Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba at 1-800-203-2343.

Changing Needs of Rural, Northern & Remote Women in Manitoba
October 19, 2006
Juniper Centre
Thompson, Manitoba

Plan to join the Rural Team Manitoba’s Standing Committee on Women’s Issues for a one-day symposium focusing on the changing needs of women in rural, northern and remote communities in Manitoba.

Symposium Goals:

§ To inform participants about “The Changing Needs of Rural, Northern and Remote Women
in Manitoba Report” that was developed in 2005 by the Standing Committee (www.rural.gc.ca)

§ To provide an opportunity for facilitated discussion about the issues identified in the report.

§ To encourage communities to engage in identifying what could be done to address
the issues.

Keynote Speaker:
Crystal Laborero, Chair,
Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council

Participation is free, lunch is included. Space is limited.

Register now by completing the attached form.

Program

8:30 Registration

9:00 Introduction and overview of report

9:30 Session 1: Childcare

10:40 Break

11:00 Session 2: Family Issues: Safety, Security & Health

12:00 Lunch & Keynote:
Crystal Laborero, Chair, Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council on Rural & Northern Decision Making Capacity

1:30 Session 3: Employment, Income & Entrepreneurship

2:40 Break

3:00 Session 4: Education & Training

4:00 Closing Remarks

4:30 Adjournment


Registration Form

Name (first and last as it would appear on a name tag)

Organization (if applicable)

Position

Mailing Address

Phone

Fax

E-mail

Seminar Details :

Of the following five seminars, please identify your main area of interest. If you have more than one area of interest, please number 1 to 5 with 1 being your first choice, etc:

Childcare
Family Issues: Safety, Security & Health
Rural and Northern Decision Making Capacity
Employment, Income & Entrepreneurship
Education & Training

Please indicate if you would require travel or accommodation assistance in order to attend. Yes No

Luncheon & Keynote Presentation
Will you be taking part in the luncheon and keynote presentation? Yes No

Registration Deadline: October 12, 2006
Registration & Information

Send registration forms to maren_gnall@phac-aspc.gc.ca or fax to: 204-983-8674

For more information, contact the Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba at 1-800-203-2343.

The Rural Team’s Standing Committee on Women’s Issues was formed in 2004 to identify opportunities and mechanisms for Rural Team Manitoba to work together to increase the awareness of women's issues related to the social and economic well-being of rural, remote and northern Manitoba women. The members of the committee are committed to be a resource and to network with other team members and community organizations to facilitate the participation of rural, remote and northern women in the social, economic and political life of Canada.