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15 · Thursday, March 4, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com International Strong Leadership. Strong Women. Strong World: Equality Women's Day We encourage all Canadians women and men, girls and boys - to promote International Women's Day / International Women's Week. March 8 is International Women's Day (IWD), the highlight of International Women's Week (IWW). Each year at this time, Canadians celebrate progress toward equality for women and their full participation, reflect on current challenges and consider future steps in achieving equality for all women, in all aspects of their lives. International Women's Week 2010 begins on Sunday, March 7, and wraps up on Saturday, March 13. The Government of Canada's theme for 2010 is Strong Women. Strong Canada. Strong World. This theme reflects the government's action to encourage more women and girls to participate in leadership roles, thereby helping them thrive, reach their full potential, fulfill their dreams and build a more prosperous Canada. For Canadians, equality means women and men sharing in the responsibilities and obligations, as well as in the opportunities and rewards, of life and work. In Canada, leadership is key across society ­ from the private sector to governments to the general public. Leadership is important, so that people of all origins, generations and backgrounds can participate fully in our country's economic, social and democratic life, and ultimately, in improving the state of the world. - Status of Women Canada Strong Women. Strong Canada. International Women's Day Fact Sheet Strong World. In 1977, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling on member states to proclaim a day for women's rights and international peace. Following the United Nations, Canada chose March 8 as International Women's Day. Each year at this time, Canadians celebrate progress toward equality for women and their full participation, reflect on the challenges and barriers that remain, and consider future steps to achieving equality for all women, in all aspects of their lives. Over time, International Women's Day has grown into a week-long series of commemorative events and activities across the country. International Women's Week 2010 begins on Sunday, March 7 and wraps up on Saturday, March 13. · In 1977, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling on member states to proclaim a day for women's rights and international peace. Following the United Nations' lead, Canada chose March 8 as International Women's Day. · International Women's Week 2010 takes place from Sunday, March 7, through to Saturday, March 13. · This year, the theme is Strong Women. Strong Canada. Strong World., reflecting the Government's firm belief that increasing women's participation, and access to leadership roles and opportunities will help women and girls reach their full potential and help build a more prosperous Canada. · Canadian women have made enormous strides. The current Government has the highest percentage of women in Cabinet in Canadian history. The House of Commons currently has 67 women. · Women are also increasing their participation in other aspects of Canadian life. Currently, women make up the majority of full-time students in most university faculties. · The labour force participation rate for working-age women (15-64 years) has risen from 68.2 per cent to 74.3 per cent over the past decade (1997-2008). In 2007, women made up 35 per cent of all self-employed individuals. · There has also been a long-term increase in the share of women who are working in managerial positions. In 2007, 35% of those employed in managerial positions were women. - Status of Women Canada Consignment Boutique. She started out in this business as a consignor. Retired from a long banking career in 2005, she enjoyed her new found freedom and travelled, exercised (whatever time of day she wanted) and hung out with friends and family. But in early 2008 this active and energetic women felt ready for a new project. Her love of entertaining, shopping, fashion and beautiful things formed the foundation for taking on this business. The stars lined up for Sandi in early September 2008 when she took a giant leap and became the new Empress of Resale. She's having more fun then she ever imagined and doing a booming business selling women's recycled fashions! SANDI HICKS is the current owner of Oakville's favourite consignment shop, By 115 Trafalgar Road · 905-338-3474 · byconsignment@cogeco.net Bridget Fewtrell was named President & CEO of ErinoakKids, the largest Children's Treatment Centre in Ontario, in 2008. The appointment provided Ms. Fewtrell an opportunity to apply her unique combination of expertise and passion to the leadership of an organization that cares for children with a broad range of disabilities. She holds undergraduate degrees in political science and clinical social work, a Master's Degree in Public Policy/Policy Analysis, is a member of the Canadian Council of Health Services Executives (CCHSE), and a graduate of the Advanced Health Leadership Program at the University of Toronto's Rotman Executive School of Management. Ms. Fewtrell enjoys deep-seated loyalty at ErinoakKids, where she is known as a compassionate, results driven leader dedicated to making life better for children with challenges and their families. "It all starts with a pole spin." ­ Jane Wilson and community of women. Through Pole Dancing for Fitness, we encourage each other to be fit, confident, strong and sensua We would like to invite the ladies of Oakville to our Diva Night-Open House, on Friday March 26th 7-9 pm, to experience Aradia Fitness Oakville! 393 Kerr Street. 905-844-7746 oakville@aradiafitness.com · www.aradiafitness.com · twitter.com/aradiaoakville 1-877-792-7269 catherine@wellnessbydesign.ca For Everyday and Every Occasion Fresh arrangements, fruit baskets, balloons, seasonal items, wicker dish gardens, greenery and so much more. 461 Brant Street · 905. 639. 7001 · www.brantflorist.com · gifts@brantflorist.com