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CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025
Florence Paynter
#IWD2025 #A ccelerate A ction FIVE FEMALE SURVIVORS SHARE THEIR TRUTH
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
March 8th is the internationally recognized day set aside to focus upon the pursuit of bettering the lives of women around the world. The Free Press recognizes global contributions to human rights that so many have made in the past. Manitoba women have also played a historical role in furthering rights for women in this province. We currently stand upon the shoulders of women who helped expand opportunities. In 2025, it is now more common to see women CEOs, presidents, business owners, deans and other roles traditionally held by men. In this edition of IWD, our Free Press team has chosen a few local stories we feel exemplify the strides we have made and continue to make in Manitoba. We’re covering a program that assists women as they seek trades in traditionally male dominated fields; we’re highlighting the National Truth and Reconciliation Center as it shares stories of Indigenous women who are Survivors and we focus upon women entrepreneurs who are bringing a much-needed company set to assist women as they
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navigate menopause. Join us as we celebrate International Women’s Day!
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CONTENTS
4 The importance of female
16 Local support for women navigating PCOS, perimenopause and menopause
perspectives on the residential school experience
10 A career in the piping industry fits just right for Kyla Clarke
19 Recognizing outstanding
Manitoba women and voting for 2026 International Women's Day nominees
12 Bobbi Bruyere: Award-winning female apprentice of the year as a construction craft worker
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NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
THE IMPORTANCE OF WOMEN’S VOICES IN HEALING AND RECONCILIATION: WOMEN FROM THE NCTR’S SURVIVORS CIRCLE SHARE THEIR UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON THE RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
BY KRISTIN MARAND
Female Survivors have much to contribute to the necessary conversations about the residential school experience, from their unique perspectives on being a girl in the system, the ways their experiences shaped their families and family lives, to ideas on how to move forward. Five Survivors from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s Survivors Circle share their truth on why hearing from women is essential and integral to healing – for themselves, their communities, and Canadian society.
“We matter. We have a story to tell. We have some ideas how to remedy some of the wrongs that were done,” says Tagaaq Evaluardjuk-Palmer. “I think it would make an impact on the people who funded residential schools, who ran the residential schools, who taught in residential schools, who worked in the system, for them to hear the little girls’ perspective on what
happened to them. Because when we tell our story, we are speaking as that child who was there, not as the Elder, the woman sitting in front of you, but as a young girl in a school system that was foreign to us, foreign to our culture and our beliefs.” A lingering effect of colonialism remains the subjugation of women and feminine perspectives. This is glaringly
obvious in the continuing epidemic of Missing and
Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Historically within Indigenous cultures, women and Two-Spirit individuals who embody feminine energy have played vital roles as emotional and spiritual supports within their communities. This strength, however, was undermined by the residential school system.
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"We matter. We have a story to tell. We have some ideas how to remedy some of the wrongs that were done."
– Tagaaq Evaluardjuk-Palmer
In a shift away from the matriarchal ways of Indigenous knowing, residential schools and the patriarchal systems that enabled them left many female Survivors questioning the validity of their experiences. The Survivors Circle has created a supportive environment where Survivors can reflect on their experiences, share and find comfort and support in one another. For women in the
Survivors Circle, the support from other women and the inclusion and respect for Two-Spirit individuals has empowered them to form connections and feel understood. Several of the Survivors expressed that before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) ignited a national conversation, women
residential school in family or private settings than their male counterparts and speculated that perhaps they fared better because of that connection. It is widely accepted that women are often better able to deal with issues that strain their mental health because it has been more accepted for them to express their emotions and find reassurance, often in community with other women.
tended to be more open about their experiences in
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NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION cont.
"Indigenous women have amazing strength. We are powerful humans in every aspect of our being."
