In 1870, poet and activist Julia Ward Howe penned a Mother’s Day proclamation calling on women to “promote the alliance of the different nationalities; The amicable settlement of international questions; The great and general interests of peace.”
She didn’t ask for chocolates and flowers. She asked women to join
together and take action for peace and justice – in their lives, in
their communities and around the globe.
So go out and do something active on Mother’s Day!
International Women's Day celebrated in Saskatchewan
Written by IMC Sask
Friday, 04 March 2011
Don't Stop Now! Photography and collages by the Young Women's Wellness Program Tuesday, March 8 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Planned Parenthood Regina 1431 Victoria Ave.
Food for Thought Women’s Perspective on Local and Global Food Sovereignty and Food Security What it is and isn’t?
Come celebrate International Women’s Day by contributing to discussion on Food Sovereignty and Economic Violence Against Women. Learn of the 6 Pillars of Food Sovereignty. Discuss the Economic, Social, Environmental Future of the Farm Women and Farm Families. What action is needed to make these principles happen? All events run from 10 AM to 4 PM
March 5 - Humboldt, Anglican Church Hall, 716 9th St.
March 7 - Yorkton, Dominion Room of S.I.G.N., 345 Broadway St. West
March 8 - Carlyle Library, 119-1 St. West, Carlyle
March 17 - Wilkie New Horizons Hall, 216-1st St. E
March 18 - Swift Current - Community Futures Room, Southwest Centre for Entrepreneurial Development, 885-6th Ave. N.E.
April 2 - Regina - United Way Bldg., 1440 Scarth St.
Registration $15.00
RSVP to Marcella Pedersen 306-398-2795 or
Sponsored by the National Farmer’s Union Women’s #6 Advisory Committee.
Appreciation is expressed to the Saskatchewan Status of Women Office for its support of this International Women’s Day project. Write Comment (0 Comments)
Last Updated ( Friday, 04 March 2011 )
Serious Crisis in Cancer Care Delivery to Sask Women
Contributed by Darlene
Wednesday, 08 September 2010
Dr. Maryam Al-Hayki, Regina’s remaining gynecologic oncologist has taken emergency medical leave.With the recent closure of Dr. Brydon’s office, this puts gynecologic cancer care in Regina in a crisis; leaving the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region (RQHR) and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA)scrambling on a day-to-day basis to provide the best available care for women needing diagnosis, surgery, treatment and follow-up.Write Comment (0 Comments)
Several ActUp readers have reported seeing a Regina city bus emblazoned with a slogan equating abortion with 'the worst form of child abuse.' As we all know, abortion is a legal medical procedure. Child abuse is a crime. If you would like the mayor to know the difference between freedom of expression and unfairly accusing women of criminal activity, please send him a note cc'd to your ward councillor:
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 30 May 2010 )
Women's Cancer Specialist Closes Office
Contributed by Darlene
Friday, 02 April 2010
Dr. Betsy Brydon, Gynecologic Oncologist closes her private practice
April 1, 2010 and will not be accepting new patients or be on the regular
schedule for gynecologic cancer surgeries.This closure comes after two years of notice to the Ministry of Health
that working conditions for women's cancer specialists were unworkable and
needed attention.Specifically, in no
other jurisdiction (including Saskatoon) are these specialists required to
acquire private offices to practice.Normally, these specialists would work in a hospital setting with all
the support that provides.This means
that the two Regina gynecologic oncologists must work without proper nursing
support.
After two years of notification, two years of letter writing and meetings, no action was taken to prevent this closure. You can help!Write Comment (1 Comments)
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In 1870, poet and activist Julia Ward Howe penned a Mother’s Day proclamation calling on women to “promote the alliance of the different nationalities; The amicable settlement of international questions; The great and general interests of peace.”