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Welcome to our 
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1) Reminder! You Are Invited to Attend an Equality Garden Party


Wednesday, September 3, 2014
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Dunes, Brackley

All welcome

~ Hats Encouraged ~

Honorary Host: Hon. Catherine Callbeck

Special Invited Guests:
Past Chairpersons of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women & Past Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women

Sponsored by the PEI 2014 Fund. For more information: PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women, info@peistatusofwomen.ca, 902-368-4510; http://www.gov.pe.ca/acsw/garden-party  



 

2) Today at 3:00pm! Come Celebrate Our Collective History

The PEI Literacy Alliance is proud to launch a new children’s book, BORN! A Foal, Five Kittens, and Confederation written by Deirdre Kessler and illustrated by Brenda Jones.  The book tells the story of the Confederation meetings from the point of view of two local children. The children and a young Robert Harris enjoy the exciting sights and sounds during the late summer of 1864 as the delegates and the circus arrive in Charlottetown.

The launch will be at 3:00 pm today, (Thursday, August 28th) at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery. Bring the whole family to this free event. Refreshments will be served.

“The Alliance promotes a culture of literacy and life-long learning.  Our vision is that all Islanders are able to participate fully in their work, family and community,” says Literacy Alliance Manager Jinny Greaves.  “Celebrating stories is a fun way to engage Islanders in family literacy. This book is a great way for families to learn about our history together.”

The book is written at a grade 3 level and a free copy will be given to every grade 3 student in PEI. 100% of proceeds of the book sales at the launch and through the Alliance’s website will go to their Summer Tutoring Program for Kids.  This annual program offers free tutoring to more than 700 elementary-aged students across the Island who struggle with reading, writing and math. Books will be $15 each. Please bring cash or cheque to the launch.

“This new children’s book will be a tremendous addition to the legacy of the 2014 celebrations,” says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson. “Not only will it provide children and families with a fun way to improve literacy skills, but it will also give them a sense of the historical importance of the meeting of the Fathers of Confederation.”

BORN! A Foal, Five Kittens, and Confederation was created in partnership with PEI 2014, Acorn Press, Deirdre Kessler and Brenda Jones. Come celebrate our collective history today. If you can’t make the launch you can purchase at book online at www.peiliteracy.ca and at your local bookstores.

Literacy is a fundamental skill. Currently 43% of working age Islanders lack the reading and writing skills needed to participate fully in our knowledge economy. We must work together to create a culture of literacy and learning for our Island to prosper.
Info: Jinny Greaves, 902-368-3620 or jinny@peiliteracy.ca

Photo (L to R) Brenda Jones - illustrator, Jinny Greaves – manager of the PEI Literacy Alliance, Deirdre Kessler – author, and Min. Henderson – Department of Tourism and Culture.


 

3) Historic Leadership Conference


Only one month left to register for a once in a lifetime women's leadership conference.  Join 23 of Canada's most influential and inspiring women leaders at A Bold Vision: Women’s Leadership Conference in PEI this September.  

The conference agenda includes:
  • Inspiring plenary and panel presentations by visionaries
  • Practical skills-building workshops 
  • Innovative and interactive opportunities to engage with visionaries and delegates
This is an exciting opportunity to expand your professional development. Registration has exceeded 70% capacity - don't wait, register today! 
 
Join us as we make history this fall!  Register Now!  website: aboldvision.ca



 

4) You are invited to…

The Annual General Meeting of the PEI Literacy Alliance
7:00 pm, Monday, September 8th

Rodd Charlottetown, 75 Kent Street, Provinces Lounge

Keynote Speaker: Kathy Hambly, Executive Director of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce
Refreshments will be served, All are Welcome!

For more info please visit our website to read the press release: Chamber to Provide Keynote at Literacy AGM 



 

5) Calculating the Living Wage: Webinar for Local Communities

The Living Wage for Families Campaign has received more than three dozen requests from communities around BC (and across western Canada) asking how the local living wage can be calculated. To help the living wage movement grow, you are invited to join us for a free one-hour webinar on how the Living Wage for Families calculates the annual living wage, and to learn how you can adopt this methodology to use in your own community.

Join us Tuesday, September 9th, from 12 PM to 1 PM PDT.

Iglika Ivanova of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (BC Office) will walk through the data required to develop a local table of family expenses and show how to use the living wage calculation spreadsheet to calculate the living wage in your community; Iglika does the annual calculation for the Metro Vancouver living wage.

Adrienne Montani of First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition and Catherine Ludgate of the Living Wage for Families Campaign (employer recognition) will provide a history of the Campaign and some suggestions for how to find a local host to make the annual calculations; First Call is the host for the Living Wage for Families Campaign.

Register for the webinar here. We’ll send you information on how to connect to the webinar closer to the dates.  If you have any questions, please contact Catherine Ludgate at info@livingwageforfamilies.caEvent webpage.

 

 

6) 2014 PLEAC Annual Meetings /AGM and National Conference

 
Making a Difference – The Impact of Law Information on Access to Justice
Fredericton, New Brunswick
September 17 to 19, 2014
 
Hosted by Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB)

Register Now!

Highlights of the Conference will include a Keynote Presentation by Supreme Court of Canada Justice Thomas Cromwell on the topic Access to Civil and Family Justice – After the Report, as well as several informative panels and presentations on Access to Justice, Trusted Intermediaries, the Relevance of Impact Analysis and Innovation in PLEI.
 
Conference Fee A:  PLEAC Day and Conference
Sept. 16th evening reception, AGM & PLEAC day, Conference (includes continental breakfasts, lunches and nutrition breaks): $350
Additional PLEAC participant from same agency (as above): $250
 
Conference Fee B: Two-Day Conference
Includes breakfasts, lunches and nutrition breaks: $200
 
PLEIS-NB 25th Anniversary Gala – September 18th (evening)
Details TBA – ticket price not included in above conference fees: $75

Accommodations: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook Hotel.  The conference rate is $145 per night.  To book, call toll-free 1-866-444-1946. There are a limited number of rooms, so please book as soon as possible. Hotel bookings must be made before August 16, 2014.  Indicate that you are with the “PLEAC Conference”.
Exhibitors: If you wish to reserve an exhibit table, please advise PLEIS-NB at the time of registration.
 
Registration is now open: http://bit.ly/1o9u8pn 
Check the PLEIS-NB website (www.legal-info-legale.nb.ca)for AGM and Conference details.
 


 

7) Centre for Life-Long Learning at UPEI is now the Office of Skills Development and Learning

The Centre for Life-Long Learning has changed its name and is now the Office of Skills Development and Learning

In addition to maintaining offerings for adult learners, and professional development programs, the new Office of Skills Development and Learning will incorporate Career Services, and centralize the administration of the Co-operative Education programs (currently offered in the School of Business and Faculty of Science).

Fall 2014 Program Starts
Many of our professional development program offerings are beginning this Fall. Register soon to secure your spot.
  • Financial Management (Summerside and Charlottetown)
  • Interpersonal and Workplace Conflict Resolution
  • Collaborative Leadership and Facilitation
  • New Managers Series (Summerside and Charlottetown)
  • Practitioners Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Effective Communication
For more information, visit our Professional Development webpage or contact 902-566-0336, lifelong@upei.ca.


 

8) Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research AGM


September 15, 2014
3:00 pm

MMFC Community Room 117
678 Windsor St
Fredericton, NB

For more info, please view:  Invitation 

 

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