Manitoba Women in Business Mentoring Meetings - 2nd Tuesdays of the month for January through June and September through November
The program is intended for women who are already operating a business and/or considering starting one. The sessions are led by mentors - local seasoned women business owners - who share information and advice about running a business. The sessions are not intended for women looking for long term, one-on-one business relationships. The Women's Directorate introduced the Mentoring Program in 1999 in response to women's requests for assistance in running a successful business. In June 2003 the program was turned over to Manitoba Industry, Economic Development and Mines for inclusion in its other offerings and supports for small business.

Contact:
Jeannine Lafond
Manitoba Industry, Economic Development and Mines
Phone: 984-0037 or 1-800-665-2019
E-mail: lafond.jeannine@cbsc.ic.gc.ca

International Women's Day - March 8th
Every year throughout the world women celebrate International Women's Day on or around March 8th. Steeped in a history of women's struggles for equality, it has come to symbolize women's efforts to shape a better world. 

Women's History Month - October
Women’s History Month is celebrated across Canada as a way of publicly acknowledging the contributions of women as a vital part of our Canadian heritage. It is also a means of raising awareness, especially among young people, of women’s contributions to our society, which have frequently gone unrecognized.

Persons Day - October 18th
On October 18, 1929, the British Privy Council rendered a decision declaring the the term "qualified persons" in section 24 of the British North American Act included women and, as a result, women were therefore eligible for appointment to the Senate. This decision was rendered after a lengthy legal and political struggle, known as the "Persons Case."  The Persons Case was brought forward by the "Famous Five" - Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby, Henrietta Edwars, Louise Kinney and Emily Murphy.

Domestic Violence Prevention Month - November

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women - December 6th
Established in 1991, this day coincides with the anniversary of the 1989 Montréal Massacre when fourteen young women were tragically killed at l'École Polytechnique because of their gender.

1998 Iqualuit Declaration
by the Status of Women Ministers on the National Day of Remembrance and Action