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6 CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
"The selection group tried to select women who had
perhaps been first trailblazers specifically rooted in
Manitoba," she said.
"They looked for women who did something that broke
the ceiling for other women or who achieved a first in
their area."
For the next step of the project, the organization aims to
produce a bilingual virtual book featuring a biography
for each award recipient. The target publication date is
June 25, which is Nellie McClung Day.
At the same time, it's worth taking a moment to
recognize these women on International Women's Day.
"I think the 150 list is emblematic of what we're trying to
do on International Women's Day, which is to make sure
that women are recognized as part of the fabric of what's
making the world a better place," Oulton said.
"Many women have not been acknowledged for their
work — and it's time we celebrated them."
The full list of recipients and nominees is posted
on The Nellie McClung Foundation website at
nelliemcclungfoundation.com. ◗
"Women in leadership roles
are important. They bring a
different perspective in decision
making. They empower other
female employees."
"Whether it be on our Executive
Team or our Board of Directors,
at Caisse Financial Group we
support equal opportunities for
both men and women."
Sophie Éthier
Vice-President, Risk
and Compliance
Sylvie Laurencelle-Vermette
Vice-President, Marketing
and Communications
On March 8, we
wish you a happy
INTERNATIONAL
WOMEN'S DAY
The Famous 5 monument features trailblazers Henrietta
Muir Edwards, Emily Murphy, Irene Parlby, Louise
McKinney and Nellie McClung.
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