COUNCIL CURRENTS
Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council
(Status of Women)
September 20, 2013
409-401 York Avenue – Winnipeg MB R3C 0P8 – (204) 945-6281
Saturday
September 21
Diabetes Awareness and Prevention
Benefit Concert
Indian & Metis Friendship Centre of Winnipeg
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45 Robinson Street
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1:00 – 11:00 p.m. (doors open at 12:00 p.m.)
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This event features entertainment, youth and adult
karaoke, prizes and more.
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Tickets: $5 (13+)
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Tickets/info: 45 Robinson Street, phone: (204) 586-8441,
e-mail: general@imfc.net
Monday
September 23
Critical Conversations on Sexual and Reproductive
Rights Seminar Series - Disability and Care
Centre for Human Rights Research
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Room 206, Robson Hall, Fort Garry Campus
University of Manitoba
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2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
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Roberta Woodgate from the Faculty of Nursing will speak on
Understanding the Disability Trajectory of First Nations Families of
Children with Disabilities with a reading on how families of children
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Tuesdays
“Buffalo Gals” Drum Group
North End Women’s Centre
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394 Selkirk Avenue
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6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
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Participants will explore traditional Aboriginal cultural
teachings through the hand drum and songs.
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Drums and skirts are provided.
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Bus tickets and snack provided. Children welcome.
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No registration needed.
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Info: (204) 589-7347
Wednesday
September 25
LEAF Manitoba’s Annual General Meeting
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301 – 960 Portage Avenue
5:40 p.m.
Come and learn about the important work of LEAF
Manitoba.
All are welcome.
Info: (204) 453-1379, e-mail: leafmb@mymts.net
A complete calendar listing is available on our website at:
www.gov.mb.ca/msw
Mondays
until November 25
Integration Sharing Circle
Immigrant Women’s Association of Manitoba Inc.
(IWAM)
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108 – 424 Logan Avenue
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3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
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This weekly group is an opportunity to connect, share and
learn from other women.
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Registration/info: (204) 414-9452, e-mail:
info@iwamanitoba.org
with complex care needs participate in everyday life.
Lorna Turnball from the Faculty of Law will speak on Mommy are we
There Yet? Equality and Care in Canadian Law.
Info: Helen.fallding@umanitoba.ca, website:
http://chrr.info/resources/critical-conversations/451-schedule-for-e
Tuesday
September 24
Breaking News on Broken Bones Public Forum
Osteoporosis Canada, Manitoba Chapter
in partnership with Rady JCC
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Rady JCC Berney Theatre, 123 Doncaster Street
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7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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Features guest speaker Dr. Heather Frame, Family Physician and
member of Osteoporosis Canada’s national Board of Directors
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Registration is required.
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Registration/info: (204) 772-3498
Wednesday
September 25
Lunch & Learn – Sexual & Reproductive Rights:
Want/Got/Lost them?
Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council
(Status of Women)
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Basement Level, 401 York Avenue,
Norquay Building
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Doors open: 11:45 a.m.
Formal presentation: 12:05 – 1:00 p.m.
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Presenter: Prof. Marilou McPhedran, Director, Institute for International
Women’s Rights, The University of Winnipeg Global College
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Bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee & snack provided.
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RSVP: (204) 945-6281, toll-free: 1-800-263-0234,
e-mail: msw@gov.mb.ca
Tuesday
September 24
Intro to Human Rights & Equality Law
A Workshop for Community Women
Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre (FGWRC)
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1150A Waverley Street
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6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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At this free workshop, the basics of human rights and
equality law will be explored, in particular, how the
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms both protects
and advances the rights of Canadians.
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Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
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Childcare is available upon request. Healthy snacks and
bus tickets offered.
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Please consider donating a non perishable food item to
FGWRC for women and children in need.
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Registration/info: (204) 477-1123
Friday
September 27
North End Women’s Centre
Annual General Meeting
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394 Selkirk Avenue
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Meeting
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
Features a silent auction.
Everyone welcome.
Info: (204) 589-7347
Friday
September 27
Postpartum Depression Workshop
Immigrant Women’s Association of Manitoba Inc. (IWAM)
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108 – 424 Logan Avenue
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3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
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Participants will learn the signs and symptoms of
depression, coping tools, along with how to increase their
support system.
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Registration/info: (204) 414-9452, e-mail:
info@iwamanitoba.org
Saturday
September 28
The Medicine & Miracle Gala:
For Her Heart’s Sake
Victoria General Hospital Foundation
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The Fort Garry Hotel – Grand Ballroom
222 Broadway Avenue
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This event features keynote speaker Janet Stewart, along with great
food and entertainment.
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Proceeds will support For Her Heart’s Sake.
