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LESS Crime + MORE Punishment = NO JUSTICE
Please join the Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba and the John Howard Society of Manitoba on
Friday, November 25, 2011 @ 2:30pm at the University of Winnipeg, Eckhardt Grammette Hall for a Public Forum on Prisons and Crime Control Under the Harper Government.
Governments across Canada are in the process of establishing approximately 8850 new prisoner beds at a construction cost of more the $4 billion, with millions more in expenditures to operate and manage new penal infrastructure.
Featured Speakers are:
Justine Piché (Sociology, Memorial University) and Tracy Booth (Executive Director of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba) and Chris Courchene.
Sponsored by:
Department of Criminal Justice (University of Winnipeg), The Criminology and Social Justice Research Coordinator (University of Manitoba), John Howard Society of Manitoba and the Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba.
Click
here to view the poster.
Past Events
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba Inc will be holding our Annual General Meeting for the April 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011 fiscal year on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at the EFSM office located at 544 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Memberships are available for voting privileges which may be purchased in advance or at the AGM.
If you are interested in attending the AGM and/or purchasing a membership with the Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba Inc, please contact Shawn-Marie Tole, Office Manager at (204)589-7335 ext 227.
Click here for a membership form.
Click here for a list of the Proposed Board Slate.
Thank you to all those who attended our AGM. Please click here to view a copy of the 2010-2011 Annual Report. The report can also be accessed from the "Reports" page.
"Get Real" by AYO! (Aboriginal Youth Opportunities)
Saturday September 24, 2011, 3pm - 5pm @ Turtle Island Community Centre (510 King Street, Winnipeg)
This is a political forum for the upcoming Manitoba Provincial election where Point Douglas riding candidates must face the Youth they are trying to represent. Each of the candidates will introduce themselves and say a few words. During the forum portion, students can ask the candidates questions to which the candidates can only respond by holding up a YES or NO sign. At the end of the question period, each candidate will be given 10 minutes to explain his/her answers.
This is going to be an educational and informative evening.
If you are interested in participating in this event, please contact Rocky King on
Facebook, or any member of the AYO Leadership Team (aboriginal.youth.opportunities@gmail.com)
Just in case you needed something fun to do on Thursday, August 11, you can join us at the Selkirk Waterfront in Selkirk, MB from 7:00pm-8:15pm (ish) for an evening of latin and world rhythms doing ZUMBA!
If you have never tried Zumba, this is your chance and also an opportunity to contribute to a great cause....the Elizabeth fry Society of Manitoba.
Your support would be much appreciated by donating a non-perishable food item,hygiene item or a monetary donation will do to. Some suggestions are:
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1. Cereal
2. Peanut Butter
3. Jam
4. Pasta & Pasta Sauce
5. Soup
6. Crackers
7. Juice Boxes
8. Toothpaste & toothbrush
9. Deodorant
10. Shampoo & Creme Rinse
To get to the Selkirk Waterfront, just follow highway 9, which becomes Main Street in Selkirk. Main Street will take you to the Selkirk Waterfront (you will see signs).
Don't forget to bring lots of water for yourselves. It's gonna be hot and your gonna need it!
Hope to see you there!
Follow up:
We had a great time in Selkirk last week with our Zumba evening. Thanks to all who joined in and donated money, groceries and hygiene items. It was very much appreciated. Maureen Flynn from the INTERLAKE ENTERPRISE stopped by to learn more about Zumba, the Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba and the Manitoba Fitness Council.
Click here the link see the story (page 16).
Please join the staff of the Elizabeth Fry Society for the annual Prisoners’ Justice Day March on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, in memory of the women who have died in prison.
The march begins at EFSM, 544 Selkirk Ave and will end at the Winnipeg Remand Centre, 141 Kennedy St (please see attached poster for route information)
Please be mindful of the weather and dress for sun, wind or rain.
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Women Needed for Study on Aging in Prison:
- Have you been incarcerated for a long-term
sentence of ten years and more?
- Have you turned 50 years old while in prison?
- Are you interested in sharing your personal
experience(s) of ageing in prison?
We are interested to meet with you!
Dr. Joane Martel from the School of Social Work at the Université Laval (Quebec) is looking for five to seven women who have aged in prison for a period of ten years or more and who are willing to share their experience in an interview.
A staff member from the Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba or a Lifeline worker may be present during your interview if you request it.
