MWI NEWS APRIL 2016

Vol. 99 No. 3 April 2016 1129 Queens Avenue, Brandon, Canada R7A 1L9 www.mbwi.ca

Women of Distinction in the Parkland Region

Manitoba Women’s Institute is delighted to The YWCA promotes Women of Distinction acknowledge that Pat Orsak has received a awards in 24 communities across Canada, in- Woman of Distinction award. Pat, a Rural Lead- cluding and Brandon. In Brandon, the ership Specialist working with Manitoba Agri- Westman Communications Group Women of culture, Food, and Rural Distinction Dinner and Development, sits on the Awards Gala was held MWI provincial board as on March 3. Twenty- MAFRD representative. three nominations from Inside this issue: Jim Lewthwaite, writing Brandon, Westman, and for The Brandon Sun, de- Parkland regions had Convention 2016 2 scribed Pat as “a staunch been received; a seven- From your President 3 advocate of women in member committee nar- Winnipeg/Interlake 4 agriculture, a tireless vol- rowed the list down to Food waste 5 unteer, proud mom of five nine winners, one of university-educated chil- whom was Pat Orsak. Rural Women’s Day 6 dren, partner in the fami- The awards are selected Resolutions update 7 ly’s 5,000-acre wheat and by category — social ACWW 8 canola operation [in the action and community MWI scholarship 9 area] and loving service, business, arts wife of 34 years to Paul”. and culture, education, Bulletin Board 10 Rural women know the healthy living and recre- IY of Pulses 11 ation, agriculture, and lifetime achievement. Two awards were also given to young women. One of the young women honoured also has an MWI connection. Seventeen-year-old Ayla Hamilton from Russell Pat Orsak.. Photo via Google image. is a tireless volunteer. WI members were first great commitment introduced to her at the 2012 provincial conven- that is necessary to tion in Russell. There, Ayla and her brother told successfully work the assembly about the organization they had off-farm and on- founded called Kids Helping Kids which was farm and raise a raising money to help Filipino workers bring family. Racheal their families to Canada. She is also very active Scratch wrote in in her church. She is a deserving “young” Wom- The Russell Ban- an of Distinction. At the awards ceremony, Ayla ner that “Pat ex- received a unique standing ovation following her emplifies what it “most impressive” acceptance speech. Well means to give back done, Ayla! and be a role mod- All proceeds from the evening in Brandon went el within the com- to the Brandon YWCA in support of programs Ayla Hamilton.. Photo by John munity.” Congrat- to end family violence and homelessness. Drinkwater, Banner ulations, Pat!

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Manitoba Women’s Institute

Executive Administrator: Joni Swidnicki MWI’s annual convention is fast ap- scarf or jewelry piece. At the closing 1129 Queens Avenue, Brandon R7A 1L9 proaching. Women from across the if the convention, you may purchase 204-726-7135 Fax 204-726-6260 E-mail [email protected] Website www.mbwi.ca province will gather at Elkhorn Resort any remaining items for $2 each. at Clear Lake on May 6 and 7. The full details of the event and the regis- Photo Op Provincial Board 2015-2016 tration form were printed in the Feb- Some members of the Provincial President: Donna Young, Site 325, Box 17, RR3, ruary issue of The News. Here are Board are putting together a “photo Brandon, R7A 5Y3 204-728-2714 [email protected] President-Elect: Ann Mandziuk, Box 264, Minnedosa, some reminders and clarifications… booth” to mark the 100th anniversary R0J 1E0 204-966-3829 [email protected] of women in Manitoba receiving the Regional Representatives: Eastern: Denise Joss, Box 1632, Lac du Bonnet, R0E 1A0 You do not have to pay entry into right to vote. Watch for this special 204-345-5288 [email protected] the Park event prior to the banquet on Friday Northwest: Diane Hrychuk, Box 125, Fork River, Elkhorn Resort is outside Riding evening. R0L 0V0 204-657-2466 [email protected] Southwest A: Arenda Vanderdeen, Box 156, Rapid City Mountain National Park. When you R0K 1W0 204-826-2626 [email protected] arrive, stay on Highway #10 and Her Honour Janice Filmon Southwest B: Audrey Clark, Box 13, Lyleton, R0M 1G0 204-649-2258 [email protected] watch for signs. If you wish to visit The convention is packed with great Wpg-Interlake: Valerie Watt, Box 160, Inwood R0C 1P0 “downtown” Clear Lake, you will things, but the highlight will surely be 204-278-3714 [email protected] Drectors-at-large: have to pay Park entry. the attendance of the Lieutenant Gov- Gisela Nolting, Box 87, Rosser, R0H 1E0 ernor of Manitoba, Janice Filmon. 204-467-5922 [email protected] Maren Mueller, Box 53, Arnaud, R0A 0B0 Want to stop for lunch on your She will be speaking at the banquet. 204-427-2487 [email protected] way? Be prepared for some “pomp” sur- U of M, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences: Dr. Joyce Slater 204-474-7322 [email protected] Please note that the convention be- rounding her arrival! Manitoba Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development: gins at 1 pm on Friday, May 6, and Pat Orsak, Box 160, Russell R0J 1W0 204-821-3814 [email protected] lunch is not included. If you are trav- Saturday will be fun too! FWIC Executive Officer (Manitoba): elling on Friday morning, you might The Saturday agenda is filled with Liz Chongva, Box 73, Dugald, R0E 0K0 204-853-2007 [email protected] want to stop for a bite. Some sugges- MWI business, but don’t let anyone Man Gov’t Appointed Member: tions are: say that this will be boring. You will Debbie Melosky, Box 10, Green Ridge, R0A 0P0 204-427-2036 [email protected] Minnedosa- Uncle Ben’s, Sun Sun hear from FWIC President Linda Chinese Restaurant, Main Street Ca- Hoy, MWI President Donna Young, Regional Executives: fé, Gateway Motel and Restaurant and MAFRD representative (and re-