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Tickets/info: (204) 477-3513
Monday
September 30
Creating a Culture of Peace
Celebrating the International Day of Peace
MATCH Manitoba
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Wolseley Family Centre, 691 Wolseley Avenue
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5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
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This event features a panel discussion.
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All are welcome.
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Registration/info: Helen at: whettles@mymts.net
Thursdays
until November 14
Osteoporosis Break Through Program –
A Support Group for People With or at
Risk of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Canada, Manitoba Chapter
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123 St. Anne’s Road
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1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
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Participants in this peer support group receive interactive
information about bone health and have the opportunity
to engage in discussions and share experiences.
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A new topic is addressed at each session and light
refreshments are provided.
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Program is free but registration is required as space
is limited.
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Registration/info: (204) 772-3498, e-mail:
manitoba@osteoporosis.ca
Monday
September 30
Critical Conversations on Sexual and Reproductive
Rights Seminar Series – Cancer’s Margins/The
Return of Sex Verification in Sports
Centre for Human Rights Research
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Room 206, Robson Hall, Fort Garry Campus
University of Manitoba
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2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
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Janice Ristock from the Department of Women’s & Gender Studies will
speak about her research “Cancer’s Margins: LGBTQ women and Trans
People’s Experience with Breast and/or Gynaecological Cancers”.
Sarah Teetzel from the Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation
Management, will speak on The Return of Sex Verification in Sports:
Implications for the Privacy Rights of Intersex and Transgender
Athletes.
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Info: helen.fallding@umanitoba.ca, website:
http://chrr.info/resources/critical-conversations/451-schedule-for-e
Thursday
October 3
From Bloomers to Bikinis :
Women’s Wear and Social Change Exhibit
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264 McDermot Avenue
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
The Board of Trustees at the Costume Museum of Canada invite
everyone to a special sneak peek and reception to view the exhibit
for Women’s History Month. The exhibit will officially open on
October 4 and run until October 26.
Exhibit hours are:
Tuesday, Wednesdays: Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Thursdays, Fridays: Noon – 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays: Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Info: costumemuseumcanada@gmail.com
Monday
September 30
Introduction to Employment Law
A Workshop for Community Women
Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre (FGWRC)
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1150A Waverley Street
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6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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At this free workshop, the basics of employment law,
including information on employment standards,
dismissals, notice periods, etc., will be reviewed.
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Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
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Childcare is available upon request. Healthy snacks and
bus tickets offered.
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Please consider donating a non perishable food item to
FGWRC for women and children in need.
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Registration/info: (204) 477-1123
Wednesday
October 2
The Tenth Annual Sol Kanee Lecture
on Peace and Justice
Presented by The Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace &
Justice at St. Paul’s College, University of Manitoba
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Manitoba Room, University Centre, 2nd Floor
University of Manitoba (Parking on campus is limited.
Public transportation is highly recommended)
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1:30 p.m.
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Guest speaker Anuradha Koirala will discuss Maiti Nepal’s
Initiatives against Human Trafficking.
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Info: (204) 474-6052
Friday
October 4
Sisters in Spirit Candlelight Vigil
to Honour Missing and Murdered
Women and Their Families
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Indian and Metis Friendship Centre
45 Robinson Street
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
For a complete listing of vigil locations visit:
http://nwac.ca/programs/2013-vigil-registration
Monday
October 7
Critical Conversations on Sexual and
Reproductive Rights Seminar Series –
Speaker from the Native Youth Sexual
Health Network
Centre for Human Rights Research
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Room 206, Robson Hall, Fort Garry Campus
University of Manitoba
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2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
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Jessica Danforth from the Native Sexual Health Network
will give a talk.
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Info: helen.fallding@umanitoba.ca, website:
http://chrr.info/resources/critical-conversations/451schedule-for-e
Monday
October 7
Tuesday & Wednesday
October 8 & 9
Late Life Hoarding Workshop
Help Lesotho Events
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Age
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& Opportunity
Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Avenue
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This training event will present the essential features of compulsive
hoarding and provide all participants with the skills and knowledge
needed to respond to situations of hoarding.
Applicable for all ages. Includes lunch.
Registration is required.
Registration/info: (204) 956-6440,
website: www.ageopportunity.mb.ca
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October 8, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
University Women’s Club, 54 West Gate
Presentation and Tea - $10
October 9, 12:15 p.m.
Winnipeg Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue
Winnipeg Rotary Club Luncheon - $16
RSVP to subi4000@gmail.com
Help Lesotho, a Canadian non-profit organization,
empowers vulnerable children, girls, youth and
grandmothers through education, leadership development
and psychosocial support. Help Lesotho is committed to
gender equity, social justice and the alleviation of
HIV/AIDS and poverty in Lesotho.
