Welcome to our E-news for Thursday, October 24, 2013!
1) PEI Status of Women Contributes to Public Dialogue on Prescription Drug Addictions
Over the last several months, the PEI Standing Committee on Health, Social Development and Seniors has held a public dialogue on prescription drug addictions. They have had private and public meetings with people with addictions, family members, and community organizations about a situation many across the Island are calling an epidemic and a crisis. The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women has been learning about this issue through consultations with the community and has submitted a brief to the Standing Committee.
2) Reminder: Workshops and More on Sexual Health and Gender!
On Friday, October 25th, take special note of Difficult Dialogues at UPEI and the Hello Gorgeous performance at The Guild ($25 tickets).
On Saturday, don't miss these free, open-to-the-public hour-long engaging workshops at Murphy's Community Centre
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11:00 to 12:00 Saying Yes to a Culture of Enthusiastic Consent
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12:00 to 1:00 Let's Talk About Sex: 21st Century Sex Ed and Youth
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1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Contraception: Methods and Myths
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2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Going with your Flow -- Celebrating the onset of the feminine cycle, preventing PMS and shifting into Pre-Menstrual Strength
And drop in for free interactive booths, open from 11:00 to 3:00, and the abortion access maze, open 11:00 to 1:45. Stay for a launch of a 'zine of PEI women's reproductive health experiences at 3:00 p.m. followed by a movie at 3:30 p.m. Or register from 2:00 to 5:00 for a $25 workshop on erotic writing.
3) Bonshaw Ceilidh Oct 27
The monthly Ceilidh Concert at the beautiful Bonshaw Hall for October will be Sunday, October 27th from 7-9 pm. Featuring special guests, including folk/gospel duo Doug Green and Ruth Lacey, dancers Lacey and Celia Koughan, The Fresh Air Inspectors [Gary Torlone and friends] and fiddler Kathryn Dau-Schmidt, plus local musicians. There's a 50/50 draw, delicious lunch, and open stage time. Admission is by donation with proceeds to the Salvation Army.
Everyone welcome. Wheelchair accessible. Seat cushion is recommended. The Bonshaw Hall overlooks the Bonshaw River and Bridge, on the Trans Canada at the corner of the Green Road.
4) Kirk Ceilidh
The Kirk of St. James Presbyterian Church’s annual fall fair and luncheon, known as the Kirk Ceilidh, is set for Oct. 26, 10 am–1 pm. The sale takes place in the Church Hall at the corner of Pownal and Fitzroy Streets, Charlottetown, and will include jams, jellies and preserves, baked goods, deli items, knitting and craft projects and more. Luncheon in the downstairs hall will feature fish or clam chowder with tea biscuits, dessert and tea or coffee. Info/tickets: 892-2839 or kirkstjames@pei.aibn.com
5) Mayan Q'eqchi' visits Antigonish
The Breaking the Silence Maritimes-Guatemala Network (BTS) works in solidarity with partner NGOs in Guatemala to support human rights and social development. Antigonish BTS presents Mayan Q’eqchi’ human rights activist Angelica Choc, along with the film DEFENSORA, a documentary about human rights violations and Canadian mining in Guatemala: 7 pm - Monday October 28 at the Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre, 219 Main St. Suite 204 (Please use the back door entrance.)
Angelica Choc will also be a guest presenter at the Port Hawkesbury Campus of the NSCC, 11:30 am, Tuesday October 29, Room 253. All are welcome.
6) Documentary
Cinema Politica Charlottetown and the Island Peace Committee will present the documentary:
Hit and Stay: A History of Faith and Resistance
Discussion will follow screening on recent crisis of Fracking being forced on the people of N.B.
Tuesday, November 5th, 7:00 p.m.
Murphy's Community Centre, Room 202
FREE admission. White Poppies for Peace will be available by donation
7) Need Help to Find Participants for Focus Groups - Preventing and Dealing with Abuse
I am writing to ask for your help in promoting some focus groups about preventing and dealing with abuse that may be experienced by men and women with disabilities. The groups are being organized by Cooper Institute and the PEI Association for Community Living, and take place next month - in November.
The focus groups are aimed at gathering information about:
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What kinds of programs help to prevent people from being abused,
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What kinds of services exist to help people if they are abused, and
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What kinds of programs and supports we need in the community.
We are hoping that you will help us out by sharing this information with others in your networks, and especially, if you know of someone with a disability who you think might be interested in taking part in a focus group, by encouraging him or her to contact us. Anyone who has a disability and is interested in participating in a focus group, can call Ann at 894-4573, (Toll-Free 1-877-894-4573), or email cooperinstitute@eastlink.ca
The dates of the focus groups are:
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Monday, November 18th, Montague
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Tuesday, November 19th, O’Leary
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Friday, November 22nd, Charlottetown
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (men)
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (women)
If transportation is a challenge, please let us know - we can help with this. When people register to take part in the focus groups we'll give them specific details regarding the locations.
The focus groups are part of a national project organized by the Canadian Association for Community Living and the DisAbled Women’s Network of Canada. The purpose of the project is to find ways to make sure people with disabilities are safe and healthy and included in their communities.
8) Employment Opportunity
PART-TIME POSITION (3 days per week)
THERAPIST
CHARLOTTETOWN
There is a possibility that this position will become full time as of July 1, 2014.
We are looking for the following qualification and qualities in a candidate:
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A minimum of a Masters’ degree in Social Work, Counselling OR related training and experience as a trauma therapist
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Knowledge and experience in trauma recovery therapy and working with survivors of sexual abuse and assault
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An understanding of the impacts of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse on individuals, families and communities
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A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
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A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Fluency in French an asset
Please submit a cover letter and resume by December 1, 2013 to:
The Hiring Committee
PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre
PO Box 1522
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N3
9) MMFC Workshop 2013
Risk Assessment & Risk Management in Intimate Partner Violence Situations
Fredericton Convention Centre, 670 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB. Simultaneous translation will be available both days.
October 29, 2013, at 7 PM (Free Public Event)
Critical Issues in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Risk Assessment and Management
Keynote address by: Dr. Randall Kropp
October 30, 2013, at 8:30 AM (Full-Day Workshop - Registration required)
General Rate: $100 / Student Rate: $75
The workshop will be a day of presentations, discussions, and sharing on best practices. It will provide an opportunity to better understand risk assessments, the importance of assessing risk and how the assessment can be used and/or shared among professionals working in collaboration. Certificates of attendance will be available on request. For more information or to register for the workshop:
10) Breakfast and Banter
Voluntary Resource Centre’s annual fundraiser, Breakfast and Banter with Outstanding Volunteers returns on November 9 from 8:30–10:30 am at the Murphy Community Centre in Charlottetown. Enjoy breakfast, good conversation, live and silent auctions. Info/tickets: 368-7337
11) Waste Watch Video - Holland College Green Machine
Holland College Green Machine has developed a video to explain the basics of Waste Watch to new students. With as much as 35% of their students coming from off-Island, they thought a brief tutorial was in order. With thanks to the cast and crew of Mi'kmaq Legends, Jenny Woodridge, and Taris Studios.
12) Autism Workshops
On November 15 and 16 from 8:00-4:30 pm, a coalition of community groups including the Stars for Life Foundation, PEI Association for Community Living and the Autism Society of PEI will host guest presenter Dave Hingsburger in a workshop: “Day One—Communication: Who’s Listening”; “Day Two—If You do That One More Time—Behavioural approaches to people with disabilities.”
Workshops will be held at the Murchison Centre at 17 St. Pius X Ave, Charlottetown. contact rhea@starsforlife.com, 894-9286, davehingsburger.blogspot.ca
