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The National Council major project, Securing Our Future, was an important project looking at women's economic security thatinvolved our Local and Provincial Councils. There have been several communityconsultations during the last year, and the final summary report is providedhere, for your information.
Final Summary Report: English (PDF)
Toolkits have also been produced, with input from our national and communityrountables and thinktank consultations. The toolkits include:
Securing Our Future Final Report
Poster Presentation
The Money Game (group exercise)
It's in the Cards Game (group or individual exercise)
If you are interested in receiving a toolkit, contactus.
As well, National Council of Women of Canada would like to bring the followingresources to your attention:
..The Women and the Economy Video --- "Banging the Door Down: Womenand the Economy."
Manitoba women talk about their paid and unpaid experiences in the economyand share their stories of survival and ideas for change. Suitable for ages12+. Length - 26 minutes, Cost $5 for individuals, $10 for organization.
..Women & the Economy Web Site
A comprehensive site with articles, statistics, and activities on paid andunpaid work, the wage gap, child care, economics 101, women and globalization,women and poverty, alternatives, and more. Featuring stories of Manitoba women.
..Women & the Economy Resource Book
A two-part revised version of the web site in book format.
Book One: 120 pages Book Two: 80 pages
Cost per book: $10 for individuals, $15 for organizations
2-part set: $18 for individuals, $25 for organizations
To order any of these resources, please mail your payment (cheque, moneyorder) to: UNPAC P.O., Box 36 Station L, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0Z4
For more information, contact orders@unpac.ca
Securing Our Future was a Project of the National Council of Women of Canada with funding from Status of Women Canada and the Social Development Parnerships Program of Human Resources Development Canada. Special thanks to Wendy Atkin for her commitment to this project.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Securing Our Future, a project of the National Council of Women of Canada(NCWC), has completed a year of strategic actions funded by Status of Women Canada and Human Resources Development Canada in 2000-2001. The projectwas conducted with the guidance and support of a 9-person NCWC AdvisoryCommittee and in collaboration with the NCWC Board of Directors and Staff,including the Project Coordinator and Local Councils of Women across Canada.
Securing Our Future was initiated in 1998 by NCWC members who were inspiredby the British project The Economics of Later Life, which focused on thecontinuing problem of poverty among older women. In 1999, momentum grewas six local councils attended a Provincial Council of Women of Ontario-sponsoredmeeting on Securing Our Future and NCWC subsequently initiated thinktankdiscussion groups on women's economic security with all of its members.With government support, NCWC was able to continue identifying issues andbroaden the discussion to include other national women's equality seekingorganizations and younger women in the thinktank consultation. These issueshelped form the agenda for roundtable meetings.
An important activity of Securing Our Future was the National Roundtable(NRT), held on Saturday, June 9, 2001 in Vancouver, B.C. at the Universityof British Columbia Conference Centre in conjunction with the 108th AnnualGeneral Meeting of NCWC. Over 100 women shared their experiences and expertiseand helped to create an agenda for the community roundtables. Prior to theNRT, two Local Councils held Securing Our Future events. The first WindsorWomen's Fair was a lively carousel of workshops and exhibits from a widerange of women engaged in advocacy, business, education, health and thelaw. London's "Independent Woman" roundtable provided an opportunityto pilot the roundtable format that was used at the NRT.
Securing Our Future produced a number of documents that were intended tomobilize communities and inspire discussions among women about their economicsecurity. This summary of the Final Report and its accompanying StrategyGuide will continue the circulation of ideas and inspiration for women topromote economic security in their communities and was released nationallyat the 109th Annual General Meeting of NCWC, June 1, 2002 in Halifax, NovaScotia.
This project was administered collaboratively by NCWC members and staff,along with government and private sector partners. Volunteers initiatedSecuring Our Future in 1998 and developed a funding proposal with then ExecutiveDirector Hannah Service and other staff, including Administrator CatherineTillsley. Once the proposal was approved by Status of Women Canada and laterHuman Resources Development Canada, funding was available to hire a full-time project coordinator, Wendy Atkin, to coordinate and support Securing OurFuture activities in conjunction with the Advisory Committee chaired by Margaret MacGee of London, Ontario.
Summary of Key Issues Tabled at the National Round Table
Economic Security · Recognize Older Women's Contributions
- Gender analysis tax system
- Rising number of older women in poverty
- Mentor immigrant women
- Guaranteed annual income
- Skills building: how to live longer on less Education · Invest In Young People
- Life and communication skills
- Safe houses and communities
- National Child Care Program
- Social and Recreational Resources
- Education = A Job = Future Security
- Ease student debt load Social Services · Supportive Social Policy
- Gender based analysis of social policy
- Affordable housing
- Quality, affordable, accessible, publicly funded child care
- Keep women's networks strong Health · Healthy Communities
- Social determinants of health
- Clean environments
- Empowering/healing for Aboriginal Women
- Universal access to health care services
- Gender specific prevention strategies Top Priorities and Opportunities · Make proceedings available toparticipants
· Popularize the strategies through the media and our networks
· World Conference Against Racism (summer 2001)
· Bring older and younger women together in the communityroundtables
· National Council of Women of Canada to act on National Roundtableideas
· Advocate on the Social Union Framework Agreement (SUFA)review
· Advocate on Child Benefit review
· Contribute to Pay Equity Committee hearings, Custody andAccess Committee hearing
· Unionization: acknowledge contribution to women's employmentequity, career potential
· Community responsibility: promote inter-generational contacts
At the Annual Meeting in Edmonton, 2004, the Celebrating Women project
was launched. This was a national touring art exhibition honouring the passion,
pride and perseverance of Canadian Women. The exhibit featured the artwork
of Canadian artist Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn and is a dynamic statement
about the impact women have had on Canadian history.
Celebrating Women is sponsored by the National Council of Women of
Canada. Developed as an education and fund raising project, Celebrating Women toured across Canada in 2004-06.
We continue to invite orders of the wonderful pieces of art, by Larisa,
with all funds raised supporting the work of NCWC. You can print
out the order form
Proceeds from the sales will be directed towards decreasing the many challenges
women continue to face, particularly the ongoing issues of homelessness
and personal safety. Boutique Sales
The National Council of Women is proud to present Celebrating Women - a
visual tribute to the dedication of all Canadian women who have participated
in building a healthy, progressive and vibrant Canadian community.
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