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1) International Women's Day Celebration - Like a Woman – Célébration de la Journée internationale des femmes
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Sunday, March 8, 2020
3pm-5pm
Trinity United Church Hall
220 Richmond Street
Charlottetown
(English text follows)
À l’occasion de la Journée internationale des femmes, venez célébrer les femmes du monde entier et profiter de cette journée pour exiger l'équité, la sécurité et le respect des droits humains pour tous les sexes.
Au programme :
Des chants, de la musique et des danses.
Venez écouter des témoignages de personnes qui partageront leurs diverses expériences en tant que femmes.
Des activités seront offertes pour les enfants ainsi qu’un atelier pour fabriquer des badges.
Des rafraîchissements seront servis et l'entrée est GRATUITE. Cet événement est ouvert à toutes et à tous, quelque soit votre âge et votre genre.
Celebrating women the world over and demanding equity, safety and human rights for all genders. Participate in singing, music and movement, and hear speakers reflecting on their diverse experiences as women. There will be children's activities and a button-making station. Refreshments provided and admission is FREE. All ages and genders welcome. (Facebook event)
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2) Songs of PEI Black History with the Scott Parsons Trio
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Sunday, February 23, 2020
2pm-3pm
Confederation Centre Public Library
145A Richmond Street
Join us at the library to listen to Songs of PEI Black History with the Scott Parsons Trio and special guest Joce Reyome. Hosted by Sean Casey. Scott Parsons Sean Casey Sarah Tamula Tamara Steele CBC Prince Edward Island The Guardian The Buzz - PEI's Guide to What's Going On (Source Facebook/email)
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3) Show #6-MY VOICE: Stories of Black Women
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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
7pm-9pm
The Guild
111 Queen Street
Charlottetown
Tickets $9.99
Show #6
International?WTF (Wisdom, Truth & Failure)
Theme: MY VOICE: Stories Of Black Women.
Presented by The Guild.
Speakers & Performer's: To be announced
This next show falls on Black History Month and in partnership with The Guild and The Black Cultural Society, we will showcase great speakers, artists and performances from our Black Island Women.
As a team, Our main focus has always been to continue to give a voice with our platform to people that their voices are not being heard enough or at all. We promise our diverse community and audience will be inspired and motivated listening to stories of these Black Island Women and their perspective of life that have never before been heard.
All are welcome
Let's continue to make wisdom and love go viral. 🙏🎤
(Source Facebook)
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4) Tenants Action Meeting
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Thursday, February 27, 2020
6:30pm-8:30pm
PEI Farm Centre
420 University Ave
Charlottetown
PEI Fight for Affordable Housing invites tenants, and supporters of increased tenant's rights to attend our community meeting to update and plan actions on public housing, short term rental regulations and tenant's rights and advocacy.
We want to review the past year and what progress has been achieved, what items have been ignored and how we as a community can demand increased action as we continue to struggle with housing pressures. Feel free to come with your ideas on demonstrations, campaigns or actions we can tackle together.
**This meeting is for TENANTS and SUPPORTERS OF TENANTS RIGHTS ONLY.
We kindly ask that media, developers, landlords, commercial STR operators and politicians refrain from attending** (Source Facebook event/email)
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5) Information booklet available to help Island women manage perimenopause and menopause
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The Interministerial Women’s Secretariat wants Island women to know there is new booklet available with plenty of valuable information to help them learn about and better manage perimenopause and menopause.
Perimenopause, Menopause, and You, is available online and will be available at various women’s wellness centres, community organizations and Health PEI sites. The booklet makes it easy for women to access a broad range of resources and material in one place and includes various topics such as common symptoms, treatment options, diet and exercise.
“It’s really important to have quick and easy access to a variety of information about perimenopause and menopause to help better manage overall health and wellness. This booklet is an excellent resource and I thank everyone involved in developing it for their input, hard work and great collaboration.”
- Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Darlene Compton
The booklet was developed collaboratively with input from a variety of organizations and individuals including: Health PEI; Public Health and Family Nutrition; Women’s Wellness and Sexual Health Program; PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women; PEERS Alliance; Women’s Network PEI; Laura Abdallah, Picadilly Acupuncture & Apothecary; and naturopathic doctors Dr. Kali Simmonds, and Dr. Lana McMurrer.
Download your copy of the publication here: Perimenopause, Menopause, and You.
(Source PEI Government webpage/news release)
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6) PEIFVPS is Hiring - O'Leary
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We’re Hiring!
The Administrative Support Services position has key responsibility to provide administrative support to the Outreach Coordinator/Executive Director and initial response to clients and members of the community. This position is an essential and key point of contact on behalf of PEI Family Violence Prevention Services for funders, donors, and external stakeholders.
Closing date is Friday, March 6th, 2020 at 4:00pm.
Click here for the full job posting.
(Source FVPS website)
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7) Complete review of Employment Standards Act to benefit Island workforce and employers
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A thorough review of the Employment Standards Act will take place to ensure it is current and meets the needs of Islanders across the province.
The Employment Standards Act outlines rights and obligations of employees and employers and sets minimum standards to ensure individuals are treated fairly in the workplace. The last time the act was reviewed was in 2006.
