MWI NEWS FEBRUARY 2016

Vol. 99 No. 2 February 2016 1129 Queens Avenue, Brandon, Canada R7A 1L9 www.mbwi.ca

In the spirit of Nellie McClung

Inside this issue: January 28, 2016, was an Special guest speaker was FWIC 2018 2 auspicious evening for Mani- the Honourable Janice Film- From your President 3 toba Women’s Institute. At a on, the 25th and current Lieu- Convention notes 3 gala event at the RBC Con- tenant Governor of Manitoba. vention Centre in , The program was hosted by Nominations 4 MWI, along with 9 individu- Cheryl Hickey from ET Can- Convention program 5 al women, received a Nellie ada. Resolutions 7 Award, “presented in the The following is a portion spirit of Nellie McClung” by of the nomination submis- Regional conventions 10 the Nellie McClung Founda- sion: Bulletin Board 10 tion in partnership with Win- Primary Prevention 11 nipeg Free Press. Nellie McClung was “a prai- Proxy 11 MWI was represented at rie woman who used her tal- this event by President Don- ents, determination, and ener- na Young and President-elect gy to bring about change to Ann Mandziuk. It was a very society.” Manitoba Women’s impressive evening. The Institute is an organization of banquet room contained 100 prairie women that has used tables, symbolizing 100 the same attributes for the years since women were given the vote. As each same purpose – to change society. MWI has been recipient was announced, a biography of her working for over 100 years for the betterment of work was read. Each winner received a glass women and their families. The WI gave women etching (shown above). the opportunity to educate themselves and to Sixty-six nominations had been received by the work for common goals, as well as to break out Winnipeg Free Press. A selection committee of of their social isolation. Most of the women back Manitoba women whittled the list down to 10 in 1910 may have been uneducated, but they still winners. They are: had a thirst for learning. They were the back-  Dr. Jessie Lang bones of their families, and they saw the great  Beatrice Watson need for women to work with other women to  Wilma Derksen improve the quality of life for everyone. The or- Attention! ganization has deep roots in the fabric of many  Connie Magnusson Schimnowski rural communities. DCK This edition of  Susan Hart-Kulbaba The News contains  Dr. Alexandria Wilson information on busi-  Shirley Kalyniuk ness and activities of the 2016 AGM on  Dr. Rayleen De Luca May 6-7. Of special  Sherri Walsh importance are the  Manitoba Women’s Institute 10 resolutions. In addition, two Nellie Legacy Please bring this Award recipients were named: Gail newsletter with you to Asper and the Honourable Janice the convention. Filmon. The Centennial Gala itself was hosted by the Nellie McClung Foun- dation in partnership with the Cana- dian Museum for Human Rights. The event was held on the very day — 100 years later — when Manito- ba women became the first in Cana- MWI President Donna Young and members of the Manitoba Living Historical da to be awarded the right to vote. Society. Photo by A. Mandziuk 2 MWI NEWS FEBRUARY 2016