Eastern: Erickson– The Gold Nugget (on #10) cent Woman of Distinction award Pres– Liz Chongva, Box 73, Dugald, R0E 0K0 Just south of Park entrance– Foxtail winner) Pat Orsak. Attendees will 204-853-2007 [email protected] Secretary– Janice Harrison, 48 Waterview, La Salle, Restaurant also debate 10 resolutions, view a R0G 0A2 204-736-2613 [email protected] tribute to the Spirit of Nellie Treasurer– Kathy Wilkinson, Box 568, RR #1, Dugald R0E 0K0 204-853-7760 [email protected] Spa Time McClung, and witness the installation Northwest: Convention attendees are offered a of the new board. Pres– Ethel Lungal, Box 359, Russell, R0J 1W0 204-773-2109 [email protected] special spa time — 10-11:30 a.m. on Secretary– Marilyn Kippen, Box 64, Fork River, R0L 0V0 Friday morning. The cost is $21. You Important note! 204-657-2438 [email protected] can soak in the hot tub or mineral Treasurer– Chris DeVos, Box 129, Fork River, R0L 0V0 Verification of voting cards will 204-657-2475 [email protected] pool, sip tea, and enjoy the ambience! take place between 8:30 and 9:30 on Southwest A: If you wish to use the spa at this time, Pres- Irene Draper, Box 884, Lenore, R0M 1E0 Saturday morning (May 7). Members 204-838-2075 [email protected] please indicate so on the registration must obtain there voting cards at Secretary- Linda Wilson, Box 577, Hamiota, R0M 0T0 form and include your payment with that time in order to cast a vote during 204-764-2642 [email protected] Treasurer– Elaine Thomson, Box 1533, Minnedosa the registration fee. the AGM. R0J 1E0 204-874-2379 [email protected] Southwest B: Pres– Fran Dickinson, Box 163, , R0M 2E0 Jewelry & Scarf Swap  Members are encouraged to bring 204-673-2468 [email protected] The J&S Swap has created a great Secretary– Sylvia Mitchell, Box 154, Douglas, R0K 0R0 an item for the People’s Choice 204-763-4781 [email protected] deal of interest. If you have a piece of Craft Competition. Items must be Treasurer– Sylvia Halls, Box 296, Reston, R0M 1X0 jewelry or a scarf to swap, bring it to 204-877-3763 [email protected] received on Friday afternoon. Winnipeg-Interlake: the J&S Swap table after you register.  Locals are reminded to bring an Pres– Karen Kaplen, Box 28C, RR #2, Winnipeg, You will be given one “ticket”. (If R3C 2E6 204-697-2646 [email protected] item for the Home and Country Secretary- Lynne Moore, Box 45, Inwood, R0C 1P0 you bring more than one item, you Auction (worth $30). 204-278-3497 will still be given one “ticket”.) On Treasurer– Marilyne Derrett, 208-1456 Jefferson Ave., Winnipeg, R2P 0Z3 204-694-5987 [email protected] Saturday, those with tickets will be invited to exchange their tickets for a

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From Your President

This money will be taken from the MWI will be here 50 years from now. Reserve Fund so this will not come My presidency is coming to an end. from the members themselves in in- My greatest hope was that I could creased memberships. I know for the leave this organization in a good average person that is a lot of money. place so that I could hand it over to But in the marketing business, it is Ann’s capable hands. We have been not. We sent our RFP out and were awarded a Nellie Award which gave so happy that five companies, at this us some extra exposure and which time, seem to be interested. Proposals will help encourage women to join have to be in by March 31, 2016. We our organization. We are bringing a will then go through the submissions marketer in to help us in this journey. and interview the ones that seem to I feel like I have met my objective. be a good fit for MWI. MWI will become stronger! It feels strange to be sitting here writ- That will be done in April and we I have had a very interesting and ing my last article to you. I am going should be able to meet with the mar- wonderful two years as your Presi- to really miss these times when I am keter in May. That will be perfect dent. I have learned a lot and have just talking to the members. timing as a new President and new nothing but great respect for all the Today I would like to describe to Board will be in place. We think that members of MWI. This is a wonder- you the process that the Board went this marketing campaign should take ful organization and I am so glad that through to come to the conclusion to about a year. We have also filled out fact has been recognized. hire a marketer. Three to four years a request for some funding from the ago our organization had 450 mem- government under Growing Forward Donna Young bers. Today we have 350. Three years 2. If some funding comes through, we ago we formulated a Strategic Plan. would then be able to spend some Having followed this plan fairly pre- extra money on a communications cisely we have come to the final year. strategy the next year. One of the points of the Strat Plan To me this sounds really exciting! was that we could hire a marketer if We have a wonderful Board made up we needed one. The Board decided of very diverse people and we have that we need to do something now, all decided that it is time to take about membership. We asked a mar- this necessary step to ensure that keter to talk to us and tell us what she thought. Sometimes when you are too close to a situation, you do not see it Nice Women Don’t Want the Vote the same way as someone else from outside does. When we met with the Nice Women Don’t Want the Vote is an marketer, we were very surprised at exhibit that gives an unvarnished look at the suffragette movement in Manitoba. The what was presented to us. Our Board display began at the Manitoba Museum in thought that we had been doing eve- Winnipeg in November 2015. If you didn’t rything in our power to garner new have an opportunity to see the exhibit in members, and we were working real- Winnipeg, there is still an opportunity. The ly hard at it! It was shown to us that schedule is as follows: what we were thinking and doing was not encouraging other groups of May/June women to join our organization. New Icelandic Heritage Museum, Gimli Then and there we realized that we 204-642-4001 [email protected] needed professional help. July/August What we have done is sent out what Sipiweske Museum, Wawanesa is called “Request for Pro- 204-824-2289 posals” (RFP) to twelve companies Open 12 noon—5 pm daily. asking for submissions for a Market- On Fridays, a picnic lunch is served. ing and Communication Strategy for MWI. The Board spent a long time In the fall, the exhibit will move to Ontario, considering how much to spend on but it will return to the Mennonite Heritage this project. We then decided on be- Village in Steinbach in the summer of tween ten to fifteen thousand dollars. 2017.

