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Native Council will sing, dance away violence
2017-12-06
Supporting Island families -
Some things are too painful for words – they need to be shouted, danced, or drummed.
That’s what the Native Council of Prince Edward Island intends to do with the $38,000 grant it was awarded by the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat to help community-based efforts...
Violence Against Women Prevention Grant recipients announced
2017-11-24
Supporting Island families -
Three Island community groups will receive funding for their efforts to help all women feel safe from the threat of violence.
The Native Council of Prince Edward Island, the PEI Coalition for Women in Government, and PEI Family Violence Prevention Services have been...
Status of Women ministers advance key priorities
2017-11-10
By working together, ministers responsible for the Status of Women have the opportunity to help advance gender equality across Canada.
This was the main theme of the 35th annual meeting of the Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women held November 8 to 10...
Share your stories during Women’s History Month
2017-10-02
Women who have contributed to the social, political, and historical fabric of Prince Edward Island will be celebrated throughout October.
Women’s History Month showcases the achievements of women and girls throughout Canada’s history and those who continue to shape our country. The provincial...
Women on Boards
2017-09-13
Having women on boards can help strengthen the performance of Canadian companies. The Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women commissioned the Conference Board of Canada to develop a resource outlining the benefits to having women on boards and offering...
Support for Victims
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/education-and-lifelong-learning/support-for-victims
2017-09-06
The following is a list of supports for victims:
Information for Women and Men in an Abusive Relationship
This guide contains information for individuals who identify as a victim, or as someone whose behaviour is abusive, or both. It also contains valuable support information for neighbours,...
Statistics and Facts on Violence Against Women and Girls in Canada
2017-06-22
Overview
Violence against anyone is unacceptable. Violence experienced by women, however, particularly intimate
partner violence and sexual assault, represents a unique aspect of the wider social problem of violence, and requires specific attention and solutions. The following provide some facts...
Honouring Our Differences: Gender and Diversity Analysis Community Guide 2017
2017-05-12
Honouring Our Differences: Gender and Diversity Analysis Community Guide 2017
Daughters of the Vote engages youth
2017-02-24
Four young Island women will represent Prince Edward Island at a national event marking the 100th anniversary of some women attaining the right to vote in Canadian federal elections.
Jillian MacIntyre, Sarah Crosby, Payton Jadis, and Taya Nabuurs will represent the Island’s four federal ridings...