Manitoba Women’s Institute together who received a pep talk to FWIC 2018 Convention Executive Administrator: Joni Swidnicki start their own business or to climb 1129 Queens Avenue, Brandon R7A 1L9 update the ladder of leadership.” All ages 204-726-7135 Fax 204-726-6260 E-mail [email protected] were there, including young women Website www.mbwi.ca The Challenge of Change is the theme who could learn how to live a career we have been given by the FWIC life and family life in harmony. Provincial Board 2015-2016 Board around which to build the 2018 The tickets were sold out in four Convention. MWI will be hosting this President: Donna Young, Site 325, Box 17, RR3, days. Arenda found the $50 to be well Brandon, R7A 5Y3 204-728-2714 [email protected] national event from July 8 – 14, 2018, spent! President-Elect: Ann Mandziuk, Box 264, Minnedosa, with board meetings at the front end R0J 1E0 204-966-3829 [email protected] and conference sessions from Regional Representatives: Wednesday to Saturday. Planning is Eastern: Denise Joss, Box 1632, Lac du Bonnet, R0E 1A0 Celebrating female 204-345-5288 [email protected] underway with the venue of the Fort Northwest: Diane Hrychuk, Box 125, Fork River, Garry Hotel being secured and a tour- school trustees R0L 0V0 204-657-2466 [email protected] ism grant from Tourism Winnipeg Southwest A: Arenda Vanderdeen, Box 156, Rapid City negotiated. Co-chairs Lynne Hopley On behalf of Manitoba Women’s R0K 1W0 204-826-2626 [email protected] and Joan Clement attended the Con- Southwest B: Audrey Clark, Box 13, Lyleton, R0M 1G0 Institute, Gisela Nolting attended a 204-649-2258 [email protected] vention in New Brunswick to learn reception at the Legislative Building Wpg-Interlake: Valerie Watt, Box 160, Inwood R0C 1P0 from what happened there and to get on January 12, 2016, to celebrate the 204-278-3714 [email protected] ideas for the upcoming event. We are achievements of five women who Drectors-at-large: presently seeking members who Gisela Nolting, Box 87, Rosser, R0H 1E0 became the first members of their 204-467-5922 [email protected] might be interested in helping to plan communities to serve as school trus- Maren Mueller, Box 53, Arnaud, R0A 0B0 the Convention or to work or help out tees in Manitoba. 204-427-2487 [email protected] with a variety of committees. If you Marie-Antoinette Lamoureux Le- U of M, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences: Dr. have an interest in helping out in any Joyce Slater 204-474-7322 [email protected] maire was the first elected Franco- Manitoba Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development: way, please contact Lynne or Joan. If Manitoban woman to serve as a trus- Pat Orsak, Box 160, Russell R0J 1W0 you have suggestions of speakers you tee. Rose Cherniak Alcin became the 204-821-3814 [email protected] have heard or heard about that you first Jewish woman to serve as a trus- FWIC Executive Officer (Manitoba): think would be a draw for those con- Liz Chongva, Box 73, Dugald, R0E 0K0 tee in Manitoba and to hold public 204-853-2007 [email protected] sidering attending, we would be inter- office in Canada. Mary Dyma was the Man Gov’t Appointed Member: ested in hearing that information as first Ukrainian woman to serve as a Debbie Melosky, Box 10, Green Ridge, R0A 0P0 well. trustee in Manitoba. Inez Stevenson 204-427-2036 [email protected] One task that we need to accom- was the first Afro-Caribbean woman plish is to design and create a pin and to serve as a trustee in Manitoba and Regional Executives: logo for the event. If you have a de- the first black woman to hold office in Eastern: sign bent, or if you can get your crea- this province. These four are de- Pres– Liz Chongva, Box 73, Dugald, R0E 0K0 tive juices flowing around the theme ceased. 204-853-2007 [email protected] The Challenge of Change 2018 and Linda Ballantyne was the first Secretary– Janice Harrison, 48 Waterview, La Salle, the event being held in Manitoba, we R0G 0A2 204-736-2613 [email protected] woman of First Nations ancestry to Treasurer– Kathy Wilkinson, Box 568, RR #1, Dugald would love for you to share your ide- serve as school board chairperson in R0E 0K0 204-853-7760 [email protected] as. Manitoba. A Star Blanket was pre- Northwest: While 2018 seems a long way off, Pres– Ethel Lungal, Box 359, Russell, R0J 1W0 sented to her on behalf of the Frontier 204-773-2109 [email protected] we know that there is much work to School Board, and an Honour Song Secretary– Marilyn Kippen, Box 64, Fork River, R0L 0V0 do, and time seems to go by quickly was performed by the Teenage Bears 204-657-2438 [email protected] these days; however, working togeth- Drum Group of Maples Collegiate. Treasurer– Chris DeVos, Box 129, Fork River, R0L 0V0 er to accomplish a task helps us to 204-657-2475 [email protected] Women were able to serve as school Southwest A: have a stronger sense of purpose. We trustees from 1880, more than two Pres- Irene Draper, Box 884, Lenore, R0M 1E0 look forward to hearing from you. decades before the legal right to vote 204-838-2075 [email protected] Joan Clement Secretary- Linda Wilson, Box 577, Hamiota, R0M 0T0 was first granted to select women in 204-764-2642 [email protected] Manitoba in 1916. Three women trus- Treasurer– Elaine Thomson, Box 1533, Minnedosa tees went on to serve as Manitoba R0J 1E0 204-874-2379 [email protected] SHE Day Minister of Education: Maureen Southwest B: Hemphill 1981-1986; Linda McIntosh Pres– Fran Dickinson, Box 163, Waskada, R0M 2E0 Maren Mueller and Arenda Vander- 204-673-2468 [email protected] 1995-1999; and Nancy Allan 2009- Secretary– Mitchell, Box 154, Douglas, R0K 0R0 deen attended SHE Day at the RBC 2013. 204-763-4781 [email protected] Convention Centre in Winnipeg on Premier Selinger signed a proclama- Treasurer– Sylvia Halls, Box 296, Reston, R0M 1X0 January 15, 2016. They along with tion commemorating 2016 as the Y ear 204-877-3763 [email protected] 800 other women spent the day listen- Winnipeg-Interlake: of Women Trustees. Pres– Karen Kaplen, Box 28C, RR #2, Winnipeg, ing to ten speakers talk about business Gisela Nolting R3C 2E6 204-697-2646 [email protected] and leadership — especially for wom- Secretary- Lynne Moore, Box 45, Inwood, R0C 1P0 en. The speakers offered encourage- 204-278-3497 ment and life experiences. Big Treasurer– Marilyne Derrett, 208-1456 Jefferson Ave., Winnipeg, R2P 0Z3 204-694-5987 [email protected] screens helped to make the speakers visible. According to Arenda, “it was very great to see so many women

