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Table of Contents
Note: The E-News will return as needed when we have sufficient information to share with our readership. Thanks for your continued interest. Take care everyone...
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1) Survivors Tell Us How to Support Them
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The two brilliant and compassionate women who lead the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women have written an important Op-Ed in support of survivors of sexual assault - Debbie Langston and Jane Ledwell.
During Victims and Survivors of Crime Week in Canada, our thoughts turn to how to support survivors of gender-based violence, especially sexualized violence. Life is a journey; more so for survivors. From the moment of violation, they are forced to undertake the journey from victim to survivor. Each journey is unique and valid. It is a journey of small steps, strides, setbacks, and progress. For many survivors, dealing with trauma is a lifelong journey.
Among us are many survivors of violence. Survivors are not “they” – “they” are “us”: neighbours, friends, families, co-workers. Some of them may have shared their experiences with us; others have not. Some wear their suffering, especially when they are in the midst of pain and healing. Some have scars; others have no visible mark of their experience. Someone who helps survivors may be a survivor herself. A survivor in this context is someone who continues to live their life successfully despite experiencing trauma. Success means different things on a daily basis. Some days, just getting out of bed is a success.
The strategies we share today come from many voices of survivors of violence, trauma, and abuse, from one-on-one conversations and from a February lunch-and-learn in which survivors shared their wisdom and insight. Each survivor is an individual and each situation is unique, but there are some themes that come up again and again among survivors – members of a group no one wanted to join, sharing common experiences based on trauma they did not deserve to endure.
Survivors spoke to us about what being a survivor meant for them. They shared about being victims of acts of unspeakable violence, and how they internalized shame because society perpetuates trauma by blaming victims. They talked about running from trauma, or behaving in ways they didn’t recognize in response to trauma, until they could not run any longer. They spoke of resilience, of not being broken by trauma. They talked about the ways all the regular and extraordinary challenges of life intersect when someone experiences trauma: needing to deal with immediate safety, physical health, mental health, the justice system – while still dealing with housing, childcare, income, and unexpected school closures.
They talked about healing, and the supports and services needed to wrap around people who are healing.
Survivors spoke to us about cliches and unhelpful messages that minimize trauma and impede recovery. They said what they want more than anything is someone to listen respectfully and really hear them – to be present with them before jumping to say something that may be unhelpful or to try to fix things they can’t fix.
Survivors told us three keywords they need to hear from those who listen to them: I believe you.
And survivors talked about healing; growing and moving forward. They spoke of trying to accept that the experience of trauma changes you and shapes part of who you are. They spoke about perseverance and being the best person you can be, learning to advocate for yourself, and learning to love and honour yourself for all of who you are and all you have survived.
To support survivors, we begin with individuals, listening empathetically and non-judgmentally. We meet survivors where they are on their journey. We hear what they are saying. We don’t interrogate them. We honour their unique experience by not comparing their experience with our own or others’ experience. We recognize that survivors are experts in their recovery. They live it every single day. They know what they needed at the time of their trauma and they know what they need now to heal from it.
Beyond supporting individuals, we advocate for governments, organizations, institutions, and service providers to have and use policies that prevent violence and protect victims. We work for trauma-informed, survivor-centred, gender-sensitive, culturally appropriate health and justice responses to trauma, and health-care and justice systems that never retraumatize victims and survivors of violence.
Supporting survivors is a radical, transformative act that gives power and control back to people and groups that have been treated inequitably. When the messages from society and culture are so pervasive, in whispers and in shouts, that women can’t be trusted, to say “I believe you” is radical. When we are working in systems that are founded on patriarchy and colonization, standing with survivors and disempowered people, being vulnerable together, is transformative. We upset and reject the inequalities that are root causes of violence.
When we support survivors on their journey not only do we help them heal and be successful but we build stronger, healthier communities. We help to prevent the transmission of trauma. When we support survivors, we become part of the solution and help everyone to heal.
~ Debbie Langston is the Chairperson of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women and Jane Ledwell is its Executive Director.
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2) Research Participants Needed
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Are you a survivor of severe domestic violence who is now safe? OR Were you close to a victim of domestic homicide?
