Media Advisory - Provincial plaque to commemorate Almanda Walker-Marchand and the Fédération des femmes canadiennes-françaises Français
OTTAWA, Sept. 20, 2018 /CNW/ - Join the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Alliance des femmes de la francophonie canadienne (AFFC), for the unveiling of a provincial plaque commemorating Almanda Walker-Marchand and the Fédération des femmes canadiennes-françaises (FFCF).
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September 28, 2018 |
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11 a.m. |
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Embassy Hotel and Suites |
25 Cartier St |
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Ottawa, ON K2P 1J2 |
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Photo op: |
Official unveiling of provincial plaque |
In 1914, Almanda Walker-Marchand rallied 400 French-Canadian women in Ottawa to provide relief during Canada's war effort. This movement grew into the formal association known as the Fédération des femmes canadiennes-françaises (FFCF). The Fédération championed causes that expanded to include the preservation of francophone culture, women's rights, children's aid and supported families in need. Walker-Marchand's work significantly impacted the country and encouraged francophone women to form their own chapters nationally. Today, thanks to the Alliance des femmes de la francophonie canadienne (AFFC), the legacy of Almanda Walker-Marchand and the Féderation continues through the Almanda Walker-Marchand bursary, an award that supports women going back to school.
The Ontario Heritage Trust's Provincial Plaque Program commemorates significant people, places and events in Ontario's history. Since 1956, 1,283 provincial plaques have been unveiled.
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