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Welcome to our
E-News for Thursday, November 13, 2014
1) Lunch and Learn: Allies To End Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Confederation Centre Library
Charlottetown
Lunch and Learn with the Aboriginal Women's Association of PEI and the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The topic is a round table discussion around the 2014 Purple Ribbon Campaign theme of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Bring your lunch! Coffee, tea, juice and sweets will be provided by the Justice Options for Women project. Info: info@peistatusofwomen.ca / 902-368-4510
2) Save the Dates: Memorial Services for Victims of Violence
Please note the date changes for the 2014 December Memorial Services.
Charlottetown Memorial Service
12:00 Noon, Friday, December 5
Guest Speaker: Sarah Stewart-Jackson
Memorial Hall, Confederation Centre of the Arts
More info: 902-368-4510, PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women, info@peistatusofwomen.ca
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Summerside Memorial Service
12:00 Noon, Friday, December 5
Trinity United Church at 90 Spring Street, Summerside
(It is one block from City Hall next to the Memorial Park)
More info: 902-436-9856, East Prince Women’s Information Centre
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O’Leary Memorial Service
9:00-10:00 am, Thursday, December 4
Westisle Composite High School
More info: Dara Rayner, 902-859-3916, dara@fvps.ca
First mourn, then work for change
We remember 1989
25 Years Since the Montreal Massacre
3) Group Webinar: Connecting the Dots: Understanding and Addressing the Links between Multiple Forms of Violence
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2014, 3:00-4:30pm
Where: Media Room (lower level of the Shaw Building, 95 Rochford Street, Charlottetown)
If you are interested in participating in this group webinar, please RSVP to mdharris-genge@gov.pe.ca, by tomorrow, November 14. There is no cost to attend this webinar. NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED so please RSVP early to guarantee a space.
About the Webinar:
Different types of violence are connected and often share the same root causes. They can also all take place under one roof, in the same community or neighborhood, at the same time, or at different stages of life. Understanding the overlapping causes of violence and the things that can protect people and communities is important, and can help us better address violence in all its forms.
"Connecting the Dots: An Overview of the Links between Multiple Forms of Violence" is a new resource co-developed by CDC's Division of Violence Prevention and Prevention Institute. This webinar highlights key content from this resource including the latest research on the connections between different forms of violence and how these connections affect communities.
4) Support a Documentary Project: "A Better Man"
From our PEI friends and colleagues Anne and Don Mazer comes this note:
"This week, my daughter-in-law, Attiya, launched a website for her documentary project concerning violence against women, 'A Better Man.' In this documentary, Attiya will tell her own story as a victim and survivor of abuse by her partner more than 20 years ago.
And Steve, the abusive partner will also speak about his experience and its impact. This is a bold, courageous and unique project, as Attiya and Steve face each other and open up a dialogue about this difficult time.
"Attiiya has assembled a group of very talented and experienced colleagues to work
with in making a film of high quality with the potential to have a significant impact on how we think about partner abuse and violence against women. Anne and I are very proud of her courage and commitment, and really believe that this project can make a difference. At this point, she is seeking help with funding for her project, and we encourage you to review her website and consider making a contribution to this effort. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/a-better-man.
"And please feel free to forward this letter and website to other people that you know who you think would be interested.
"We are in a moment of intense discussion and reflection about violence against women. Hopefully, it is also a time when many men are thinking about how they can take responsibility to find ways of changing men’s violence. This project offers us a perspective on a meaningful path toward such change. Thanks for your consideration in being part of this effort."
5) Health PEI Annual General Meeting
The Determinants of Healthy Aging 
We invite you to join us at the upcoming Health PEI Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Murchison Centre - 17 St. Pius X Avenue, Charlottetown
Judy-Lynn Richards, PhD, Cert.EM, will be this year’s keynote speaker. Dr. Richards will provide a presentation titled “The Healthy Aging Challenge: Go Live Your Life!”
French interpretation services will be available.
Islanders can also participate at the alternate location, St. Lawrence Room at Prince County Hospital, Summerside – the meeting will also be streamed live on the web at healthpei.ca/annualmeeting. Please call (902) 368-4637 for additional information.
6) AIDS PEI's 25th Annual 12 Days of Christmas
 Want a chance to win one of 12 prize packages worth over $20,000 right before Christmas? Well you are in luck, for $5 you can buy a ticket for AIDS PEI's 25th Annual 12 Days of Christmas which gives you 12 chances to win! Tickets are being sold across PEI and we are also pleased to announce that our tickets can, now, be ordered and paid for online at http://www.aidspei.com/12daysofchristmas.php. You can also check out our Facebook Page to see all the prizes as they come into the office.
Thank you to our major sponsors: The Dunes, Stratford Auto, Ocean 100 & Hot 105.5, Metro Credit Union, Eastern Graphic, West Prince Graphic, Delta Prince Edward along with so many more donors from across PEI for making this our most successful campaign for 25 years. If you have any questions, please call Alana or Brett at 566-2437.
