150 MB Trailblazer Award
The Council of Women of Winnipeg (CWW) receives the Manitoba 150 Trailblazer award from the Nellie McClung Foundation In partnership with the Winnipeg Free Press, the Nellie McClung Foundation presented the 150 Manitoba Trailblazer Awards to salute the contributions that women have made to social justice, arts, sports, politics, community activities and promoting democracy while
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Early history
As early as 1894, the Council of Women of Winnipeg (referred to here as the “Council”) was advocating for a system of “technical training” in public schools. In 1900, the Council approved in principle the instruction of Domestic Science, and in 1902, worked with a committee of men from the University to manage the Domestic
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Our Work and Contribution
The network of support, the leadership opportunities, the education and experiences for Council members is invaluable for women. The values of the organization, which include respect and community participation assist in members’ development. The following examples are ones where Council has supported women’s opportunities and individual development. The Council of Women of Winnipeg has contributed
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