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Focus on Winnipeg/Interlake Grosse Isle WI House Mission, In- terlake Food Bank, Grosse Isle Women’s Rockwood Festival Institute hosted the sum- of the Arts, Stone- mer outing for the Win- wall and District nipeg- Health Centre Ladies starting with lunch at the Auxiliary, and Stone- Hitch’n Post, touring the wall and District Heritage House and oth- Cheer Board. Our er historic buildings at members also donate the Grosse Isle Prairie gifts to support Nova Dog Train Station, and House Women’s ending with coffee and Shelter in Selkirk. homemade cake. Our WI donated to- In December, we held wards the silent auc- our annual Breakfast tion prize for the with Santa. About 200 Interlake Regional people attended. This Members of Grosse Isle WI with Santa. Photo by M. Baldwin Meeting as well as a crowd included lots of donation for Coins kids, since several new families moved month with the exception of July and for Change. Our Good Cheer Committee into the area. We served pancakes and August. An inexpensive birthday gift is continues to send greeting cards to vari- sausages, coffee, milk, chocolate milk, brought to the monthly meeting by each ous community members. and juice. The children have a chance to member who has a birthday in that Due to busy schedules our members sit on Santa’s lap, state their wishes, and month. We each pay a quarter to enter decided not to have our annual tour day. receive a little bag of candies and an or- our names into the draw to win the Instead, we joined the Interlake Regional ange. Pictures with Santa are also taken. “birthday box” gift. The money received WI in August for a delicious meal at the It is a great event to meet neighbors and goes into our petty cash fund. Hitch’n Post, as well as a tour of the friends and to see how the kids are grow- Our programs have been interesting Grosse Isle Train Station. Despite the ing. The Breakfast with Santa has been with slide presentations on foreign trips rain, it was an enjoyable get together. going on for more than 50 years and is and various speakers (Agape Table, Light Last year, our luncheon was held in Elie, our main fundraiser. House Mission, North End Hockey Pro- at the White Horse Emporium. We Submitted by Marge Knutson and Gisela Nolting gram, Home & Health Care for Manito- strolled through the attached gift shop. bans, to name a few). Our fund raiser was Our Christmas meeting was held at again a Bakeless Bake Sale and Cookie Stonewall Chicken Chef where we ex- Mount Lildon WI Exchange; the leftover cookies were all changed gifts and revealed our secret donated to the Light House Mission. Sev- Sunshine Friends. Unfortunately, the end Our group meets in each of our members’ eral local charities receive donations from of the year and beginning of the current homes on the third Wednesday of each our WI: Teen Challenge, North End year has seen the loss of three of our sen- Hockey Program, Agape Table, Light ior members. It has been a sad time. Submitted by Luciel Oatway

Teulon Women’s Institute

The WI has had a very good year with 15 members and two ladies interest- ed in joining. We held a public tea on WI Day which featured cake and ice cream. We advertised the event and did not charge a fee. We had 44 ladies attend as well as our own members. Some of the speakers at our meetings were a lady from Nova House Women’s Shelter, a dietician, and two self-defence instructors who taught us how to protect ourselves. Future speakers include a nurse practitioner and a lady to talk about skin care. Our fundraising is done by catering lunches; we have had five cater- ing jobs in the last three months. Teulon WI members at the WI Day Tea: (l-r) Amy Dellebuur, Alice Renooy, Merle Willis, Shirley Cookson, Submitted by Amy Dellebuur Mary Ann Bodnarus, Jean Michaluk, Linda Rybachuk, Doreen Briggs (seated), Eileen Campbell, Helen (Continued on page 5) Kletke. Photo by A. Dellebuur

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(Continued from page 4) Narcisse WI Manitoba Rural Women’s Day

