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HISTORY
SUPPLEMENT
OF THE
ALBERTA
WOMEN'S
INSTITUTE
SPEAKERS: MR. CAL BRANDLEY: Legal Specialist with the Provincial Department of Agriculture spoke on the "Legal Rights of Women". He said Alberta women are fortunate they have many favorable legal rights by law. In some areas they have greater help and protection than men but in other areas they are discriminated against. It is in these areas women should study and become involved to make the necessary changes. This speaker was well received because of the present Women's Institute concern re "The Matrimonial Property Law" (particularly with the present unfair disposal of property in cases of separation and divorce). He also explained the differences between joint tenants and tenants in common. He advised women to keep informed about laws affecting them. MRS. JANICE LAUMAN: Regional Food and Nutritional Specialist with the Department of Agriculture. In her presentation "Don't Eat Your Heart Out" she used facts and figures from the recently conducted "Nutrition Canada Survey". The surveys showed that Canadians as a nation are overweight, under nourished and unfit. Pressures and stress factors are increasing due to women becoming more involved. She urged Nutrition and Physical Fitness Workshops at community level. The Extension Department offered their assistance in this worthwhile project. Her talk was of general interest since it served as an ideal introduction for the planned study program in "Nutrition Alberta". Mrs. W. Sparrow, A.W.I. Girl's Club Supervisor reported twenty-three active Clubs of girls between the ages of six and seventeen years who work on the five point program. Her report concluded with a display of crafts made during the year. The "Pennies for Friendship" march netted $128.00. "DISTRICT DIRECTORS DISCOURSE": This showed area interest in Preventative Social Services; a Retreat for Women; the compiling of Community Histories; more organized workshops and increased publicity of Institute achievements. One Director urged that more Institutes support an adopted Foster Child. Another Director favored the organizing of a Homemaker Service for the Community, e.g. Home Care in case of illness. STANDING COMMITEE CONVENERS: They urged that members study the Canada Nutrition Survey; be informed on Laws affecting Women; be aware ofrules and regulations re the use of insecticides, pesticides and herbicides; be more environment conscious. One Convener suggested a study of Au42
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| Title | History Supplement of the Alberta Women's Institute |
| Subject | Women; Organizations; History |
| Language | en |
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| Title | Page 41 |
| Language | en |
| Transcript | HISTORY SUPPLEMENT OF THE ALBERTA WOMEN'S INSTITUTE SPEAKERS: MR. CAL BRANDLEY: Legal Specialist with the Provincial Department of Agriculture spoke on the "Legal Rights of Women". He said Alberta women are fortunate they have many favorable legal rights by law. In some areas they have greater help and protection than men but in other areas they are discriminated against. It is in these areas women should study and become involved to make the necessary changes. This speaker was well received because of the present Women's Institute concern re "The Matrimonial Property Law" (particularly with the present unfair disposal of property in cases of separation and divorce). He also explained the differences between joint tenants and tenants in common. He advised women to keep informed about laws affecting them. MRS. JANICE LAUMAN: Regional Food and Nutritional Specialist with the Department of Agriculture. In her presentation "Don't Eat Your Heart Out" she used facts and figures from the recently conducted "Nutrition Canada Survey". The surveys showed that Canadians as a nation are overweight, under nourished and unfit. Pressures and stress factors are increasing due to women becoming more involved. She urged Nutrition and Physical Fitness Workshops at community level. The Extension Department offered their assistance in this worthwhile project. Her talk was of general interest since it served as an ideal introduction for the planned study program in "Nutrition Alberta". Mrs. W. Sparrow, A.W.I. Girl's Club Supervisor reported twenty-three active Clubs of girls between the ages of six and seventeen years who work on the five point program. Her report concluded with a display of crafts made during the year. The "Pennies for Friendship" march netted $128.00. "DISTRICT DIRECTORS DISCOURSE": This showed area interest in Preventative Social Services; a Retreat for Women; the compiling of Community Histories; more organized workshops and increased publicity of Institute achievements. One Director urged that more Institutes support an adopted Foster Child. Another Director favored the organizing of a Homemaker Service for the Community, e.g. Home Care in case of illness. STANDING COMMITEE CONVENERS: They urged that members study the Canada Nutrition Survey; be informed on Laws affecting Women; be aware ofrules and regulations re the use of insecticides, pesticides and herbicides; be more environment conscious. One Convener suggested a study of Au42 |
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