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MWI Convention 2016 From Your President Here is some exciting news! Her Honour inal pioneer women who made this coun- Janice Filmon, Lieutenant Governor of try great. Manitoba, will be the keynote speaker There are many people we would like at the Convention banquet! We have to thank for this honour. The opportunity some other exciting things happening as was brought to our attention by Valerie well. You will find it all on page 5. Watt. Thank you, Valerie, for your vigi- lance in monitoring the media world. Accommodation: We have listed only Next would be the Manitoba Association the Elkhorn Resort in the conference in- of Home Economists (MAHE) for nomi- formation on pages 5/6. The Resort has nating us. MAHE needed someone to given us a very good rate, and it is always write an appropriate 500-word nomina- pleasing to stay in the venue where the tion. Of course the person to get for that meetings are taking place. There are, of would be the Editor of our Institute course, other options available in the News . Thank you, Dianne, for your ex- Clear Lake/Onanole area. You might con- pertise. We then needed three other or- tact the following : By the time you read my article, I am ganizations to write and submit 100- 1. Smokey Hollow Resort at 1-204-848 hoping that all our members will have word documentations for the nomination. -2600 or 1-800-365-5695 heard about Manitoba Women’s Institute I would like to thank the Manitoba Asso- 2. Meadow Ridge B&B at 204-848- winning a Nellie Award!! This is abso- ciation of Agricultural Societies, 4-H 3333 lutely wonderful!! If there is any organi- Council, and Ag in the Classroom 3. The Honeycomb at 204-848-2345 zation that deserves this honour, it is (Manitoba) for supporting our nomina- 4. Lake House and Chalet at 204-848- MWI. Being presented with the Nellie tion. And finally, a HUGE THANK 7366 or staylakehouse.ca. This busi- this year is very meaningful seeing as this YOU to the Winnipeg Free Press for ness offers a reduced rate for conven- is the hundredth anniversary of women choosing MWI as an award recipient. tion goers, but it must be booked by getting the vote in Manitoba and how From the time of its conception 106 April 28. more empowered can you get than being years ago until now, the Institute has able to vote? changed and will continue to change in Jewelry and Scarf Swap: This activity Nellie McClung believed in Women’s many ways; however, the organization is fun and free! Think about the scarf you Institute. Being an amazing woman, she has never wavered from its mandate to never wear but is too nice to get rid of. Or was an author and a lecturer fighting for empower women in rural areas so that the necklace you got from your niece, women’s and prohibition in her they can help their families and commu- which is very pretty but not your style. time. She became the Honorary President nities. This is what Manitoba Women’s These items can now have a new purpose. of the Edmonton Women’s Institute. As Institute is all about and I am so proud Bring at list one scarf or jewelry piece to one of the “Famous Five”, she cam- and honoured that the Winnipeg Free the AGM at Clear Lake. All these beauti- paigned to have women designated Press has recognized this. ful accessories will form a scarf and jew- “Persons” in the British North America Donna Young elry table. Anyone who brings an item to Act. Nellie McClung was one of the orig- the table will get a ticket and during the meeting will get an opportunity to pick up an accessory for free. The leftovers will be donated to Samaritan House in Bran- don.

People’s Choice Craft Competition: MWI members are invited to bring along a craft item to be part of a People’s Choice competition. Unfortunately, we will not have room for large quilts. Upon registration, each delegate will receive three tickets to use for voting. First, sec- ond, and third prizes will be awarded to the items receiving the most points. Items must be received on Friday afternoon. If you are not attending until Saturday and wish to display an item, please send it along with someone on Friday. For more information, contact Gail Sawchuk at 204 -966-3895.

Home and Country Auction: All locals are asked to supply an item or basket for President-elect Ann Manziuk (l) and President Donna Young have some fun at the Centennial the auction (suggested $30 cost). Thanks Gala Celebrating 100 Years of Manitoba Women’s Right to Vote. Photo by A. Mandziuk for your support of this fundraiser.

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Equality in the Senate MWI Nominations 2016

