Yukon CCLOW in the Yukon met several times to decide on a focus for action. Since the membership is most interested in adult education, discussion on effectiveness at the post-secondary level took place. A draft letter to the Yukon Minister of Education, Bea Firth, was sent to CCLOW members for approval. When approved, the letter will be sent suggesting that CCLOW be involved in the planning of adult education in the Yukon and that they be advised of current policy in this area. Pam has been selected as a participant in the Governor General's Canadian Study Conference May 26 - June 12,1983. She continues to network in her positions as executive member of the Yukon Status of Women and as Chief Shop Steward of her union. Pam also presented a paper to the Yukon Women and Aging Task Force and is presently part of a joint Government of the Yukon and Yukon Territorial Public service Association Committee. The Committee is looking at Yukon legislation on Health and Safety in regards to micro-technology with a mandate to recommend new legislation. A second joint committee, of which she is a member, is looking at Employee Assistance Programs and how problems at work (including those that directly affect women) can best be alleviated. British Columbia The focus in British Columbia is EDUCATION - EDUCATION - EDUCATION. Crisis is a word that has been used often in describing events. Many educators are facing lay-off in the next year and many of these are women. Pre-apprenticeship programs in British Columbia are now on TRAC (Training Access), competency based training. The two spaces kept for women in TRAC programs will be retained. Douglas College has introduced a special "Tools for Change " package. For only $15 it can be obtained from Women's Centre, Douglas College, Box 2503, New Westminster, B.C. V3L 5B2. At the University of British Columbia, Dr. Sharon Kahn is undertaking a "minor" research project on women's counselling needs in the Vancouver metro area. As well, several CCLOW members participated in a recent Secretary of State project on networking . |
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