PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada

'Mix of cultures'

Players from China, PEI & Austria lead team to championship

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: The Guardian
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 1; Library code: Z5-43, Available copies: 1
Published: November 9, 2009
Tags: Diversity, Women, Youth, Sport, PEI

Three female athletes from China, PEI and Austria help lead Colonial Gray senior woman's team to volleyball championship

6 Ways Women Leaders Make a Difference

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Diversity Inc March 2008: Jennifer Millman
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 51-52; Library code: J3-8, Available copies: 1
Published: March 2008
Tags: Diversity, Business, Women, Leadership

Six qualities that women leaders-past and present- share that make a difference to their companies, communities and countries

A Bold Step

In: Women > Other
Author: Indo Canadian Women's Association
Language(s): English
Format: VHS, 26:12; Library code: A2-4, Available copies: 1
Published: Not specified
Tags: Women

A Guide to Accompany the Video

Taking Control: Immigrant Women on Assertiveness

In: Women > Immigrant and Refugee
Author: Johannson, Bonny
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet; Library code: H1-27, Available copies: 1
Published: Not specified
Tags: Women, Immigrant

A Portrait of Women's Health in Atlantic Canada

Volume 1

In: Health and Wellness > Women
Author: Maritime Centre of Excellence for Women's Health
Language(s): English
Format: Book; Library code: H1-29, Available copies: 1
Published: 2000
Tags: Health, Women

A Safe Place for Women

Surviving Domestic Abuse & Creating A Successful Future

In: Women > Violence
Author: White, Kelly
Language(s): English
Format: Book, 278; Library code: I1-19, Available copies: 1
Published: 2011
Tags: Women, Domestic Abuse

Women, Domestic Abuse

Abuse is Wrong in Any Language

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Violence
Author: Department of Justice Canada
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet; Library code: H2-7, Available copies: 1
Published: 1995
Tags: Immigrants, Crime, Family, Children, Women

Addressing Immigrant/Refugee Women's Mental Health

In: Health and Wellness > Women
Author: Our Diverse Cities Spring 2009: Judy White
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 98-103; Library code: J3-21, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2009 Number 6
Tags: Immigrant, Refugee, Women, Health, Mental Health, Saskatchewan, Canada

Exploring and addressing immigrant/refugee women well-being and mental health

Affirming Immigrant Women's Health

Building Inclusive Health Policy

In: Health and Wellness > Women
Author: MacKinnon, Marian; Howard, Laura Lee
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet; Library code: G3-69, Available copies: 1
Published: 05/2000
Tags: Immigrants, Health, Policy, Women

Affirming Immigrant Women's Health Practices in PEI

In: Health and Wellness > Women
Author: McKinnon, Marian; Howard, Laura Lee
Language(s): English
Format: Leaflet; Library code: G3-83, Available copies: 1
Published: 2001
Tags: Immigrants, Health, Women

Are Muslim Men Allowed to Beat Their Wives?

In: Family and Children > Violence
Author: Sisters in Islam
Language(s): English
Format: Leaflet; Library code: H1-15, Available copies: 1
Published: 1991
Tags: Women, Violence, Religion, Family

Are Women & Men Equal Before Allah?

In: Religion and Multiculturalism > Other
Author: Sisters in Islam
Language(s): English
Format: Leaflet; Library code: H1-16, Available copies: 3
Published: 1991
Tags: Women, Religion, Equality

Assertiveness Training for Immigrant Women

In: Health and Wellness > Women
Author: Women Working With Immigrant Women of New Brunswick
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet; Library code: H1-20, Available copies: 1
Published: 1985
Tags: Language, Immigrants, Women

Assessing the Impact of Social Policy Reform on Women's Health

In: Health and Wellness > Women
Author: Cooper Institute
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet; Library code: H1-18, Available copies: 1
Published: 05/1999
Tags: Family, Policy, Health, Social Issues, Education, Women

Breaking the Links Between Poverty and Violence Against Women

A Resource Guide

In: Women > Violence
Author: Family Violence Prevention Division: Health Canada
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet; Library code: H4-18, Available copies: 1
Published: 03/1996
Tags: Violence, Economy, Resources, Women

Bringing Worlds Together

The Study of Political Participation of Women in Canada...

