This month is pack fulla female friendly events geared toward helping us empower ourselves- especially in light of the unfortunate recent circumstances surrounding Status of Women... read on..
1- Women's History Month
2- Women's History Month Local Events
3- Session on Guaranteed Livable Income
4- Caregivers N.S. website
5- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
6- Atlantic Waves and FemFEST- reminder and call for volunteers
7- Elizabeth May Lecture
8- Sharing Circle with Little Grandmother
9- Natural Birth Control and Fertility Awareness Workshop
10- Meet and Greet for Single Parent Students
11- Breathe for Joy- A Workshop Series
12- Wellness and Recovery, Peer Support Group for Women
13- Upcoming Venus Envy Workshops
1- WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
This year Women’s History Month will mark the contributions of Aboriginal women to Nova Scotia, their communities and their families. The Journey Forward is an opportunity to better understand the realities of Aboriginal women’s lives and the challenges they face.
This year also marks some significant anniversaries: the 25th anniversary of Canada's ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples and the 10th anniversary of the release of the final report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, People to People, Nation to Nation.
Person’s Day in Canada is October 18. We celebrate the decision by the British High Court that women are persons under the law, which cleared the way for most women to vote in this country. Aboriginal women, however, were not eligible to vote until the Indian Act changed, in 1960.
The Advisory Council will mark Women’s History Month by co-sponsoring the Agnes Dennis Lecture with the Local Council of Women of Halifax. Viola Robinson is the key speaker, and filmmaker and drummer Cathy Martin will perform.
2- WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH LOCAL EVENTS
Mi’kmaq lawyer and leader Viola Robinson and filmmaker and drummer Cathy Martin are featured in the 2006 Agnes Dennis Lecture, hosted by the Advisory Council and the Local Council of Women of Halifax. The focus of the lecture is the contributions of aboriginal women to their families and communities and the rights of aboriginal women. It reflects the Women’s History Month theme Aboriginal Women, the Journey Forward.
WHEN- Oct. 25
TIME- 7 p.m.
WHERE- Sobey Lecture Theatre at Saint Mary’s University.
The Advisory Council web site Events Calendar has a special page on their web site with a listing of Women’s History Month events and celebrations across the province
nsacsw@gov.ns.ca3- SESSION ON GUARANTEED LIVABLE INCOME
The Moving Forward project will be hosting an education session on Guaranteed Livable Income: A Women's Perspective on Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cindy L'Hirondelle, project coordinator of the Women's Economic Justice Project in British Columbia, will take part in this session.
The link to this project, and to their report on a Guaranteed Livable Income is:
http://pacificcoast.net/~swag/swcproject05.htm4- CAREGIVERS N.S. WEBSITE
If you care for a family member or friend at home, visit a friend or family member in a nursing home regularly, or you are the parent of a child with mental or physical challenges - consider yourself a caregiver and visit the Caregivers Nova Scotia website at
http://www.caregiversns.org/ to find out about services available for you and your family.
5- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
October is also Breast Cancer Awarenss month, and Nova Scotians have several opportunities to learn about the disease and to support those living it and researchers working to end it.
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s CIBC Run for the Cure took place Sunday, Oct 1, in Amherst, Church Point, Halifax, Sydney, and Wolfville. To learn more about the run, go to
http://www.cibcrunforthecure.com .
The foundation’s Atlantic chapter is also planning two Breast Cancer Awareness Day Luncheons in Nova Scotia:
- Oct. 18, Halifax, Dr. Marla Shapiro
- Oct. 13, Sydney, Carol Ann Cole
Order tickets online at:
https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TicketingWelcome.aspx?EventID=7169&LangPref=en-CA, or by phone by calling 1-866-273-2223.
The Breast Cancer Society of Canada is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to funding Canadian breast cancer research into detection, prevention, and treatment, ultimately to find a cure. More information about the society is available at
www.bcsc.ca .
6- Atlantic Waves and FemFEST:
Register now for Atlantic Waves, a student-led conference to connect community and academic feminists, taking place Oct. 13-15 at Saint Mary's University.
The 2nd annual FemFest - a music, performance and visual art celebration of Atlantic Canadian female talent - opens on Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. with a reception at the Khyber Centre for the Arts. A night of burlesque, drag, folk, rock, hip hop, spoken word and dance, with performances by Amelia Curran, Tanya Davis and Pink Velvet Burlesque follows at Reflections Cabaret. FemFest is open to anyone attending the conference as well as to the general public.