There has been much talk in the last dec- Director-at-Large: President–elect: ade about the validity, credibility, and Heather Klassen Denise Joss effectiveness of the Senate; nevertheless, the Senate is part of the government of this country and must continue to func- Heather Klassen grew up in Minne- Denise Joss is a member of Spring- tion. One way to make it better would be dosa and moved to Winnipeg in field WI and serves as Eastern Re- to make it gender equal. 2001 for university. She graduated gion representative on the provin- As of the end of December 2015, there from the University of Manitoba with cial board. After living in Dugald for were 83 sitting Senators, 30 of whom are a Bachelor of Arts degree (double 30 years, Denise and her husband, women (36 percent). There are 33 vacan- major in Criminology and Psycholo- Russ retired to Lac du Bonnet. Be- cies and another four retirements sched- gy). She also completed the Project fore retirement, Denise worked as a uled for 2016. Senate equality would be Management Certificate program at special needs teacher in Transcona achieved if the 22 vacancies were filled Red River College. Heather has -Springfield and River East School by women. held a variety of jobs over the Divisions. Denise believes that be- Two women — Donna Dasko and Ceta years, working in industries such as ing an advocate for those not able Ramkhalawansingh — have started a aviation, security, and social ser- to speak up has helped her work for letter-writing campaign urging Prime vices. She moved to Dauphin in the many important goals of MWI Minister Trudeau to extend to the Senate 2011 to take a job with the RCMP, such as empowering strong women the same gender equality that he brought but soon returned to Winnipeg to and their families. to his Cabinet. Many high profile Canadi- run her own business which focus- During her time living in Dugald, an women have signed this letter, as well es on teaching individuals and Denise was part of the very first as organizations such as the YWCA and small business owners (especially Regional Health Board for North- Women’s Legal Education and Action women) how to use project man- east Health Authority. She served Fund (LEAF). agement to achieve their goals. as President of the Kin Place Board In December 2015, the federal govern- Heather has been a member of that built the seniors’ apartments ment announced that Senate appointees MWI for the past five years and has and for 10 years, she served as the will now be assessed by Advisory been part of the Promotions and Chairman of the fund-raising com- Boards. The assessment will look at age, Recruitment committee since 2014. mittee for the new Kin Place Per- residency, independence, non- Heather writes, “As one of the sonal Care Home and Primary partisanship, and other aspects, but the youngest members of MWI, I bring Health Care Centre built in Oak- new process does not include a pledge for new ideas and a fresh approach to bank. She enjoys performing with gender equality. various aspects of the organization. the church choir, Toastmasters, One might wonder where the Advisory I am interested in filling the position bowling, and scrap-booking. She Board will get the names to assess? How of Director-at-Large and look for- writes, “My goals are to help MWI will nominations be invited? In fact, on ward to becoming more actively broaden its membership appeal and February 4, the MWI office received a involved in MWI.” to be the “best Baba ever!” number of attachments from Huguette Labelle, Chairperson of the Independent Advisory Board of Senate Appointments. The information included the mandate of the Advisory Board, an explanation of the Senate appointment process, an explana- tion of the documentation necessary to make a nomination, and the nomination Fork River WI form itself. One might assume that a The accompanying photo pictures the lovely ladies from Fork River WI when they number of agencies and organizations gathered for their received the very same information. The Christmas Get Together bad news? The deadline for nominations in December 2015. (l-r) is February 15, 2016 — just 11 days after Standing: Marsha the information was sent out. Chanin, Cheryl Sime, It will be interesting to see how the Jean Fedoriw, Lesley Senate nominations unfold. Will nomina- Cochrane, Marilyn tions be received from non-partisan Kippen. Seated: Diane sources? Will the nominations include Heppner, Sarah Paster- women? And after the vacancies are nak, Marie Kousins, filled, will we have gender equality in the Wilma Rowe, Diane Senate? Hrychuk. Missing: DCK Chris Devos, Lorna Devos, Emily Pylyp- chuk. Photo by D. Hep- pner.

MWI NEWS FEBRUARY 2016 5 Caring, Sharing, and Daring

Manitoba Women’s Institute 2016 Provincial Convention May 6-7, 2016 Elkhorn Resort Spa and Conference Centre, Clear Lake, Manitoba Phone 204-848-2802 or 1-866-355-4676 www.elkhornresort.mb.ca

For over 100 years, Manitoba 6:30 pm Banquet 10:30 Resolution session #1 Women’s Institute has worked for Hostess: Donna Young 11:15 FWIC report: Linda Hoy the betterment of women and their Introductions MAFRD report: Pat Orsak families. And there is still much Toast to the Queen 3rd call for nominations work to do!! Come and join us for Grace Nominating committee report Introduction of nominees the MWI annual meeting and con- Greetings 7:30 pm Keynote speaker: Housekeeping ference. The company will be great, The Honourable Janice Grace and the speakers will inspire. Filmon, C.M., O.M. 12:00-1:00 Lunch and social time 8:30 pm Entertainment: Election (if required) Friday, May 6 Doreen Stapleton 1:00 pm Sale of raffle tickets closed Celebration of Life 10-11:30 am Optional spa Saturday, May 7 AGM continued Chairperson: Ann Mandziuk Lunch on your own Breakfast on your own Resolution session #2 12 noon Registration opens 8:30-9:30 am Registration 2:45 Break 1:00 pm Table Talk (mixer) Verification of voting cards Jewelry & Scarf Swap Chairperson: Donna Young 9:30 am Welcome: Enid Clark 3:00 Resolution session #3 Welcome Annual General Meeting (if necessary) O Canada Chairperson: Donna Young Election report Housekeeping Procession of the Board Competition winners 1:30 pm Speaker: Dave McGregor Mary Stewart Collect The Spirit of Nellie McClung CEO, Child and Family Housekeeping New business Services of Western Manitoba President’s Remarks Open mike (if time allows) 2:30 pm Break Acceptance of agenda Question Box 2:45 pm Speaker: Deva-Marie Beck Regional Presidents’ highlights Attendance report Nightingale Initiative for Roll call Invitation to 2017 Global Health 1st call for nominations Courtesies 3:15 pm Speaker: Jennifer Poulain, Minutes of the 2015 AGM Installation of Board Investment Fundamentals MWI annual report Adjournment for Women Treasurer’s annual report God Save the Queen 4:00 pm Free time 2nd call for nominations Home and Country Raffle winners posted Board meeting 10:15 Break 4:15 Post convention board meeting 5:30 pm Happy hour Jewelry and Scarf Swap