In: Religion and Multiculturalism > Canada
Author: Not specified
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet, 178; Library code: I4-77, Available copies: 1
Published: 2002
Tags: Law, Politics, Women, Minority

Canadian Amanda Lindhout frred in Somalia

$1M ransom demanded, family pays for reporters freedom

In: Government, Law and Policy > Canada
Author: CBC News
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 4; Library code: Z5-73, Available copies: 1
Published: November 25, 2009
Tags: Government, Violence, Canadian, Women

Canadian reporter held by gunmen in Somalia is now released

Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women (CRIAW)

In: Women > Women's Rights
Author: Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women (CRIAW)
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet; Library code: H4-7, Available copies: 1
Published: 04/1997
Tags: Business, Diversity, Social Issues, Women

Canadian Woman Studies

Women, Globalization and International Trade

In: Women > Other
Author: A York University Publication
Language(s): English
Format: Book; Library code: B2-20, Available copies: 1
Published: 2002
Tags: Global, Trade, Women

Canadian Women's Health Network

Vol. 3 No. 3

In: Health and Wellness > Women
Author: Canadian Women's Health Network
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine; Library code: H4-12, Available copies: 1
Published: 2000
Tags: Health, Women

Career Planning for Assaulted Women

A Unique Experience in Building Women's Self-Reliance

In: Business, Employment and Finance > Job Search
Author: McKintosh, Marlene
Language(s): English
Format: Leaflet; Library code: G3-78, Available copies: 1
Published: 2002
Tags: Employment, Violence, Women

Cartoon

In: Women > Other
Author: Globe and Mail
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 1; Library code: Z5-178, Available copies: 1
Published: March 22, 2010
Tags: Diversity, Multiculturalism, Women, Canada

Cartoon in the Globe and Mail depicting a picture of four women, one wearing a Burka, one wearing a Niqab, another woman wearing a Hijab and the final woman dressed in a Canadian hockey outfit complete with helmet and the caption reading 'Assimilation'

Challenges and Connections

Meeting the Information Needs of Professionals Working with Immigrant Women

In: Women > Immigrant and Refugee
Author: Maytree Foundation
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet; Library code: D4-12, Available copies: 1
Published: 07/2001
Tags: Employment, Children, Literacy, Women

Common Ground: The News and Views of PEI Women

Vol. 14 No. 2

In: Women > Other
Author: PEI Women's Network
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet; Library code: E1-61, Available copies: 1
Published: 05/1995
Tags: Human Rights, Settlement, Refugees, Diversity, Health, Culture, Women

Credit in PEI

What Every Woman Should Know

In: Business, Employment and Finance > Budget and Banking
Author: PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet; Library code: H4-58, Available copies: 1
Published: 03/1997
Tags: Economy, Resources, Women

Directory of PEI Equality Seeking Organizations

In: Women > Women's Rights
Author: Status of Women Canada
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet; Library code: I3-17, Available copies: 1
Published: 1997
Tags: Equality, PEI, Women

Diversity and Equity Policy

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: PEI Public Service Commission
Language(s): English/French
Format: Booklet, 12; Library code: I4-51, Available copies: 2
Published: 2002
Tags: Equity, Disability, Family, Women, Employment, Diversity, Minorities, PEI

Domestic Violence in Sponsored Relationships/Homelessness

Service Delivery for Immigrant and Refugee Women

In: Women > Violence
Author: Our Diverse Cities Fall 2007: K. Ekuwa Smith
Language(s): English/French
Format: Magazine, 169-176; Library code: J3-19, Available copies: 2
Published: Fall 2007 Number 4
Tags: Immigrant, Refugee, Violence, Abuse, Homelessness, Women, Relationships, Canada, Statistics

Immigrant and refugee women may potentially face homelessness due to domestic abuse/violence

Erased Realities

The Violence of Racism in the Lives of Immigrant and Refugee Girls of Color

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Racism and Discrimination
Author: The FREDA Centre
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet; Library code: G3-77, Available copies: 1
Published: 10/2001
Tags: Immigrants, Refugees, Minority, Racism, Violence, Human Rights, Policy, Women

Ethnocultural Minority Women, Spousal Assault and Barriers to Accessing and Problems in Using the Justice System

A Review of the Literature

In: Women > Violence
Author: Currie, Janet
Language(s): English
Format: Leaflet; Library code: H4-17, Available copies: 1
Published: 1995
Tags: Minority, Crime, Law, Culture, Women

Event remembers murders of women in Montreal, PEI

In: Women > Violence
Author: The Guardian
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 1; Library code: Z4-47, Available copies: 1
Published: 2005
Tags: Women, Violence, History

Everyday Life in New Brunswick

Now That We Are Here, What is Next?

In: Women > Immigrant and Refugee
Author: Women Working With Immigrant Women of New Brunswick
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet; Library code: C3-50, Available copies: 1
Published: 04/1995
Tags: Women

Facts About Korea

In: History > World History
Author: Korean Overseas Information Service
Language(s): English
Format: Book; Library code: B1-31, Available copies: 1
Published: 2005
Tags: Culture, History, Economy, Social Issues, Education, Religion, Employment, Health, Women

Family Violence Against Women With Disabilities

In: Family and Children > Violence
Author: The National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Language(s): English
Format: Newsletter; Library code: C3-34, Available copies: 1
Published: 02/1993
Tags: Violence, Disability, Resources, Women

Family Violence Support Services Eastern PEI

In: Family and Children > Violence
Author: Family Violence Support Services Eastern PEI
Language(s): English
Format: Pamphlet; Library code: C2-11, Available copies: 1
Published: Not specified
Tags: Violence, Resources, Women

