Mme Sylvie Morin, Presidente of the Regroupeent féministe du Nouveau-BrunswickEdmundston (N.-B.) – The Congrès mondial acadien 2014 (2014 World Acadian Congress) and the Regroupement féministe du Nouveau-Brunswick (Feminist grouping of New Brunswick) unveiled today the programming of the next Women's Summit to be held from August 17 to 19, 2014 in Edmundston (NB) during the major celebrations planned for this summer.
There are more than twenty activities that promote exchange of opinions, ideas, experiences and possible solutions that will take place in the 2014 Women's Summit. It will therefore be a great opportunity for women in Acadia of the Lands and Forests to reflect and direct actions as a result of this summit.

"The Women's Summit was one of the most important events in all other Congrès mondial acadien. This next one in 2014 will certainly stand by the quality of its programming that promotes, via its participants and speakers, a vision of inclusiveness and openness to the world . "expressed Mr. Emilien Nadeau, president of the CMA 2014.

Recall that the three panelists renowned Women's Summit , Alexa Conradi , Lyse Doucet and Aldea Landry will open the Women's Summit 2014 with a conference where they will share their vision and their expertise, have lived full and diversified experiences of representation and participation of women to the decision-making process in all spheres of the society. In addition to having the privilege to interact with these three ladies , participants will have the opportunity to meet women from different communities who share their vision and experience regarding the three main topics of the Summit : the participation of women in daily life and in the community, women's access to positions of pwer and taking the realities of women into account in decision making.

"We are delighted to offer a rich and diverse programming, including roundtables , workshop , conferences and other forms of activities that allow participants to exchange ideas, work together , celebrate and act on the theme " Women everywhere decide ... Women act " . said Sylvie Morin , President of RFNB .

The organizing committee invites interested women to participate in the Women Summit 2014 to register at the following address : http://fr.brownpapertickets.com/event/515908. The complete program is available on the website of the CMA 2014 http://www.cma2014.com/fr/programmation/grands-rassemblements/10-programmation/21-sommet-des-femmes.

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The Congrès mondial acadien is a gathering held every five years uniting the Acadian diaspora from all over the world. Many activities are planned over a two week period, i.e. from August 8th to the 24th, 2014. The event draws on the community's commitment and promotes the Acadian culture, heritage and amenities.

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For more information or for an interview, please contact :

France Le Moignan, Communications Corrdinator -  CMA 2014
[email protected]; Tel. : (506) 737-2014 poste 5436
Sylvie Morin, Presidente of RFNB; Tel. : 506-740-6644