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Child and Family Services of and globally, to raise their voices about McClung Foundation, and Founding Co- Western Manitoba the contribution of nursing, and to be- Chair of Leadership Winnipeg. She has “Child and Family Services of Western come authentic advocates. been honoured with the Guardian Angel Manitoba exists so that children are safe Award by the Manitoba Cancer Treat- and nurtured in strong, loving families Jennifer Poulain ment and Research Foundation. She was within a community of caring people.” Jennifer Poulain, a resident of Winnipeg, awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Canon Child and Family Services of Western currently works at BMO Global Asset Law by St. John’s College in 2007 and an Manitoba (CFS Western) is a private non Management as Regional Sales Manager. Honorary Doctorate of Law by the Uni- -profit community-based charitable agen- She has been in the financial industry for versity of Manitoba in 2011. Janice Film- cy led by a community-elected and com- 24 years and enjoys working with women on was inducted into the Order of Mani- munity-represented Volunteer Board of to help expand their knowledge of invest- toba in 2007 and the Order of Canada in Directors. Since 1899, CFS Western has ing. Jennifer’s attendance at the MWI 2013. been effectively serving the needs of convention is sponsored by Kirkup Agen- Westman families and children. Besides cies of Souris. Accommodation providing mandated protection services, the Agency offers a variety of family Linda Hoy *Arrangements for accommodations must strengthening programs and services. Linda Hoy began her term as President of be made directly with the Elkhorn Resort Dave McGregor, CEO of CFS Western, Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada Spa and Convention Centre in Clear will speak about the role of CFS agencies (FWIC) at the conclusion of the Triennial Lake at 204-848-2802 or 1-866-355- and specifically about the work of CFS Conference in New Brunswick in June 4676. Advise the receptionist that you are Western. 2015. Linda lives in Cookshire-Eaton, with Manitoba Women’s Institute and Quebec, and has been a WI member for that there is a block of rooms set aside for Deva-Marie Beck, PhD, RN well over 30 years. She served as Provin- this event. Code: Enid2016 Deva-Marie Beck is a multi-media spe- cial President and then two terms as Ex- *For single occupancy, the rate is $110 cialist, nursing educator, author, presenter ecutive Officer on the FWIC board. She plus taxes; for double occupancy, the rate and world-wide traveler — serving in all works at Bishop University’s Bookstore is $130 plus taxes. these roles as International Co-Director and she is an avid photographer. *This block of rooms will be available of the Nightingale Initiative for Global until April 1, 2016. Health (NIGH). NIGH is a major grass- Honourable Janice Filmon Chalets may also be available; the cost roots-to-global movement of "daring, Janice Filmon was installed as Manito- is quite reasonable if a group wishes to caring and sharing" of nurses and others ba’s 25th Lieutenant Governor on June stay together. around the world inspired by the out- 19, 2015. Ms Filmon holds a Bachelor of You may, of course, choose to stay at standing legacy of Florence Nightingale. Science degree in Home Economics from other accommodations in Clear Lake or The Nightingale Initiative envisions and the University of Manitoba. She is the Onanole. See page 3. emulates what Nightingale might have wife of former Premier Gary Filmon, accomplished if she had lived in the digi- mother of four, and grandmother to nine Breakfasts are not included with the tal age and with international agencies grandchildren and one great grandchild. room and are not part of the convention such as the United Nations and World She has served as Chair of the Board of registration package. No food will be Health Organization. It challenges nurses Directors of the Cancer Care Manitoba provided at the breaks. everywhere to think and act both locally Foundation, Founding Chair of the Nellie

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MWI NEWS FEBRUARY 2016 7 Manitoba Women`s Institute Resolutions 2016

