On April 30 at the Morris Wosk Center (SFU downtown) the BC Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions is hosting a debate: “Strong Democracies, Smart Cities? Swiss or Canada?” It is from 2pm to 7pm. Go to: www.democracy.arts.ubc.ca
You must read the article by Anne Theriault about her take on the sicide of a girl who was gang raped a year prior. To quote her: “Where were the f##ing grownups who promised to take care of her?” We are all to blame for Rehtaeh Parson’s Suicide” Go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/anne-theriault-/rehtaeh-parsons-dead_b_3046999.html.
Minerva BC (Vancouver) is accepting applications fro its Career Kick Start Program to help women who are returning to work after time away. The program runs from May 14-Jun 18 (6 Tuesdays) from 9;30 to 4:30 at SFU downtown. Go to www.theminervafoundation.com to find out more. The deadline is April 23, 2013.
You must come to the 10th anniversary of the Every Woman event. Its truly for EVERY woman who like to move! Try out tons of cool activities like Nia, Trail Walking, Groove and so many more. And meet fantastic and interesting women. I am speaking at this years event (on noon on May 25) on “How
A friend tried to access my website from his corporate office yesterday. He failed and a huge warning appeard: “No access allowed. Pornography or Political Activist Group.” Does anyone know why my simple site (www.maureenfitzgerald.com) is being tagged in this way? Perhaps I used the word sex too much (like in sexual equality)? I
“I canot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year’s fashions.” Lillian Hellman
This weekend on the west side of Vancouver there is an amazing event happening. Its called Artists in Our Midst. Every year artists open their homes and studio to the public to share their art. its a wonderful way to experience art, buy art and also meet your neighbors who are artists. I will
“Why is it when I don’t know what I want, there is always someone waiting to tell me what it is? I’m just lucky I guess.” Anne Wilson Schaef
I plan to go to the restaurant East of Main just to see what two sisters have create. Maureen Webb and Donalda Weaver set it up as a fundraiser for a free performing arts program for kids: Project Limelight. And apparently it’s great and reasonable priced food! CONGRATULATIONS! Go to 223 East George Street
Thanks to Daphne Bramham who wrote a great article on the Rwanda majority-female parliament and how it is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. The genocide that killed most of the men in 1994 left women to lead in a very unique way. I am watching this rare situation with delight. [Source: Vancouver Sun,