Oct
6
to Oct 30

Trailblazers Tour: Cochrane Public Library

  • Cochrane Public Library (map)
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The Trailblazers Tour is coming to the Cochrane Public Library this fall.

From October 6th to 30th, meet the Famous 5 and discover the story of Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Henrietta Muir Edwards, and Irene Parlby. Learn how these five women challenged the idea that women were not “persons” under Canadian law and helped change the course of Canadian history.

While you’re at the library, take some time to explore the exhibit featuring the maquette (a scaled bronze miniature of the Famous 5 statues), browse the shelves, and discover more stories about the people who have challenged barriers and helped open doors for those who followed.

The Cochrane stop will also include a special Persons Day celebration on Sunday, October 18. The Cochrane Public Library’s Tea with Trailblazers will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Rotary Lounge and is free to attend, with no registration required.

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Persons Day Tea with Trailblazers
Oct
18
1:00 p.m.13:00

Persons Day Tea with Trailblazers

  • Cochrane Public Library - Rotary Lounge (map)
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Celebrate Persons Day with the Famous 5 at the Cochrane Public Library!

As part of the Trailblazers Tour, we are celebrating Persons Day with special speaker Bobbie Racette, Founder of Virtual Gurus, and selected local Trailblazers:

Caroline Barclay - Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee (CISC) Program Coordinator

Karlene Myers - Lead HR Consultant for MyHR Consultant; Co-Leader of the Black Cochrane Community Group; Director of MyReach Alberta

Erica Phare-Bergh - Founder and Director of the Good Vibes Memory Choir; Choir Director of the Westwinds Music Society

The tea is free, and is meant for all ages. No registration is required.


Click here to learn more!

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Nov
10
4:30 p.m.16:30

Pink After 5: Janet Brown

Pink After 5 with Janet Brown
Janet will take a closer look at democracy and the Alberta referendum through the lens of public opinion, exploring what polling can tell us about the issues that resonate with Albertans and the forces that influence how people make political decisions. The conversation will look beyond individual poll numbers to consider the bigger picture.

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Oct
13
4:30 p.m.16:30

Pink After 5: Patti Pon

Pink After 5 with Patti Pon
Patti will explore public art through the story and legacy of the Famous Five, looking at how monuments, stories, and public spaces shape collective memory. The conversation will consider how our understanding of historical figures and their contributions can evolve over time, and what it means to engage with both their accomplishments and the fuller context of their legacies.

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Sep
15
4:30 p.m.16:30

Pink After 5: Shari Graydon

Pink After 5 with Shari Graydon
Shari will unpack how ideas gain traction, why some voices are amplified while others are overlooked, and what it actually takes to move from awareness to action. The conversation will explore how ideas move from discussion into the public discourse; shaping what we pay attention to, what we talk about, and ultimately what has the potential to change.

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Sep
1
to Sep 30

Trailblazers Tour: Entwistle Library

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This month, the Famous 5 are making a stop at the Entwistle Library as part of the Trailblazers Tour.

If you’re in the area, stop in to meet the five women who helped change Canadian history. Learn how Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Henrietta Muir Edwards, and Irene Parlby challenged the idea that women weren’t “persons” under Canadian law.

And while you’re there, stay awhile! Browse the shelves, pick your next great read, bring the kids for a library visit, and spend some time exploring the stories of women who helped open doors for generations to come.

The Trailblazers Tour will be at Entwistle Library throughout September. So add a little history to your next library trip — you might just leave inspired to challenge the status quo yourself.

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Aug
1
to Aug 31

Trailblazers Tour: Brooks and District Museum

  • Brooks and District Museum (map)
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Last month with the kids at home before school starts. Are you looking for fun plans?

Then check out the Brooks and District Museum.

Visit the museum and learn about our favorite Famous 5, then learn about John Ware (the first Black cowboy in the area), and Sarah King (a busy midwife who helped deliver 170 babies in her home).

Onsite, they also have a historic one-room schoolhouse (complete with old-fashioned teaching tools), a train and caboose, and a Ford “A” Roadster Coupe (the first models of this car were built in 1928, meaning they were built before women were legally persons in Canada). Plus, don't forget to visit Cory the Corythosaurus, a replica of the real dinosaur found at the Red Deer River.

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Jul
1
to Jul 31

Trailblazers Tour: Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery

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This July, the Famous 5 Foundation’s Trailblazers Tour will be at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery.

This self-guided exhibit invites visitors to learn about Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, and Irene Parlby, the five women who dared to ask -

“Does the word ‘persons’ under the British North America Act include women?”

The courts said “No” so they persisted.

Their victory in 1929 helped open doors for women and marginalized people to this day. Their legacy continues to remind us that progress is made when people dare to ask bigger questions.

Did you know? The Red Deer MAG even has one of Irene Parlby's dresses as part of their collection. Irene Parlby lived near Red Deer in Alix for most of her life, she has a special connection to the area. This adds another layer to history feeling not so distant.

Visit Irene as part of the Trailblazers exhibit and then visit one of her dresses. Then check out all the other cool exhibits at the MAG.

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Oct
17
2:00 p.m.14:00

Persons Day Women's Rally!