Did you or the domestic homicide victim belong to one or more of the following groups?
- Indigenous Peoples
- Immigrants and/or refugees
- People living in rural, remote, and/or northern communities
- Children exposed to domestic violence or parents/caregivers of children killed in the context of domestic violence
We want to learn from people with experiences that occurred between 2006 and 2016.
Participants must be at least 18 years and willing to have their interview recorded. Interviews can be in the language you are comfortable speaking as long as we can find an appropriate interpreter and will take approximately one to two hours to complete.
Each person who participates will be offered a $50 gift card to thank you for your time. You can share your story with us by phone, video conference, or in-person. If needed, travel and/or childcare costs will be covered. Translators can also be provided.
We will work with you to protect your safety and privacy.
For more information, or to participate in this project, please contact the person listed below from your region:
- British Columbia - Kate Rossiter, Simon Fraser University and Ending Violence Association of British Columbia – rossiter@sfu.ca or 604-633-2506 ext. 12
- Prairies – Renee Hoffart, University of Manitoba – hoffartr@myumanitoba.ca or 204-474-7410
- Ontario – Anna-Lee Straatman, Western University – astraat2@uwo.ca or 1-844-958-0522
- Quebec – Janie Dolan Cake (English), Concordia University | Melanie Ederer (French), L’Université du Québec à Montréal | icphcpv.quebec@gmail.com | 514-987-3000 ext. 8754
- Maritimes – Cathy Holtmann, University of New Brunswick – cathy.holtmann@unb.ca or 506-458-7442
- Northern Territories – Pertice Moffitt, North Slave Research Centre – PMoffitt@auroracollege.nt.ca or 867-446-7560
The end date for participation is September 30, 2020.
This project has been reviewed and approved by:
University of Guelph REB # 19-02-013
Western University REB # 112430
Aurora College - 20191001
University of Calgary - REB19-0574
University of Manitoba - P2019:105 (HS23209)
University of Saskatchewan - 1341
Ryerson University - 2019-197
University of New Brunswick 2019-058 (#53)
St. Mary’s University 19-079
(Source CDHPI webpage)
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3) Keep Children Safe from Online Sexual Exploitation & Abuse During the Pandemic
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This backgrounder examines potential increased risks for online sexual exploitation and abuse of children during the COVID-19 pandemic and provides strategies for parents to keep children safe.
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4) Service Canada is here to help // Service Canada est prêt à vous aider
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Hello,
We are open for business! Although our Service Canada Centres are closed to the public due to COVID-19, you can still get the Service Canada benefits and services you need online or by telephone.
Does someone in your community need help with Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), and more? Are you or one of your community members a person with a disability or need extra support to get Service Canada benefits and services? Try our online service! Complete an e-Services form and a Service Canada employee will call you back within two business days.
If you have community members or individuals within your network who do not have access to the internet or face other barriers to accessing benefits and services, our Service Canada Outreach Support Centre can help. Outreach workers are available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1-877-464-2657.
Support for individuals
Visit the support for individuals page on Canada.ca for a complete list of benefits and services. Here are a few direct links that may be of interest to your clients and networks:
Support for businesses
Employers can visit support for businesses page on Canada.ca for a complete list of benefits and services available to them, but here are a few direct links of interest:
Please share these links or the printable resources (attached) with your networks. I also encourage you to follow ESDC on Facebook or Service Canada on Twitter and share posts with your online community. Here are a few posts that might be of interest to your network:
· Facebook: e-Services
· Facebook: EI and CERB
· Facebook: How to apply for CERB (Video) / Twitter: How to apply for CERB (Video)
· Facebook: CERB Eligibility
· Facebook: Canada Pension Plan (CPP) / Twitter: Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
We are here to help you access the Government of Canada services and benefits you want and need. For general questions about any of our benefits and services, call 1-800-O-Canada, or, Citizen Services Specialists are also available to discuss your community’s needs and provide support. Please email or call the specialist for your area: Prince Edward Island: Wendy McGrath | 902-894-6145
Thank you,
Service Canada, Atlantic Region
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Bonjour,
Nous sommes à votre service! Même si nos Centres Service Canada sont fermés au public en raison de la pandémie de COVID-19, vous pouvez quand même obtenir les prestations et les services dont vous avez besoin en ligne ou au téléphone.
