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January 5, 2008
Women's Equality PEI
1. Status of Women Blog: Women's Equality PEI
Happy New Year! The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women has set up
an interactive online presence at http://peiacsw.wordpress.com
The PEIACSW blog was quiet over the holidays, though there was one posting
from Kirstin Lund: a letter to the editor on women running in federal
politics on PEI. We look forward to new postings in the new year. Community
Notices are now posted to the blog every Friday as well as being sent out on
the mailing list.
2. THE RETURN OF BARAKA
The 2nd Annual BARAKA Day celebration will be held at Le Carrefour de l'Ile
St-Jean on Saturday, March 1st.
BARAKA Day is an occasion to celebrate the long-time association between
Prince Edward Island and Africa, extending from the days of slavery on the
Island, two centuries ago, to the present-day influx of students and
immigrants of African origin. The co-sponsoring organizations are the Black
Islanders Co-operative and Farmers Helping Farmers, in association with
CUSO, the PEI Newcomers Association, and the City of Charlottetown.
BARAKA 2008 will include a day-time Fair with displays, demonstrations,
ethnic food, crafts, free performances and various other free events for the
whole family. The evening will feature a special Farmers Helping Farmers
fund-raising Concert, highlighting music with an African flavour. Many
amazing musicians will be performing, including: The Baraka Band, JaNuba,
The Count and the Cuban Cocktail, Fugato and No Fuss Movers.
Admission to the Fair portion of BARAKA Day is FREE. Tickets for the evening
Concert are $20.00 and can be purchased from members of Farmers Helping
Farmers (see www.farmershelpingfarmers.ca for contact information, or email
n.shaw@pei.sympatico.ca).
A full program of activities, speakers, and performers will be published
early in the New Year.
In the meantime, be sure to mark your calendars for March 1st!
3. NEW NEWSLETTER FROM THE VOLUNTARY RESOURCE COUNCIL
"Networking" is a new quarterly newsletter put out by the VRC which includes
information about projects undertaken by the VRC and news about the Island's
voluntary organizations and their upcoming events. They welcome submissions
to Networking. Next issue is March 2008. Submissions can be emailed to
vrcadmin@isn.net by Feb 15th.
Voluntary Resource Council
81 Prince Street
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4R3
Phone: 902-368-7337
Fax: 902-368-7180
E-mail: vrcadmin@isn.net
4. START LIVING YOUR DREAMS AND LOVING YOUR LIFE IN 2008
Take the Ladies Who Launch incubator and get moving on that business or
creative project you've wanted to move forward.
Ladies Who Launch Incubator is for any woman at any stage of her life who is
looking to make positive change - whether that is starting a new business,
making a career change, or getting connected with other positive like minded
women.
The four week Intensive Workshop is a life changing experience that helps
you define your project goals, expand and clarify your vision, find your
voice and get you moving positively forward in all areas of your life.
Join us Thursday, January 10th for an information and registration night at
Moving Designz Home & Cottage in Summerside for the upcoming Intensive
Incubator taking place this month, starting Thursday, January 17th.
- OR -
Join us Monday, January 14th for an information and registration night at
Just Us Girls in Charlottetown for the upcoming Intensive Incubator taking
place this month, starting Monday, January 28th.
2008 can be a magical year!
Please contact Nancy Beth Guptill, Atlantic Canada Leader for details.
Phone: 902-724-3330
Email: nguptill@ladieswholaunch.com
web: http://ladieswholaunch.com
5. PEI BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION LUNCH AND LEARN SESSIONS
Dealing with Difficult Customers - Summerside
Presenter: Sherry Pelkey, The Marrek Group
This session is intended to assist participants in understanding and dealing
effectively with difficult behaviours. Topics include: separating the
behaviour from the individual to develop a greater understanding of the
actions of others, the role that the participant plays in a difficult
situation, identifying hot buttons in self and other, and strategies to
encourage positive behaviour.
Location: Loyalist Country Inn
Date: Thursday, January 17, 2008
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Cost: $15 + GST for members, $20 + GST for non-members
To register contact Elizabeth Noonan at 902-436-0386 or by e-mail:
elizabeth@peibwa.org.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 4 pm.
How EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Can Help to Overcome the Fear of
Speaking in Public and Making Presentations - Charlottetown
Presenter: Dr. Marilyn Yap Yu, Sunrays Holisticare
Join Dr. Yap Yu as she explains the benefits of the Emotional Freedom
Technique (EFT) and shows participants how this easy-to-learn technique can
help in many ways. EFT handles and eliminates fear rapidly, and for good.
This session will focus specifically on how EFT can help individuals to
overcome the fear of making presentations and speaking in public.
Location: Delta Prince Edward (Consbrook Room, 2nd floor)
Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Cost: $15 + GST for members, $20 + GST for non-members
To register, contact Melody Beck by e-mail at office@peibwa.org or by phone
at (902) 892-6040. Registration deadline: Friday, January 18, 2008 at 4 pm.
The Basics of Investing - Montague
Presenter: Kim MacInnis, Wellington West
Studies have shown that, in general, women are more concerned with the fear
of losing money than the chance of gaining it. Ease your concerns and gain
knowledge and confidence. Learn the basics of registered retirement savings
plans (RRSPs).
Location: Active Communities, 540 Main Street, Montague
Date: Thursday, January 31, 2008
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Cost: $15 +GST for members, $20 +GST for non-members
To register, contact Melody Beck by e-mail at office@peibwa.org or by phone
at (902) 892-6040. Registration deadline: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 4 pm.
Please note: If you register for a lunch and learn session and are unable to
attend, please let us know 48 hours in advance. People who do not cancel in
advance will be invoiced.
PEI Business Women's Association
"Women Helping Women Succeed in Business"
Website: www.peibwa.org
Phone: (902) 892-6040 or 1-866-892-6040
Fax: (902) 892-6050
Address: PO Box 1903, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7K2
6. THEME ANNOUNCED FOR 2008 ATLANTIC SUMMER INSTITUTE
Reading Between the Lines: Health, Safety and Literacy
The Atlantic Summer Institute on Healthy and Safe Communities will be
returning to Charlottetown and the University of Prince Edward Island on
August 19-22, 2008 for its 5th year! Mark this date in your calendar now -
If you haven't been to the Institute before, now is the time to get
involved!
The Atlantic Summer Institute (ASI) is more than just a conference, it's a
learning Institute, with a curriculum that offers a certificate of
participation. The Summer Institute really engages participants, providing
them with an opportunity to develop skills, learn and share knowledge and
work together on programs, policies and services.
The Institute makes the links between crime prevention, social and economic
development and health and safety promotion and brings together; community
groups, researchers, practitioners, educators, police and government
representatives, all the many people and sectors that are working toward
creating safer and healthier communities in Atlantic Canada.
This year's theme is on Literacy; "Reading Between the Lines: Health, Safety
and Literacy." Please pass this along to anyone you know who might like to
join us this year!
Materials from the 2007 Institute have been posted online at:
www.upei.ca/SI. Watch the website for more information on the 2008 Atlantic
Summer Institute on Healthy and Safe Communities.
The 2008 Atlantic Summer Institute on Healthy and Safe Communities is
sponsored by the Atlantic Centre of Excellence for Women's Health, and is
being supported under the Government of Canada's National Crime Prevention
Strategy. Hosting and partnering with the ASI again this year is the Centre
for Life-Long Learning at the University of Prince Edward Island.
For inquiries please contact asi@thequaich.pe.ca or (902) 894.3399
7. HEALTH CANADA ANNOUNCEMENT
This is to inform you that Health Canada is beginning consultations on
Canada's framework for the management of health claims for food. Our
objective is to increase government efficiency and flexibility in the
approval of health claims, while retaining high standards of oversight to
ensure their credibility. To this end, we are seeking input on the
management of health claims from a wide variety of stakeholders, including
health professionals, consumers, health/disease organizations, academia,
industry, and other federal, provincial, territorial or municipal government
representatives.
We invite you or another member of your organization to participate in the
web-based consultation now posted at
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/consultation/init/man-gest_health_claims-allegations_sante_e.html
by reading the discussion document, Managing Health Claims for Foods in
Canada: Towards a Modernized Framework and by answering the accompanying
questions by February 29, 2008.
Regional workshops on the discussion document will be held in late January
and early February 2008. For more information on workshop dates and
locations, please visit
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/public-consult/consultations/col/health_claims-alleg_sante/index_e.html
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Posted by kier at January 5, 2008 1:47 AM