Aboriginal schools in Canada get millions of dollars less from the government than other provincial schools. This problem contributes to the adversity that Canada's First Peoples face in society. We need to fix this » In January of 2007, the Ministry of Education released a plan to boost academic achievement and improving the quality of education in Aboriginal schools. It is a remarkable plan with the potential to be very effective; but unfortunately, it has … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Dr. Phyllis Chesler on Michael Coren Show
March 1, 2012 by
Dr. Phyllis Chesler on Michael Coren Show To combat the epidemic of honor killings requires understanding what makes these murders unique. They differ from plain and psychopathic homicides, serial killings, crimes of passion, revenge killings, and domestic violence. Their motivation is different and based on codes of morality and behavior that typify some cultures, often reinforced by fundamentalist religious dictates. In 2000, the United Nations estimated that there are 5,000 honor … [Read more...]
~ Language of Love ~ Weekend Relationship Bootcamp, Feb 25/26
February 23, 2012 by
Language of Love - Weekend Relationship Bootcamp Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 9:00am - 5:00 pm Sunday, February 26, 2012 9:00am - 5:00pm Event Room Order tickets via Eventbrite: http://gai-languageoflove2012-efbevent.eventbrite.com/ Whether you are searching for the perfect partner, struggling with relationship issues, or simply want to take your current relationship to the next level, this workshop will provide all... … [Read more...]
POVERTY in the Western World: The ‘Working Poor’, a Toronto Report
February 21, 2012 by
POVERTY IN THE WESTERN WORLD: The 'Working Poor' Report The Metcalf Foundation is pleased to release a new report entitled, The "Working Poor" in the Toronto Region: Who they are, where they live, and how trends are changing. According to the report, the number of working poor in the Toronto Region increased by 42% between 2000 and 2005. This group accounted for more than 113,000 adults in the Region overall, and 70,700 in the city of Toronto. Toronto's working poor live in a … [Read more...]
FEBRUARY: Heart & Stroke Month – Take Action!
February 11, 2012 by
Heart disease and stroke take 1 in 3 Canadians before their time and is the #1 killer of women – taking more women's lives than all forms of cancer combined. This February, more than 85,000 volunteers are canvassing door-to-door across the country to help change these statistics. It’s not too late to canvass online this February! Online canvassing is a great way to raise life-giving funds - all from the comfort of your own home. Click on the red “Canvass Online” button below to get … [Read more...]
The Role of Attitude and Lifestyle – Aging Gracefully
February 4, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women presents.... 'Aging Gracefully' The Role of Attitude and Lifestyle Two Basic Requirements of Graceful Aging What I’ve discovered is that there are two “basic requirements” of graceful aging. To borrow from the “Serenity Prayer”, graceful aging requires the “serenity to accept the things we cannot change; courage to change the things we can; and wisdom to know the difference.” Certainly acceptance of aging is a key to aging gracefully – … [Read more...]
Kathleen of Care2 is Taking Action – Canada, repeal The Indian Act !
February 1, 2012 by
The Indian Act was originally designed to integrate First Nations Peoples of Canada into non-Native society, but it has allowed the Canadian government to have control over Native land and their way of life. Tell Stephen Harper that the Indian Act is way outdated. » In recent years, the Indian Act has made it impossible for Native communities to grow economically and improve their lives. The Indian Act is well-known to be both racist and demeaning, yet no action has been taken to repeal … [Read more...]
Will guilty verdict in Canadian ‘honor killing’ trial be a turning point for justice?
January 29, 2012 by
Family convicted in Canada 'honor murders' On January 29, after a ten-week trial and fifteen hours of deliberations, a seven woman, five man jury returned with a verdict of guilty to first degree murder for all three Afghan-Canadians who were charged in the pre-meditated murder of four female members of the polygamous Shafia family. The convicted are each facing 25 years without parole. Mohammed Shafia, 58, Tooba Yahya, 42 (his second wife), and Hamed, 21, their son, were found … [Read more...]
One Year On: UN Women Widens Donor Base, Strengthens Partnerships
January 23, 2012 by
One Year On: UN Women Widens Donor Base, Strengthens Partnerships UN Women commemorates its first anniversary this month with some 114 governments contributing to core funds in 2011, resulting in a 73 percent increase in core funding compared to the combined budget of its former four predecessors the year prior. The entity’s total income target for 2012-13 is set for US$700 million. “[The budget] pushes us to strengthen partnerships across the board — with governments, … [Read more...]
CANADA: PM to travel to China
January 12, 2012 by
PM to travel to China January 2012 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that he has accepted an invitation from the Government of China to visit China during the second week of February. While in China, Prime Minister Harper will meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. “Canada and China enjoy a strategic partnership based on mutual respect and collaboration, and rooted in strong social and cultural links, shared … [Read more...]
Anges Kavanas – WOMAN of ACTION
January 5, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women is elated to Celebrate the Life of a gentle woman that holds all the qualities of a deep spirit that examplifies the very old saying .... 'walks soft, yet carries a big stick'. As humble and understated as this powerhouse presents, there are absolutely no doubts of the value to not only the Women of our World this woman offers; but, to our world as a whole. WOMAN of ACTION Ange Kavanas … [Read more...]
PMO – PM highlights Government’s 2011 Achievements
December 31, 2011 by
PM highlights Government's 2011 Achievements Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement highlighting some of the Government’s significant accomplishments in 2011: “2011 was a momentous year for Canada both at home and abroad.“Global economic uncertainty continued to create challenging conditions in 2011. Our Government remained focused on jobs and growth and continued to implement our Economic Action Plan." The results have truly been … [Read more...]
