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Welcome to our
E-news for Thursday, June 26, 2014!
1) Aboriginal Youth and Confederation
Thursday, June 26, 2014 – Sunday, June 29, 2014
ABORIGINAL YOUTH AND CONFEDERATION - LEARNING FROM THE PAST AND BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
In partnership with Canada World Youth, Aboriginal youth from across Canada will attend a three-day symposium and will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the 1864 Charlottetown Conference as part of the program.
June 26 - June 28, 2014
Holland College in Charlottetown
Facebook page
www.mcpei.ca
199 Grafton Street, Suite 501, Charlottetown mail@mcpei.ca
2) This Sunday - Family Fun Day!
We are hosting our second Family Fun Day, this Sunday, June 29th from 12 noon to 3 p.m. The weather sounds perfect and it is looking like a great turnout!
More animals and more activities! Bring a picnic - enjoy a pony ride, mingle with the farm animals, take part in our many activity stations or simply enjoy a walk through the woods or along the river on our new walking trail! We will also have our new retail shop open which includes our 'Live Kind' clothing collection. Ten per cent of all sales this weekend will be split between the PEI Humane Society and Sadie's Place horse rescue.
Here is a link to the event - Hope to see you! Facebook Event Page
Jana Hemphill
Storybook Stables www.storybookadventures.ca
18457 Rte 2 Brookfield, PEI C0A 1Y0
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Live Kind Clothing www.livekind.ca
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3) PEI Status of Women's Contribution on Social Assistance Food Rates
As part of the PEI Food Security Network and the PEI Working Group for a Livable Income, the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women took part in a recent community-government consultation on proposed increases to social assistance food rates. We also had the privilege of putting together the meeting report on behalf of the participants.
Here is the link to the report, including written submissions from various community groups.
There’s also a news release summing up the meeting on the Food Security website here.
To read our written submission to the consultation on behalf of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women, you can read it in the report appendix or at this link.
4) Frank Ledwell Literacy Legacy
Paintings by Susan Christensen inspired by Frank Ledwell's Writings
Island Writers inspired by Susan Christensen's Paintings
Opening July 25, 2014
2 pm to 4 pm
St. Peter's Bay Courthouse
Subsequent Show Openings on Sundays 2 pm to 4 pm at PEI Libraries
- Aug 3 - St. Peters
- Aug 10 - Murray River
- Aug 17 - Montague
- Aug 24 - Confederation Centre
- Aug 31 - Summerside
- Sept 7 - O'Leary
- Sept 14 - Tignish
- Sept 21 - Hunter River
- Sept 28 - Stratford
Final Show Opening Oct 5 - 2 pm to 4 pm - Robertson Library, UPEI
This project is made possible by PEI 2014 Inc and PEI Crafts Council Inc. For more info www.susanchristensenart.com
5) PEIBWA Upcoming Events
6) Don’t let ticks take a bite out of summer!/Ne laissez pas les tiques gâcher votre été!
(Français ci-dessous.)
Summer is finally here, and it’s time to enjoy the outdoors! In addition to protecting ourselves against the sun, it’s also important to protect ourselves against blacklegged ticks and Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that could be transmitted by blacklegged tick bites.
While there are many kinds of ticks, only blacklegged ticks can carry the bacteria. Blacklegged ticks could be anywhere so it is important to take precautions whenever outside.
The Public Health Agency of Canada encourages people to protect themselves against blacklegged tick bites and Lyme disease by adopting simple measures such as wearing closed-toe shoes, long-sleeved shirts and pants, using insect repellents that contain DEET and checking for ticks on clothing and skin regularly.
For more information on Lyme disease, including prevention, symptoms and treatment, please visit our website at this link.
Facebook – Suggested posts
Enjoy the outdoors safely, free of ticks and Lyme disease.
It’s tick season. Remember to check yourself and pets after walking in wooded areas. http://bit.ly/HCLymedisease
Twitter – Suggested tweets
It's #tick season. Remember to check yourself and pets after walking in wooded areas. http://bit.ly/HCLymeT
Enjoy the outdoors safely, free of #ticks and #LymeDisease. http://bit.ly/HCLymeT
The Public Health Agency of Canada…Fostering science and innovation in support of public health
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Ne laissez pas les tiques gâcher votre été!
L’été est enfin arrivé et il est temps de profiter du plein air! En plus de se protéger du soleil, il est également important de se protéger des tiques à pattes noires et de la maladie de Lyme, une infection bactérienne pouvant être transmise par les piqûres de tiques à pattes noires.
Il existe de nombreuses espèces de tiques, mais seules celles à pattes noires peuvent être porteuses de la bactérie. Comme les tiques à pattes noires peuvent se trouver un peu partout, il est important de prendre des précautions dès que l’on sort dehors.
L’Agence de la santé publique du Canada encourage les gens à se protéger des piqûres de tiques à pattes noires et de la maladie de Lyme en adoptant des mesures simples telles que porter des chaussures fermées, des chandails à manches longues et des pantalons longs, utiliser un insectifuge contenant du DEET et vérifier régulièrement si des tiques sont présentes sur leurs vêtements et leur peau.
Pour de plus amples renseignements sur la maladie de Lyme, y compris ses symptômes et la manière de retirer une tique qui se trouve sur vous, quelqu’un d’autre ou un animal de compagnie, veuillez consulter notre site Web.
Facebook – Suggestions de messages
Profitez du plein air en toute sécurité, sans tiques et maladie de Lyme. http://bit.ly/SCmaladieLyme
C’est la saison des tiques. Souvenez-vous de vérifier votre corps et vos animaux après un passage en zone boisée. http://bit.ly/SCmaladieLyme
Twitter – Suggestions de gazouillis
C’est la saison des #tiques. Souvenez-vous de vérifier votre corps et vos animaux après un passage en zone boisée. http://bit.ly/SClymeT
Profitez du plein air en toute sécurité, sans #tiques et #maladiedeLyme. http://bit.ly/SClymeT
L’Agence de la santé publique du Canada…Promotion de la science et de l'innovation à l'appui de la santé publique
7) Some Lesser-Known Sources of Funding for Small Business
Find sources of start-up or small-business funding that can reduce your taxes and other expenses like salaries
8) go!PEIPrograms
The City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department is a partner of go!PEI, a health and wellness initiative to encourage Islanders to become more physically active and eat healthier. go!Charlottetown and go!PEI have four programs coming up. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate.
go! Running is designed to help you build the stamina to learn to run. It takes place on Thursdays, until July 24, from 5:15 to 6:15 pm. Meet at the ball field clubhouse at Victoria Park.
go! Walking is designed for participants of all ages and ability levels. It takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, to June 26, from 5 to 6 pm. Location is at the UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place (outdoor track).
go! Groove Fit is a dance fitness class for all ages Mondays and Wednesdays, June 3–19, from 5:30 to 6:15 pm. Location is at the UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place (inner field).
For information to or register, contact 368-1025 or mmorrison@charlottetown.ca.
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