1. Resolution: Rural transportation 2. Resolution re: Manitoba’s aging ba to introduce legislation that would and handi-transit service in Manitoba population submitted by Wheat City make childhood vaccinations (as per the submitted by Individual Members of Women’s Institute schedule approved by Manitoba Health) MWI mandatory for children attending all Be it resolved that Manitoba Women’s schools in Manitoba. Be it resolved that Manitoba Women's Institute strongly urge Manitoba Health Institute request that the Government of to address the increasing numbers of sen- Background information: the Province of Manitoba support the ior citizens who will be requiring ad- The immunization of children against expansion of handi-transit services in vanced levels of health care in the near disease is a monumental achievement for rural communities to allow them to be- future. This will include expedited access public health. According to The Manito- come a more useable service for the en- to secure home care, adequate long-term ba Immunization Study completed by the tire community. This would be done by health facilities, medical diagnostic clin- University of Manitoba, “In the last 50 amending the Mobility Disadvantaged ics, and professional geriatric medical years, vaccination has essentially erased Transportation Program Eligibility staffing. illnesses like diphtheria and polio. Oth- Guidelines and the Vehicle Operation ers, like measles, mumps, rubella, and Regulations governed by the Motor Background information: whooping cough have been dramatically Transport Board. As the baby boomers continue to age, reduced.” There is a growing list of dis- the numbers of elderly people with health eases that are now vaccine-preventable. Background information: needs will become enormous. These Unfortunately, some parents opt out of The rural areas of Manitoba have seen numbers have been referred to as a the vaccine program. drastic declines or complete loss of rural “Silver Tsunami”, and are expected to Health officials say that 95 % of a com- public transportation systems since the double in the next two decades. This need munity needs to have been vaccinated in withdrawal of Greyhound Bus Line; fur- for care begins with support for personal order for that community to be fully pro- ther, the limited changes and incentives independence with home care as long as tected. If this level is not achieved, “herd brought forward by the Motor Transport possible and gradually continues until the immunity” might break down, resulting Board and the Province of Manitoba to care level becomes more complex requir- in outbreaks of serious diseases that vac- stimulate the establishment of replace- ing 24-hour nursing in a personal care cines had virtually wiped out in this ment services still leave numerous rural home. country. For example, in 2015, there areas without rural public transportation. There are lengthy delays right now in were three outbreaks of measles in Cana- The Mobility Disadvantaged Transpor- terms of seniors being able to gain access da including 138 cases in Quebec. These tation Program ((MDTP) was established to home care services. Increasing num- outbreaks are dangerous for children (and to support locally-initiated transportation bers of senior residents in Manitoba will adults) who cannot be immunized be- services for mobility disadvantaged per- cause even larger bottlenecks in the fu- cause of underlying health issues. Babies sons, so that they may live more inde- ture. We would encourage the solving of who aren’t old enough to get the shots are pendently. Through this program, fund- this dilemma as a first priority. The use also at great risk. Canadians born before ing is provided to municipalities that of security cameras in public buildings is 1970 are assumed to have contracted sponsor and operate handi-transit services now commonplace. It is a natural pro- measles and are likely immune, and most in their communities. The availability of gression to have such security systems in people who were vaccinated will be pro- transportation services in communities private homes. It becomes especially im- tected. This is not foolproof, however, across rural Manitoba is very important. portant when numbers of home care because immunity can wane over time. The Province reviews (on an ongoing workers are in and out of the residences The Manitoba Immunization Monitor- basis) the Mobility Disadvantaged Trans- on a daily basis. Honest people will wel- ing System tracks immunization in the portation Program. An annual survey of come such security as reinforcement of province. Data for 2012-13 indicates that MDTP operators is also conducted to their own good ethical standards. the provincial average for the use of the identify ways to improve service. This The present trend to shift more health mumps-measles-rubella (MMR) vaccine has resulted in program enhancements, care (i.e. childbirth, surgery) to larger by age 7 was 75%. Some parents have such as the introduction of Regional In- medical facilities has left many small decided that their children will not re- centive Grants. rural hospitals under-utilized. If they ceive the MMR vaccine because of the The differences in transportation op- were even partially adapted into personal fear that the vaccine causes autism. This tions available across rural Manitoba are care residences, it would make it possible is a fallacy. Childhood vaccinations do significant. Some communities with for more seniors to remain in their own not cause autism. Some parents feel that handi-transit services have no other pub- communities, close to family and friends. overburdening their child’s immune sys- lic transportation service. In these situa- It has been shown that this social connec- tem with multiple vaccines is harmful. tions, the MDTP and Motor Transport tion helps to slow cognitive decline and On the contrary, research has shown that Board Guidelines allow handi-transit dementia onset, and is an important seg- young children are exposed to more anti- operators to provide service to non- ment of healthy aging. gens (substances that stimulate disease mobility disadvantaged clients, providing fighting antibodies) in a single day of flexibility for these services to meet the living than through immunizations. To- transportation needs of their community. 3. Resolution re: Mandatory vaccina- day’s parents have likely never had any In order to offer service to other clients, tions submitted by Rivers Women’s experience with the diseases that vaccines handi-transit operators must ensure their Institute prevent, and they do not understand the vehicle is not required by mobility disad- risk posed by these diseases. According vantaged, and that no other licensed pub- Be it resolved that Manitoba Women’s to , “as a result of lic vehicle is available in the community. Institute urge the Government of Manito- (Continued on page 8)

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(Continued from page 7) Out of Community Resident Surcharge strengthening all women, families, and $150.00 communities. Source: Park West School Division from the Mani- complications, about one in five children Out of Province Resident Surcharge who contract measles will be admitted to toba Education Advanced Learning Statistics.

hospital and approximately one in 1000 $220.00 Fees differ between provinces and cit- will die.” Measles is highly contagious. A 6. Resolution re: Farm safety training carrier typically infects 12 to 18 others ies because they depend on the subsidies provided by the different provinces and submitted by Silverton Women’s Insti- who are unvaccinated and 6 to 7 who are tute partially vaccinated. (By comparison, a municipalities. Some regions may charge a lower flat rate but then may add on oth- person with the flu infects 1 to 3 others.) Be it resolved that Manitoba Women’s New Brunswick and Ontario are the er fees that push the patient’s total bill much higher. Those extras include a fee Institute urge Manitoba Agriculture, only provinces that require children to be Food, and Rural Development (MAFRD) vaccinated in order to attend school. In per kilometre travelled, a non-residency fee if you live outside the local health to facilitate regular yearly farm safety these provinces, children may be exempt- training sessions, with emphasis on grain ed for medical, philosophical, or religious region, or a fee for life support. The funding model in Winnipeg re- entrapment training. reasons but this entails a doctor’s form or another type of affidavit. In Manitoba, quires patient revenue to cover half the cost of the emergency medical service Background information: immunization is voluntary. The science is In 2015, four children and three adults clear. Children who are fully vaccinated while the regional health authority and the city pay 25 % each. The underlying were killed in Canada as a result of grain are the best defense to protect an entire entrapment. Larger equipment and less community. If Ontario and New Bruns- intent is to create a user-pay approach to ambulance funding as opposed to a fully experienced operators are often factors. wick can do this, Manitoba can do this Yearly training would be a proactive step also. tax funded service. The ability to call an ambulance when you require an ambu- rather than a reactive event that happens Sources: only after a tragedy occurs. An Ounce of Prevention: Manitobans and Immun- lance shouldn't really be based on your ization, University of Manitoba ability to pay. While the overall number of farm CBC news reports, Globe and Mail, Parents Maga- Sources: deaths by accident have decreased, the zine http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/no-free- accidents for those who are very young or ride-ambulance-bills-in-manitoba-highest-in-canada very old have increased. The type of -1.2947262 work needed on the farm has changed, http://www.brandonrha.mb.ca/en/ but family farms often need, by necessity, 4. Resolution re: Ambulance costs sub- Health_Centre_Care/Ambulance_Charges.html to employ those who are no longer young mitted by Woodmore Women’s Institute and those who are too young. The need