“Workplaces have changed over the years so our employment standards need to evolve too. Islanders have asked for a full review and today I’m proud to say that we are committed to doing exactly that, so together we can continue to create healthy and supportive workplaces in Prince Edward Island.”
- Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture Minister Matthew MacKay
Calls to complete a comprehensive review of the act have been made by several interest groups and the Employment Standards Board. A review is also included as an action item in the Poverty Reduction Action Plan for Prince Edward Island.
A panel will be set up to carry out the review of the act and its associated regulations. The panel will have a chair and two side panel members. One of the side-panel members will be a representative for employers and the other a representative for employees.
The panel will do two phases of public consultations and write an interim and final report on what they heard from Islanders. The final report will make recommendations on changes to employment standards in the province.
To apply as an employer representative or employee representative on the Employment Standards Comprehensive Review Panel, visit Engage PEI by March 11, 2020. (Source PEI Government webpage/news release)
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8) Employment Standards Comprehensive Review Panel
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The Employment Standards Comprehensive Review Panel will be responsible for completing a comprehensive review of the Employment Standards Act.
What is the function of the panel?
The Panel is being established to complete a comprehensive review of the Employment Standards Act as well as its associated regulations. The Panel will be tasked with completing two phases of consultations, as well as writing an interim and final report. The final report will make recommendations to the Minister on changes to employment standards in the Province.
Primary Role: Advisory
How many people are on the panel?
The panel will be comprised of a chairperson and two side panel members. One of the side-panel members will be a representative for employers and the other a representative for employees. The side panel members will be selected from applicants who have applied through Engage PEI.
What are the requirements of the board members?
Work & Experience Requirements
The employer representative will be selected from applicants who have experience as an employer and an understanding of the issues employers face when it comes to employment standards. Previous volunteer or work experience in a consultation process is considered an asset.
The employee representative will be selected from applicants who have experience as an employee and an understanding of the issues employees face when it comes to employment standards. Previous volunteer or work experience in a consultation process is considered an asset.
Please specify in your application if you are applying as an employer representative of employee representative and include a resume.
Skills Required
Sound judgement and an ability to be impartial.
Will I get paid?
The side panel members will receive an honourarium for days worked as well as be eligible for reimbursement of certain expenses, such as mileage.
Members - $142/diem.
What is the time commitment?
Appointment to the panel will not be equivalent to full-time work, however there may be weeks during which the panel will be required to host several public-consultation sessions. Members should be available for meetings and consultation sessions during the day and/or evening.
How can I apply?
If you would like to serve as a member of a provincial government agency, board, or commission (ABC), you can apply online through Engage PEI.
Contact
For further information about this committee, you may contact:
Patricia McPhail
Director, Labour and Industrial Relations
Sherwood Business Centre
161 St. Peters Road
PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Phone: 902-569-0545
Toll-free: 1-800-333-4362
Email: phmcphail@gov.pe.ca(link sends e-mail)
(Source PEI Government webpage)
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9) Spring Registration for UPEI Professional Development Courses
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(Source: UPEI website/E-news)
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10) Save the Dates! PEER Education and Empowerment Project
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Are you a woman (or other gender minority) who uses drugs? Let's chat about it and learn about harm reduction and safer ways to use drugs.
JOIN US:
- February 26th from 6-7pm at the Community Outreach Centre (211 Euston St. Charlottetown)
- March 9th from 6:30-7:30pm at the Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, Rm 202 (57 Central St. Summerside)
- March 27th from 2-3pm at the Native Council (6 F.J. MacAulay Ct. Charlottetown)
These sessions are free of charge and free pizza and snacks will be provided! Participants will also receive a $20 Gift card! (Source Facebook post)
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Previous listings by title
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- Provincial Art Bank Seeks Submissions from Island Artists - Deadline is Feb 20
- Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2020 Student Video Competition - Deadline is Feb 21
- Triple P Parenting Seminars - Feb 18, 25, and March 3
- Canadian Domestic Violence Conference 6: March 3-6, 2020 in Halifax
- Save the Date: Celebrating International Women's Day on Sunday, March 8th!
- Rewarding Employment Opportunity with the Voluntary Resource Council - March 9 deadline
- The Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre is Hiring! - Fredericton NB - March 10 deadline
- New report - Perceptions related to gender-based violence, gender equality, and gender expression
- Survey Invitation - What Can Canada Learn from Women's Police Stations to Prevent Gender-Based Violence
- Creating Consent Culture Classroom Contest
- February is Psychology Month
- PEI Women's Institute's “Taking Care of Women’s Business. Period” Collection for month of February
- Bowl for Kids Sake Teams Needed!
- Charlottetown Rotary Club Accepting Requests for Donations
- Cest un Femicide-Call it Femicide 2019 Report/rapport
- Canadian Femicide Observatory releases infographic on women and girls killed in Canada in 2019
- February Programs at the Confederation Centre Public Library
- Supporting Survivors: Videos with Local Wisdom
- Family Violence Prevention Week Videos on the PEI Government YouTube Channel
- The ClimateSense Professional Internship Program
- "Sexting, Cyberbullying, and the Criminal Code”, a project for youth, by youth!
- Breast Density and Screening Mammograms (English) Video
- Black History Month Activities Continue through February
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