Sydney Workshop on Politics

The Advisory Council on the Status of Women is sponsoring a workshop for women interested in getting more involved in public affairs and the political life of their community, the province and Canada.

The workshop will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Sherwood Park Education Centre in Sydney from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

"Of all the provinces in Canada, Nova Scotia has the smallest percentage of women in its legislature," said Rita Warner, chair of the council. "We need to change that."

The workshop is designed to let women reflect on the kinds of political and leadership experiences they've had so far, and to inform women about the process for applying to the many government agencies, boards and commissions. It will also encourage women to find ways to become active in their community, municipality, province and country.

"We hope that women in Cape Breton Regional Municipality take advantage of this opportunity," said Ms. Warner. "We held workshops in Yarmouth, Amherst and Port Hawkesbury, with a very positive reception."

The workshop is free and lunch will be provided. To register for the workshop, which is limited to 25 women, call 1-800-565-8662.