Feminist Action

Vol. 6, No. 1B

In: Women > Women's Rights
Author: National Action Committee on the Status of Women
Language(s): English, French
Format: Booklet; Library code: H1-14, Available copies: 1
Published: 10/1991
Tags: Violence, Women

Femmes Immigrantes et Femmes Appartenant a une Minorite Visible Coomme Parties Integrantes de la Societe Canadienne

Le Project: Moyens d'existence

In: Women > Immigrant and Refugee
Author: Organisation nationale des femmes immigrantes et des femmes appartenant a une minorite visible du Canada
Language(s): French
Format: Booklet; Library code: H4-4, Available copies: 1
Published: 2005
Tags: Immigrants, Minority, Women

Forum public sur les femmes dans le monde

In: Women > Other
Author: La Voix Acadienne
Language(s): French
Format: Article; Library code: Z1-91, Available copies: 1
Published: 01-2007
Tags: Multicultural, Women

Atlantic Council for International Cooperation, Wimal Rankaduwa, Angelica McKann

Forum tackles inclusion belonging on PEI

In: Women > Women's Rights
Author: The Guardian: Stacey Murphy
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 1; Library code: Z1-114, Available copies: 1
Published: 2007
Tags: Aboriginal, Women, Rights, Racism

From Multiculturalism to the Intersections of Diversity

What can we learn from health care?

In: Health and Wellness > Health Care
Author: Canadian Diversity Winter 2004: Elizabeth Stanger
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 21-22; Library code: J3-12, Available copies: 1
Published: Winter 2004 Volume 3:1
Tags: Health Care, Women, Children, Diversity, Canada, British Columbia, Multiculturalism, Equity

This article discusses the experiences of Children's and Women's Health Centre of British Columbia in developing programs and services to ensure health service equity to the diverse populations it serves

From Rhetoric to Reality

Canada's Obligations to the Immigrant and Refugee Girl Child in International Law

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Children and Youth
Author: Cameron, Angela; Jiwani, Yasmin
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet; Library code: G3-75, Available copies: 1
Published: 08/2001
Tags: Human Rights, Law, Immigrants, Refugees, Children, Women

From Temporary Workers to Permanent Residents

Transitional services for Filipino live-in caregivers in AB

In: Immigration > Settlement and Sponsorship
Author: Our Diverse Cities Spring 2009: Glenda Bonifacio
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 136-141; Library code: J3-21, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2009 Number 6
Tags: Employment, Resident, Caregiver, Alberta, Canada, Filipino, Women

Based on interviews with representatives of immigrant settlement organizations and focus groups discussions with 30 Filipino women in Alberta between 2006-2007:transitional support and services used by these women in Canada as well as their use of services

Full Frontal

In: Women > Women's Rights
Author: Guardian; Associated Press
Language(s): English
Format: Article; Library code: Z1-30, Available copies: 1
Published: 11/2006
Tags: Human Rights, Women, Discrimination, Culture

Girl Talk

POV: Women

In: Women > Immigrant and Refugee
Author: Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Language(s): English
Format: VHS, 78:40; Library code: A3-14, Available copies: 1
Published: Not specified
Tags: Immigration, Women

Guidebook for Women Candidates in PEI

Women in Politics Project

In: Women > Other
Author: Women's Network PEI
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet; Library code: H4-59, Available copies: 1
Published: 1998
Tags: Politics, Resources, Women

Guidebook on Vicarious Trauma

Recommended Solutions for Anti-Violence Workers

In: Women > Violence
Author: Health Canada
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet, 112; Library code: D4-68, Available copies: 1
Published: 2001
Tags: Employment, Trauma, , Women

Healilng the Trauma of Domestic Violence

A Workbook for Women

In: Women > Violence
Author: Kubany, Edward, S.; McCaig, Mari & Laconsay, Janet
Language(s): English
Format: Workbook, 206; Library code: L4-19, Available copies: 1
Published: 2004
Tags: Women, Violence, Domestic Abuse

Women, Violence, Domestic Abuse

Healing the Trauma of Abuse

A Woman's Workbook

In: Women > Violence
Author: Copeland, Mary Ellen & Harris, Maxine
Language(s): English
Format: Workbook, 398; Library code: L4-20, Available copies: 1
Published: 2000
Tags: Women, Violence, Abuse

Women, Violence, Abuse

Homelessness

Immigrant Women and Domestic Violence

In: Family and Children > Violence
Author: Assanand, Shashi
Language(s): English
Format: Leaflet; Library code: G3-82, Available copies: 1
Published: 2004
Tags: Immigrants, Family, Violence, Women

How integrated are women from Sub-Saharan Africa/work

Halifax Case Study

In: Women > Immigrant and Refugee
Author: Our Diverse Cities Spring 2008: Amanda Topen
Language(s): English/French
Format: Magazine, 138-142; Library code: J3-20, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2008 Number 5
Tags: Women, Africa, Employment, Professional, Canada, Halifax

African women are under-represented in high status occupations despite having been professionally employed before migrating