1932 Convention Report

              32 A L B E R T A W O M E N ' S I N S T I T U T ES
Seven branches report much interest taken in this work, and several
others report help given where families had not adjusted themselves before
the period of depression struck. ( As Amos and Andy say, " It is too bad Old
Man Depression had to come in these bad times.")
The " Back to the Land movement" will be a great factor in relieving the
cities from the heavy burden of taxation, and will ensure at least a livelihood
for the family.
Practical assistance has been given to many need}' families by fourteen
Institutes who have reported; there may be more who have not yet reported.
The total number of deportations from Canada during the fiscal vear
1931- 32 from April 1, 1931 to March 31. 1932, was 7024.
Immigration from Europe and many other countries is now practically
limited to the wives and children under 18 years of age of persons already
satisfactorily established in Canada. British subjects from the British Isles,
British Dominions and the United States, and citizens of the U . S. from the
U. S. A., are still admissible provided they can comply with the immigration
regulations, which require that they must be literate, of good health and
good character, and must have sufficient capital to establish and maintain
themselves in this country, and to give assurance that they will not directly
or indirectly contribute to unemployment.
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Standing Committee on Canadianization and Immigration, 1931- 32.
The following activities have been suggested to the Women's Institutes
of Canada, along the line of " Canadianization and National Events":
1. Historical research of their neighbors, stories of the pioneers, preser­vation
of old landmarks, etc.
2. Tin- study of books with an authentic historical content ( fact or fiction)
as part of their monthly program.
3 Arrange an exhibit of your Community History, photographs of first
settlers, school house and teacher, etc.; display them at your Institute meeting
and, if possible, later at your Constituency Conference.
4. Have public speaking contests or debates on the subject of Canadian
A r t , Music and Literature.
5. Strive to develop the spirit of friendliness, not only among our own
membership, but especially among the new settlers and foreign born women
outside our circle. Welcome them to the W. I. meeting.
A list of books which will guide your Committee in selecting suitable
material may be obtained from the Provincial Convener on application.
6. Encourage reading of more Canadian magazines and periodicals.
7. Encourage Canadianization in the schools:
( a) By adding suitable books to the school library.
( b) Helping to produce patriotic plays and pageants on National Days.
( c) Offering prizes for patriotic essaying, presenting flags, etc.. and taking
an active part in the community celebration of national events, e. g.,
Empire Day, Dominion Day, Armistice Day.