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Welcome to our
E-news for Thursday, June 19, 2014!
1) Tomorrow: PEI ANC Walk for World Refugee Day
PEI ANC World Refugee Day Walk
Date and Time: Friday, June 20, 1:00pm
Place: Start from Province House, Charlottetown (facing Great George Street)
Route: Walk down Great George Street, turn right onto Water Street ending at the PEI ANC office (49 Water Street) for a brief reception. Join the walk with refugees for a stronger Canada!
June 20 - World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is a day to raise awareness about the millions of refugees and displaced persons in the world. The PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada acknowledges the impact that war and conflict has on the lives of refugees, and values the importance of family reunification. The Association is proud to be a small part of the resettlement of refugees.
This year the Canadian Council for Refugees is asking communities across Canada to walk in support of refugees, and to work together to create a compassionate, comprehensive, accurate conversation about refugees in Canada.
Refugee Walk Pamphlet
For more information please contact: Melissa Coffin, 902-628-6009 ext 232
2) This Saturday - Walk for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
 Saturday, June 21 at 11:00 am
Walk starts at the park on the corner of Pownal & Richmond Streets, travels through Victoria Park and loops back to start location.
Join mothers and others across the globe as we Climb Out of the Darkness™to raise awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and provide support to pregnant and new moms.
The organizer says "Please wear a white shirt if you have one. If not, come anyway! Some of us are planning to stay and eat/play in the park afterwards if the weather is nice."
More information: Facebook Event Page
3) "The Master’s Wife” Comes to the Stage
June 28 - 2:00pm
July 2 July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, Aug 6 - 7:30pm
Like the Charlottetown Conference, Andrew Macphail first saw the light of day in 1864, on November 24th. But unlike the Conference, his great memoir, The Master’s Wife, an account of his upbringing in Orwell, has fallen into relative obscurity. Although it has been praised by literary critic Janice Kulik Keefer as “one of the finest pieces of prose” to be found in Maritime or Canadian literature, few Islanders are acquainted with it.
That’s about to change.
The idea germinated two years ago with a staged reading at the Macphail Homestead under the title “An Evening with The Master’s Wife.” The audience response was emphatic; and the new, more ambitious version is the result. Entitled “The Master’s Wife: A Theatrical Celebration,” the 2014 production will also be rich in music, both sacred and secular. Sir Andrew’s father, William McPhail, was a fine musician who led the singing in the local Macdonaldite church near Orwell. He also taught music, writing out the notes on the backs of large scrolls of wallpaper, many of which have survived. Nancy Whytock has studied this “wallpaper music”, and she and several friends will perform bits of it throughout the play.
The production will also feature fiddle music by the fine Island performer Roy Johnstone. In the chapter entitled “The Musicians,” Sir Andrew writes about local fiddler Pat Bolger, and a remarkable musical duel he had with Donald beag, an itinerant labourer who’d received considerable classical-violin training in his youth. Roy performs for both of these characters.
The Master’s Wife will open on June 28th at 2:00pm in the Orwell Historic Village Hall, and then run Wednesday evenings until early August at 7:30pm, followed by a tour of community halls around the Island in late September and early October. To get tickets call 651-8515 or 651-2789 or e-mail tjl@eastlink.ca or click here for more information.
4) Bonshaw Ceilidh June 29
The monthly Ceilidh Concert at the beautiful Bonshaw Hall will be Sunday, June 29th from 7- 9 pm. Special musical guests are popular country singer Pat Doucette with friends Lionel Chaisson, Roy Christianson, Gerard Gallant and Herb MacDonald; plus singer Kay Arsenault from Charlottetown; and others TBA. There will be a 50/50 draw, delicious lunch, and open stage time. Admission is by donation with proceeds this month going to the MacKillop Centre for Social Justice.
If you are interested in performing at future ceilidhs [last Sunday of every month], or for more information, please call 675-4093, 675-2588 or 675-4282. Updates are on the facebook page.
5) Soul Food now held at the Baha'i Centre
The upcoming Soul Food will be on June 29th at 10 am. The event will be held at the Baha’i Center, 20 Lapthorne Ave, Charlottetown.
The theme for this month is "The Dance of Life" and will feature music by Mathew Reid.
Soul Food is a unique monthly event (held the first Sunday of the month) that provides an opportunity to reflect on inspiring themes and common threads that tie us all together. It features live music, audio-visual pieces and readings from faiths and philosophers, authors, leaders and indigenous cultures, from all over the world. Everyone is welcome.
6) PEIBWA E-News
Highlight:
In their recent e-newsletter, the PEI Business Women's Association highlighted Canada's Anti-Spam Law that comes into effect on July 1, 2014.
The information is very detailed so they have compiled a guideline to help businesses, organizations, and non-profits have a sense on how to comply.
