Released on July 23, 1998
Maynard Sonntag, minister responsible for the Saskatchewan PropertyManagement Corporation, on behalf of Judy Bradley, minister
responsible for the Status of Women, today presented a Meadow Lake
women's organization with a grant to enable them to access the
Internet and train members to use the new communications technologies.
The Waskoosis Safe Shelter will receive $7,000 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," Sonntag said.
"This funding will provide our organization with the opportunity to
link with groups more frequently and efficiently, access up-to-date
information quickly and help us effectively meet the needs of our
clients and members," Waskoosis Safe Shelter Director Cecile
Mistikokat said.
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.
Sonntag 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," Sonntag
said.
The Waskoosis Safe Shelter provides counselling and a safe
environment for abused and battered women.
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For more information, contact:
Neena Saxena
Women's Secretariat
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-7012