We began our year with 14 members. One new member joined in December. Sadly we lost a dear friend and long-time WI member Rlee Gilson. The 2016 Planned Program on “How to Avoid Family A prospective member, Cindy Wall, Conflict” has been named Manitoba Rural Women’s Day. applied for and received a WI Scholar- ship of $700, enabling her to attend a week at the International Peace Gardens. This event will be held twice, in Rivers on October 15 and in She really enjoyed it and would like to Dugald on October 29. Some of the regions have decided to see other young women take the incen- attend Manitoba Rural Women’s Day instead of holding a Re- tive and try for this great opportunity. gional Seminar. We also sponsored a young lady from Narcisse as a candidate for the Miss In- The topics for the day are: terlake Pageant held in conjunction with 1. How to deal with family conflict the Lundar Fair in June. Much to our 2. Understanding your finances delight, she won Miss Congeniality. 3. Effective family communication It gave us all the greatest pleasure to give these two young ladies an oppor- tunity to enjoy these unique experiences. The day will consist of three speakers and a Fireside Just another aspect of our “wonderful” Chat. Women’s Institute. Submitted by Lynne Moore. The speakers that we have confirmed for Manitoba Rural Women’s Day are: Other branches in the region are Inwood  Dealing with Family Conflict – Gerry Friesen (Signature WI, Fisher Branch WI, and Winnipeg WI. Mediation)  Understanding Your Finances – Shirley Scott (National Best)  Effective Family Communication – Marsha Harris (Brandon News from the provincial University) board  Fireside Chat facilitator – Marina James (Winnipeg Eco- nomic Development)

 Fireside chat Participant – Karen Kaplen (Winnipeg / Inter- The board met in person at Portage on March 7 and via telephone on lake Regional President) April 4. Committees are very busy Two Fireside Chat participants have yet to be determined. doing their work, and reports were received on Convention 2016, the The Planned Program Committee is working on obtaining planned program (see adjacent arti- sponsors for the day to cover as much of the expense as pos- cle), the natural playground suggest- sible. There will be an admission fee to cover the food costs. ed for the International Peace Gar- Registration must be made in advance with a fee of $15 for den, and promotions and recruit- WI members and $20 for non-members. Because this is ment. The board is currently receiv- an ideal opportunity for WI promotion and recruitment, we ing “proposals” for a marketing strat- encourage everyone to invite a friend. egy (see page 3). The board may be sending a request to the Status of Meetings have been held with the planning groups for each of Women for funding for a “leadership and mentoring project”. The applica- the locations. The planning groups are made up of the tion will be written by Joan Clement Planned Program Committee, a representative from each of and Shelagh Polischuk and must be the regions in the area, a representative from the local near- submitted by April 20, 2016. An ap- est the event, and a MAFRD representative. At these meetings plication has already been submitted we discussed details for the day, plus topics such as sugges- to MAFRD for funding for an “MWI tions for speakers, sponsorship, and advertising. communication strategy” under the Growing Forward 2 program. At the If you have any question please contact the committee or March meeting, Valerie Watt gave your Regional Representative. some instruction on accessing and using Facebook. The next meeting will be held via teleconference on May 2. Submitted by: MWI Planned Program Committee of Debbie Melosky, Arenda Van Der Deen and Maren Mueller

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Food Waste — The Inconspicuous Cause of an Apocalypse By Taisa Antoine

Taisa Antoine is a trained chef and senior the next decade according to stats thane gas emitted from our landfills Human Nutritional Sciences student in from the Food and Agriculture Or- by using composting methods to de- the Faculty of Agricultural and Food ganization. If we do not start paying compose the food waste. Compost Sciences at the University of Manitoba. attention to the food we waste on a can then be used as soil for organic This article was provided to MWI by Dr. daily basis, surely the spoiled $600- farming as it does not produce me- Joyce Slater, Professor at the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and a billion could lead to an economic thane gas, and is composed of im- member of the MWI provincial board. downfall — an apocalypse. portant nutrients for other vegetation Wasted food is an especially to feed upon. But if composting just We can all admit that the world is shameful act considering the amount isn’t your thing, perhaps an apoca- getting a little more scary, and alt- of people in the world that are experi- lypse due to global warming is? hough zombies and Donald Trump encing food insecurity. According to So the next time you throw away may eventually take down the world, the 2015 Hunger Report by the Food food, think of the wasted money, hun- food waste is a top contender in the and Agriculture Organization, in gry and malnourished people around race towards a world apocalypse. Ac- 2016 an estimated 11% of the world’s the world, and global warming efforts cording to Gooch et al (2014), in population will be malnourished, you are unconsciously contributing to Canada alone more than $27 billion- which can be directly linked to food the world. I may be contributing to worth of our food is wasted each insecurity. In 2015, Stewart reported the apocalypse by supporting Mr. year. Much to our surprise almost that a research group in Vancouver Trump (kidding), but my effort to 50% of this food waste is coming called “Love Food, Hate Waste” produce less food waste will hopeful- from our own homes…not just res- found that 26,000 uneaten bananas ly save us all. taurants, hotels or other food service were being thrown out every day. Considering there are approximately Gooch, M., Felfel, A., & Glasbey, C. (2014, establishments. But in an abundant December) Food Waste in Canada – $27 Bil- society, why is this even a problem? 2,600 homeless people in Vancouver, lion Revisited. Value Chain Management There are three main reasons why I think those bananas could have gone Center. Retrieved from http://vcm- wasting food could lead to an apoca- to a far better cause than the trash international.com/new-report-annual-food- lypse: money lost due to food waste can. The $800 that each household is waste-in-canada-is-31-billion/ wasting on food annually in Canada could lead to an economic collapse, Love Food Hate Waste http:// the increase in diseases from mal- could be repurposed to help people www.lovefoodhatewaste.ca/ nourishment and a poor food system who are currently suffering from mal- are on the rise, and greenhouse gases nutrition, disease, stress and other References ailments due to a poor food system. If Friesen, D. (2012, Jan 05). Food caused by food waste are destroying waste. Global News Transcripts Retrieved our ecosystem. we continue to carelessly waste food, from http:// What we eat is often the last thing health conditions associated with search.proquest.com.uml.idm.oclc.org/ on our minds in this workaholic soci- malnutrition could lead to a disease docview/914604214?accountid=14569 ety, which leads to poor food plan- stricken world – and eventually, an apocalypse. Gooch, M. V., & Felfel, A. (2014, December ning, wasted food, and ultimately 10). Hunger Facts. Retrieved February 10, wasted money. According to a study Lastly, let's talk about global warm- 2016, from http://www.secondharvest.ca/ by Rustemeyer highlighted in the ing. We are quick to blame car emis- hunger-facts documentary Just Eat It (2014), of the sion, big industry/factory gases and even fecal waste from cattle - but Pantsios, A. (2015, February 26). Reducing groceries we bring home between 15- Food Waste Is Good for Economy and Cli- 25% can already be considered wast- what about our own kitchen waste. mate, Report Says. Retrieved February 10, ed. There are two common scenarios It’s hard to admit that we could be 2016, from http://ecowatch.com/2015/02/26/ to household food waste: one, large contributing to global warming by reduce-food-waste-good-for-economy- meals are prepared and then leftovers simply throwing away food - yet this climate/ causes a detrimental effect on our are thrown in the deep abyss of the Rustemeyer, J. (Producer), & Baldwin, G. fridge, and found days or even weeks ozone layer. As food is piled higher (Director). (2014). Just Eat It [Motion Pic- later with mould and bacteria; two, and higher in our landfills, it begins ture]. Canada: Peg Leg Films. we buy too much fresh produce, dairy to decompose without readily availa- ble oxygen. In this anaerobic environ- Stewart, N. (2015, May 07). New Metro Van- and meat products that we simply couver program aims to reduce food waste. could not eat or prepare in time even ment, methane gas is produced which Retrieved February 10, 2016, from http:// if we were organized. Maybe it’s the contributes to our ozone layer. The globalnews.ca/news/1987043/new-metro- “Costco effect”! All of this food more we contribute methane gas to vancouver-program-aims-to-reduce-wasted- wasted equates to over $800 of food the atmosphere, the less heat is able food/ to escape from the earth, which con- waste per Canadian household annu- The State of Food Insecurity in the World ally, which could increase to a shock- tributes to global warming. Luckily, 2015. (2015). Retrieved February 11, 2016, ing $600-billion on a global scale in we can prevent the amount of me- from http://www.fao.org/hunger/en/