Calgarians are invited to a 'Persons' Day Women's Rally being held this Friday, October 17th from 2-3pm at the 'Wheel of Women' in Calgary. https://www.evexperience.com/wheel-of-women

Special guest host Teri Fikowski will be leading this event, with several female candidates for the upcoming Calgary municipal election bringing remarks. Music by Carolyn Harley and the Famous 5 Pledge by Frances Wright, CEO/CoFounder of the Famous 5! This event will commemorate the 96th anniversary of the 'Persons' Case verdict, made possible by Alberta's Famous 5! Join us in honouring the legacy of the Famous 5 while looking toward the future of leadership in our city.

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Aug
8
11:00 a.m.11:00

Famous 5 Pink Tea / Prince of Wales Hotel, Waterton Park, AB

Prince of Wales Hotel Lounge

Adult: $80.00 Per Person / Youth: $40.00 Per Person (*Ages 12 and under) / Tickets & Registration: Nancy McCormick (519) 845-3107

Ticket pricing includes GST & gratuity. *Prince of Wales Hotel Parking Fee: $10.50 Per Vehicle

Join us for an elegant afternoon with Frances Wright, Famous 5 Foundation CEO & Co-Founder and

remarkable Southern Alberta women! Once held as a creative form of resistance, Pink Teas allowed women to organize for equal rights without opposition from opponents! Today, these modern gatherings are open to everyone to encourage lively conversations and the development of solutions for equality issues that still challenge us today.

This event is part of the Famous 5 Maquette “Trailblazers Tour” of Alberta. Bringing the story of the Famous 5 back to the province where they made history and inspiring a new generation of nation builders in the spirit of the Famous 5! This tour is made possible with the support of the Alberta Government, Dept. of Arts, Culture & Status of Women, Werklund Foundation and Individual Donors. Additional thanks to the Prince of Wales Hotel, Town of Pincher Creek, Municipal District 9, Pincher Creek.

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Aug
7
7:00 p.m.19:00

An Evening With Trailblazers!

  • Pincher Creek United Church (map)
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You’re Invited!

“An Evening With Trailblazers”

Thursday, August 7, 2025 / 7-9PM / Pincher Creek United Church

Everyone Welcome! / Seating is Limited / Nancy McCormick (519) 845-3107 for more information.

Join Frances Wright, Famous 5 Foundation CEO & Co-Founder for a special evening presentation. Learn the remarkable story of the Famous 5, their many victories for equality and discuss solutions for equality issues that still challenge us today.

A panel of outstanding trailblazing women from Pincher Creek & Area will bring their perspectives to the conversation. Q & A to follow.

This event is part of the Famous 5 Maquette “Trailblazers Tour” of Alberta. Bringing the story of the Famous 5 back to the province where they made history and inspiring a new generation of nation builders in the spirit of the Famous 5! This tour is made possible with the support of the Alberta Government, Dept. of Arts, Culture & Status of Women, Werklund Foundation and Individual Donors. Additional thanks to the Town of Pincher Creek, Municipal District 9, Pincher Creek.

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Oct
18
12:00 p.m.12:00

"We Are All Persons!" Celebrating the 95th Anniversary of the 'Persons' Case!

  • 'Women Are Persons!' Monument, Olympic Plaza (map)
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Celebrate Persons Day! Everyone is invited to this free, public celebration of the 95th Anniversary of the ‘Persons’ Case!

Join MC Teri Fikowski for this special noon hour celebration featuring a Land Acknowledgement by Chantal Stormsong Chagnon, musical performances by Carolyn Harley and the Nellie McClung Elementary School Choir, spoken word by Asha Nenshi Nathoo, special guests from Memory Lane Fashions, inspiring words by outstanding female leaders and more! Together, we will acknowledge the first international legal declaration based on the principle of equality. That’s something we can all celebrate!

No registration required; please contact us if you are bringing a large group (projects@famous5.ca) Please bring a chair or walker if you require seating.

Spend time getting to know the Famous 5 after the event - this will be Calgary’s last opportunity to see the ‘Women Are Persons!’ monument in this location before they are moved for the Arts Commons expansion!

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Oct
18
12:00 a.m.00:00

Host A 95th Anniversary Pink Tea!

Host one of 95 Pink Teas Across Canada!

REGISTER HERE! INSCRIVEZ-VOUS ICI!

How 5 Women Changed Canada Forever Over a Cup of Tea a video for your pink tea!

THEN: When the Famous 5 were campaigning for women to have the right to vote and run for elected office, their suffrage meetings were disrupted by their opponents. Women traditionally held teas for the birth of children, when someone left the community or other reasons. Men didn’t attend these teas so suffragists started calling their political meetings Pink Teas and very few opponents attended.

NOW: Harness the spirit of the Famous 5 to inspire conversations around the equality issues that still challenge us today and build a more equitable Canada! What the Famous 5 began, we continue: pay equity, racial inequality, 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, missing and murdered Indigenous girls and women, mental health and addiction, and more. Whatever your gender, race, sexuality, age or background, we are all persons. Host a Pink Tea to mark the 95th anniversary of the historic ‘Persons’ Case or any occasion that inspires conversations about equality!

Pink Tea Hosting Kit / english
KIT D'HÉBERGEMENT THÉ ROSE / EN FRANÇAIS
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