Advance tickets for the show at Reflections are $5 and can be purchased at Venus Envy or at The SMU Women's Centre, or during the on-site registration before the conference.
Tickets at the door cost $7.
Atlantic Waves' registration is open until the first day of the conference. Registration is $60, $30 for students and under-waged individuals. Participants from outside HRM may inquire about travel subsidies. Registration forms are available online at
www.atlanticwavesconference.ca, or at The SMU Women's Centre.
7- ELIZABETH MAY:
Tuesday, October 10th: ELIZABETH MAY, Leader of the Green Party will speak on women in politics and why we're needed now more than ever.
Location: Weldon Law Building, 6061 University Ave, Room 105, 7pm.
For more information, please contact zcaron@dal.ca. Free
8- SHARING CIRCLE with LITTLE GRANDMOTHER:
Wednesday, October 11th: In celebration of Women's History Month, the DWC will host a coming together of women to heal and be healed, to share our stories and medecine. Little Grandmother performed our healing ritual for Take Back the Night.
Location: 6286 South Street. Time 6pm.
Free, but accepting donations for Little Grandmother's work.
9- NATURAL BIRTH CONTROL with FERTILITY AWARENESS WORKSHOP:
Thursday, October 12th: Gain better understanding and control of your gynecological health. Presented by Savayda Jarone, CHT, MNIMH.
Location: 6286 South Street (Dal Women's Centre), from 5pm to 7pm.
For information and registration, call 454-8481. Cost: $5
10- MEET AND GREET FOR SINGLE PARENT STUDENTS:
Monday, October 16th: This is a family-friendly event designed for single parent students to come out and enjoy their women's centre and meet prospective volunteer childcare providers.
Supper served, games for the tots!
Location: 6286 South Street.
Time: 5pm to 7pm. FREE
11- BREATHE FOR JOY I, a workshop series
This is a 45 minute, noon hour, experiential breath awareness workshop using visualizations, yoga postures and affirmations.
This workshop is facilitated by Amanda Clarke, certified Kripula Yoga teacher.
Location: 6286 South Street.
Time: 12noon to 1pm.
Date: Monday, October 23rd
This workshop series is FREE, but please register at dwc@dal.ca or 494-2432.
BREATHE FOR JOY II:
Monday, October 30th: This is part two of our experiential breath awareness workshop series.
Location: 6286 South Street.
Time: 12 noon to 1pm (45 minute class).
This workshop is facilitated by Amanda Clarke, certified Kripula Yoga teacher. This workshop series is FREE, but please register at dwc@dal.ca or 494-2432.
12- Wellness and Recovery Peer Support Group for Women:
Tuesday October 24th: The Eating Disorders Action Group will present a wellness and recovery peer support group for women who struggle with compulsive eating. This support group aims to provide support and practical help in a judgement free setting.
The group is facilitated by Darla Mitchell and Lena MacLure.
Location: 6286 South Street
Time: 7pm.
Please register by calling 443-9944 or
dwc@dal.ca.
The cost is $5 or pay what you can. No one will be excluded on basis of cost......please contact the DWC.
13- Upcoming Venus Envy Workshops:
Going Down: A Guide to CunnilingusDate: Oct 10, 2006
Time: 6:15pm
cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00)
Up Yours!: Anal Pleasure and HealthDate: Oct 17, 2006
Time: 6:15pm
cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00)audience: everyone
Going Down: A Guide to FellatioDate: Oct 20, 2006
Time: 7:15pm
cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00)audience: everyone
Alternative Menstrual CareDate: Oct 26, 2006
Time: 7:15pm
cost: $5.00 (no sliding scale)audience: everyone
Cheap Thrills: Do it Yourself Sex ToysDate: Nov 7, 2006
Time 6:15pm
cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00)
audience: everyone
I'm Coming! A Guide to Women' s Orgasm*
Date: Nov 14, 2006
Time:6:15pm
cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00)
audience: couples
*this workshop is also being offered as part of the Atlantic Waves Conference!!
Going Down: A Guide to FellatioDate: Nov 24, 2006
Time: 7:15pm
cost: $20.00 (limited income $10.00)
audience: women
