PSAC Calgary Regional Women's Committee
Suite 400, 609 14 Street NW T2N 2A1 Calgary, AB, Canada

Paint Night - Open to all PSAC members who identify as female in the Calgary and central Alberta region.

NEW! Caring Society Information Sheet on the Tribunal’s latest ruling (2020 CHRT 36). The ruling confirms four categories of eligibility for Jordan's Principle.... These categories ensure that First Nations children living off-reserve without Indian Act status but who are recognized by their Nations can access Jordan's Principle. *Important to note!* 1. First Nations recognize children for the purposes of Jordan’s Principle only. This recognition does not extend past Jordan’s Principle. 2. Jordan’s Principle is not a fixed budget programit is a legal obligation of the Government of Canada, meaning as more children are eligible the funding pot expands. Recognizing a child for the purposes of Jordan’s Principle does not mean another child gets less. 3. There is funding in the Tribunal order to assist First Nations in setting up a process for recognizing children for the purposes of Jordan’s Principle. 4. In urgent cases where children are likely to experience irremediable harm if they do not get the help they need, Canada will try to contact the First Nation to determine recognition but if unable to reach the First Nation, the child will get the services needed to remedy the immediate risk. Read the information sheet here: https://buff.ly/2VYQzo3 See more

Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. On December 6, 1989 14 women lost their lives at l'Ecole-Polytechnique de Montreal. They died because they were women. Not much has changed since then, despite us calling for action on violence against women. Take today to reflect....to remember....to take action. Let's not wait another 30 years to do more, to say more, to be heard and to help drive change.

Christmas can be a difficult time for families leaving the shelter and starting over in their new homes. To start our families off in the best way we need your ...help. If you are able to Donate this Christmas please reach out to us via Email ([email protected]) or Facebook Messenger. Even the smallest act of kindness at this time could mean the world to our families. From our staff and families to your, Happy Holidays