|
|
|
|
1) Happy International Women's Day! Celebration at Trinity United Hall This Sunday Afternoon
|
|
On Sunday, March 8, 2020 the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women hosts their annual International Women’s Day event. The theme of the event is “Like a Woman.”
To be “like a woman” is to celebrate women’s skills and resiliency and beauty. To be “like a woman” is to advocate for safety and justice and inclusion. To be “like a woman” is to express sorrow and rage and hope. As women and all people who believe in gender equity, we demand recognition of women’s innate equality and right to full global participation.
The program will celebrate women with speakers representing many cultures and experiences in PEI. There will also be singing, music, dancing and movement led by diverse women. The afternoon will be participatory and informal, with a children’s activities area and a button-making station for all ages on site. Admission is FREE and snacks are provided. All ages and genders are welcome.
Date:
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Time:
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Location:
Trinity United Church Hall, 220 Richmond Street, Charlottetown
Speakers:
Debbie Langston, Council Chairperson
Hon. Antoinette Perry, PEI Lieutenant Governor
Hon. Natalie Jameson, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women
Mame Faty Sarr, Action Femmes
Selvi Roy, Cdn Council for International Cooperation
Rosanne Kressin, HIVE PEI
Performers:
Julie Pellissier-Lush, Indigenous Round Dance
Clair Byrne & Cameron Cassidy, Chilean Resistance Movement
Reequal Smith, African dance and drumming
Carol Stevenson-Seller, bread and Roses anthem
Emcee: Farahnaz Rezaei
For more info, email info@peistatusofwomen.ca or 902-368-4510.
|
|
2) International Women's Day...Because of You
|
|
 Chairperson Debbie Langston shared these reflections for this year's International Women's Day. Look this weekend for her commentary on women's courage in local media and on our blog at peiacsw.wordpress.com.
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I look to the beautiful mosaic of women that contribute to Island culture. In the fifteen years since I immigrated to PEI, the Island I now call home, I have witnessed a lot of change.
My mother single-handedly raised four strong black women. Because of her, I have been bold enough to use my voice as a leader in the community and as an advocate for others.
This year’s theme “Because of you,” gives us an opportunity to pause and reflect on the women, near and far, who have shaped us and inspire us to continue the tradition of strong Island women who extend the hand of friendship across cultures and encourage us to aspire to create a rich legacy -- a legacy where we build inclusive and vibrant communities; where women feel valued and respected, and where future generations can say “Because of you.”
|
|
3) IWD at Saint Paul's Anglican Church
|
|
Musical Celebration of Women
- Phase II and Friends
Sunday, March 8
7:30 pm
101 Prince Street
Charlottetown
Special Guests
- Her Honour Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of PEI
- Sean Casey, MP, Charlottetown
- His Worship Philip Brown, Mayor of Charlottetown
- Natalie Jameson, MLA
An Evening of Great Music
Songs to celebrate the strength, beauty, determination and accomplishments of women throughout the world.
Free Admission.
(Source poster/email)
|
|
4) PEI Status of Women Annual Report
|
|
We would like to share the work of the Advisory Council for 2018-2019. Our PEIACSW Annual Report (web version, lower resolution) 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_annual19.pdf
You are a part of what what we do - working together to advance women's equality.
|
|
5) Clocks Go Forward this Sunday
|
|
Mar 8, 2020 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach
Sunday, March 8, 2020, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, March 8, 2020, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
(Source TimeandDate.com)
|
|
6) Applications being accepted for Seniors’ Secretariat grants
|
|
|
Organizations and communities that work to improve the lives of Island seniors can now apply for provincial government funding.
Applications are being accepted for 2020-2021 PEI Seniors’ Secretariat grants until April 8, 2020. The grants provide up to $5,000 per project to organizations or groups interested in enriching the lives of seniors. Groups eligible for funding include non-profit organizations, community-based coalitions, networks, municipal governments, band/tribal councils, and other Aboriginal organizations in Prince Edward Island.
“The PEI Seniors’ Secretariat plays a big role in enhancing the lives of seniors across Prince Edward Island. These grants help promote healthy, active aging and foster social connectedness and inclusion of seniors in our communities. I encourage individuals and organizations to bring forward their ideas and apply for the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Grant.”
- Social Development and Housing Minister Ernie Hudson
Preference will be given to projects that promote:
- positive images of aging and support healthy aging;
- personal safety and financial security;
- social inclusion and participation; and
- support for aging in place (in home and community).
|
|
7) Common Ground Anniversary Edition Launch and Celebration
|
|
Thursday, March 12, 2020
4pm-6pm
The Haviland Club
2 Haviland Street
Charlottetown
Free
We’ve created an anniversary edition of Common Ground to celebrate our 35th year. Join us as we launch this edition and celebrate 🎉 (Source Facebook event)
|
|
8) Charlottetown Food Council community conversations
|
|
- Saturday, March 21st 10:30 to 12:00 p.m. - Hillsborough Park Community Centre
- Wednesday, March 25th 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. - West Royalty Community Centre (Upton Room)
- Wednesday, April 1st 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. - Charlottetown Fire Hall, Station 1 (Kent Street, 3rd Floor)
- Community Food Survey: Accepting responses until March 27th
The Charlottetown Food Council invites you to one of the upcoming Community Conversations About Food! These 1.5 hour workshops will help to develop the Charlottetown Food Asset Map, which identifies our existing strengths and resources in the community.
