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Famous Five book sales support PEI Women’s Institute scholarships
2020-12-09
The PEI Women’s Institute is setting up two new scholarships with proceeds of the sale of books that celebrate Prince Edward Island’s Famous Five and the contributions of these exceptional women leaders.
“The response to the book ‘In their Own Words: Prince Edward Island’s Famous Five’ has been...
Groups take action to prevent violence against women
2020-11-25
Four Island organizations will receive funding through the Violence Against Women Prevention Grants to enhance awareness, education and action towards preventing violence against women in Prince Edward Island.
“Violence and abuse affects everyone. We want to live in a place where people are safe...
Book release on PEI’s Famous Five celebrates Women’s History Month
2020-10-28
As part of Women’s History Month, a new book launch celebrates Prince Edward Island’s Famous Five and the contributions of these exceptional women leaders who made political history.
Minister Natalie Jameson, joined by Premier Dennis King shared excerpts of this new resource with students from...
Working together to support equity in school sports
2020-10-22
A full review of Prince Edward Island School Athletic Association (PEISAA) sports will ensure gender equity for student athletes.
“Ensuring equitable opportunities for young women in all levels of sport, and in all areas of life, is important. I want to recognize the courage and leadership of...
Applications open for grants to help stop violence against women
2020-10-15
Community organizations can apply through the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat for funding to enhance awareness, education and action to prevent violence against women in Prince Edward Island.
The annual fund of $50,000 supports projects that focus on the prevention of violence against women...
Gender equality makes Prince Edward Island stronger
2020-09-23
Islanders are encouraged to recognize and support women and the contributions they make to the growth, development and character of Prince Edward Island as part of Gender Equality Week.
September 20 to 26, 2020 is Gender Equality Week in Canada. This year’s theme, #BecauseOfYou, celebrates the...
Island women and girls benefit from community funding
2020-06-25
Six community organizations will receive funding support to help empower Island women and girls to live safer, better and healthier lives.
Funding is provided through the 2020 Interministerial Women’s Secretariat Grants for the groups to develop a wide range of inclusive programs for women and...
Information booklet available to help Island women manage perimenopause and menopause
2020-02-19
The Interministerial Women’s Secretariat wants Island women to know there is new booklet available with plenty of valuable information to help them learn about and better manage perimenopause and menopause.
Perimenopause, Menopause, and You, is available online and will be available at various...
New website promotes cyber well-being for Island youth
2020-02-18
The new Cybersafe Care website is as an information hub and resource for parents, caregivers, and educators to promote awareness of healthy online activity to keep our youth cybersafe and cybersmart.
The Cybersafe Care website is a project led by the provincial Interministerial Women’s Secretariat...