– Edna Elias
“Indigenous women have amazing strength. We are
to withhold. And yet, we had that willpower to survive.” While hearing from all Survivors is essential, some experiences took place at residential schools that were uniquely female. A girl's first period, for instance – an event that can be shocking, confusing and even traumatizing. Imagine going through that transition in a foreign place without a trusted person to turn to or a female family member to explain its significance. A girl’s journey into womanhood in Indigenous cultures is often marked with ceremony and celebration, rites of passage that were stolen from girls in residential schools. Carrying the burden of being stripped of identity, culture, language and community while also being subjected to and
witnessing various forms of abuse had a profound impact on women who became mothers. A recurring theme in conversations with Survivors about motherhood is that they had to put their own suffering aside to nurture others, something that was not always possible and has contributed to the egregiously high number of Indigenous children in care. “As mothers, we are the ones who are inherently the natural first teachers to our children,” says Florence Paynter. “For many Survivors, that role and responsibility was a challenge because the experience at residential schools went against these principles of caring and nurturing children through the different stages of their lives.”
powerful humans in every aspect of our being. We endured and survived pain, none greater than childbearing, and we're also so powerful that we can empathize with others in a deeper way,” says Edna Elias. “I think we understand each other better. We find it easier for our emotions to be understood by one another than by our male counterparts because our emotions are different, and we express our emotions a lot more freely. Being nurturers, we encourage each other to open up and support each other and let the emotions flow. Especially with our children, we want them to be open and not withhold all that they're experiencing like we were forced
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"As mothers, we are the ones who are inherently the natural first teachers to our children."
– Florence Paynter
Paynter expressed that she is grateful for the support she receives from her partner and family and that this support enables her to continue the difficult work of sharing her truth. “Women Survivors are leaders. Many of us have been leaders in our communities; many are educators and academics,” says Dorene Bernard. “We’re matriarchs, we're people that stand up for our families, and we've carried our culture, our language, our traditions, forward in spite of all the trauma from residential school, and the resulting trauma in our lives and experiences. We're very supportive of the healing journey for everybody, for all our communities.” While the end goal of the TRC and the resulting 94 calls to action is reconciliation, we've got a long way to go, and the onus is on each of us to play a role in getting there. The burden of educating the public about the harms of residential school should not fall on Survivors. Reconciliation is the responsibility of all Canadians, particularly those who were not directly impacted by the system. Our job is to listen to Survivors, learn from their truths and take concrete action to address the ongoing impacts.
"We still have a truth to tell, and the truth is not yet fully told."
– Phyllis Webstad
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NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION cont.
"Women Survivors are leaders. Many of us have been leaders in our communities; many are educators and academics."
– Dorene Bernard
“Truth comes before reconciliation. We're still here as Survivors. But that's declining on a daily basis. We still have a truth to tell, and the truth is not yet fully told. So when somebody talks about action and reconciliation only, it's like we're being stepped over,” says Phyllis Webstad. “So just hold your horses on reconciliation. We're going in that direction. The seed has been planted. But that seed can’t grow on demand. It needs time to get the proper sunshine, nutrients, and
water for the plant to grow. And that's like reconciliation.” Many Survivors still with us today say they use their voices to commemorate and honour those who are no longer with us and the children who never made it home. While there is a long road ahead, there is also hope. Education is a key piece in understanding how the lasting impacts of the residential school experience are intertwined with various institutions such as religion, government, and healthcare and how they
have impacted generations upon generations. Survivors recognize hope when they see their language on billboards or hear it used on television or other media. The graduating class of 2026 will be the first to have had orange shirt and residential school teachings throughout their education. These are the next generation of law and policymakers, healthcare professionals and advocates, and their attitudes and understanding will shape relationships going forward.
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LAUNCHER INTO TRADES
HER FUTURE IN TRADES
Trades jobs remain predominantly held by men. First Peoples Development Inc. (FPDI), a Manitoba-based organization, runs a program called LauncHER into Trades, which supports women in pursuing careers in trades with the goal of changing the future of this male-dominated industry. In collaboration with Manitoba employers, institutions, unions, and with funding from the Canadian government, FPDI offers tailored support plans for tradeswomen, helping guide them toward achieving red seal status. FPDI plays a crucial role in assisting women in reaching their goals, and for International Women's Day 2025, the IWD magazine will highlight two of these inspiring women to celebrate their achievements.
