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Welcome to our
E-News for Thursday
February 25, 2016
1) Celebrating Island Women Filmmakers
The Island Media Arts Co-op has been posting some awesome videos about some of the women filmmakers that will be highlighted at the IWD event taking place at the Guild on March 8th!
To see posted videos about these filmmakers, scroll down the page at this link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/750920088371305/
And for more info about the March 8th IWD event click HERE!
2) Recent Op Ed from the Chairperson of the PEI Status of Women
3) Service Awards Presented at PEI Status of Women Council Meeting
 During a recent PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women meeting in Charlottetown, two Council members, Kelly Robinson and Louise MacLeod and staffperson Becky Tramley were presented with ACSW Service Awards.
For more details about the wonderful qualities and contributions of these women, please click HERE.
4) PEIBWA Upcoming Events
5) Bonshaw Ceilidh
 The monthly Ceilidh Concert at the beautiful Bonshaw Hall will be Sunday, February 28th from 2 - 4 pm (storm date March 6th). Performers include special musical guests: folk/pop duo Jolene Willis and Gina Dunn, fiddler Matthew Reid, The Johnston Family- Michael, Nick and Hannah, plus dancers from Reel Talent School of Dance, and local musicians Herb MacDonald, Phil Pineau and Tony the Troubador. 50/50 draw, delicious lunch, and open stage time. Admission is by donation with proceeds this month going to the G'ma Circle of PEI/Stephen Lewis Foundation. All ages welcome; accessible for smaller wheelchairs. For more information phone 675-4093 or check the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/1718292088407374/.
6) Soul Food is this Sunday
Soul Food will be held on February 28th, at 10am, at the Baha'i Centre (20 Lapthorne Avenue, Charlottetown).
This month we will explore the theme "Children: The Light of the World", in honour of the late Jamshid Eiriksson who passed away last month just before this 7th birthday.
Brad Fremlin will be playing the piano and a piece on the handsaw. Please feel free to invite your friends and family or anyone you know to this uplifting multi-faith devotional event! For more information, contact farah.rezaei1964@gmail.com
7) Cupcakes to the Rescue
 You're invited to a National Cupcake Day Party for SPCAs and Humane Societies
11:00am - 1:00pm
Monday, Feb 29, 2016
Ellis Bros. Mall (aka Sherwood Business Centre)
(next to Grandma's Kitchen)
Cupcake flavours: Nutella, Salted Caramel, Ice Cream Cone, Oreo, Reece's Peanut Butter, Carrot, Red Velvet, and Lemon.
One - $5
Three - $10
Six - $20
Contact: Tracy MacKay / Phone: 902-368-4538
Donate online at www.nationalcupcakeday.ca. Tax receipts for $10 and over.
8) TRC Study Group, 3rd Session - Thursday, March 3
 The next Study Group on the Truth & Reconciliation Commission report is on this section: Discussion of “The History,” part 2 (pages 41 to 182) and taking place at:
12:00pm-1:00pm
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Confederation Centre Public Library
Charlottetown
For more information, check the PEI Status of Women blog post
9) 2016 Winter Woodlot Tour
Saturday, March 5, 2016
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
2289 Church Road
Rustico PE
C0A 1N0
The 2016 Winter Woodlot Tour will take place on Saturday, March 5th! Future tour announcements will be posted on this Facebook event page as well as on the PEI WInter Woodlot Tour Facebook page. This is a FREE event that is fun for the entire family. Mark it on your calendars, we hope to see you there!
10) Laughter Yoga Workshop
Due to its popularity, the South Shore Arts Council is sponsoring a second Laughter Yoga Workshop with Anne Putnam. Laughter Yoga is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides physiological and psychological benefits through a combination of relaxation and yogic breathing techniques and simple fun group activities to bring on the laughter that makes you feel good. Bonshaw Community Centre. Saturday, March 5th from 1:00 - 3:00. Storm date: Sunday, March 6th from 1-3. Fee: $5 per person or $10 per family. Ages 9 - 99. Pre-registration: annemputnam@gmail.com
11) You are Empowerment / L’égalité c’est toi
Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day 2016, which will take place on March 8th is Women’s Empowerment Leads to Equality. This theme recognizes the importance of empowering women and girls as we work to achieve gender equality.
The Government of Canada is asking the public to use social media to tag a woman who inspires them with the hashtag #YouAreEmpowerment.
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Le thème de la Journée internationale de la femme de 2016, qui aura lieu le 8 mars prochain est Outillées pour l’égalité. Ce thème souligne que l’égalité des sexes passe par l’autonomisation, c'est-à-dire qu’il faut donner aux femmes et aux filles les moyens de prendre en main leur destin.
Le gouvernement du Canada invite le public à identifier dans les médias sociaux le nom d’une femme qui les inspire, à l’aide du mot-clic #légalitécesttoi.
12) Program at the Confederation Centre Public Library
How to teach your kids about money
Parents and guardians are welcome to attend this session to gain information and tips to help them raise money-smart kids. This financial literacy session is presented by Chartered Professional Accountants of Prince Edward Island.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
The Confederation Centre Public Library is located at the corner of Queen and Richmond Street. (902) 368-4642.
