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| 5-7 | Girl Talk August 5 - 7, 2008 Location: Bridgewater Kinsmen Hall The popular Girl Talk summer sessions for girls aged 9 to12 is still accepting registrations. The three-day program uses games, crafts, and creativity to tackle issues facing preteens such as body image, communication, bullying and self esteem. Girl Talk will be held at the Bridgewater Kinsmen Hall August 5,6 and 7. Register for this fun-filled, free program by calling Zoë Ingraham at 543-1315 or 640-3044, ext. 19. |
| 11-13 | Girl Talk August 11 - 13, 2008 Location: Lunenburg's Central United Church Hall The popular Girl Talk summer sessions for girls aged 9 to12 is still accepting registrations. The three-day program uses games, crafts, and creativity to tackle issues facing preteens such as body image, communication, bullying and self esteem. Girl Talk will be held at Lunenburg's Central United Church Hall August 11,12 and 13. Register for this fun-filled, free program by calling Zoë Ingraham at 543-1315 or 640-3044, ext. 19. |
| 13 | Walk-On Session with the Senate Subcommittee on Cities Wednesday, August 13, 2008 from 4:15pm to 6:15pm Location: in Guild East Room, Holiday Inn Select Halifax Centre The Senate Subcommittee on Cities has set aside approximately two hours (4:15 – 6:15 p.m.) at the end of the hearing on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 in Guild East Room, Holiday Inn Select Halifax Centre, for members of the public to make brief statements. The Senators are especially interested in hearing from people with personal experience of poverty, lack of affordable housing and homelessness. Here are the guidelines that the subcommittee will follow:
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| 18 | An Opportunity for Young Women! Gathering of Halifax Rebelles Monday, August 18, 2008 6:00pm Location: YWCA (1233 Barrington Street) Pan-Canadian Young Feminist Gathering, a taking place in Montreal on October 11, 12 and 13th. Organized by a Committee in Montreal, the Gathering will be a place for women-identified individuals between the ages of 14 and 35 to network, learn new skills, engage in dialogues with other feminists from across Canada, empower themselves and then bring all of this positive energy back to their home province. Everyone is invited to the first gathering of Halifax Rebelles, the local mobilizing body for this event. Taking place on Monday, August 18th at 6 pm at the YWCA (1233 Barrington) this first gathering will discuss ways to generate interest in the Gathering, ways to fundraise for the cost of travel to and from Montreal (accomodations and meals are provided, the cost of the Gathering is $1 for every $1000 made annually) and answer any questions people may have. If Halifax is not accessible to you or if you are unable to attend the meeting on Monday please email halifaxrebelles@gmail.com so you can discuss ways to organize in your community, have questions or want to get involved! To learn more about Halifax Rebelles or the Pan-Canadian Young Feminist Gathering go to http://halifaxrebelles.blogspot.com/ or www.rebelles2008.org. |
| 22-23 | 3RD ANNUAL DIKITA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN̓S FESTIVAL August 22 - 23, 2008 Location: Opening ceremonies - North Preston Community Centre. Workshops on Saturday held at Danspace on 1521 Grafton Street. Presented by the Maritime Centre for African Dance Features Dinner and Dance to be held on Saturday August 23rd. Menu features African Food, and live Music! Opening ceremonies are at 6/45 at the North Preston Community Centre. Workshops on Saturday held at Danspace on 1521 Grafton Street. Discounts are available: Prices are $65 for the weekend, (including one ticket for Dinner and Dance), $50 for one day (including Dinner and Dance), and $20 for the Dinner and Dance. REGISTER NOW! EMAIL AFRIKANDANCE2005@YAHOO.CA OR CALL 902.225.9267 |
| 28 | Tenant Rights Drop-In Session Thursday, August 28, 2008 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm Location: Women's Community Space, YWCA Halifax -1233 Barrington St. FREE - Coffee and muffins provided Drop in to get FREE one-on-one Legal Information about: how the residential tenancies process works, filling out forms, help with drafting letters, legal information on evictions, leases, rent, repairs, deposits & more. Hosted by Dalhousie Legal Aid Service. Email: WCS@YWCAHALIFAX.COM The Women's Community Space at the YWCA is your location for programs about, by and for women. This is a space where women can come together to learn, share, and celebrate. Programs at the Women's Community Space are always accessible. A suggested donation amount may be noted for programs that require revenue to be sustainable. We invite participants to make a donation to this initiative when attending these programs and "pay what you can". No person will be turned away for programs. |
| September | |
| 5 | Women of Excellence Awards Friday, September 05, 2008 Location: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel Everyone is invited to help celebrate the Women of Excellence who have impacted your professional life. The search is on for women who influence, excel, inspire, lead and teach by example. The 2008 Awards will be presented by the Canadian Progress-Club Halifax - Cornwallis on behalf of Phoenix youth Programs on November 20, at Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel.