7) Online Health Promotion Workshops using the Circle of Health
 Already familiar with the Circle of Health? Sign up for one (or more) of our Circle of Health Online Workshops to learn and engage with other professionals from the comfort of your own home or office! Our interactive workshops are a great way to refresh your health promotion knowledge and develop skills in partnership development, planning, education and facilitation.
Each 1.5 hour workshop is $65 ($40 for students). For more information and to register, visit
www.thequaich.pe.ca/workshops.asp.
- Using the Circle of Health for Comprehensive Planning • Tuesday November 18, 1:00pm AT
- Using the Circle of Health as an Educational Tool • Thursday November 20, 1:00pm AT
- Facilitating with the Circle of Health • Tuesday November 25, 1:00pm AT
Did you know that the Circle of Health has been translated into 5 languages for use around the world? The website contains free downloads, videos and stories about how others are using the Circle of Health. www.circleofhealth.net
8) Autism Society of PEI Announces 2-Day Advocacy and Empowerment Workshop for Parents and Guardians
Workshop Presenter: Jodi Tucker Leadership Expert and Founder of Kids Matter Inc
Dates: November 21st and November 22nd, 2014
The Autism Society of PEI is happy to announce that our workshop will have featured presenter Jodi Tucker, Leadership Expert and Founder of Kids Matter Inc. This workshop will be geared towards parents, guardians and family members of individuals on the Autism Spectrum as well as for supporters, guardians, self advocates and professionals in the field of Autism related services as well as other disability fields. Jodi Tucker series of presentations for parents and professionals are extremely valuable to learn tactics and principles for advocacy that have been endorsed by the University of Alberta
When: Friday and Saturday, November 21st and November 22nd, 2014
Time: 9:30am-4:00pm
Location: Holland College (Further details to be announced)
Host: Autism Society of PEI
Registration: Please contact Nathalie@autismsociety.pe.ca or call 566-4844 to register for this workshop.
Cost: For members of the Autism Society of PEI: $50.00 for both days for two attendees; Non members of the Autism Society of PEI: $50.00 for both days per attendee.
(For paid members and parents of the Autism Society of PEI, if you wish to attend this workshop yet have limited financial resources please contact the Society to discuss options for attendance :)
This is a very important empowering workshop series for family members, guardians and self advocates: we truly hope to see many of you in attendance! For more details, contact Nathalie@autismsociety.pe.ca or call 902-566-4844.
9) PEIBWA Upcoming Events
10) Free Family Law Course
Community Legal Information Association (CLIA) will be offering their free family law course, "Best Interests of the Children in Custody and Access" on November 27th from 6-9 pm. Our next class will be led by Charlottetown lawyer Richard Collier. This course is intended for people who are experiencing a custody and access dispute and are looking for information on the court process, and alternative dispute measures. Professionals who work with families, and other interested parties are also welcome. Anyone who would like to register or who would like more information can call 892-0853, 1-800-240-9798 or register by email at bestinterests@cliapei.ca.
11) Bonshaw Ceilidh
The monthly Ceilidh Concert at the beautiful Bonshaw Hall will be Sunday, November 30th from 7-9 pm. Special guests TBA plus pianist Herb MacDonald and other local musicians. There's a 50/50 draw, delicious lunch, and open stage time. Admission is by donation with proceeds this month going to the PEI Diabetes Association. Everyone welcome. Wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 675-4093 or 675-2855, or go to the FB event page.
Anyone interested in performing at Ceilidhs in 2015 please contact us (there's no Ceilidh in December while the Jan, Feb and March Ceilidhs will be 2-4 pm).
12) Creative Fiction and Non-Fiction Writing on Menopause
Anthology editors Jane Cawthorne and Elaine Morin are looking for short fiction, and creative non-fiction about menopause. Are you living through it? A witness to it? Is one of your characters going through it? We ask for your astute observations on this profound and under-valued transformation. Offer us work that brims with the unexpected. Be funny, be furious, be the eye of the storm. Illuminate the journey. No medical or quasi-medical advice pieces, please. Prose submissions up to 2,500 words. Flash fiction also welcome.
Please note, this is our second call for submissions. At this time, we are particularly interested in pieces about experiencing early menopause, menopause and transgendered persons, and menopause as seen from the point of view of men and children.
Our new deadline is December 15, 2014. Email submissions as Word attachments to: writingmenopause@gmail.com
(from PAR-L listserve)
13) Employment Opportunity: Director of Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research
The University of New Brunswick invites applications for the position of Director of the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research (MMFC) at the University of New Brunswick.
Contact Rina to get a copy of the advertisement or for any questions about the position:
Rina Arseneault, C.M., MSW, RSW
Associate Director
Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3
Phone: (506) 458-7137 / Fax: (506) 453-4788
Website: www.unb.ca/mmfc
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