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Resolutions — the important work of MWI FWIC Peace Garden Resolutions 2016 Resolutions 2013 Scholarship 2016

1. The resolutions to be debated at the In 2013, a resolution was passed indicat- Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada 2016 MWI convention were included in ing displeasure with the present method (FWIC) in partnership with the Interna- the February issue of The Institute News. of packaging cable and satellite television Since then, Resolution #2 on the subject channels. Apparently, WI members were tional Peace Garden (IPG) invites appli- of Manitoba’s aging population has been not the only ones unhappy with cable ser- cations for the FWIC Peace Garden changed. The resolution now reads: vice providers. In March, the Canadian Scholarship Program. This exciting initi- Be it resolved that Manitoba Women’s Radio and Television Commission ative will provide a leadership opportuni- Institute strongly urge Manitoba Health (CRTC) enacted a new basic cable regu- ty for one young woman from each Ca- to address the shortage in professional lation. By March 1, all cable and satellite services and facilities required to deal TV service providers had to offer basic nadian province to participate in a one- with the increasing numbers of senior cable packages capped at $25 per month. week educational program at the IPG. All citizens who will be requiring advanced Companies must also let consumers add expenses will be covered (travel, accom- levels of health care in the near future, on channels or pre-packaged bundles and modation, meals). including expedited access to secure must offer both of these options by De- home care, adequate long-term health cember. The Winnipeg Free Press recent- DATE: August 21-27 facilities, medical diagnostic clinics, and ly reported that after the initial offerings professional geriatric medical staffing. were rolled out, the CRTC received 600 There are also slight changes in the complaints from consumers. The CRTC is ELIGIBILITY: background information. This changed watching very closely for “anti-consumer Young women between 18-22 years of resolution was communicated via e-mail behaviour”. age as of January 1, 2016 to all members and/or locals with e-mail addresses. Copies of it will be made avail- Women interested in leadership, mar- able at the convention. Resolutions 2012 keting, social media, horticulture, public relations, arts, inspiring oth- 2. Resolution #6 deals with farm safety In 2012, MWI passed a resolution asking ers, and positive social change and asks the government to facilitate year- the Federal Government to reconsider its ly training sessions with emphasis on decision to remove the Famous Five from Community and volunteer experience grain entrapment. On that subject, the the back of the $50 bill. By the time our are assets. following information will be of interest: resolution was passed, the decision was The Canadian Agricultural Safety Asso- already made, and Nellie McClung and HOW TO APPLY; ciation (CASA) has announced that it will the Famous Five were replaced with an build and operate a mobile grain entrap- ice breaker. It would be laughable if it Submit a type-written essay (500-1000 ment demonstration unit in partnership weren’t so insulting. And many women words) describing your interest in with canola producer groups in the prairie across Canada felt the same way. As a one or more of the areas listed above provinces. The unit will be used to give result, on March 8 (International Wom- and why this experience would be demonstrations at fairs and tradeshows, to en’s Day), Prime Minister Trudeau an- beneficial to you. train first responders, and to train agricul- nounced that an “iconic” Canadian wom- tural workers. For more information, go to an will be featured on the first note of the Submit a current resume. [email protected] . next series (to be issued in 2018). The Submit one letter of reference. Bank of Canada is accepting nominations at bankofcanada.ca/banknoteable until *The candidate selection will be by April 15. So one woman will be featured; one might assume that the other bills will paper application only. have pictures of men! *Applications must be submitted by May 1 to the MWI office.