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| 10 | FILM SCREENING: WHO’S COUNTING? SEX, LIES & GLOBAL ECONOMICS Wednesday, September 10, 2008 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Location: Just Us! Café, 5896 Spring Garden Rd. Halifax Free public event. All are welcome. A provocative and powerful film! Starts at 7 PM sharp. Join us for fair trade coffee & snacks and watch this important film. David Suzuki said, "I give the film every superlative – riveting, revealing, inspiring, etc…It penetrates to the heart of the global, ecological, and social crisis that afflicts the world… required viewing for all who know we are on a destructive path and want to get off." Organized by the Nova Scotia Environmental Network. For more information, please call (902) 454-6846, email nsen@cen-rce.org or visit our web site: www.nsen.ca
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| 17 | Healthy Living Series: Dealing with Workplace Stress Wednesday, September 17, 2008 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Location: Cole Harbour Library Healthy Living Series Presented by Cole Harbour Library and Cole Harbour Eastern HRM Mental Health Services These education sessions are open to anyone interested and will be held Wednesdays from 7pm – 9pm at Cole Harbour Library. Cancellations: In the case of inclement weather and/or if schools have been cancelled, the session will be cancelled. For further information, please call 434-7228. |
| 23 | WORTH - A ten week education and support group for women who have been in an abusive relationship with an intimate partner Tuesday, September 23, 2008 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: To be announced The Bryony House is offering WORTH (Women’s Ongoing Recovery through Healing). A ten week education and support group for women who have been in an abusive relationship with an intimate partner. WORTH groups are available through self-referral. The next WORTH group will begin September 23, 2008 6-8pm (location: To be announced) For further information or to discuss readiness for WORTH groups please contact Bryony House Outreach at 429-9008 or outreach@bryonyhouse.ca . |
| 23 | "If Women Counted" FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION Tuesday, September 23, 2008 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Location: Nova Scotia Community College , Arthur Street , Truro , NS . (go to the Salon off the Cafeteria) Free public event. All welcome. Come to watch the powerful documentary "Who’s Counting: Marilyn Waring on Sex, Lies and Global Economics" (1995). About this film, David Suzuki said, "I give the film and Ms. Waring every superlative – riveting, revealing, inspiring, etc… It penetrates to the heart of the global, ecological, and social crisis that afflicts the world… required viewing for all who know we are on a destructive path and want to get off." After the film, engage in a moderated discussion about women’s role in society and the importance of women in leadership, politics and business facilitated by Tamara Lorincz, Executive Director, Nova Scotia Environmental Network, and a founding member of Equal Voice Nova Scotia . Refreshments and draw prizes. If women counted, how would our world be different and better?A special event sponsored by the Zonta Club of Truro Area. The Zonta Club of Truro Area, is an affiliate of Zonta International, a global organization of women and men working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Zonta members volunteer their time, talents and money to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship and award programs aimed at furthering women's education, leadership and youth development. For more information call 897-2625 or check out www.zonta.org . |
| 24 | Dealing with Divorce Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 9:00am to 12:00pm Location: Lower Level - Supreme Court (Family Division), 3380 Devonshire Avenue, Halifax Dealing with Divorce: a workshop discussing uncontested, contested and joint petition divorces - bring your forms and follow along! PLEASE NOTE: These workshops are FREE and open to the public. Workshops are for general information purposes only - complex issues may not be dealt with. Legal advice will not be provided under any circumstance. For more information call 424-5232 or Info-line at 424-8826. |
| October | |
| 1-31 | Women's History Month October 1 - 31, 2008 Women's History Month (WHM) was created in 1992 to encourage greater awareness among Canadians of the historical contributions of women to our society, and to recognize the achievements of women as a vital part of our Canadian heritage. The goal of WHM is to write women back into Canadian history and to develop a better understanding of the diverse roles women play in contemporary society. See Status of Women Canada site for more information. See also the National Library of Canada's |