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LAUNCHER INTO TRADES cont.
FPDI HELPS WINNIPEG WOMAN PURSUE A CAREER IN TRADES BY JANINE LEGAL
Kyla Clarke is a 23-year-old Indigenous woman who grew up in the North End of Winnipeg with a big supportive family. She always had an interest in all sports but wasn’t quite sure where her future would take her, until a few family members shared their experiences of working in trades. “I have two cousins in the trades. One is a plumber, one is a fitter,” said Clarke. “They told me about the work,” she continued. “They told me about the money,” adding that she likes physical work and appreciated the idea of earning a good salary. “It was around 2022. I was scrolling online. My band (reserve) posted about a plumbing and pipes trades course offered by First Peoples Development Inc. (FPDI) [and the Piping Industry Technical College of Manitoba],” she explained. “I just applied through email, was accepted for the interview, did the interview, and was accepted into the program.” Clarke is glad she took those steps back then. She’s now a level 3 steamfitter/pipefitter apprentice working at Servco Canada, a full- service industrial company in Manitoba and, because of her positive experiences, has plans to continue to move forward in the field.
“It changed my life. I get to see new things every day. I get to meet new people every day. I travel all over the province,” she said, and added that she looks forward to employment travel outside the province as well. “I’m more financially stable, I can live on my own, do activities outside. I have more opportunities.” Clarke says she’s gained considerable confidence with on-the-job experience and has learned a lot from her colleagues and profession. Most importantly, she stated, “Always ask questions,” citing this as one of the best ways to learn. With regular assistance from FPDI, Clarke’s experience in the program was made significantly easier. “During the start of the program they supplied us with tools and a tool kit. The program was free. They got me to Local 254. They helped me get on EI and were there for anything I need in the program. Recently they reached out to me and said if I need anything to let them know.” With four levels in the program to full journeyperson, Clarke recently completed level 2 schooling and is now a level 3 steamfitter/ pipefitter. She has plans to eventually get her Red Seal fitter ticket and recommends training for
employment in the trades to other women. “They don’t discriminate against women. They don’t treat you different. They might help you more because they want to make sure you don’t get hurt.” Clarke enjoys the variety of responsibilities on the job and the learning that comes with all of them. “There’s actually various [tasks]; it depends on the job you’re on. With a journeyman, they’ll teach you. We run and grab tools for them, take measurements, and put pipes together. Right now, I’m working with plastic PVC. I’ve done welding on a previous job.” She says the profession would be a good fit for anyone who’s in good shape and not afraid of physical work. “It is very challenging – there’s some heavy lifting – if you like to challenge yourself and get a good workout... and you have to be hard-working.” FPDI’s LauncHER into trades was instrumental in helping Clarke pursue her career and receive ongoing support.
To learn more about LauncHer into Trades, go to fpdinc.ca/program/ launcher-into-trades
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"It changed my life. I get to see new things every day. I get to meet new people every day. I travel all over the province."
– Kyla Clarke
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LAUNCHER INTO TRADES cont.
CONTINUING SUPPORT BY FPDI WITH WOMAN-FOCUSED TRADE PROGRAM
BY JANINE LEGAL
“You won’t know if you don’t try.” Those were Bobbi Bruyere’s words, about a new opportunity she embraced and successfully accomplished. The graduate of First Peoples Development Inc’s (FPDI) inaugural Construction Craft Worker (Labourer) Program in partnership with the Manitoba Building Trades Institute and LiUNA Local 1258 feels good about the positive changes in her life. “Don’t be afraid to try new things. Don’t doubt yourself. Give yourself a chance. Anything is possible if you put your mind to it,” continued the 38-year- old from Sagkeeng First Nation, who also enjoys spending time with her aunties and the sister she recently reconnected with. She had just finished a women- in-trades program in her home community when she learned about the Construction Craft Worker Program and made the decision to move to Winnipeg. “I wanted more opportunities to do something. I figured there’d be more opportunities here,” Bruyere said. She was told she’d be a good fit for it and there was a student allowance which covered the costs of rent and food.