Est-ce qu’un membre de votre communauté a besoin d’aide pour faire une demande d’assurance-emploi (AE), du Régime de pensions du Canada (RPC), de la Sécurité de la vieillesse (SV), ou autre? Est-ce que vous ou l’un des membres de votre communauté avez un handicap ou avez besoin d’un soutien supplémentaire pour obtenir des prestations et des services de Service Canada? Essayez notre service en ligne! Remplissez une Demande de services en ligne et un employé de Service Canada vous répondra dans deux jours ouvrables.
Si des membres de votre communauté ou des particuliers au sein de votre réseau n’ont pas accès à Internet ou ont d’autres difficultés à accéder aux prestations et aux services, notre centre d’aide des services mobiles de Service Canada peut aider. Les travailleurs des services mobiles sont disponibles du lundi au vendredi de 8 h 30 à 16 h, au 1-877-464-2657.
Aide aux particuliers
Vous pouvez consulter la page Soutien aux particuliers de la page Canada.ca pour obtenir la liste complète des prestations et services. Voici quelques liens directs qui pourraient être utiles pour vos clients et vos réseaux :
Aide aux entreprises
Les employeurs peuvent visiter la page Soutien aux entreprises de la page Canada.ca pour obtenir la liste complète des prestations et services à leur disposition, mais voici quelques liens directs qui pourraient être utiles :
Veuillez distribuer ces liens, ou une copie imprimée, ou encore les ressources imprimable (ci-jointe) dans vos réseaux. Je vous encourage aussi à suivre EDSC sur Facebook ou Service Canada sur Twitter et à partager des publications avec vos communautés en ligne. Voici quelques publications qui pourraient intéresser votre réseau :
· Facebook : AE et PCU
· Facebook : Comment demander la PCU (vidéo) / Twitter : Comment demander la PCU (vidéo)
· Admissibilité à la PCU
· Facebook : Régime de pensions du Canada (RPC) / Twitter : Régime de pensions du Canada (RPC)
· Facebook : Services électroniques
Nous sommes ici pour vous aider à accéder aux services et aux prestations du gouvernement du Canada que vous souhaitez et dont vous avez besoin. Pour toute question d’ordre général sur nos prestations et services, composez le 1-800-O-Canada. Les spécialistes des services aux citoyens sont également à votre disposition pour discuter des besoins de votre communauté et vous aider. Veuillez communiquer avec le spécialiste de votre localité par courriel ou par téléphone: Île-du-Prince-Édouard : Wendy McGrath | 902-894-6145
Merci,
Service Canada, Région de l’Atlantique
(Source email notice)
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5) PEIBWA Activities/News
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6) Emergency Community Support Fund
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The Government of Canada's Emergency Community Support Fund aims to help charities and non-profit organizations adapt and increase frontline services for vulnerable populations during COVID-19. Since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, community-based charities and non-profit organizations have been working tirelessly to provide emergency support of all kinds—in particular, to individuals and communities experiencing continued or heightened vulnerability. Demand for their services has increased dramatically.
Together, the Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada and United Way Centraide Canada are collaborating with the Government of Canada to flow ECSF support to those who need it most right now.
Here on PEI, the United Way of PEI will be investing $325,000, with a focus on projects of $25,000 and above. The Community Foundation of PEI will be awarding $260,000 and will receive applications for grants of up to $25,000.
United Way PEI ECSF - Funding Criteria
Who can Apply?
The United Way of PEI will fund organizations that provide direct services to vulnerable populations who are impacted by COVID-19.
Your organization is eligible to receive funding if your organization has a charitable number, or is otherwise a qualified donee, and is providing supports and services to meet immediate community needs related to the COVID-19.
This funding is intended to support frontline community service organizations providing services to support vulnerable Canadians, including low-income seniors, women, children and youth, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, refugees, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, and more.