| 3-5 | Democracy Shifting Shorelines: 34th Annual Conference of the Atlantic Provinces Political Science Association (APPSA) October 3 - 5, 2008 Location: Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia From Political Theory and Women, Gender and Politics, to Canadian Politics, Comparative Politics and International Relations, democracy as a specific and general problématique has motivated significant segments of the discipline. This year’s APPSA conference, hosted by the Department of Political Science, Saint Mary’s University, will explore these and other related themes and will figure as the signature academic event in the year long festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of representative democracy in Nova Scotia. It will be co-sponsored by the Democracy 250 Committee of the Nova Scotia legislature and will provide an academic setting to reflect on the past, present and future of the democratic adventure. Planned events include two days of panels and roundtables. Conference dinner to be held at the Maritime Museum at the Atlantic on Halifax's waterfront. Scholars, practitioners, activists and students are invited to submit paper & panel proposals (500 word maximum) on the themes of democracy, representation, citizenship and governance. Paper & proposals forwad to: colleen.devereaux@smu.ca (Fax: 902.420.5181). |
| 3-5 | Women’s Spiritual Journeys – Mi’kmaq and Christian October 3 (7:00pm) - 5, 2008 (1:00pm) This is going to be a weekend for women to gather and share faith journeys, and find support for living together with peace and justice. Participants will be guided by learnings from the Mi’kmaq traditional path and the Christian way as they share in talking circle tradition. This retreat offers an opportunity to build relationship and walk together with respect and friendship as First Nations and non-Aboriginal women. LeadershipMiigam’agan Judi Snowden Shirley Childs To register and for more information: www.tatacentre.ca |
| 18 | Person's Day Saturday, October 18, 2008 On October 18, 1929, the British Privy Council decided that women were "persons" under Canadian law, and therefore eligible for appointment to the Senate. This decision was rendered after a lengthy legal and political struggle, known as the "Persons Case." Each year, the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case are presented on or around this date. |
| 22 | Healthy Living Series: Dealing with Anxiety Wednesday, October 22, 2008 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Location: Cole Harbour Library Healthy Living Series Presented by Cole Harbour Library and Cole Harbour Eastern HRM Mental Health Services These education sessions are open to anyone interested and will be held Wednesdays from 7pm – 9pm at Cole Harbour Library. Cancellations: In the case of inclement weather and/or if schools have been cancelled, the session will be cancelled. For further information, please call 434-7228. |
| 24 | 2008 Tools for Life: Overcoming Barriers Together: Children ▪ Youth ▪ Adults ▪ Seniors. Friday, October 24, 2008 Location: Horton High School, Greenwich, Nova Scotia The 3rd annual Tools for Life Conference and Exhibit will be held on Friday, October 24th at Horton High School. This conference is open to the general public and admission is free. Last years' event attracted over 110 exhibitors and 60 presenters offering 83 educational sessions covering various topics related to children, youth, adults and seniors. Over 800 consumers and professionals participated in learning more about addressing barriers in our homes, workplaces and communities. We sincerely hope you consider participating in this important community event. Your participation and support is greatly appreciated and key to its success. If you and or your organization plan to participate the following supports will be provided: - Invitation Thursday evening reception - Conference day lunch - Hospitality room during conference day - Conference day package - Assistance with room/accommodations booking - Assistance with exhibit areas and presentation set up - Audio/Visual supports The attached adobe pdf package includes the Tools for Life Conference Presenter and Exhibitor forms and instructions. There is a deadline of August 1st for submissions in order to publish the 2008 Conference Program. For more information call (902) 538-1190 or email info@tools4life.ca . |
| 29 | Dealing with Divorce Wednesday, October 29, 2008 from 9:00am to 12:00pm Location: Lower Level - Supreme Court (Family Division), 3380 Devonshire Avenue, Halifax Dealing with Divorce: a workshop discussing uncontested, contested and joint petition divorces - bring your forms and follow along! PLEASE NOTE: These workshops are FREE and open to the public. Workshops are for general information purposes only - complex issues may not be dealt with. Legal advice will not be provided under any circumstance. For more information call 424-5232 or Info-line at 424-8826. |
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