PSAC Calgary Regional Women’s Committee Meeting
June 9th, 2009 at Calgary Regional Office
In Attendance: Regrets:
Nicole Frechette – AGR 30046 Pat Buchanan – Parks (National) 30186
Joyce Lewis – CEIU 30877
Sylvia Garrioch – CEIU 30877
Tammy Sapach – CEIU 30857
Dolly Ablitt – PSAC Calgary RO Staff
1. Meeting called to order at 5:45 pm.
2. Review of last meeting’s minutes
Reviewed minutes of last meeting. Joyce (Chair) read minutes.
Motion Carried Unanimously M/S/C: Nicole; Sylvie
3. 2009 Budget
Tabled 2009 Budget. Nicole is working on the discrepancy in the finances.
4. Women’s Action Hall
Dolly provided information on the Women’s Action Hall concerning Identified Women’s
Issues. The event will take place on May 7 th from 6-8 pm at the Women’s Centre of Calgary.
The Top 5 Women’s Issues are being compiled and will be presented at the next meeting. Email
the Top 5 Women’s Issues to womens-centre3@shaw.ca by May 28 th , 2009.
5. PSAC Prairie Union School
Sylvie gave a report from Edmonton for Prairie Union School that took place May 27 th to 31 st ,
2009. Sylvie said that it was worthwhile to attend and that she attended a seminar on Building a
Greener Earth. She also mentioned that a concerted effort took place to recycle and compost
everything consumed at the Prairie Union School. A USB stick was handed out with reference
material instead of paper based information.
Dolly attended Prairie Union School also as a presenter. She discussed Building Equity between
Equity Groups. Duty to Accommodate and other issues (age, sex, race, gender, and religion)
were discussed during this seminar. There was also a plenary on Labour History, Timeline &
Union in the Future.
Motion to reimburse Dolly with a cheque for $99.70 for the Union School Campaign Draw
Basket that she put together.
Motion Carried M/S/C: Nicole; Tammy
6. Year End Meeting
Year End Dinner Meeting was held at La Viena in the amount of $130.00 including tax and tip.
7. National Aboriginal Day - June 21 st , 2009
Information distributed regarding activities being held to celebrate National Aboriginal Day as
well as contact information for the events from Alisha Bigelow and Alex George.
8. Think Public - Allocation of Funding
Admission to event is covered for 2 attendees. During Calgary Stampede Week a Family
Pancake Breakfast will be held on July 10 th , 2009 which is Molson Parade Day. Dolly provided a handout with information regarding the Think Public Campaign Proposal for Southern Alberta.
9. Action Items
Joyce provided handouts on Food Safety and the Amendment of the Indian Act in wake of a
landmark BC ruling.
The handout on Food Safety indicated that there are currently not enough meat inspectors to
properly verify industry compliance with safety rules. Members are encouraged to join the
Food Safety First Campaign at FoodSafetyFirst.ca.
The handout on the amendment of the Indian Act referred to an issue previously discussed at
Calgary Regional Women’s Committee Meetings concerning the Sharon McIvor case. The BC
Court of Appeal ruled that certain provisions of the Indian Act are unconstitutional and will be
amended.
10. Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 pm. The next meeting will take place in September
2009.
Motion Carried M/S/C: Nicole; Sylvie