What has in the past and what is going to happen in Rio 2012? Rio+20: from environment to sustainable development To grasp the background and stakes of Rio+20, it is useful to have a look at the Stockholm-to-Rio continuum of the Conferences, and to go through some key milestones in the long march that gave birth to international agreements on sustainable development. How did we move from Environment to Sustainable Development, what are the consequences of this move, and where … [Read more...]
World Pulse is Taking Action for RIO +20 – Submit Your Story !!!
May 29, 2012 by
Advise World Leaders on What Sustainable and Equitable Development Means to YOU In partnership with the Women’s Environment and Development Organization (WEDO), World Pulse is collecting personal stories outlining women’s experiences and recommendations on sustainable and equitable development for presentation at the Rio +20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. How Can My Voice Be Included? SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Log in to your PulseWire account. Not a … [Read more...]
Top Artists to be celebrated at the 2012 MARTY Awards!
May 29, 2012 by
May 29, 2012 TOP ARTISTS TO BE CELEBRATED AT THE 2012 MARTY AWARDS! MISSISSAUGA, ON- The Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is ready to roll out the red carpet for the city's top artists at the 2012 MARTY Awards. MAC is set to dazzle the arts community with an unforgettable evening of glamour at the popular event. The MARTYS will take place on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Living Arts Centre, located at 4141 Living Arts Drive in … [Read more...]
2012 MARTY Awards! Tickets are going fast!
May 26, 2012 by
Tickets going fast for 2012 MARTYS! May 31st at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga Join us as we roll out the red carpet for the city's top artists at the 2012 MARTY Awards! Come out and network with the "who's who" of the local arts world at this fabulous event! The MARTYS will take place on Thursday, May 31, 2012at the Living Arts Centre located at 4141 Living Arts Drive in Mississauga. Produced by the Mississauga Arts Council, the event will begin at 6:00 p.m. with … [Read more...]
STIGMA & DISCRIMINATION: Saving the SAD Generation
May 23, 2012 by
MENTAL ILLNESS: Stigma and Discrimination CONTACT HERE Mental illness attracts less empathy and more distrust than other forms of illness. People may consciously or unconsciously blame the people with mental illness for their condition, implying a character flaw rather than a disorder. Another misconception is that mental illness is a "life sentence" with no chance of recovery. Some people believe that those with mental illness are unable to contribute to society: … [Read more...]
Madeleine Marentette, Summer 2012 – Workshops, Vendors, Tickets, What to Bring
May 22, 2012 by
GRAIL LADY FAIRE JUNE 25-29 Come for a day or for all five 'Women 2012: The Rise of Smart Power' Vendors: * Annie Thompson Artelier * The Barber's Daughter * L'Moor Spa * The Funky Buddha * Inner Resonance * Bijoux Boreal Designs * New Moon Organics * Earth Berries * The Universe Knows * Opal Wing Creations * Sacred Journey Counseling * Crystal Lotus Designs * The Bliss Mistress * Dr. Hyla Cass Supplements * Judith Onley Coaching * Susan Eva, Crystal Bed * … [Read more...]
Leela Francis is Taking Action ~ Vividly Woman Leaders Circles
May 17, 2012 by
Leela's News Dear Friends; I'm feeling like the proud Mama beaming with love and appreciation. I've just completed 2 more Vividly Woman Leaders Circles in stunning nature retreat settings in California and BC. 15 more gorgeous Goddesses were initiated home to their juiciest aliveness as Vividly Woman Leaders. I also awarded 5 of these Leaders their VW Embodied Leader Certificate for completing all 4 modules of the VW Embodied Leader … [Read more...]
Origin of Mother’s Day ~ an honorable Celebration !!!
May 13, 2012 by
As early as the 1850s, West Virginia women's organizer Ann Reeves Jarvis held Mother's Day work clubs to improve sanitary conditions and try to lower infant mortality by fighting disease and curbing milk contamination, according to historian Katharine Antolini of West Virginia Wesleyan College. The groups also tended wounded soldiers of both sides during the U.S. Civil War from 1861 to 1865, she added. In the postwar years Jarvis and other women organized Mother's Friendship Day picnics … [Read more...]
(WomanACT) – Toronto debut of Ghosts of Violence, Saturday, May 26, 2012
May 12, 2012 by
GHOSTS of VIOLENCE Ghosts of Violence is a groundbreaking multi-media ballet which brings the issue of domestic violence against women into the spotlight. It is an innovative and inspirational call for awareness, understanding and action. This original ballet brings to life stories inspired by women who have died at the hands of a partner. Through movement, theatre, music and videography, this ballet captures their memory –their struggles, their hopes, their joys and our … [Read more...]
Rising Stars in Women’s & Children’s Health
May 8, 2012 by
Rising Stars in Women's & Children's Health: Cast Your Vote! MAY 2012 – Grand Challenges Canada is calling on voters to help select winners in their third round of Rising Stars in Global Health contest. Fifteen grants valued in total at more than $1.5 million are up for grabs for Canada's most creative innovators working to improve global health conditions. This program aims to tap into the creativity, knowledge and skills of emerging Canadian innovators to solve some of the … [Read more...]
