The Queen & Canada!
The Honourable Lynda Haverstock, C.M., S.O.M., Ph.D., LL.D. (Hon.)
Former Lt. Governor, Saskatchewan
Please note, the event will begin at 12:00 pm MDT / 2 pm EDT / 3:30 pm NL
Hon. Lynda Haverstock
Dr. Haverstock was born and raised in Saskatchewan. After leaving high school at 15, she returned as an adult to finish grades 11 and 12. At university, Dr. Haverstock completed a Bachelor and Master degrees in the Education of Exceptional Children and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
Initially, her work focused on children with special needs – the deaf, those with specific learning disabilities, as well as chronically truant students. Between teaching at the University of Saskatchewan and the Universite de Moncton in New Brunswick, she established and ran highly successful programs for these groups, some of which exist today.
After obtaining her doctorate, Dr. Haverstock taught university, provided clinical services, and did research in the Centre for Agricultural Medicine. She worked with farm families in crisis and became nationally and internationally known for her contributions to this field. Her concerns about the lack of public policies addressing the farm crisis had her enter politics in 1989. She became the first woman to lead a political party in her province. Entering the legislature in 1991, she helped grow her party from one elected member to Official Opposition by 1995. Within months, she resigned as Leader and sat as an Independent Member for four years, choosing not to seek re-election.
Following politics, Dr. Haverstock became a radio talk show host. In 2000, the Prime Minister asked her to become Saskatchewan’s 19th Lieutenant Governor. She is the recipient of numerous honours, including Canada’s highest civilian recognition – the Order of Canada, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, the University of Saskatchewan’s 100 People of Influence and the Distinguished Canadian Award. She was a proud honorary Colonel in the Airforce and has received honorary doctorates from different universities.
After her time as the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Haverstock became the President/CEO of Tourism Saskatchewan. She also served as a dedicated member of the Shaw Communications Board of Directors for several years. Despite a stroke, her interests in and work on behalf of the disabled, the Arts and in finding creative solutions for challenging problems continue to this day.
Clarice Evans Siebens
Actor & Emily Murphy Model for ‘Women Are Persons!’ Monument
Clarice Evans Siebens has been an accomplished Calgary actor and supporter of the arts for over 60 years. On stage, she has portrayed Emily Murphy several times and modeled her for the 'Women Are Persons!' monuments.
Clarice was one of the fortunate 50 Canadian Weston Girls (part of a Garfield Weston family initiative) chosen to attend Queen Elizabeth's Coronation in 1953.
Her wish list includes attending King Charles the Third's Coronation!
with our VIP Host
Janet Dirks
Former Alberta Bureau Chief, CTV National News
Janet Dirks
Janet Dirks is a retired but never retiring journalist based in Calgary.
Last year she hung up her microphone after 30 years working as a journalist in some of Canada’s most respected newsrooms.
Most recently, Janet was Alberta Bureau Chief for CTV National News. She has a passion for politics and has covered elections at every level of government. She has followed multiple royal tours, such as Queen Elizabeth’s trips to Vancouver and Winnipeg, and the then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visits to Yellowknife, Calgary and Whitehorse. The award-winning journalist’s favourite interview subjects include writers Mordecai Richler and Martin Amis, ballerina Evelyn Hart and cellist and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich.
Janet is now a media consultant and enjoys volunteering.
While Pink Teas were used to gather women together to strategize how best to gain the vote and right to run for elected office, our Pink Teas will feature a variety of female leaders so we learn about various issues and opportunities. Hopefully, we will be inspired and work together to realize our dreams – or perhaps your dream.
Tickets on sale now for the 2022 Virtual Pink Tea Conversations! Register for one, or all and join us as we hear inspirational stories, timely topics, and network among your peers. Engage in the chat and Q&A in our online Famous 5 Fridays Pink Tea Conversation setting.
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October 7, 2022 - The Queen & Canada! with the Hon. Lynda Haverstock & VIP Host Janet Dirks
November 4, 2022 - Canada's Military Leaders
December 2, 2022 - Highlights!
Our thanks to Enbridge for their ongoing support!
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About the Enbridge Famous 5 Speaker Series
This series profiled extraordinarily successful women who spoke candidly about their careers, and the passion, vision and determination that drives them. The speakers discussed our place in society and the ethical responsibilities and consequences of our actions. In relating their lives, guests heard about challenges as well as triumphs, humorous incidents and stories of loss, humbling moments of reflection and inspiring calls to action. The Famous 5 Foundation’s Leadership Lunches launched on Oct. 18, 1996. In 2004, Enbridge became our title sponsor and we are very grateful for their on-going support!
Pink Teas servaient à rassembler les femmes pour mettre au point des stratégies pour obtenir le droit de vote et se présenter aux élections. Les nôtres présenteront des femmes influentes et inspirantes qui nous parleront de questions d’actualité et des possibilités qui s’offrent à nous. Qui sait, nous pourrons peut-être réaliser leur rêve, peut-être même le vôtre.
Achetez vos billets pour la saison 2022 maintenant.
7 octobre 2022 - Les leçons de la reine !
4 novembre 2022 - Les chefs militaires du Canada
Le 2 décembre 2022 - Points forts
Nos remerciements à Enbridge pour leur soutien continu!
Visitez le Famous 5 Events et par email contactf5f@mosaicevents.ca pour plus d'informations.
Our speakers talk candidly about their careers, and the passion, vision and determination that drive them. They discuss our place in our society and the ethical responsibilities and consequences of our actions.
In relating their lives, you will hear about challenges as well as triumphs; humorous incidents and stories of loss; humbling moments of reflection and inspiring calls to action.
The Famous 5 Foundation’s Leadership Lunches were launched on Oct. 18, 1996 to bring women together to plan the celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the "Persons" Case on Oct. 18, 1999.
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