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Welcome to our
E-News for Thursday, March 16, 2017
1) PEI Status of Women Commentary for IWD 2017
2) IWD 2017 Photo Gallery and Guest Speaker's Remarks
3) PEI Status of Women Annual Report
We would like to share the work of the Advisory Council for 2015-2016. Our ACSW Annual Report is available on our website. Lots of photos of events and activities are included. Scroll through when you have a chance!
Link: http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/acsw_annual16.pdf
You are a part of what what we do - working together to advance women's equality.
4) Events Happening at Public Libraries
5) PEIBWA Activities
6) Saturday March Maker Space
Saturday, March 18, 2017
10:30am-11:30am
Cornwall Public Library
39 Lowther Drive, Cornwall
What is this Saturday's Maker Space challenge?
Try our challenge, play at our Lego table, or create crafts!
Some Saturdays include read-aloud stories. (Facebook Event page)
7) EAL English Conversation Circle
Saturday, March 18
1pm-2:30pm
Cornwall Public Library
39 Lowther Drive
Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Meet new people and practice your English conversation skills
FREE! Everyone welcome.
Newcomers are welcome to attend this weekly interactive English conversation practice group (most) Saturdays during the winter months. No obligation; all newcomers are encouraged to come and check it out any week they're available. (Facebook Event page)
8) Rights, Faith and Policy; A Public Forum on Migrant Worker Issues
Cooper Institute is excited to invite you to participate in an important event for the support of Migrant Workers in PEI and the Maritimes. Rights, Faith, and Policy: A Public Forum on Migrant Worker Issues will take place on Monday, March 27th, from 9:30am - 4:00pm at the PEI Farm Centre in Charlottetown: 420 University Avenue.
This event will bring together migrant workers, community organizations, faith groups, and provincial representatives to build capacity for action, policy, and solidarity on migrant worker rights.
The forum will begin with a panel featuring speakers addressing each of the 4 themes of the event. Following the large group discussion, participants choose to participate in one of 4 concurrent streams. These streams address the 4 themes of the event:
- Provincial Policies: the role of Provincial policies for migrant worker rights
- Communities of Faith: Social Justice outreach with Migrant Workers – Hosted by KAIROS Canada
- Community Solidarity: the role of organizations and individuals.
The day will conclude with a presentation of the strategies and next steps determined by each group.
Registration is required; this event is free to attend, and lunch and snacks will be provided. Transportation support is available for migrant workers who wish to attend. Funds for child and elder care are also available upon request.
To register visit our EventBrite page, or contact Cooper Institute by emailing josie@cooperinstitute.ca or calling (902) 894-4573.
We hope to see you on March 27th!
- Facebook Event Page
9) New and Not Improved: Fraud and Scams
In recognition of Fraud prevention month the PEI Party Line has a program scheduled with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre on March 29. For those of you who may not be familiar with the program, the PEI Party Line is a free teleconference service that Islanders of any age can participate in to access information on community programs, services, health and wellness and general interest topics. Registration is free. Please feel free to pass this notice along to anyone who you feel may be interested.
New and Not Improved: Fraud and Scams
March is Fraud and Scam Awareness Month and we're excited to welcome the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to the PEI Party Line. Each day our expert guest tracks new frauds and scams and advises the public on ways to protect themselves. Join the conversation to learn more about the newest frauds and scams and be prepared to stop crime before it happens!
Wednesday, March 29
10:00 am to 10:40 am
To join: dial 1-866-279-1594
Enter program code: 777920# or call 1-866-770-0588 if you would like someone to join you into the call directly.
For more info:
Catherine Freeze MEd RD CDE, Seniors Policy Advisor
Department of Family and Human Services
11 Kent Street, 2nd Floor Jones
Charlottetown, PEI C1A 7N8
phone 902-620-3785
cafreeze@gov.pe.ca
10) Ask Us about Therapeutic Touch®
The “founding” of Therapeutic Touch happened 45 years ago by Dr. Dolores Krieger, NYUniversity and Dora Kunz. The Atlantic Therapeutic Touch Network celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2016. The ATTN Coordinator/Secretary, Judy Donovan Whitty, R.N. (retired) and ATTN-Stratford Practice Group leader Mary Hughes, R.N. love to talk about Therapeutic Touch but even more like to provide sessions to those interested in this modality.
Judy and Mary will provide an overview on this topic and will provide demonstrations/mini sessions at the Martha Spirituality Center Thursday, April 6th, 7 pm. Sessions take approximately 5-7 minutes followed by a rest period. Offered each Thursday to the public 10-11:30 am at the Hospice/Palliative care facility, and 7 pm at Andrews of Stratford, and 7 pm in Kensington at the Health Clinic; also on Tuesdays, 6 pm at Wedgewood Manor, Summerside. See www.atlanticttn.com or call Judy 902-569-3496
11) 2017 Micro-Grant Program
The City of Charlottetown’s 2017 Micro-Grant program is now open and accepting applications. If you’ve got an idea for a community project related to sustainability this program is a great way to get the funding you need to put it into action!
This year the applications will be reviewed by a selection committee made up of community members who represent a range of interests and backgrounds related to sustainability. The projects that are chosen will receive up to $2,500 in funding to bring the inspired ideas they put forth tolife.
Go to this webpage, http://city.charlottetown.pe.ca/microgrant.php for the Micro-Grant FAQ’s and Application form. Applications must be submitted by 4:00pm on April 7th, 2017.
Information on previous year’s projects can be found here: http://city.charlottetown.pe.ca/microgrant.php. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to come forward.
Jessica Brown, Sustainability Outreach Coordinator
City of Charlottetown, 199 Queen Street
PO Box 98, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7K2
Tel: (902)-629-6368 / Fax: (902)-629-4115
jbrown@charlottetown.ca
www.charlottetown.ca
12) Spring Creativity Infusion
Kathleen Hamilton & Lise Morin invite you to a new event for women
Spring Creativity Infusion
April 8 & 9
Ready to embrace the energy of Spring? Give yourself the gift of two days to explore simple yet powerful creativity tools to help you unearth and renew your creative spark, spur your imagination, capture new ideas, and discover emerging layers of your creative expression. Expect to leave the weekend enlivened, strengthened, and moving forward with a fresh new version of yourself.
Open to all women (not just those who identify as artists)
Perfect for women who
write (yes email counts)
sing (yes the shower counts)
dance (alone or with others)
make stuff (yes dinner counts)
appreciate beauty
are longing for a creativeself care and discovery weekend in the nurturing and inspiring company of other women.
The Spring Creativity Infusion is for you if you want to
Renew your creativity
Increase your confidence
Spur your imagination
Capture new ideas
Tap into an ever-replenishing source of creative energy
Ground that energy in a way that satisfies you
Gain insights into the best next steps for you
Experience a weekend of women’s community
Spring Creativity Infusion
April 8 & 9
A weekend of creative self care for women.
Location in Charlottetown TBA (we’re deciding but wanted you to know the dates)
Cost TBA (depends in part on location, we’ll let you know)
What to do:
mark the dates on your calendar
email Kathleen Hamilton at kathleenhamilton@eastlink.ca for more info
forward this invitation to friends
We’ll keep you posted.
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