The successful candidate will represent FWIC and MWI while at the Peace Success… To laugh often and much; to win the re- Garden. spect of intelligent people and affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the be- POST EVENT RESPONSIBILITY: trayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the Submit to the MWI office a report on best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by your experiences during your week a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social con- at the IPG. dition; to know even one life has breathed easier because Make at least one presentation to a WI you have lived. This is to have succeeded. group or conference. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

8 MWI NEWS APRIL 2016 Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) The 28th Triennial Conference of vidual membership of ACWW. ACWW will be held in Warwick, Great  It is hereby resolved that all individ- Britain, in August 2016. At this time, two ual members of ACWW be given the MWI members are planning to attend: right of a vote for resolutions and Ann Mandziuk and Gisela Nolting. Oth- recommendations at Triennial Con- ers can still make plans — the final regis- ferences. tration date is not until July 1!  Be it resolved that member societies of ACWW strongly urge their gov- Resolutions and recommendations ernments to integrate a gender- perspective in their policies to create While at the conference, Ann and Gislea an enabling environment for eco- will be part of the debate on the follow- nomic and social development espe- ing resolutions and recommendations: cially in rural areas.  Be it resolved that the ACWW ac-  Be it recommended that ACWW cept Food Sovereignty as part of member societies urge their govern- ACWW agricultural policy and that ments to develop comprehensive active at all levels of WI. Sharon hails from British Columbia and has been ac- the ACWW begin a campaign to plans to identify and care for illegal tive at the branch and provincial level bring awareness and understanding immigrant border children as to their of Food Sovereignty to the organiza- safety, health, and education. there. She has been an individual member tion and its members during the next of ACWW since 1980 and has been the  ACWW calls for all governments triennium (2016-2019). (Submitted by chair of ACWW’s UN Committee since the National Farmers Union of Canada) affected by the current refugee crisis 2010. In this capacity, she has been very  Be it resolved that the ACWW and impacting Africa, Europe, and Asia active at the international level. to afford such compassion, humani- its member organizations strongly Margaret Yetman from Newfoundland ty, and assistance as is necessary to urge their governments to ban food has been nominated to serve a second and drink manufacturers from claim- those refugees who find themselves term as ACWW Deputy World President. ing their sweetened products are in this situation. Because she served a term as FWIC Pres- healthier if they use fructose ident and two terms as Canada as sweetener. Area President, she travelled  As 2014 opened the UN Dec- across the country many times ade of Sustainable Energy for and is well known in WI circles. All, be it resolved that the member societies of ACWW promote and support commu- ACWW projects nity energy projects and ac- cess to sustainable energy for The ACWW Projects Committee all. approved 28 projects in 2015,  Be it resolved that ACWW and granted a total of £167,721 members request their gov- (an amount that includes a 20% ernments to, before allowing monitoring cost). In October shale gas exploration to com- 2015, ACWW approved the mence, gather as much infor- 1000th project since the Projects mation as possible from more Committee was set up in 1977. than just the oil and gas com- Ruth Shanks (l) and Margaret Yetman at the 2014 Canada Area ACWW Project #1000 is Computer Lit- panies applying for the frack- Conference in Camrose, Alberta. eracy for Adults and Children ing license. and is implemented by the Country Women’s Association of India.  Be it resolved that ACWW urges all  Be it resolved that ACWW and its Located in West Bengal, India, the pro- countries to vigourously protect the member organizations strongly urge ject has begun the training of 15 under- supply of potable, farming and in- their governments to regulate the privileged female students and five chil- dustrial water through the best tech- gold mining industry. dren in computer skills in order to im- nical information available that will Note: other resolutions deal with the ACWW’s prove their employment prospects and provide sustainability for life. incorporation process and with an increase in fees. their status.  Be it resolved that ACWW societies Canada Area has been supporting Pro- and members urge their government ject #0961 — Livelihood Revitalisation and health organisations to continue Nominations for Head Load Fish Vending Women of vaccination efforts of potentially Coastal Kanyakumari. The aim of this eradicable diseases in order to work At the conference, officers for the coming triennium will be elected. There are two project was to improve the lives of 60 toward area elimination which would women fish vendors in a fishing commu- then result in global eradication. candidates for World President: Ruth Shanks (Australia) and Sharon Hatten nity in India. All participants received  Be it resolved that it is a prerequisite (Canada). Ruth is just completing her training; 45 beneficiaries received interest for any candidate seeking office as a first term as World President. She has -free microcredit; and 30 women received member of the Board of ACWW, a been a WI member in New South Wales new “vessels” in which to carry their fish Committee Chairman or a member of for 46 years and an individual member of — on their heads. The money donated by a specified committee, to hold indi- ACWW since 1989. She has been very Canada Area was put to good use.

