National Advisory Committee for Women

Inside the search for the unmarked graves of children lost to Indian Residential Schools — Podcast

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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More than 150,000 Indigenous children from across Canada were forced to attend Indian Residential Schools.

Key Points: 
  • More than 150,000 Indigenous children from across Canada were forced to attend Indian Residential Schools.
  • Now, there are ongoing efforts to find the final resting places of those missing children.
  • As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we take you inside the ongoing quest to document the children who died in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools system.
  • She says the number of unmarked graves across the country is much higher than many of us could have imagined.

Brent Bennett Joins Lane VC as Venture Partner, elevating Mobility Investments

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Brent Bennett Joins Lane VC as Venture Partner, elevating Mobility Investments.

Key Points: 
  • Brent Bennett Joins Lane VC as Venture Partner, elevating Mobility Investments.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Brent at Lane VC as a Venture Partner," said Kasey Evans, Founder and Managing Partner of Lane VC.
  • Bennett brings to Lane VC a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success in venture capital, technology, and entrepreneurship.
  • "I am honored to be joining Lane VC, a firm that has already made significant strides in investing in leading mobility technologies," said Brent Bennett, Venture Partner at Lane VC.

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Announces Commissioner Rochelle M. Garza as Chairperson and Commissioner Victoria F. Nourse as Vice-Chairperson

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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Marking a milestone for the Commission with Commissioner Garza as the youngest person to serve as Chair.

Key Points: 
  • Marking a milestone for the Commission with Commissioner Garza as the youngest person to serve as Chair.
  • Ms. Garza is an attorney from the Rio Grande Valley currently serving as President of the Texas Civil Rights Project.
  • In 2022, she became the democratic nominee for Texas Attorney General on a platform focused on voting rights, reproductive rights, and government accountability.
  • The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is the only independent, bipartisan agency charged with advising the President and Congress on civil rights and reporting annually on federal civil rights enforcement.

United States Mint Begins Shipping 2023 American Women Quarters™ Honoring Eleanor Roosevelt on June 5th

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Washington, DC, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 5, the United States Mint (Mint) will begin shipping the third coin in the 2023 American Women Quarters™ (AWQ) series honoring Eleanor Roosevelt.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, DC, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 5, the United States Mint (Mint) will begin shipping the third coin in the 2023 American Women Quarters™ (AWQ) series honoring Eleanor Roosevelt.
  • “The third coin of the 2023 American Women Quarters Program honors the life and legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt,” said Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson.
  • Authorized by Public Law 116-330, the American Women Quarters Program features coins with reverse (tails) designs emblematic of the accomplishments and contributions of American women.
  • Please consult with your local banks regarding the availability of AWQ Program quarters honoring Eleanor Roosevelt in the middle to the latter part of June.

ECMC Group Appoints Jacob Fraire as President of ECMC Foundation

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS , Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ECMC Group today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jacob Fraire, MPA, as president of ECMC Foundation, effective February 21, 2023. ECMC Foundation is a national organization focused on improving equity in postsecondary education through evidence-based innovation.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS , Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ECMC Group today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jacob Fraire, MPA, as president of ECMC Foundation, effective February 21, 2023.
  • ECMC Foundation is a national organization focused on improving equity in postsecondary education through evidence-based innovation.
  • "Jacob's depth of expertise in philanthropy, public policy and advocacy, as well as his personal experience as a first-generation college graduate, make him the ideal leader to further advance the work of ECMC Foundation as well as ECMC Group's mission of helping students succeed," said Dan Fisher, president and CEO of ECMC Group.
  • Fraire succeeds Peter Taylor, who is retiring as president of ECMC Foundation.

Rideau Hall Foundation announces National Advisory Committee on Indigenous Teacher Education (NACITE)

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 31, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) announced membership to the National Advisory Committee on Indigenous Teacher Education (NACITE).

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 31, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) announced membership to the National Advisory Committee on Indigenous Teacher Education (NACITE).
  • The Rideau Hall Foundation's goal is to meaningfully contribute to transforming education across Canada by supporting Indigenous-led teacher education pathways and strategies.
  • Transforming education across Canada is possible through supporting new and existing Indigenous-led teacher education pathways and increasing the number of Indigenous K-12 teachers.
  • The members of this advisory committee bring expertise and insight into Indigenous education and will ensure Indigenous peoples and perspectives guide this work."

INFINIUM SPIRITS ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT - JAN THARP

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Infinium Spirits Inc., a global premium spirits company based in San Diego, California; announces the appointment of Jan Tharp as President.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Infinium Spirits Inc., a global premium spirits company based in San Diego, California; announces the appointment of Jan Tharp as President.
  • Prior to being named President and CEO, she held the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • "I am thrilled Jan is joining Infinium Spirits as President.
  • "I am honored and privileged to lead the incredibly talented Infinium Spirits team as President," said Tharp.

San Diego County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls Elect Parisa Ijadi- Maghsoodi, Esq., as Chair

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Diego County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls announced today that Parisa Ijadi-Maghsoodi, Esq., has been elected as its new Chairperson. Ijadi-Maghsoodi has chaired the Commission's UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women ("CEDAW") Committee since 2019, is a founding member of the statewide CEDAW Challenge Team, and served as lead in drafting the County's recently passed CEDAW ordinance. She also serves on Cities for CEDAW's National Advisory Committee.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Diego County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls announced today that Parisa Ijadi-Maghsoodi, Esq., has been elected as its new Chairperson.
  • "It has been my honor to Chair the San Diego County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls over the past two years," said Goodwin.
  • In 1975, the Board of Supervisors established the San Diego County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls to promote this policy and to provide an open forum for discussion and action.
  • Each of the San Diego County Supervisors appoints two residents to represent their district on the Commission.

TEAMSTER LEADER BILL HAMILTON APPOINTED TO GUBERNATORIAL TRANSITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters President and Eastern Region Vice President Bill Hamilton has been appointed to the Transition Advisory Committee for Economic Development, which will assist the incoming administration of Governor-elect Josh Shapiro with implementing their public policy priorities.

Key Points: 
  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters President and Eastern Region Vice President Bill Hamilton has been appointed to the Transition Advisory Committee for Economic Development, which will assist the incoming administration of Governor-elect Josh Shapiro with implementing their public policy priorities.
  • "The Teamsters have known Josh Shapiro for many, many years," Hamilton said.
  • "Whether serving in the state legislature, as a county commissioner or attorney general, Josh has always been an unapologetic, steadfast advocate for organized labor.
  • "These advisory committees will play a key role assisting the Shapiro-Davis Administration get to work on day one to turn that vision into a reality."

EU Addiction Policy: From Prohibition to Harm Reduction

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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"A world without drugs, tobacco, alcohol is not realistic and perhaps not healthy for people's mental health.

Key Points: 
  • "A world without drugs, tobacco, alcohol is not realistic and perhaps not healthy for people's mental health.
  • Addiction policy should give adults access to less risky addictive products and let people make their own choices."
  • The roundtable also discussed the perspective on tackling addiction and the role that EU agencies such as the EMCDDA should play in this regard.
  • Viktor Mravk, Head of IRAP's Science Department, presented examples from the Czech Republic where a comprehensive harm reduction approach to alcohol and tobacco dependence has led to success.