Released on August 31, 1998
Myron Kowalsky, MLA for Prince Albert Carlton, on behalf of Judy
Bradley, minister responsible for the Status of Women, today presented
five Prince Albert women's organizations with $37,000 in grants to
enable them to access the Internet and train members to use the new
communications technologies.
The groups will receive the funds from the Women's Organizations On
Line Program, an initiative of the Saskatchewan Women's Secretariat.
"This program will strengthen the ability of community groups to deal
with pressing issues such as poverty, unemployment and family
violence," Kowalsky said. "These organizations will be able to link
with other groups more effectively and meet the needs of their clients
and members more efficiently."
The majority of groups receiving funding provide support and services
to lower income women, First Nations or Metis women, rural or northern
women, visible minority and immigrant women and women who are victims
of violence.
Kowalsky noted that at a recent Internet symposium for Saskatchewan
women, keynote speaker and President of Meta Strategies Inc. Liz
Rykert stated that this program is in the forefront in Canada and that
Saskatchewan is leading the way for other provinces and territories.
"We look forward to Saskatchewan women's organizations' strong
presence online locally, nationally and internationally,"
Kowalsky said.
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For more information, contact:
Gail Quinney
Women's Secretariat
Regina
Phone: (306)787-2340