5. Resolution re: Educational funding for more safety training is imperative. Be it resolved that Manitoba Women’s In 2005, the Criminal Code of Canada Institute urge the Minister of Health to for First Nations students submitted by Silverton Women’s Institute included a safety component (Section review the cost of ambulance service with 217/219 – anybody with a reckless disre- the aim of making the costs more afforda- Be it resolved that Manitoba Women’s gard for human life can be found crimi- ble to all citizens and making the rates nally negligent in a criminal court of consistent across the province. Institute petition the federal government to raise the per capita funding for First law.) Thus, if a farm accident happens that could have been prevented, the Background information: Nations students to the same level as the funding offered to provincially funded farmer could be charged. Farmers must Manitoba is home to the highest ambu- look at their farms and identify risks and lance fees in the country. The Prairie students. put into place practices to control these Mountain Health Region has the highest risks. Formal safety training is an essen- flat-rate in Canada for its Assiniboine Background information: Statistics show that, on the average, tial part in helping in the risk identifica- area, where the fee is $530; in Winnipeg, tion. the fee is not far behind at $512. Some provincial governments spend $9,200 per child under their jurisdiction, while the people don't call an ambulance when they need one because they are worried about federal government spends $7,200 per child for those under their jurisdiction 7. Resolution re: Food security and paying the fee. By comparison, most Ca- affordability in the North submitted by nadian provinces charge less than $200 (i.e. First Nations students). This discrepancy leads to increased Silverton Women’s Institute per trip, except when trips are unusually long or if the call is deemed not medical- class sizes for First Nations students, and thus less one-on-one attention. If First Be it resolved that Manitoba Women’s ly necessary. Ambulance fees range from Institute urge Health Canada, Manitoba $45 in Ontario to more than $500 in parts Nations students attend High Schools that are off reserve, their Bands must pay for Health, and Manitoba Family Services to of Manitoba. develop and implement a policy to im- The City of Brandon Ambulance Rates that education at the provincial level with prove food security for northern and re- (January 1—December 31, 2014) federal funding. This fact could lead to the cutting of funds in other areas, such mote areas. Primary Service Area: as health care. Emergency and Non Emergency Medical Education is the key to helping people Background information: Response $455.00 rise out of poverty. Equal opportunities Many community food assessments have been conducted. Some of the im- Additional charges as applicable: should be made available to all Canadian portant information discovered includes Basic Life Support Fee $100.00 students. We therefore urge MWI to con- sider this resolution under our vision of Advanced Life Support Fee $200.00 (Continued on page 9)