Info: Kate at: (613) 369-5868,
e-mail: kate@helplesotho.org
DID YOU KNOW …
Save the Date:
Leaf Manitoba’s 23rd Annual Persons Day Breakfast takes place on Friday, October 18, from 7:15 – 9:00 a.m. at the Winnipeg
Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue. This year’s theme is Judging Equality and features guest speaker Madam Justice Sheilah Martin. Tickets are
$25 and are available at McNally Robinson Booksellers, 1120 Grant Avenue, phone: 1-800-561-1833 or at Manitoba Status of Women, 409 – 401
York Avenue, phone: (204) 945-6281, and from LEAF Manitoba, phone: (204) 453-1379, e-mail: leafmb@mymts.net. For more details, please
contact LEAF Manitoba.
Nominations now Open for the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg's Peace Medallion:
From November 16 -23, YMCA Peace
Week invites people of all ages to reflect on peace, to talk, and to take action, individually and with others. The YMCA believes peace is more than
the absence of war. It requires the presence of something – the recognition of basic human rights and the provision of basic human needs. Peace
work can be local or international in scope. A special highlight of Peace Week is the presentation of the YMCA Peace Medal to an individual
(youth/adult) or group who, without any special resources, demonstrates a commitment to peace through individual contributions made within their
community or overseas. Since 1987, more than 1,500 individuals and groups across Canada proudly identify themselves as YMCA Peace Medallists.
Nominations for the Peace Medal are being accepted until October 18, 2013. Nomination forms are available on the YMCA-YWCA of
Winnipeg’s website (ywinnipeg.ca/actingpeace.html). The YMCA Peace Medal will be awarded during YMCA Peace Week in November.
Volunteers Needed:
Immigrant Women’s Association of Manitoba, Inc. (IWAM) is looking for volunteers. Volunteer opportunities include
receptionist, workshop facilitators, working in the community and sitting on the Board of Directors. IWAM is a community based organization that
provides immigrant and refugee women with support, knowledge and opportunity on their path of integration into Canadian society. For more
information, phone: (204) 414-9452, e-mail: info@iwamanitoba.org.
8th Annual Sisters in Spirit Vigils:
Each year, concerned citizens and Aboriginal community members gather on October 4th at
Parliament Hill, across the country and internationally to honour our lost sisters and their families. Members of the public are invited to join in
solidarity on October 4th, 2013 by either attending a Sisters in Spirit Vigil or hosting their own. For more information or to register an event, visit:
http://nwac.ca/programs/2013-vigil-registration.
The REDress Project: The REDress Project, by artist Jamie Black, is a visual art installation based on an aesthetic response to the more than
600 reported cases of missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada. Through the collection and public display of empty red dresses, the
installation seeks to draw attention to, and create space for dialogue around, the gendered and racialized nature of violent crimes against Aboriginal
women. The art installation runs until October 21, 2013 at Neechi Commons, located at 865 Main Street. For further information, phone:
(204) 949-1338, or visit facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/neechi.commons.
Seeking New Members:
The Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba (PCWM) is looking for new members. PCWM invites
organizations and individual members to work with them to improve the lives of women, their families, and their communities. PCWM offers four
newsletters a year, free educational evenings, being part of a network including National and International councils of women and gives Celebrating
Women awards to deserving participants. Consider as an organization becoming a federate member of PCWM for $40.00 per year, or as an
individual becoming a member for $20.00 per year. For further information phone: (204) 992-2751, e-mail: pcwm@mts.net, facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/thepcwm.
Sponsors Needed:
238 people are needed to sponsor bouquets of flowers to make the floral butterfly dedication at the steps of the Legislative
Building for the October 4, 2013 event honouring Missing and Murdered Women and their families. The cost of each floral arrangement is $25.00.
If you are able to sponsor one or more bouquets of flowers you can stop by at Beyond Flowers, located at 163 Lilac Street, (phone number is
204-477-5787) and purchase a bouquet or you can mail in a cheque or money order (make payable to Beyond Flowers attention: Debbie Woloshyn)
or call in your Visa or Mastercard. ***Important***please reference October 4, 2013 event for Missing and Murdered Women on all
payments. All floral arrangements will be given to family members of the missing and murdered who are in attendance after the event is over.
Women’s Opportunity Awards:
This program of Soroptimist International of the Americas is designed for female heads of a household
with one or more dependents, who find themselves going back to school as a mature student attending an undergraduate degree program or
vocational training program, and in need of financial assistance. Soroptimist International is a Women's Service Club dedicated to improving the
lives of women and girls. The deadline for applications is December 15, 2013. For more information on the awards, contact Heather at:
(204) 475-2526 or by e-mail at: hgm16@mts.net.