“I enjoyed it, really enjoyed it,” she said about the program that prepares students for work in the construction field. “Getting up at the same time every day Monday to Friday, having that routine of doing something, the hands-on learning and training, not just paperwork. We got to do actual training, like a cement pour. We learned about scaffolding and driving machines. I got my flag- person ticket. I like the hands-on. We had tests every week. Sometimes during the week we’d do hands- on and then back to the books.” Bruyere started on October 30th and finished February 20th this year. Three days later she was hired as a construction labourer for a job in Powerview. When that temporary position ended, she returned to Winnipeg and has since been hired by PCL. Through both the learning and employment Bruyere has remained grateful for the continuing support of FPDI. “They are still helping me. When I was doing the training program, they helped me with bus passes. I know that if I need help with anything like tools, if I need work boots, they’ll help me with that. They’re pretty good. I’m happy to be involved with them.”
Bobbi Bruyere. SUPPLIED PHOTO
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"Don’t be afraid to try new things.
Don’t doubt yourself. Give yourself a chance. Anything is possible if you put your mind to it."
– Bobbi Bruyere
Bruyere recently received the Female Apprentice-of-the- Year Award at the Manitoba Building Trades Awards and continues to receive praise from LiUNA Local 1258 for her hard work and dedication to the trade. “Honestly, I didn’t even know there were awards for that. I didn’t know I was nominated. I got a phone call at work one day; someone says there’s going to be an award for you. I thought I’d maybe get a gift card or something,” she said chuckling. “It was a great feeling,” Bruyere
said, adding that friends and family from back home have been supportive. Bruyere encourages others to find out about programs for women in trades. “Once you join, it could be lifelong: so many job opportunities. A lot of job doors open for you. You meet a lot of really nice people, some people connect, others you learn from… there are benefits, and a lot of new skills. “I plan on staying with this. It’s rewarding,” she said about the work that involves a variety of tasks.
“FPDI is helping a lot of young people, giving them a chance to do training. I met other classmates; we still keep in touch. It is good training and it does help people. I would recommend it for other people if they’re interested and they want to try something new. It could change a person’s life.”
To learn more about LauncHer into Trades, go to fpdinc.ca/program/ launcher-into-trades
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THE MENOPAUSE PRACTICE
CHANGING THE NARRATIVE ON “THE CHANGE” AT THE MENOPAUSE PRACTICE BY KRISTIN MARAND
From left to right: nurse practitioner Annabelle Reimer, Melina Elliott, Erica Henderson, owners of The Menopause Practice. SUPPLIED PHOTO
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You're not going crazy, you're not alone, and there are options to make the transition easier. This is the advice the founders of The Menopause Practice want all women to hear. Bodies change as we age – an undeniable fact – but while some changes are documented, studied and explained, clouds of mystery still surround menopause, leaving many women feeling scared, unsure and looking for answers. The fact that there are so few medical experts in the field only compounds feelings of frustration and disappointment.
Founded by Melina Elliott, Erica Henderson and Anna- belle Reimer, The Menopause Practice aims to improve women's health and quality of life through personalized care. Elliott and Henderson have been working together on holistic approaches to health and wellness for nearly a decade at Body Measure, where they offer medical diagnostics and other services to deliver science-based and data-
tioner who can address these issues. Additionally, some women don’t have access to family history on menopause for a variety of reasons. When you start to notice changes in your menstrual cycle or begin to experience symptoms commonly associated with perimenopause or PCOS, such as changes in your sleep patterns, night sweats, unexplained weight gain or mood swings,
or you simply aren’t feeling like your- self, you may want to consult The Menopause Practice.
driven solutions tailored to take the guesswork out of health, fitness, and lifestyle goals. Reimer is a nurse practi- tioner and menopause specialist, certified
“I have had significant positive feedback from my clients. They are seeking current, informed care from a provider will- ing to listen and work with them,” says Re- imer. “My clients tell me that they feel heard and validated and have been strug- gling when seeking care from their cur- rent providers. They are very grateful to have the conversation and feel empowered to optimize their health.” “Before you even visit the
"Having run Body Measure for the last seven years, we saw a consistent decline in access to real support for women who are perimenopausal, menopausal and women who have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in our healthcare system."
