It was a wonderful exercise that truly deviated from traditional teaching styles. The imagery that filled the room included butterflies, gardens, flowers, scales of justice, team players and weaving. The afternoon discussion focused on the role of education and training in women's lives as well as how policies could be tools to enhance the role of women in society and the labour force.

A highlight of the day was, admittedly, lunch. It was a celebration and an opportunity for networking. Donna Marion (network director) and Pat Fraser (provincial co-ordinator) gave short presentations and everyone shared a special 10th anniversary cake. The workshop ended optimistically, with identification of policies and strategies used by government, organizations and individuals to implement the ideal world here in the real. We hope to have Susan back again soon.

NEWFOUNDLAND

See the article in this issue on the Women Interested in Successful Employment program in St. John's, Newfoundland. Carol Ann Rogers-Parrell, a graduate of the program, wrote the following poem for its official opening in May 1988.

A melting pot
with an alloy
of precious
metals all broken
from various molds
to be re-formed at
great risk and
much hope.


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