Women's Issues
The department of Children and Youth Services provides advice and information to the Minister responsible for women's issues and to other Alberta government departments, undertakes joint projects with other government departments, and with similar agencies in other jurisdictions, and promotes public and government awareness of issues of concern to women.
For more information, contact:
Women’s Issues, Intergovernmental Initiatives
Alberta Children and Youth Services
12th floor, Sterling Place
9940 - 106 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2N2
Phone: 780-422-3004 (Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Fax: 780-422-6642
For toll-free access in Alberta, dial 310-0000.
Aboriginal Women and Violence
Summary information from the national policy forum on Aboriginal Women and Violence: Building Safe and Healthy Families and Communities held in Ottawa on March 27-28, 2006
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The Government of Canada Ministry, Status of Women Canada (SWC), has issued a call for proposals to the Women’s Program. Successful proposals will address the SWC priorities:
- improving women’s and girls’ economic security and prosperity
- encouraging women and girls in leadership and decision-making roles
- ending violence against women and girls
Grants are available through two funds:
- The Women’s Community Fund is oriented to supporting local, regional or national projects to encourage women’s participation in democratic life. Submit your proposal by September 30, 2009, to access this fund.
- The Women’s Partnership Fund helps establish partnerships between SWC and non-governmental organizations on projects that address economic, social and cultural situations of women. Applications to the Women’s Partnership Fund are accepted throughout the year.
Please visit the SWC website for more details and application forms. Or, contact the Government of Canada directly at 1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) or email sitecanadasite@canada.gc.ca.
Important Days of the Year
International Women's Day, National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Women's History Month and Persons Day
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Persons Case Scholarship
The Persons Case Scholarships are intended for students whose studies will ultimately contribute to the advancement of women, or who are studying in fields where members of their gender are traditionally few in number
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Violence Against Women
Measuring Violence Against Women summarizes what is currently known about violence against women in Canada, and highlights areas where further research and data collection is needed
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Women's Organizations of Alberta (WOA) Directory
The WOA Directory lists Alberta organizations providing services and programs for women