in menopause hor- mone therapy and Manitoba’s only nurse practitioner member of The Menopause Soci- ety. “Having run
Body Measure for the last seven years, we saw a consistent decline in access to real support for women who are perimenopausal, menopausal and women who have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in our health- care system,” says Elliott. “Those three groups are really underserved. There is a real gap there, and there's also so much con- flicting information. We're starting to see a real shift, a fo - cus on science and education, happening right now, but there still needs to be more local support here in Winnipeg because there wasn't anything.” Most women do not have a doctor or medical practi-
– Melina Elliot, co-owner, The Menopause Practice
practice, you're sent a compre- hensive health questionnaire,” ex- plains Elliott. “Based on the answers from that questionnaire, the nurse practitio-
ner generates a blood requisition form, and then you go and have blood work done at least seven days before your appointment. When you come in for the hour-long appointment with the nurse practitioner, they already have all of the results, so you can start to execute and create a plan right away.”
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THE MENOPAUSE PRACTICE cont.
The comprehensive health assessment includes questions regarding current symp- toms and concerns, medical and family his- tory, medications, supplements, allergies and health goals. The diagnostics and phys- ical exam assist in reviewing all systems, including cardiovascular, endocrine, meta- bolic, liver, kidney, adrenal, thyroid and hor- monal health. As a sister company to Body Measure, The Menopause Practice has ac- cess to medical testing that is often unavail- able/inaccessible to the general public, such as metabolic testing, bone density, and liver scans. “Bone density is a big issue for women. One in three women will have osteoporosis after the age of 50 because we can lose ten to 20% of our bone density in the first five to seven years of menopause,” says Hen- derson, a registered radiation technologist, who used her expertise in her own journey. “I did a hip and spine DEXA scan, which is how we look for osteopenia and osteoporo- sis. I did mine when I was 51, and my bone density was above normal. When Annabelle came on board a few years later, and I had no hormones left, I did it again, and I was in osteopenia. Six years later, I had dropped 11% of my bone density.” With this knowl- edge, Henderson was able to address the issue with hormone replacement ther- apy and was able to bring her bone density back into a healthy range within six months. “The goal is to establish a plan that will help each client feel optimal. Bloodwork, scans and other diagnostics, including blood pressure, paps, mammo- grams and other screening tools, assist the nurse practitioner and the client to understand baseline, poten- tial health risks and to set priorities to op- timize health,” Reimer explains. “Clients tell me that they appreciate being able to better understand their own health, and this helps them be more engaged in the changes they may need to make.”
Dual x-ray absorptiometry scans (DEXA) measure bone density by passing a high and low energy x-ray beam through the body.
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"Right now, women are living their last years less healthy than men, but we can change that. We want to help women live longer, more vitalized lives."
– Erica Henderson, co-owner, The Menopause Practice
Treatment plans differ depending on the range and severity of symptoms but can include nutrition, exercise recom- mendations, supplements and medica- tions, menopause hormone therapy, vaginal rejuvenation treatments and lifestyle advice. Nurse practitioners can send referrals to other providers and specialists as required. They will work with your healthcare team in whatever capacity you wish them to. A follow-up is planned for three months following the initial visit to review the plan of care and outcomes and adjust as required. “What we really want to say to women is that for so long, doctors would say, 'That's just part of being a woman; get over it.’ Or, ‘That's just part of life. That's just getting older.’ But we do not have to suffer as women. This can be our most vital, amazing time of life,” says Hender- son. “Right now, women are living their last years less healthy than men, but we can change that. We want to help wom- en live longer, more vitalized lives.”
For more information, please contact The Menopause Practice at 204-416-6545 or hello@themenopausepractice.ca. Or visit: www.themenopausepractice.ca
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CELEBRATE INSPIRING WOMEN
CELEBRATE INSPIRING WOMEN: NOMINATE OUTSTANDING LEADERS, INNOVATORS AND CHANGEMAKERS
BY CHARLENE ADAM
The Free Press has a history of following Manitoba leaders and chronicling their stories. Many of our articles have covered women in key leadership roles.