Once complete, the asset map will help the Food Council and other organizations gain a better understanding of the City's existing food system and identify opportunities to improve it.
If you buy, grow, prepare, sell, share, or eat food in Charlottetown than these workshops are for you. There will be prizes, giveaways, and of course... FOOD.
For more information or to register please visit: www.charlottetown.ca/FoodCouncil (Source email)
|
|
9) Matues Revisited: Opening Reception
|
|
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
7pm-9pm
The Guild
111 Queen Street
Charlottetown
Matues Revisited is a collaboration of three Mi’kmaq porcupine quill artists, Melissa Peter Paul, Cheryl Simon and Kayla Sark, showcasing their individual artistic styles. Porcupine quill art is a traditional Mi’kmaq art form that utilizes an insertion technique to put quills into the bark.
Each artist will push the designs beyond the traditional form of quill boxes to include quilled sculpture, a study of the chevron design, and development of the bark as expression rather than just a medium. The exhibit will demonstrate the individual styles of each artist as well as a collaborative piece to embrace the traditional community component so prevalent in Mi’kmaq art. The collaboration itself is an expression of living Mi’kmaq quill traditions. (Source Facebook event)
|
|
10) Youth Mental Health Forum
|
|
March 21, 2020
9:30-3:00pm
Tignish Elementary
322 Church Street
All Welcome
Community members, parents, educators, and youth are invited to attend the Youth Mental Health Forum taking place at Tignish Elementary on March 21.
Workshops and sessions will be provided by Canadian Mental Health Association - PEI Division, PEERS Alliance, community experts, and by PEI youth in a panel discussion. Participants will learn about youth mental health and more. A full schedule will be released in the upcoming weeks.
Registration begins at 9:30 am and there will be four sessions throughout the day. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided, and lunch will be provided by Our Family Traditions.
To register for this free event, please email director@peersalliance.ca or call 902-566-2437.
PEERS Alliance acknowledges the support from Canadian Mental Health Association - PEI Division. (Source Facebook Post)
|
|
The Friends of the Confederation Centre Public Library are having their Spring Book Sale over the following dates and times: March 27 & 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & March 29 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Buy 1, Get 1 Free! Please phone 902-368-4642 for more information. (Source email/Facebook event)
|
|
12) The Government of PEI Takes Action re Breast Density Results
|
|
On January 15th, 2020, the government of PEI took action to help save lives by sharing breast density results with all women having a screening mammogram. The breast density category and associated risks are now included in the letter mailed to women after their screening mammogram.
Information about breast density is an important part of breast cancer screening and ensuring early detection and treatment.
Informing women directly of their breast density is important because:
1. women in the highest categories of breast density have an increased risk of breast cancer; high breast density is a more prevalent risk factor for breast cancer than family history
2. high breast density may make it more difficult for the radiologist to interpret the screening mammogram since both cancer and dense tissue appear white on a mammogram, creating a camouflage effect.
3. women with the highest categories of density are more likely to have interval cancers ( cancers found in between screenings) and these are later stage and more aggressive
By directly informing women of their breast density category, the PEI government has helped women with dense breasts better understand their breast cancer risk, thereby allowing women a chance to be proactive in reducing their risk and finding cancer earlier.
The goal is to find cancer earlier to improve mortality, as well as reduce the need for chemotherapy and aggressive surgery.
The more that women know about their breast cancer risk, the more they are empowered to manage their own health and have informed conversations with their health care provider.
The PEI government has taken key steps to ensure women have access to important information about their breast health.
Thank you,
Jennie Dale
Executive Director, Dense Breasts Canada
Follow us|Facebook |Twitter |
Watch our animation
(Source email)
|
|
14) Save the Date: Fabric and Yarn Sale
|
|
G’ma Circle of Charlottetown
Place: Spring Park United Church Auditorium
Kirkwood Drive, Charlottetown
Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2020
Time: 9 am-12 noon
Admission: $10 a bag per person (bags provided)
Donations of unused fabric, knitting and crocheting yarn, patterns and pattern books, thread, knitting/crochet needles, craft supplies etc., are appreciated.
Contact Sharon at 902-892-2837 for pick-up or delivery information.
Donations can also be brought to the church parking lot
Friday April 17th, from 5 to 7pm.
Please do not drop donations off at Church Office or on day of sale.
All proceeds going to the Stephen Lewis Foundation
(Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign)
Thank You for your support
Sponsored by Sobeys.
(Source email)
|
|
Previous listings by title
To view the e-newsletter with specific details about an event, click on the title link:
|
|
Our E-Newsletter with community events and notices is forwarded to you by the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women for your information and interest. The PEI Status of Women cannot guarantee the accuracy of notices or control re-postings, does not necessarily endorse every notice or event posted; and reserves the right not to post any notice for any reason. For further information or questions specifically relating to any notices or events, please contact the individua or organization hosting the community event.
The E-News will be sent out on Thursdays. The deadline for receiving notices/events to post is by 4:00 pm on Wednesdays.
Please send your event notice text and an image (if available) to: newsletters@peistatusofwomen.ca. The links to the current and previous E-News (viewable in your browser) will also be posted on our blog, peiacsw.wordpress.com. Note: We cannot attach pdfs, flyers, brochures, or registrations forms.
If you know someone who would like to subscribe to our list, send them to our online "Subscribe Form." (or send them this link: http://eepurl.com/rQH6P).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
