notices, April 10, 2025

Welcome to our Community Events and Notices E-News for Thursday, April 10, 2025   New listings this week: 1) 50 Ways: Council’s 20th Anniversary Year 2) Women and Gender Diverse People’s Health Hub 3) Federal Candidate Debates and Forums on Social Issues 4)...

50 Ways: Council’s 20th Anniversary Year

This week, a flash back to Council's 20th year, 1995. Here's a fascinating summary of the Council's recommendations over the span of 1995, taken from annual reports. The Chairperson of the Council that year was Anne Nicholson, who continues her activism today as...

Community Notices, April 3, 2025

Welcome to our Community Events and Notices E-News for Thursday, April 3, 2025   New listings this week: 1) 50 Ways – Caroline’s Milestone Year 2) Donation to the Summerside Library Comfort Cabinet 3) Spring Market this Saturday at Kool Breeze Farms 4) Wills...