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Welcome to our
E-News for Thursday,
Sept 24, 2015
1) New! Voter Card from the National Coalition of Advisory Councils
 The PEI Status of Women are part of the National Coalition of Provincial and Territorial Advisory Councils on the Status of Women — now on Twitter @CPTACW! Together, we have produced this excellent resource for asking candidates and leaders questions important to women’s health and well-being (PDF). Many thanks to the incredible team at the Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women in Newfoundland and Labrador for their work and leadership on this resource. When you ask your candidates questions, be sure to tweet the responses to us at @CPTACW #equalitydemands. We’re #upfordebate, too!
2) Chief Justice Thane A. Campbell Lectureship in Law
Friday, October 2, 2015 at 1:30pm
Adam Dodek, LSM, Professor of Law at the University of Ottawa will present a lecture entitled “The Senator, the Chief Justice and the Federal Court Judge: Will the Island ever have another judge on the Supreme Court of Canada?” at The Guild, 115 Richmond Street, Charlottetown at 1:30 pm.
RSVP by Monday, September 28 to Jane McKay at jmckay@upei.ca or 902.566.0307. (Source: CLIA Newsletter, http://www.cliapei.ca)
3) Amazing Exhibition of Quilts, Hooked Rugs and Needleworks - Sept 29-Oct 3
“Stories in Stitches” is an amazing exhibition of quilts, hooked rugs and other needlework artistry. This is beautiful craft in the beautiful setting of St. Paul’s church in downtown Charlottetown (Grafton at Church) St. It runs from September 29 to October 3 -- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 4:00, from 10:00 until 7:00 on Friday, and till 5:00 on Saturday. Admission is just $5.
A special attraction is the quilt which pays tribute to Samuel Holland’s mapping of Prince Edward Island 250 years ago. There will be daily demonstrations by some outstanding rug-hooking and quilting artisans ... even a simple quilt-in-progress -- a sample on which visitors can try their hand. And look for the quilted car on the front lawn!
Information: St. Paul’s office -- 902-892-1691 (alternative 902-367-1195) -- and at www.stpaulschurch.ca.
4) Candidates' Forums on the Environment
Sixteen community organizations have come together to organize Candidates' Forums on the Environment in Charlottetown, Malpeque and Cardigan ridings, leading up to the federal election on October 19. Everyone is invited to come and hear candidates answer questions on a wide range of topics of critical importance to Prince Edward Island and to Canada.
The events take place in:
- Charlottetown - at Holland College, MacKinnon Lecture Theatre - Tuesday, September 29 / Facebook event
- Malpeque - at Hunter River Community Centre - Wednesday, September 30 / Facebook event
- Cardigan - at Red's Corner in Pooles Corner - Thursday, October 1 / Facebook event
All events start at 7:00 p.m.
For more information, call Ann at 963-3490 or look for the events on Facebook.
5) PEIBWA Upcoming Events
PEI Business Women's Association E-news for September 22, 2015
News on: Ultimate Girls Night Out 2015, PEIBWA Business Mixer Wednesday + more!
6) Upcoming Programs at Confederation Centre Library
Made by Hand is an invitation to adults to bring handiwork and enjoy the company of volunteer Tatiana, and other crafters, to knit, sew, crochet and DIY together. Learn a new craft, bring a project in progress or start a new one inspired by library resources. While you are in the library, check out some of the great books, magazines and DVDs just for crafters. This group will meet every 2 weeks beginning Sept. 29, 4:30-6 p.m., Confederation Centre Public Library.
Josie Baker of Cooper Institute will share information and encouragement to home gardeners about how to collect and save seed from your garden. Seed Saving is a great way to save money and connect with other gardeners in your community. The home seed saving workshop will provide information to get you started with seed saving in your own garden. This free presentation will be held at Confederation Centre Public Library on Sept. 30, 7 p.m.
The Confederation Centre Public Library celebrates the current popularity of colouring with an all ages, drop in Colour-IN! event Oct. 3, between noon-3 p.m. Come to the Children's Library, the Teen Space or the adult programming space and flex your creative colouring muscles. Supplies will be provided but feel welcome to bring your own.