WHERE: Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba, 544 Selkirk Ave, Winnipeg, MB
HOW MUCH: Upon completion of the interview you will receive a $50.00 honourarium in cash. Ethical approval has been granted from the Université Laval's Ethics Review Committee. Confidentiality and anonymity are strictly protected.
If you are interested , please contact Shawn at 589-7335 ext 222 or Heather at ext 224.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
For women looking for support to overcome their addiction to alcohol.
Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba - upstairs program room (544 Selkirk Avenue)
Wednesdays @ 11:00am
Parking is available behind the building and along Andrews Street and Selkirk Avenue and Flora Avenue.
Please call Heather at 589-7335 ext 224 for more information.
The Women’s Community Literacy Project
Beginning April 7 at the St. John’s Library, 500 Salter St.
See attached poster for more information or call Heather at 589-7335 ext 224.
EFSM Fundraiser at Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club
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Come and join the staff, friends and family of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba for a few laughs and a good cause at Rumor’s Restaurant & Comedy Club (2025 Corydon Ave) on Saturday, March 12, 2011.
Tickets are $15.00 each (taxes included). Doors open at 6:00pm, show starts at 7:45pm. Comedian is Lawrence Morgenstern.
Tickets can be purchased by calling Shawn at 589-7335 ext 227 by March 5
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Winnipeg Foundation 90th Anniversary
You’re invited to help The Winnipeg Foundation celebrate its 90th anniversary year and showcase Winnipeg’s rich and diverse charitable sector with Our Great Community Festival, a special celebration event at the Manitoba Museum on Sunday, January 16, 11am – 5pm.
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba is proud to be participating in this event and invite anyone interested in learning more about the agency, other charitable organizations in Winnipeg as well as The Winnipeg Foundation, to join us.
The Festival includes:
· Exhibition of more than 50 charitable organizations
· Free admission to the Manitoba Museum for the day
· Winnipeg Foundation 90th anniversary celebration and refreshments at 2pm
Winter Open House
Please join us on Thursday, December 16, 2010, 1:00pm – 3:00pm for the Elizabeth Fry Society Winter Open House.
If you are planning to attend, please contact Shawn at 589-7335 ext 227.
As always donations of gently-used clothing (especially winter wear), household items and non-perishable food items are very much appreciated.
We look forward to seeing you!
The Women’s Community Literacy Project
Take part in women-centred activities, such as 
storytelling, poem writing, and arts & crafts, all designed to help and improve literacy skills!
- Thursday, July 8 - Icebreakers and Acrostic Poems
- Thursday, July 15 - Free Writing Activities
- Thursday, July 22 - "I Am" Activities
- Thursday, July 29 - Collage Making
- Thursday, August 5 - Sketching & Drawing
- Thursday, August 12 - Goals and Aspirations Activities
- Thursday, August 19 - Arts & Crafts
- Thursday, August 26 - Wrap-up Activities
Meet at the St. John’s Library, 500 Salter Street, Winnipeg. Each session runs from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Snacks will be provided and bus tickets if needed.
To register or for more information, please call Heather at 589-7335 ext 224 and the St. John’s Library at 986-4689.
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The Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba Inc will be holding our Annual General meeting for the April 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010 fiscal year on October 21, 2010 at the EFSM office located at 544 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Memberships are available for voting privileges which may be purchased in advance or at the AGM.
If you are interested in attending the AGM and/or purchasing a membership with the Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba Inc, please contact Shawn-Marie Tole, Office Manager at (204)589-7335 ext 227.
Click Here for Membership Form
Proposed Board Slate
Rock for Change – Sunday, August 22, 2010
You can combine your love of excellent home-grown music talent and support the Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba at the same time by attending the “Rock for Change” fundraiser being held at The Academy FSM located at 437 Stradbrook Ave, Winnipeg on August 22 from 5:00pm-11:30pm.
Please view the attached poster for the list of bands. For advance tickets @ $5.00 each, please call Heather or Krysti at 589-7335 ext 224.
Drop by to enjoy a beautiful Sunday evening, good music and meet the staff of EFSM. We look forward to seeing you!
Prisoners Justice Day March – Tuesday, August 10, 2010
The purpose of Prisoner’s Justice Day is that it is a day of mourning, remembrance, advocacy and protest. It is a day when prisoner’s and community supporters have the opportunity to mourn the death of those who lost their lives while serving their sentences. It is a day when prisoner’s and prisoner advocates can give a voice to some of the stories of injustice and human rights abuses that occur within the prison system.