CASL: Canada’s Anti-SPAM Legislation Guidelines
If you’re emailing or messaging people in Canada, you must have their express permission to do so (or valid implied consent). The legislation is lengthy and complex, so we’ve compiled a guideline to the key components and information
you need to comply. The Act will begin to take effect on July 1, 2014 when most of the Act comes into force.
Here is link to the section in PEIBWA's recent E-News:
7) Dernière chance! | Last Chance!
8) ASI Connection /// Connexion l'IÉA
Announcing ASI's Keynote Speaker: Senator Art Eggleton
Senator Eggleton will open the 2014 Atlantic Summer Institute on Healthy & Safe Communities
Renewing Democracy through Social Justice: Adding New Voices
Keynote: The Great Divergence
Income inequality has been described as the “defining issue of our time.” It can lead to stagnant economic growth, more health problems, social dissension and a loss of hope.
Senator Art Eggleton will discuss how inequality is playing out in Canada and offer solutions to make Canada a more equitable society where everyone can prosper.
The ASI 2014 Keynote Event is free and open to the public, taking place at 6:30pm on Tuesday, August 19 in the Canada Pavilion at the PEI 2014 Celebration Zone on the Charlottetown waterfront. All are welcome to attend.
BIOGRAPHY
Art Eggleton has served the people of Canada and the city of Toronto in public office for over 40 years. He was born, raised, and educated in Toronto where he worked as an accountant before being elected to City Council in 1969. He served 22 years as a member of Toronto City Council and the Metropolitan Toronto Council, most of those years on the Executive Committees of both Councils. From 1980 to 1991, for 11 of those 22 years, he was Mayor of Toronto, the longest serving Mayor in the City’s history. In addition, he served on the Metropolitan Toronto Police Commission, the Board of the Canadian National Exhibition, and numerous committees and task forces dealing with community issues. In recognition of his service to the City, Mr. Eggleton received Toronto's highest honour, the Civic Award of Merit, in 1992.
Art Eggleton served 11 years in the House of Commons as the member for York Centre in the city of Toronto. In 2005, Art Eggleton was appointed to the Senate of Canada. He currently serves as Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology and is a member of the Standing Committee on Transport and Communication and Human Rights. In 2012, he co-founded and is co-Chair of the All Party Anti-Poverty Caucus, a group consisting of Members of Parliament and Senators from all political parties.
The Atlantic Summer Institute runs August 19-22, 2014 in Charlottetown, PEI. To view the entire announcement and info re registration and subsidies, click here.
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ASI Connection - June 2014 / Connexion l'IÉA – juin 2014
2-week Registration Offer!
ASI 2014: Renewing Democracy through Social Justice: Adding New Voices
August 19-22, Charlottetown, PEI
Register 2 people from your network or organization and get another registration free! Think about bringing a colleague, community member or student.
Register the first 2 and contact us to get the 3rd registration free!
Email: info@asi-iea.ca
Offer ends July 2, 2014. Click here to Register
To read the entire June E-Newsletter, click here.
9) DiverseCity / Divercité
 PEI ANC's DiverseCity Festival celebrates Canadian multiculturalism - it is PEI's largest, family-friendly, free, outdoor street festival. This year, with funding from PEI 2014, DiverseCity is expanding to include two more communities! Come and experience a wide-range of cultural offerings -- music and dance, displays, activities, games, and delicious international food. For the grand finale, join in the street dance and move to some hot latin tunes by The Count and the Cuban Cocktail!
Save the dates:
DiverseCity Charlottetown
Victoria Row
Sunday, June 29th
DiverseCity Montague
Waterfront Park
Saturday, July 12th
DiverseCity Summerside
Water Street
Saturday, July 19th
For more information check out the information on the PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada webpage.
10) Early Bird National Park Passes on Sale Until June 30
 Parks Canada is pleased to once again provide seasonal passes for Prince Edward Island National Park at the early bird rate until June 30, 2014. A seasonal pass provides unlimited access to the beaches, trails, special events and regular summer programs at Prince Edward Island National Park from June 22 to August 31, 2014.
The current sale price for a Family/Group pass is $49.00. Discounted prices are also available for adult, senior and youth passes. The passes pay for themselves in just three visits!
Purchasing your seasonal pass has never been easier! Passes are available on-line through the Parks and People Association. Visit www.parksandpeople.ca to buy your early bird pass and have it mailed to you.
Early bird passes are also available until June 30, 2014 at the following locations:
Ardgowan National Historic Site
2 Palmers Lane, Charlottetown
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, M to F
Cavendish Destination Centre
Corner of Routes 6 & 13, Cavendish
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, 7 days/week
Green Gables Heritage Place
8619 Route 6, Cavendish
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, daily,
May 1 to June 30
PEI National Park Entry Gates
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
June 18 - 30
Greenwich Interpretation Centre
59 Wild Rose Rd., Greenwich
10:00 am to 4:00pm, daily,
June 11-30
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