7) Women Entrepreneurship Fund
 Startup Canada and Dell Canada have partnered to present the Startup Canada Women Entrepreneurship Fund, which invests in high-impact, grassroots initiatives across Canada that advance women entrepreneurship through education, investment, mentorship and access to growth opportunity. For more info: http://www.startupcan.ca/women-entrepreneurship-fund/ Application Deadline: October 7, 2015.
8) LIVING YOUR POTENTIAL in work and in life: a transformational program for women
LIVING YOUR POTENTIAL is a powerful five session learning experience during which you will gain insights to break through barriers and make the mind-set changes necessary to reach your personal and professional potential and achieve greater meaning and happiness. This confidential transformational learning program is designed to help you move past self-limiting thoughts and patterns of behaviour that inhibit your potential to become the person you have always wanted to be in your work, your relationships, and your life.
Learning is supported by group and individual exercises and challenges, including both high and low elements of a private outdoor ropes course located in Charlottetown, reflective observation, and active application of learning to your personal and professional life. Relaxation and reflection opportunities support the calm stillness often necessary for growth and change. Always in control of determining the level of challenge that best meets your goals, you will safely step beyond your comfort zone, under the supervision of experienced facilitators, to gain insight into areas for personal growth and set goals for moving past limits, gaining balance, and creating the work and life you want.
Our next session dates are:
- October 8-9, 9:00 – 4:00 (ropes course)
- October 19, November 2 AND November 30, 9:00 – 12:00
* Participation in all 5 session dates is necessary for optimal results.
Charlottetown, PEI
$695 plus tax (includes all materials)
Register at: windingpathinc.com/living-your-potential/
9) Charlottetown Mom 2 Mom Sale
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Eastlink Centre Charlottetown
46 Kensington Road
At this year's Spring/Summer Mom2mom Sale Sponsored By UsedPEI there will be over 100 TABLES jammed packed with lots of goodies for both boys and girls from ages birth-12yo!
Admission is $2/person.
The sale is being held Saturday, October 10 in Charlottetown, at the Eastlink Center Charlottetown from 10AM-1PM.
Strollers are welcome; however, to help cut down on congestion baby carries and umbrella strollers are encouraged!
With over 100 tables and 4 shopping sections (babies-24m; boys all ages; girls all ages; and boy and girls mixed all ages), there will be plenty of bargains to be found. You will be able to find anything from clothing to gear! Whether this is your first baby or your 7th, this is the place to get all that you need!
Please watch for updates on this event wall. If there is anything else you may need to know, I will post it here. Bethany
Facebook Event Page
10) Get Up & Go: Breakfast for Women Leaders event
is happening Thursday, October 15 at 7:30-9:00am at the Delta Convention Centre.
Guest Speaker is Susan Antonacci. Susan has been working in publishing for more than 30 years. Prior to moving to her favourite place on earth (PEI) in September of last year, she was the associate publisher of Canadian Gardening Canadian Living, Elle Canada, Style at Home,The Hockey News, Vancouver Magazine and Western Living brands. Concurrently she was the editor-in-chief responsible for TC Media’s English consumer books and special interest publications, including a number of award-winning and best selling cookbooks.
She was responsible for the first magazine website in Canada, a pioneer in tablet publishing and one of Canada’s foremost experts in rules and regulations around Canadian copyright laws. She continues to be an active volunteer and a strong promoter of the importance of art programs in grade and high schools across Canada and has recently started her own marekting and communications consulting company, SOSUME Consulting.
Click this link to the event. For more information, please contact lr@insightstudiopei.com.
11) Verbal Abuse Prevention Week on PEI is October 4-11, 2015
"Verbal Abuse Prevention Week on PEI will be held from October 4-11, 2015. This has been held every year in PEI since 1999.
Schools and communities raise awareness of verbal abuse by having speakers and talking about its effects and how we can raise awareness and help prevent it from devastating lives.
As the 2015-16 school year begins, please be aware of your youth and how things are going at school. Ask them how their day was and look for warning signs. Ensure they feel comfortable about coming forward for help, no matter where they may be or how old they are. Especially in this technological age, look for signs of bullying online." (Excerpt from PSA). Sincerely, Tami Martell, Verbal Abuse Prevention Canada
12) Offices for Rent in a Community-Minded Centre
The Voluntary Resource Centre (VRC) is located in down town Charlottetown at 81 Prince Street, and is a welcoming, co-working environment. Most offices are occupied by members: voluntary, community organizations & small businesses.