What started as a one-time event behind the walls of Millhaven Prison has become an international day of solidarity. On this day, August 10th, prisoners around the world fast, refuse to work, and remain in their cells while those of us on the outside organize to show our solidarity with those struggling behind the bars, to show that they are not forgotten and to draw attention to the conditions inside prisons.
You are most welcome to join the staff and supporters of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba office located at 544 Selkirk Ave in Winnipeg, for the Annual Prisoner’s Justice Day March on August 10 @ 11:00am. We will be walking to the Winnipeg Remand Centre located at 141 Kennedy St.
Please view the attached poster
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba Inc is currently seeking donations to organize our Annual Mother’s Day events for women in the Portage Correctional Centre and the Winnipeg Remand Centre.
The 
Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba is a non-profit organization that assists and offers support to women who are, have been, or may be at risk of becoming in conflict with the legal system. Our mission statement is to empower, provide support, advocacy and guidance to women who are involved in the legal system. We provide services in the community as well as in Portage Correctional Centre, the Winnipeg Remand Centre, and PsycHealth Centre PX3 Forensic Psychiatry Unit at The Health Sciences Centre, offering group programs, one on one support and access to our
clothing depot all at no cost to the women.
The main items that we are in need of include:
- Cosmetics and lip balm
- Hair ties
- Hand and body lotions
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Soap and shower gel
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Stamps, stationary and envelopes
Thank you for taking the time to consider making a donation to The Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba. Your support will help to bring about positive change in the lives of many Manitoba women and their families. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Heather at (204) 589-7335 ext. 224.
Tax receipts can be provided and arrangements can be made to pick up donations.
We will also be sending out special acknowledgements to businesses and community members who assist us with donations in our annual report.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Annual Elizabeth fry Society of Manitoba Garage Sale – May 1, 2010
544 Selkirk Ave (in the back)
10:00am - 4:00pm
Donations of gently used items will be sold for future programming
Please Note:
We have post-poned the sale to Saturday, May 8, 2010, 10am-4pm, due to weather.
We thank everyone for their continued support and are pleased to add that you now have an extra week to make clothing and household item donations for the Garage Sale! Call Heather at 589-7335, ext 227 to make arrangements.
Thank you
View the Poster
Annual General Meeting February 11, 2010
544 Selkirk Ave
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Please RSVP to Shawn at 589-7335 ext 227
View the Poster
View the Annual Report
Wednesday January 27, 2010
A Pardon Application Workshop
1:00pm - 3:00pm
544 Selkirk Ave
For more information please contact Heather at 589-7335 ext 224
View the Poster
Beginning January 18, 2010
Hip Hop and Urban Dance Classes
To be held on January 18, 2010 to March 29
Mondays 6pm - 7pm and 7pm - 8pm
At 544 Selkirk Avenue
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba is hosting a ten week Hip Hop in the North End program beginning on January 18, 2010 (no class February 15 to honour Louis Riel Day).
Hip Hop is being taught by the wonderful people of X-Company. This is a North End/Point Douglas initiative and is being provided to women who normally would not have access to this type of programming due to the cost at most facilities.
Registration is necessary. Healthy snacks will be provided. A certificate of completion will be issued with 80% attendance (8 out of 10 classes). For those who need to take the bus, we will provide bus tickets.
Space is limited, but if you can think of any women who would benefit from this program, please contact Heather or Shawn at the EFSM office, 589-7335 (ext 224 for Heather and 227 for Shawn).
Funding for this program has been generously provided by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority along with Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba Inc.
If you would like any more information, please give Heather or Shawn a call.
View the Poster
August 10, 2009
Prisoners Justice Day March
To be held on August 10th 2009
Gathering at 11:00 a.m.
At 544 Selkirk Avenue
view the poster
December 18, 2008
Annual General Meeting
To be held on December 18th 2008
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
At 544 Selkirk Avenue
Download the annual report
July 13, 2007
The Aboriginal Female Gang Intervention project provides assistance to Aboriginal female youth who are involved or who are at risk to be involved in gang activities and to leave the gang lifestyle.
read more
July 3, 2007
Human rights complaints result in mediated agreement to promote human rights of criminalized women in Manitoba.
May 7 - 13, 2007
National Elizabeth Fry Week
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