Publications and Resources
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A Credit Guide for Women
Created with the support of Status of Women Canada, A Credit Guide for Women outlines how we establish, maintain or repair our credit rating, as well as describing the various sources of credit available to us.
Caring for a Living: a home-based childcare guide
Created in partnership with the Eastern Shore Family Resource Association, this is a comprehensive guide to starting and running a home-based childcare facility. You can contact the Eastern Shore Family Resource Association by e-mail for a copy: esfamilyresource@ns.aliantzinc.ca
In the Picture
Created in partnership with the Hypatia Association, this is a series of 3 guidebooks that support girls and women who are interested in studying and/or working in the fields of trades, technology and science. Volume I is designed to address barriers encountered in our public school system. Volume II is designed to address the barriers in our Community College system. And, Volume III is designed to address barriers encountered in our workplaces.
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Tea You Could Trot a Mouse On … the Elements of Community-based Economic Development
Also know as the “Tea books”, this is a 2-volume, women-positive, clear-language guide to Community-based Economic Development. It covers a range of topics including: Leadership skills, Facilitation skills, Formal meeting skills, Building an organization, Networking skills, Partnerships, Writing funding proposals, Public relations, Bookkeeping skills, Reading financial statements, Alternative ways to do business, Co-operatives, Starting your own small business, as well as a Facilitator’s guide to each topic area.
The Digital Divide: A framework for action
This report outlines the barriers women face when accessing or studying programs in the fields of science or technology and makes recommendations for positive changes.
The Women Unlimited Program: A Report on the Program Review and Expansion Strategy
This report presents the findings of the Women Unlimited Pilot Project program review and offers highlights of the expansion strategy.
Women at the Centre of Community-based Economic Development
Published in Making Waves, a national CED magazine, this article speaks to both the history and the philosophy behind the WEE Society.