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“New” faces Manitoba Women’s Institute Scholarships Denise Joss is a wife, mother, and “baba”. Before retirement, she worked as a special needs teacher Annually, Manitoba Women’s Institute offers two scholarships of $750 and was very active in the Dugald each . community, serving on the boards Successful applicants must: of the Regional Health Authority  Be rural Manitoba residents. and Kin Place. She is also involved  Be students enrolled in a recognized academic or vocational course to with her church and with Toastmas- gain knowledge and skills that would enable them to acquire professional ters. Her hobbies include bowling or technical status or to change careers and enter the workforce. and scrapbooking. Denise and her These scholarships are administered by the Red River Exhibition Foundation husband Russ now live in Lac du Inc. The successful applicants will be chosen by an MWI selection committee. Bonnet. In May 2015, Denise joined the Application deadline: 4:30 pm on May 13, 2016 Provincial Board as Representative for Eastern Region. Her enthusiasm Applications must include: and experience are welcome attrib-  Name, address, city, province, postal code, telephone number, e-mail utes as she takes on responsibili- address ties at the provincial level. Denise is  Proof of current enrolment in a program related to enhancing or sustain- a member of Springfield WI and ing rural life. also served as Regional President.  Letters of reference/recommendation She has accepted the nomination from at least two people (teacher, em- for President-Elect of MWI. ployer, community leader).  Resumé including education, employ- ment, and volunteer, community, and school activities. The 2016 census is coming!!  A 500-750 word essay that outlines how

Canada’s next census will be completed you feel the experiences and education in May. The census packages will be you have had so far or the training or ed- delivered to households early in the ucation you are planning to embark on month. The forms may be completed will help you to empower women, fami- online or on paper. lies, or communities in your future. Completing the census is both a civic responsibility and a legal requirement for When all of the information and documenta- all people living in Canada. When you tion is collected, the application package may complete your census questionnaire, you be sent to the Red River Exhibition Founda- continue a tradition that goes back 350 tion by: years to the time of pioneer villages in  mail to Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 1666. Every person, young and old, must Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, R3K 2E8. be included. This includes Canadian citi-  personal delivery to 3977 Portage Ave- zens, landed immigrants, refugee claim- nue, Winnipeg. ants, and people who hold a work or  fax to 204-888-6992. study permit. Completed questionnaires will provide  e-mail to [email protected] valuable information that will be used by Questions? Call 204-888-6990 or e-mail foun- all levels of government to make deci- [email protected] . sions regarding child care, schooling, family services, housing, public transpor- tation, health care, and skills training. A census is taken every five years and provides a statistical portrait of the coun- try and its people. In accordance with the Statistics Act, all information will be kept confidential. No one outside Statistics 2015 winners of the Manitoba Canada will have access to information Women’s Institute Scholarship that identifies individuals. If you need help or require more infor- mation, the Census Help Line will be Sheena Meggison, Goodlands running as of May 2. This can be ac- Michaela Jochum, St Francois Xavier cessed at 1-855-700-2016 (Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

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KAP continues to work Management Practices (BMPs) research and innovation pro- gramming; for Manitoba farmers  Protect natural resources  Show the public that farmers are  Support young farmers beginning

doing their part to protect the en- careers in agriculture; Keystone Agricultural Producers vironment.  Support farmers’ efforts to protect (KAP) was formed in 1984 to be the The process has many steps, but in the environment; voice for Manitoba farmers. At the the end, a “statement of completion”  Invest in physical and digital re- January meeting of Rivers WI, mem- issued by a KAP reviewer makes it structure in rural communities. bers were pleased to welcome Dan possible for farmers to access Mazier, KAP President. Dan spoke government funds for further about the structure of the organiza- BMPs, such as improved fuel tion and made available the Member storage. Handbook that outlines all of KAP’s KAP expends a lot of time programs and initiatives. Dan invited and energy advocating for comments and questions, and the farmers. This winter, KAP presentation quickly changed into a outlined its provincial election discussion that touched on a variety priorities: of topics.

One of KAP’s programs is the Envi- In order to maintain a local ronmental Farm Plans (EFPs) pro- food supply and support agri- gram. EFPs benefit farmers because culture so it can help grow the they: economy, the next govern- ment of Manitoba must:  Make the farm more sustainable Rivers WI President Michelle McFadden and KAP President  Commit to investment in through the use of Beneficial Dan Mazier at a WI meeting in Rivers (January 2016)

Clearwater WI Bulletin Board

Clearwater WI is a branch in the Southwest  The deadline for the next issue of  The Institute News will focus on B Region. The following information about The News is May 23. Eastern Region in the June edi- the local was provided by Alice McLaren tion. Please send your material to  We look forward to seeing you at the editor by May 23. and adds to what was printed in the January the MWI AGM at Clear Lake from Focus on Southwest B: May 6-7. You must register by  The next MWI board meeting will  The local has 12 members including 9:30 a.m. on May 7 in order to be held on May 2 (conference call). new member Shona Douglas- receive a voting card . Bring the Coulthard. February 2016 newsletter with  The June issue of The News will be  A speaker from the University of Win- you. If you are unable to attend, distributed by e-mail only. Please nipeg gave a presentation on please send your proxy form. ensure that those without e-mail “Democratizing History”. This focused have access to these newsletters. on the practice of “oral history” and  If other WI women in the province were honoured with YWCA Women  At the time of printing, regional the ways to use “oral history” to im- conventions are being held. Please prove quality of life. of Distinction awards, please send that information to the editor. send write-ups of these events to the  President Joan Odlum presented pins editor by May 23 for inclusion in the to first year 4-H members at their  The winners of the cash calendar June newsletter. Achievement. draw will be printed in the June is-

 The Caboto Centre (a seniors’ centre in sue of The News. Winnipeg that caters to the Italian community) held its annual summer picnic at the Harvest Moon Learning Centre in Clearwater. WI members along with other seniors were invited to attend.  In September, the WI, Harvest Moon, and the School Divi- What a wonderful way for urban and rural seniors to con- sion organized the “Eco Challenge”. Grade 7 and 8 students nect. The afternoon included Italian food , group exercise, from eight schools attended to learn about the environment. and entertainment. The local supplied 35 dozen cookies for lunch.  Clearwater WI is closely involved with the Harvest Moon  Member JoLene Gardiner, who works at the MAFRD office, Group. The local hosted a coffee party on the first day of the keeps the branch apprised of MAFRD and 4-H activities. “Rural Living” summer school to meet the 35 students.