13) Grandmothers to Grandmothers Fabric and Yarn Sale
G'ma Circle of PEI, Charlottetown Branch, is holding a fabric and yarn sale on March 12th at Spring Park United Church auditorium from 9 a.m. - noon. This group is made up of grandmothers who raise funds for African grandmothers and their grandchildren orphaned by HIV/AIDS. Donations of unused fabric a half meter or longer only, kitting and/or crochet yarn, pattern books, knitting needles, craft supplies, sewing notions, etc., can be dropped off at the church auditorium on March 11th from 4 - 9 p.m. Please do not drop off donations at the church office.
For more information about the sale, please contact Marie Howatt at 902-368-8608 for Bev Tornberg at bevtornberg@gmail.com. All proceeds are going to the Stephen Lewis Foundation for the Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign.
14) NEW Call for Proposals at Status of Women Canada : Support for Women's Empowerment
Status of Women Canada is inviting organizations to submit proposals for projects to increase women’s participation in democratic and public life.
Our new call for proposals – Support for Women’s Empowerment – is divided into two streams.
Under the first stream, Empowering Indigenous Women for Stronger Communities, the Government of Canada will support projects that will strengthen the voices of Indigenous women on issues of importance to them and their communities.
Projects under the second stream will focus on two themes. The first, Empowering Women for Political Action, will promote the participation of women in political life (e.g. addressing barriers to running for elected positions). The second, Empowering Women for Community Action, will include projects that improve conditions for women by amplifying women’s voices and enhancing their civic participation.
The deadlines for applications under this call for proposals are as follows:
Empowering Indigenous Women for Stronger Communities
Noon (12:00 p.m.) June 1, 2016, Pacific Daylight Time
Empowering Women for Political Action
Noon (12:00 p.m.) April 20, 2016, Pacific Daylight Time
Empowering Women for Community Action
Noon (12:00 p.m.) April 20, 2016, Pacific Daylight Time
Before you get started, read the Call for Proposals Application Guide (HTML or PDF (335 KB)). You may also find it useful to contact a Status of Women Canada program officer in your region.
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NOUVEL Appel de propositions en cours chez Condition féminine Canada : Soutenir l'autonomie des femmes
Condition féminine Canada invite les organismes à lui proposer des projets de nature à accroître la participation des femmes à la vie démocratique et publique.
Notre nouvel appel de propositions – Soutenir l’autonomie des femmes – est divisé en deux volets.
Dans le premier volet, Outiller les femmes autochtones pour renforcer les communautés, le gouvernement du Canada financera des projets qui permettront de mieux faire entendre la voix des femmes autochtones sur des questions importantes, pour elles comme pour leur communauté.
Le deuxième volet comportera deux thèmes distincts. Les projets du premier thème, Outiller les femmes pour la vie politique, devront promouvoir la participation des femmes à la vie politique (p. ex., éliminer des obstacles à la candidature des femmes à des postes électifs). Ceux du second, Outiller les femmes pour l’action communautaire, chercheront à créer les conditions permettant de mieux faire entendre la voix des femmes et d’accroître leur participation à la vie civique.
Les propositions devront parvenir à Condition féminine Canada avant les dates indiquées ci-dessous :
Outiller les femmes autochtones pour renforcer les communautés
Midi (12 h), le 1er juin 2016, heure avancée du Pacifique
Outiller les femmes pour la vie politique
Midi (12 h), le 20 avril 2016, heure avancée du Pacifique
Outiller les femmes pour l’action communautaire
Midi (12 h), le 20 avril 2016, heure avancée du Pacifique
Avant de commencer, veuillez lire le Guide de l’organisme demandeur (en format HTML ou PDF [437 ko]). Vous pouvez aussi communiquer avec un agent ou une agente de programme de Condition féminine Canada dans votre région.
15) Graphic Fundamentals Workshop
Graphic Fundamentals is a fun, easy, hands-on introductory workshop on using basic visuals, graphics and images in your facilitation practice to encourage interactive, engaging, and productive meetings. Designed to build confidence in incorporating graphics and visuals into group meetings, the session is chock-full of opportunities to put yourknowledge into practice.
No previous drawing experience necessary! No matter how small or big your talent, you will take your first visual steps on large paper and learn how to use smalldetails to make spaces look clear, attractive, and lively. You will work alone and in small groups and there will be lots of time to answer your questions.
Date- Thursday, March 31st, 9am-5pm
Location- The Royalty Centre (40 Enman Crescent), Charlottetown, PE
Click here for registration details.
You will learn techniques to identify key ideas and highlight content through:
- Lettering- legible and fast
- Bullets- separate points and enhance clarity
- Colour- organizes and draws attention
- Connectors- organize ideas and show patterns
- People/ Expressions- create an emotional connection
- Containers- highlight and group ideas
This training is for YOU if you want:
- Enhanced engagement from your employees and clients
- Participant feedback and participation on the high setting
- Conscious, inclusive group dynamics
- Teams that work together more harmoniously
For a full description of all training offerings see http://www.seemeaning.ca/training
Corrie Melanson, Facilitation. Graphic Recording. Strategic Projects / www.seemeaning.ca
p: 902.453.6191 / c: 902.802.8558 / e: corrie.melanson@bellaliant.net
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