Women's Network PEI

Women's Network PEI (WNPEI) is a not-for-profit organization based in the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. We work to strengthen and support community efforts to improve the status of women in our society. Through our project work we promote equality, using feminist analysis and practice, and address issues which affect women in our province. We provide a forum for the voices of PEI women, and opportunities for women to realize power, knowledge, skills, abilities, vision and financial security. We also act as a referral service to help women find programs and services they may need.

Latest News

Atlantic ConnecTions Conference 2019

Sustaining Women in SETT

The Conference provides an opportunity for women and gender minorities in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology (SETT) from Atlantic Canada to share their experiences of studying and working in male-dominated fields.

The Woman Who Loves Giraffes

Movie screening

This award-winning documentary tells the story of Canadian scientist Dr. Anne Innis Dagg as she retraces her 1956 journey to South Africa to study giraffes in the wild.

#ItStopsHere

Preventing Street Harassment and Violence in PEI

A Women's Network PEI project that aims to educate Islanders about the realities and impacts of street harassment in PEI.

A New Initiative to Engage Island Youth: The Hub PEI

The Women's Network PEI Speakers Bureau

The Hub PEI provides a platform for young Islanders who are passionate about advancing gender equality and girls rights. Youth of all genders are welcome to join.

Celebrate Island Women 2018

Third Annual Women's Network PEI Fundraiser

Women’s Network PEI has a great evening of live music, dance performances, stand-up comedy, and great prizes planned for you on Tuesday, November 6, so clear your calendar and grab your tickets early!

Women’s Network PEI Elects New Board Chair

For Immediate Release

Judy Herlihy is the new chair of the board of directors of Women's Network PEI.

New Project Announced -- Sharing Leadership: Engaging all ages in the Women's Movement in PEI

Women's Network PEI among 2017 IWS Grant recipients

The 2017 PEI Interministerial Women’s Secretariat (IWS) Grants were announced this week at the PEI Legislature. Along with WNPEI, the grants went to six other organizations across PEI.

New Executive Director at Women's Network PEI

We are pleased to announce: Jillian Kilfoil has been hired as our new Executive Director

After completing six months in the Interim Executive Director role, Jillian Kilfoil permanently joins our team.

Reflections on International Women's Day

Positive, inclusive and forward-thinking

Women’s Network PEI wishes everyone a Happy International Women’s Day! Today is important for many reasons.

Women's Network PEI Announces Breakthrough for Island Tradeswomen

Gender Equality in Trades

Women's Network PEI has released a statistical forecast that shows impressive movement toward gender equality in the trades on PEI. In 2009, PEI was 276 years away from gender equality in trades on PEI. Today's forecast is a big improvement.

First Annual WNPEI Fundraiser a Great Success

Celebrate Island Women event gets a full house in support of Women's Network PEI

On November 16, the Board of Directors of Women’s Network PEI held its very first Celebrate Island Women fundraiser, bringing in an astonishing $15,000 for the non-profit organization.

WNPEI among Organizations Funded through Support for Women's Empowerment

Status of Women Canada Announcement

The Women's Network PEI team is very grateful for the project funding that we receive from Status of Women Canada. This support helps us empower Island women and improve their status in PEI society.

Birds Bees & Pornography

What you don’t know but your kids do…

Join us on May 25 at this free public learning session, and become educated and empowered to support your child's healthy development.

Program aims to get more women into traditional trades

The 12-week project is run by the Women's Network PEI

The 12-week project is run by the Women's Network PEI and is designed to increase the number of women in non-traditional trades and technology occupations in the province. Its overall goal is to move women from poverty to a sustainable livelihood.