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February 1, 2008
Upcoming Community Events/Notices as of Friday, February 1, 2008
Status of Women Blog: Women's Equality PEI
The PEIACSW blog this week features Kirstin's final letter to the editor as
the Advisory Council's chairperson. Visit peiacsw.wordpress.com.
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NEW LISTINGS THIS WEEK
1. PEI Heritage Study
Please see blog site below for information on the current public
consultation on the future of museums and heritage on Prince Edward Island.
http://islandheritagestudy.wordpress.com/
2. CANCELLED - Social Economy Public Presentation
The a presentation called "Access of students with learning disabilities to
higher education: Issues and Solutions" by Dr. Carla DiGiorgio, is CANCELLED
for today, Friday, February 1.
For more information about this event, please contact the Institute of
Island Studies at (902) 566-0377.
3. The Barbara Roberts Memorial Fund
Barbara Roberts was the Alberta Representative on the CRIAW Board from 1993
to 1998. Barbara was active in many parts of CRIAW's life, notably the
Global Feminisms Committee and the Publications Committee. In honour of her
"commitment and contribution to Women's Studies, her radical clarity and
active work for, and celebration of justice, peace and community", CRIAW has
established a memorial scholarship. Donations can be sent directly to the
CRIAW office.
The Barbara Roberts Memorial Fund was established with the primary objective
of continuing, promoting, and supporting work in peace issues,
workplace/unions/radical social movements, social justice/human rights and
women's studies education from a feminist perspective. The Fund is
administered by the Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women
(CRIAW), Ottawa, Canada.
This award constitutes of one grant of $2,000. Each project will be
evaluated by members of a special jury, whose decisions will be final. No
individual critiques can be provided. If no submissions meet the jury's
requirements, the grant money will be returned to the Fund. This grant is
for action-based research projects on one of the four themes indicated
above. CRIAW will fund the whole project, or parts or stages of a project.
The funds are meant to provide access to research funding to those who
normally would have difficulty obtaining research funds. The research must
make a significant contribution to feminist research and be non-sexist,
non-racist and non-homophobic in its methodology and language.
Priority is given to women's groups and unaffiliated emerging researchers.
Please note that the Barbara Roberts Memorial Fund does not fund 1) research
which is part of an educational degree, 2) the publication of a document
which is the outcome of a previously completed research project, 3)
workshops and conferences, 4) projects outside of Canada, 5) capital
expenditures such as furniture, computers, books. The primary researcher
must be a Canadian citizen.
The deadline for sending your application is February 29th, 2008.
Applications are available on CRIAW's web site at www.criaw-icref.ca .
Please send four copies of your complete application to CRIAW, 408 -151
Slater Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3. Applications by fax and e-mail are not
accepted. All Applicants will receive an acknowledgment.
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PREVIOUS LISTINGS
1. International Women's Day
The Provincial International Women's Day Committee is planning another
celebration for March 8th, International Women's Day, 2008. This year's
event will honour women who are leaders in the environmental movement.
Reserve Saturday, March 8th for a special event at the Georgian Room,
Charlottetown Hotel. If you are interested in assisting please call
892-2610
2. Gallery Exhibit Opening: "Women, Art & a Birthday"
February 2
3pm-6pm
The Guild
"Women, Art & A Birthday" is a group exhibition to celebrate the 70th
birthday of Libby Oughton. The exhibition features an eclectic collection of
art and craft by women from Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Displays
until February 29; Free Admission. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, Noon-5
pm.
www.theguildpei.com 902-620-3333.
The Guild is located at the corner of Queen and Richmond Street.
3. Women's Weekend: Women Empowering Women!
SAGE, with our partners, People First and PEI Citizen Advocacy are pleased
to host a Women's Weekend - Women Empowering Women! This weekend is for
women who want to feel more confident, strong and safe in their
relationships.
