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PEI’s Famous Five inspire positive action toward gender equality in politics
2018-11-02
Emma Drake gets the lesson to be learned from the success of PEI’s Famous Five. It is a lesson about recognizing the need to do better and not accepting the status quo when it comes to women in leadership. “They should not be the exception when it comes to women in leadership, “ said Drake, a...
Could legislature ‘takeover’ inspire future Famous Five?
2018-10-12
Victoria Gibbs wasn’t born yet when women last held five of the most powerful positions in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, and she wonders why it hasn’t happened since. Gibbs, 17, was one of 27 young Island women chosen to “take over” the assembly on Oct. 11 as part of the United...
Want a successful business? Hire a balanced workforce
2018-10-09
Businesses function better when they have a more equal mix of employees – especially in construction, sciences, and engineering. Donna Clark told a gathering of Islanders last week that the STEM fields (sciences, technology, engineering, and math) are not balanced in terms of gender - and other...
Kids know more about cannabis than you think
2018-10-02
How do we explain to our kids that cannabis is harmful when it’s legal for adults to use?, That was one of many questions Charlottetown Police Services addressed at a cannabis information session that drew about 150 parents, caregivers, and educators recently at Birchwood Intermediate School....
More early-learning spaces help grow tomorrow’s leaders
2018-09-27
A time-honoured symbol of teachers and students, even the humble apple can be an all-day learning opportunity at Wee the West early childhood centre in Bloomfield. “We picked apples and talked about how they come in all shapes and sizes and colours,” Wee the West director Katie Melville says. “We...
Programs help women explore non-traditional work
2018-06-22
Creating jobs for Islanders -, Sarah Wallace was thrilled when - while visiting a friend - she served her hors d'oeuvres on a wooden tray she made herself. “Hey, I made that,” she said. “It is so cool to see people use the thing that I’ve made - it’s super rewarding.” Wallace, 31, a yoga...
Helping higher education through Engage PEI
2018-01-19
Dr. Janice Gillis has a ready explanation for deciding to join the board of governors of the University of Prince Edward Island. As a triple graduate, she attended UPEI for her Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. "I firmly believe this university is...