Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba, Inc.
Empowering women to improve the quality of life for themselves, their families and society
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A vibrant, pro-active council, reflective of the diversity of society, influencing political decision-making and public attitudes.
The Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba was formed in 1949 and has grown to represent some 32 Federate members, as well as many individual members and supporters.
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Thanks for supporting The Bush Ladies - at the Gas Station, 445 River Ave., October 23rd. Especially for Women's History
Month! .
The Annual Meeting 2010 for PCWM was held in Carman, Manitoba, on May 8th, 2010. "Women and the Economy:Past
the Permimeter" was the theme. To see photos, click here.
The launch of the documentary, The Way We See It, was on Wednesday,
May 6th, 2009. You can order copies of the DVD, with the guide book from orders@thewayweseeit.ca.
A wonderful event was held on May 6th, 2008 at Government House, Visiting Our Past, Building Our Future. The event celebrated
the completion of the Babs Friesen Councils of Women Archival Project and the Oral History Project. Written records from both the
Council of Women of Winnipeg, and the Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba were assembled, catelogued and depsosited with Manitoba
Archives. As well, Oral Tapes of 13 long time members of both Councils were made and transcribed and deposited with Manitoba
Archives. His Honour The Honourable John Harvard, and The Honorary Patroness of the Councils of Women of Manitoba, Lenore Berscheid
hosted us, with Lenore Berscheid giving formal greetings. Deborah Romeyen provided specical music. There were many displays of the
history and work of both Councils. Over 100 members and guests attended and enjoyed this special occasion.
PCWM announces the honourees for the Celebrating Women Gala and Fund Raiser - July 7th, 2010.
Dorren Pattie (Girl Guides)
Eleanor
Gibson (Council of Women of Winnipeg)
Valinda Morris (Immigrant Women's Association of Manitoba)
Irene McKenzie (United Church Women)
Joan
Butcher (Manitoba Association of Home Economists)
Arlene Draffin-Jones (Board, PCWM)
Federate Honouree:
Manitoba Women's Institute