Rental requires VRC membership ($100/year) and includes free mail box, use of board room, and communal kitchen. Heating is also included. Wireless internet is free, but not guaranteed to reach all offices. In addition, a number of pay-per-use services are available onsite to members. Offices range in size and price, from about $200/month to $250/month.
Preference is given to voluntary sector groups, artists, and small business people working in the area of teaching and health promotion. Contact us! 902-368-7337 or email vrc@eastlink.ca.
13) Strong Girls Strong World | Force des filles, force du monde
International Day of the Girl, which takes place on October 11, is an opportunity to recognize the power of girls to make a difference in the world and to explore the challenges they face in Canada and abroad.
Status of Women Canada’s Strong Girls, Strong World website includes a number of e-tools to help you start a conversation about girls’ rights, including infobite graphics that can be shared on social media. You can also use the hashtag #dayofthegirl and the Twitter handle @Canada_swc in your tweets to raise awareness of girls’ rights.
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LaJournée internationale des filles, qui a lieu le 11 octobre, est l’occasion de reconnaître la capacité des filles à faire changer les choses dans le monde et de se pencher sur les défis auxquels elles sont confrontées au Canada et ailleurs.
Le site Web de Condition féminine Canada Force des filles, force du monde comprend de nombreux outils électroniques pour vous aider à engager une conversation sur les droits des filles, y compris des vignettes qui peuvent être partagées dans les médias sociaux pour mieux faire connaître les droits des filles, accompagnées du mot-clic #journéedesfilles et du pseudonyme @Canada_cfc.
14) Celebrate Women’s History Month | Célébrons le Mois de l'histoire des femmes
October is Women’s History Month in Canada — a time to celebrate and learn about the important contributions of women and girls over time to our society and quality of life.
This year’s theme – Her Story, Our Story: Celebrating Canadian Women – highlights the outstanding achievements of women pioneers, innovators and activists, who have influenced our history.
You will find a range of tools and resources to help you celebrate Women’s History Month on our website. This includes information on International Day of the Girl (October 11th) and Persons Day (October 18th).
You can share your interest in women’s history on social media by retweeting us (@Canada_SWC) or joining the conversation using the hashtag #womenhistory.
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Le mois d’octobre est le Mois de l’histoire des femmes au Canada. Il s’agit d’une occasion de se familiariser avec l’apport important des femmes et des filles à notre société et à notre qualité de vie au fil des ans, et de le célébrer.
Le thème de cette année – Leur histoire, c’est la nôtre : hommage aux Canadiennes – met en lumière les remarquables réalisations des femmes pionnières, innovatrices et militantes qui ont influencé notre histoire.
Vous trouverez sur notre site Web une panoplie d’outils et de ressources qui vous aideront à célébrer le Mois de l’histoire des femmes, y compris des renseignements sur la Journée internationale des filles (le 11 octobre) et la Journée de l’affaire « personne » (le 18 octobre).
Faites connaître votre intérêt pour l’histoire des femmes dans les médias sociaux en partageant nos gazouillis (@Canada_cfc) ou en vous joignant à la conversation au moyen du mot-clic #histoiredesfemmes.
15) Clothing (and more) Swap!
Tuesday, Sept 29, 2015
11:00am - 2:00pm
W.A. Murphy Student Centre
UPEI Campus
Going through your clothes for a new fall wardrobe? Donate your gently-used clothes to this event and then come out on September 29th to find some new-to-you clothes!
We are accepting clothes (including kid's clothes!), footware, accessories, bags, kid's toys, etc! Drop off items in boxes located in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre, and the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre anytime between now and Sept 29th (boxes will be emptied regularly). Or show up with your items on the day of the swap!
The actual swap will be on Tuesday, September 29th from 11-2. Items can be taken on a first-come, first-take basis (you don't need to donate in order to come!).
The more people who donate items, the more inclusive this event will be (for all genders and body sizes) --so please share with your friends! Facebook event page
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