Since 1874, we have written about the campaign to attain the women’s vote, followed those who fought alongside men in the 1919 General Strike, and reviewed women writers who have made the list of the greatest Canadian Shields ring a bell? And in 2007, Margo Goodhand took the helm of the Free Press as its first woman editor. History, however, is an odd thing. We assume that it’s linear. Once a right is granted there’s no going back. But this isn’t how the real world works. Women in other countries have gone from near parity with men to being thrust back into second class citizenship when a war is lost or new regime preys upon a country. In 2025, many women around the world remain barred from voting, getting an education or even driving; and fear of body autonomy runs rampant. writers of all time. Do Margaret Laurence, Miriam Toews or Carol
From top to bottom: Margaret Laurence. SUPPLIED PHOTO Telephone operators, dubbed ‘hello girls’ at the time, were the first to walk out on May 15, 1919. SUPPLIED PHOTO
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From top to bottom: Elder Mae Louise Campbell is the co-founder of the Clan Mothers Healing Village. PHOTO BY RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Barb Gamey, Payworks co-founder. PHOTO BY RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Margo Goodhand, former Winnipeg Free Press Editor. PHOTO BY JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS
It would be easy to assume that viewing women as unequal is an outdated notion that influence or time could overcome. But sentiments of inequality exist in modern day North America too. A quick scan of popular podcasts reveal instances of men telling young women that rights are granted and upheld by men alone. And men can revoke them at will. Thankfully, this is not a common opinion. But even if a germ of this sentiment continues and grows into a movement, women’s rights could wither. Superiority of sex should be an outdated notion. We have been battling it for far too long. Consider Louisa May Alcott’s classic Little Women — set in the late 1800s. Jo March, the protagonist, has a simple, yet poignant explanation of women’s rights.* March politely instructs a group of male intellectuals with: “I find it poor logic to say that because women are good, women should vote. Men do not vote because they are good; they vote because they are male, and women should vote… because we are human beings and citizens of this country.” Women’s rights are human rights. And we shouldn’t have to continue to fight for them. Manitobans have the ability to vote, to educate ourselves, to run businesses, to go into politics, to choose to be parents, to editorialize and to dream of a future unfettered by overt prejudice. We have the responsibility, however, to fight on behalf of those around the world who remain in the gully of inappropriate dominance that leads to a negation of basic rights.
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From top to bottom left to right: Michael Paterson (from left), Gail Asper, University of Manitoba president and vice-chancellor David Barnard and artist and alumna Geneviève Levasseur at the U of M. PHOTO BY BORIS MINKEVICH / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Feast Café Bistro owner Christa Bruneau-Guenther’s pickerel dinner is a popular menu choice at her restaurant on Ellice Avenue. PHOTO BY MIKE SUDOMA / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Carol Shields’ bestselling novels, set in Manitoba, cast a uniquely prominent spotlight on our province. PHOTO BY WAYNE GLOWACKI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Miriam Toews, author. KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES Jennifer Jones playing over Pinawa’s Colleen Kilgallen in Stonewall. RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS
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To acknowledge this continued battle, the Free Press is devoting our 2026 International Women’s Day magazine to women who continue to make a difference in Manitoba, Canada and on the world stage. We’ll be diving into our archives to honour these women leaders. But we don’t want to dip into history alone. Join us in this year-long journey to recognize community leaders. The Free Press team encourages you to think about those whom you feel have been or continue to be inspiring entrepreneurs, builders of rights, communities and
institutions. Our team will review your nominees and share them in a soon to be announced feature. Manitobans will have the opportunity to vote for those whom they feel should appear in the 2026 IWD magazine. It’s your Manitoba and it’s our future. To learn more: 204-697-7390 Amy.Anders@freepress.mb.ca To discover Free Press archived stories go to: archives.winnipegfreepress.com
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