Jul
1
to Jul 29

Famous 5 Maquette Trailblazers Tour of Alberta

  • Claresholm and District Museum (map)
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The Famous 5 are on a tour of the province where they made history! The Famous 5 Maquette “Trailblazers Tour” will introduce Albertans to these provincial heroes and inspire the next generation of trailblazers to be leaders and nation builders!

The Famous 5 are spending the summer in Claresholm, AB - Home to MLA Louise McKinney!

This self-guided tour of the maquette of the ‘Women Are Persons!’ monument is now on display at the Claresholm and District Museum, Louise McKinney Gallery during the month of July. Residents of Claresholm are encouraged to learn about these gutsy, resilient women from Alberta who secured the right for women to vote, seek elected office and serve as Senators. The F5 challenged the highest court to secure the first, international legal declaration of the principle of equality. Their efforts also contributed to Canada’s Constitution becoming a ‘Living Tree’ for the future. Because of their courage, Women Are Persons!

This tour is made possible with the support of the Alberta Government, Dept. of Arts, Culture & Status of Women, Werklund Foundation and Individual Donors.

Watch for details as the Famous 5 maquette moves to the stunning Prince of Wales Hotel Lobby in Waterton Park - coming this August!

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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!

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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!

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Help today's and tomorrow's female leaders “feel equal to high & splendid braveries!” 

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