Funds may be used for immediate needs and priorities related to the impact of COVID-19. This includes, but is not limited to, services such as:
- Preparing and delivering meals and/or food hampers
- Supporting individuals in accessing income supports and financial coaching
- Providing home care or personal support for seniors, elders, and persons with disabilities
- Mental health & wellness supports, including crisis counselling and peer support
- Personal safety supports, including for those living in or escaping situations of violence
- Access to safe transport for essential appointment and errands, and
- Others
What Types of Activities could be Funded?
- Community outreach and engagement
- Developing and/or delivering new programs, services or delivery models as a result of COVID-19
- Sharing information and knowledge
- Engaging and recruiting volunteers
APPLY FOR FUNDING (ENGLISH APPLICATION)
FAIRE UNE DEMANDE DE FINANCEMENT (DEMANDE FRANÇAISE)
Click here to access the ECSF FAQ sheet.
Click here to read the May 19th media release from United Way of PEI and Community Foundation of PEI.
If you have questions or need support in completing the application, please contact:
Andrea MacDonald, CEO United Way of PEI
amacdonald@peiunitedway.com
(902) 892-2744
The ESCF is funded by the Government of Canada.
(Source E-news)
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7) "Saying Goodbye" Campaign
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The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) and the CHPCA Champion’s Council announce the launch of the “Saying Goodbye” campaign; calling on health authorities to implement a more compassionate approach to end-of-life visitations across Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. A press release went out this morning on the Canadian news wire. Letters to MPs is being sent today and tomorrow to support the campaign.
For more details about the campaign please visit CHPCA website. A MP letter template and a social media kit with tweets and posts are available in English and french language at the links below.
(Source email notice)
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
7pm - 8pm
Online Event
Register
What does PRIDE mean to you?
We're doing things a bit different this year, so we hope you'll join the Pride PEI board for an interactive discussion on what PEI's annual Pride Festival means to you.
What kind of topics would you like to see discussed during our Pride Talk series? Are you a fan of online games? How likely are you to tune into virtual events? These are examples of feedback that we want to hear from YOU, yes, YOU!
Zoom registration will open on Monday, June 1st - hope to see you there!
Please note: all current Pride PEI Members are welcome to attend, so please be sure you've updated your Membership for 2019-2020 at https://bit.ly/ppei-member
Territorial Acknowledgement
We honour that the land on which we gather is the ancestral and unceded territory of the Abegweit Mi’kmaq First Nation.
Safer Space Statement
Pride PEI is dedicated to providing a virtual space that is accessible, inclusive, and free from oppression, harassment, and discrimination. In this virtual space, we will treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of age, race, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, levels of ability, and all our other diverse identities. Everyone entering this virtual space has a responsibility to uphold these values.
(Source Facebook)
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9) PEI Chase the Ace - Sales Open for Draw #2!
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Good Morning ,
Our $2,500 jackpot winner from our very first draw has been contacted and confirmed! The winner had selected Card #12 which luckily contained the Ace of Spades!
More information will be announced shortly, but we wanted to let you know that we are ready to go for our next draw and sales are now open on the website! Our next draw will take place next Thursday, June 4th so get your tickets soon!
If you are interested in playing, please click on the Chase the Ace logo or the link below!
A reminder that net proceeds will be used for our recently established COVID-19 Community Impact Fund which will provide assistance to PEI charities whose work is being negatively impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Please share/forward this information with anyone you feel would be interested!
GOOD LUCK!
Sincerely,
Kent Hudson
Executive Director
Community Foundation of PEI
(Source e-mail e-news)
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10) PEI Government COVID-19 Resources and Renew PEI Together webpages
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(Source PEI Government webpage)
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ReNew PEI Together
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11) PEI Status of Women Teleworking Re: COVID-19 Response
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To contribute to PEI's collective effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, and in light of our caregiving responsibilities, staff of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women will be tele-working as much as possible. This may affect when and how we are able to respond to requests. Thank you for your patience.
Afin de contribuer à l'effort collectif des insulaires de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard pour ralentir la propagation de COVID-19, et tenant compte de nos responsabilités pour aider les enfants et les aîné(e)s de nos familles, le personnel du Conseil consultatif sur la situation de la femme de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard fera du télétravail autant que possible. Cela peut affecter quand et comment nous sommes en mesure de répondre aux demandes. Merci de votre patience.
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