Who Can Participate: Any woman with intellectual disabilities, in any part
of Prince Edward Island. Each woman will be offered a support person, called
a mentor.
What Will Happen: First, a weekend gathering in early March with women
participants and women mentors. Second, follow up women's meeting to start
up on-going women's group.
When Is It Happening: Friday, March 7-Sunday, March 9, 2008, followed by a
women's group meeting later in March or early April, 2008.
Travel and Honorarium: All women who participate, including mentors will
have their travel costs covered as well, will receive a honorarium for their
participation.
Mentors - Support People: Women who would like to be paired with a
participant to provide support on the weekend and possibly, after at follow
up group meetings. Mentors will receive guidance prior to being matched with
a participant and will be provided with resource materials.
Interested? Or know someone who could be? Please get in touch
Kele Redmond - Project Coordinator - 566 4961 redmondka@yahoo.ca
Barb Fanning - Co-Facilitator - People First - 892 8989 peifirst@isn.net
4. Workshop
BECOMING THE PERSON I AM MEANT TO BE
An indepth exploration of who you are and what you are meant to become, in
order to promote order and harmony in one's life.
Dates: Tues. beginning Feb. 5 @ 700 pm. Cost: The PRH Scale of Fees
Location: Mount St. Mary's, Charlottetown, PE. Facilitator: Sr. Myrna
Aylward Pre-Registration is required: (902) 892-6585 or
myrna@transforming-self.com
5. PEI Business Women's Association - Lunch and Learn Sessions
Business Essentials - Alberton
Presenter: Steve MacDonald, Business Development Bank of Canada
If you are a new business or just not certain what would make your business
perform better or if you are looking for tools to make your business and
time more effective and rewarding, then this is the session for you. This
lunch and learn session that will bring you the essentials of good business
practices to help you become more effective and productive.
Location: Resources West, 455 Main Street, Alberton
Date: Thursday, February 7, 2008
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Cost: $15 +GST for members, $20 +GST for non-members
To register, contact Elizabeth Noonan by e-mail at elizabeth@peibwa.org or
by phone at (902) 892-6040. Registration deadline: Tuesday, February 5,
2008 at 4 pm.
The Basics of Investing - Summerside
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: Loyalist Country Inn
Date: Thursday, February 21, 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, February 19, 2008 at 4
pm.
Please note: If you register for 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.
6. Women's Leadership Program, Tatamagouche Centre
A.L.I.V.E - Anima's Leading with Integrity, Vision and Effectiveness Program
for Women
Tatamagouche Centre, NS, March 7-9; Fri.1pm to Sun. 1pm
"Annahid showed us how to lead while facilitating conscious leadership for
women. Breathing, centering, risk taking, vulnerability, unafraid to show
"self". a lovely example.amazing." - past participant
This is a timely, sophisticated leadership program that enables women to
achieve their greatest potential and purpose in innovative and spiritually
grounded ways. Drawing on emotional intelligence, neuroscience, quantum
physics, psychology, social justice and eastern spirituality, this program
taps into innate wisdom; teaches skills in self-awareness, conflict
resolution, assertiveness; offers strategies to overcome personal and
external barriers; clarifies personal values, goals and connects these to
building effective organizations and strong communities. Leadership: Annahid
Dashtgaard, Executive Director of Anima Leadership in Toronto is a
leadership consultant, bodywork practitioner and social justice educator.
She specializes in women's education, designing and coordinating programs at
local, national, and international levels, using an innovative and holistic
philosophy that combines concrete leadership training with spiritual
awareness. Trudy Watts, Program Resource Group
Cost: $500 (Includes registration, tuition, meals and accommodation)
Bursaries are available, please contact us: 1-800-218-2220
To register for this program please contact us at:
Tatamagouche Centre
1-800-218-2220
email: tatacent@tatacentre.ca
For more information on the Centre and the program visit us at:
www.tatacentre.ca
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Posted by kier at February 1, 2008 9:37 PM