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What is a Pulse? Pulses are a great tasting addition to From the Latin puls meaning “thick soup any diet. They are rich in fibre and pro- or potage”, pulses are the edible seeds of tein and have high levels of minerals plants in the legume family. such as iron, zinc, and phosphorous as Associated Country Women well as folate and other B vitamins. In of the World What's the difference between a pulse addition to their nutritional profile and and a legume? links to improved health, pulses are On or around ACWW Day — April The term "legume" refers to the plants unique foods in their ability to reduce the 29, 2015 — members and member whose fruit is enclosed in a pod. Leg- environmental footprint of our grocery societies throughout the world are umes represent a vast family of plants carts. Put it all together and these sensa- tional seeds are a powerful food ingredi- asked to join in including more than 600 genera and more ent that can be used to deliver the results Women Walk the World for ACWW. than 13,000 species. When growing, leg- of healthy people and a healthy planet. 2016 marks the fifth year that umes fix nitrogen into the soil, which Pulses come in a variety of shapes, sizes, ACWW will be running this walk. reduces the need for chemical fertilizers. Well-known legumes include alfalfa, and colours and can be consumed in The original concept was that on many forms including whole or split, one day, all over the world, women clover, fresh peas, lupins, mesquite, soy and peanuts. ground into flours or separated into frac- would be joined in activity and Pulses are part of the legume family, tions such as protein, fibre, and starch. thought. but the term “pulse” refers only to the dried seed. Dried peas, edible beans, len- The International Y ear of Pulses will give Taking part is: tils and chickpeas are the most common pulses the attention they deserve! Canada  Simple—no instructors or mem- varieties of pulses. Pulses are very high is one of the world’s leading producers bership needed in protein and fibre, and are low in fat. and exporters of pulses. There is a wealth of information availa-  Inexpensive—no special equip- Like their cousins in the legume family, ble online about pulses and their value. ment involved pulses are nitrogen-fixing crops that im- prove the environmental sustainability of Pulse Canada is a good place to start!  Achievable—can be done any- annual cropping systems. where, anytime  Easy—just get up and walk! Zucchini and Yellow Split Pea Saute Have fun and raise lots of Pennies for Friendship. Enjoy your day, walk- ing for your health and the “health” Ingredients: of ACWW. Your participation will 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 green onions, chopped help ACWW achieve its goal of con- 2 medium zucchini, sliced 2 medium tomatoes, sliced necting and supporting women 1 cup dried yellow split peas, cooked according to package worldwide. You can download post- ers and other ACWW information 1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese from the ACWW website. 1 large red onion, cut into rings Dash of each: garlic powder, light soy sauce, pepper Also, for the fifth year running, there will be a best photo competition. Directions: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Saute green

onions and zucchini slices until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add cooked For further information, visit www.acww.org.uk or yellow split peas. Stir gently. Layer tomato slices over top and sprinkle with e-mail [email protected] . 2/3 cup shredded cheese. Layer onion rings over mixture and add remaining cheese. Sprinkle garlic powder, soy sauce, and pepper over top. Reduce MWI has not responded well to this heat to low, cover, and cook for about five minutes. Serve immediately. “Walk” invitation over the years. Per- Pulse Canada haps this year will be different!

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Provincial Council of April 2016 June 2016 Women of Manitoba and Council of 2 Northwest Region Convention 6 MWI board meeting, Portage Women of Winnipeg Russell invite you to 4 MWI board meeting (conference call) July 2016 7 Southwest B Region Convention, High Tea in honour of Boissevain 8 Eastern Region Convention, 5 PCWM Celebrating Women Gala Nellie McClung Dugald Winnipeg 9 Winnipeg/Interlake Region Sunday, April 24, 2016 Convention, Grosse Isle August 2016 3-5 pm 13 Southwest A Region Convention, Dalanvert Museum, Winnipeg Erickson (afternoon) 21-27 IPG/FWIC Scholarship Week (162 Carlton Street) 16 Deadline for earlybird registration for ACWW Conference, UK Tickets $55 The Institute News *Tour of the museum included. 24 PCWM High Tea, Winnipeg is published six times per year. 29 ACWW Day Out-of-province subscription: $40.00. *Best Hat contest. In-province: no subscription. Contact Joanne at 204-488-3875 or ISBN 1188-0961 May 2016 Next issue: June 2016 [email protected] Published by Manitoba Women’s Institute. 1 Deadline for IPG/FWIC Scholarship Week Editor: Dianne Kowalchuk, BA To comment on content or format or to 2 MWI board meeting (conference call) make a submission, you may reach the 6-7 MWI convention, Clear Lake Editor at 204-328-7690 (phone), 13 Deadline for MWI scholarship 204-328-7322 (fax), e-mail [email protected] or 13 MWI Cash Calendar draw Box 645, Rivers, Manitoba R0K 1X0. 23 Deadline for The Institute News

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