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(Continued from page 8) 9. Resolution re: Early Childhood Car- orthodontic treatment, which not all chil- the fact that people in remote areas, ies submitted by the Resolutions Com- dren would have access to. Also, front namely Northern Manitoba or the Territo- mittee teeth are necessary for the speaking of ries, pay 60% more for nutritional food certain sounds, than those living in the south. Also, re- Be it resolved that Manitoba Women’s Dr. Odlum is very concerned about the mote communities pay one third more Institute urge Manitoba Health to tackle prevalence of ECC. She has made it quite than non-remote northern communities, the problem of Early Childhood Caries clear in her presentations that this can no while some remote communities have no (ECC) by 1) identifying the communities longer be considered just a dental prob- access to food stores at all. Seventy-five that have a high incidence of the disease lem. Proper feeding practices are a public percent of households in these areas are and 2) introducing into those communi- health issue that must be dealt with by affected by food insecurity. ties a program to combat malnutrition, a nursing staff and community leaders. Comparisons between the remote com- contributing factor to ECC. Dentists have been easing the pain of munity of Tadoule Lake, north of these little people, but “if teeth can be Thompson, Manitoba, and Russell, Mani- Background Information: dissolved before age 2, we have to won- toba, showed significant differences in Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a dis- der what’s happening or not happening in the cost of all items. The remote areas ease that results in the decay of a child’s the homes.” pay three to five times more for shipping primary teeth. (“Caries” is the scientific Resources: than businesses in the south do, contrib- name for “cavities”.) According to Dr. Only the Tip of the Iceberg? By Dr. Olva Odlum, CDA Essentials uting to the problem of cost and availabil- Olva Odlum, Senior Scholar in Preventa- Treatment of Preventable Dental Cavities in Pre- ity of healthy food. tive Dental Science at the University of schoolers, Canadian Institute for Health Infor- The movement away from the practice Manitoba’s College of Dentistry, in ECC mation of hunting due to the loss of some wild- situations, “dental decay will begin in the Early Childhood Caries: Is This a Simple Dental Problem? Discussion paper by Dr. Olva Odlum life and wildlife habitat or changes in upper front teeth where the fluids wash Nitrition and Brain Development in Early Life, culture has forced people to rely more on over the surface. As this decay progresses Alive and Thrive Foundation food brought into communities – food the teeth will be destroyed and abscesses that is less healthy and too expensive. can form around the tips of the remaining Difficult access to healthy and afforda- roots.” ECC was known as Baby Bottle 10. Resolution: Reiteration of a resolu- ble food could be alleviated by subsidiz- Tooth Decay, but the Canadian Dental tion passed in 2014 re: payment for ing shipping rates, by increasing food Association has acknowledged that inap- recycled beverage containers. Submit- availability, or by providing northern propriate bottle feeding is not the main, ted by the Resolutions Committee allowances or social assistance where or the only, cause of the disease. Bacteria, (submitted in 2014 by Fisher Branch WI) needed. This could decrease the rates of which thrives and multiplies in a constant obesity and diabetes, a continuing strain supply of sugar, is able to turn the sugar Be it resolved that the Canadian Bev- on families and on the health care system. into acids that destroy the teeth. If the erage Container Recycling Association destruction gets into the pulp of the tooth (CBCRA) of Manitoba and Multi Materi- where the blood supply sits, the bacteria al Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM) be 8. Resolution re: Guaranteed social can cause an infection which, in some obligated to provide mandatory payment services funding submitted by Silver- cases, can progress up the face and even for beverage containers of all sizes, espe- ton Women’s Institute into the brain. The consequences of the cially PET and aluminum containers to disease can be severe. The Canadian In- ensure the public buys in as stakeholders Be it resolved that Manitoba Women’s stitute for Health Information writes that in insuring adherence to the recycling of Institute petition the Provincial Minister “quality of life can be seriously im- beverage containers in Manitoba. Responsible for Family Services to en- paired” by ECC. In 2013, 19,000 chil- sure that social assistance allowances dren in Canada younger than the age of 6 Background information: keep up with the rate of inflation and underwent surgery to repair or remove After this resolution was accepted in rising costs of food and housing. their diseased baby teeth. These surgeries 2014, a letter was sent to the Honourable were almost always carried out under Gord Mackintosh, Minister of Manitoba Background information: general anesthetic, which has risks of its Conservation and Water Stewardship. A People relying on social assistance own (as well as a huge financial cost). reply on his behalf defended the effec- must be able to budget their allocated The ECC children were found to have tiveness of the current recycling system. dollars to adequately support their fami- “significant greater odds for iron defi- The letter said that although the recovery lies. Food choices are often compromised ciency (and) anaemia” as well as other of beverage containers must improve, when social assistance does not keep up deficiencies. Studies suggest that ECC there was no plan to institute a refund with the actual cost of food. The in- children have been severely malnourished program. The CBCRA is obligated by an creased use of food banks and the rising during a crucial time of development. Act of the Manitoba Legislature to recov- number of children in poverty bears wit- Studies also show that ECC children con- er 75 percent of all beverage containers ness to this point. According to the Pov- tinue to have difficulties after surgery; for sold in Manitoba. According to the erty Trends Scorecard, as put out by the example, the extraction of the upper inci- CBCRA website, the recovery rate was Citizens for Public Justice, in 2010 and sors means that the child would not be 42 percent in 2010 and 64 percent in again in 2012, the National Poverty Rate able to eat firmer foods such as fresh fruit 2014. This is still below the 75 percent stands at 9%, whereas the rate for Mani- and thus poor diet habits may be estab- target. Manitoba is one of the few prov- toba is 9.2%, with only Quebec and Brit- lished. Many become obese. The early inces that does not have a deposit return ish Columbia scoring higher. By compar- loss of teeth could lead to the premature system. Those provinces with such a sys- ison, Saskatchewan’s rate is 6.4%. eruption of permanent teeth which may tem can boast over an 80 percent recov- emerge before the jaw bone has fully ery rate. In Manitoba, beverage producers formed. This could lead to the need for (Continued on page 10)

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(Continued from page 9) Three steps you can take to champion the ag industry: have been given the option of setting up a  Speak up and speak positively. Become an agvocate and look for deposit-refund system or of paying a 2 percent container levy. All except beer opportunities to talk about what’s going well in agriculture. Fill in producers have chosen to pay the levy. information gaps, dispel myths, and learn more about the industry. MWI would like the government to  Remember: image matters. What you say about agriculture in- change this. We believe that more bever- fluences how people view the industry. Promoting our industry will age containers would be diverted from attract financing, build consumer trust, and get young people excited the landfill if a financial incentive were in place. MWI commends the CBCRA Re- about opportunities in ag. cycle Everywhere program that has pro-  Get involved and make a difference. It’s easy to join the conversa- vided recycling bins in public places. tion. Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and visit us at Ag- However, a deposit-refund system would MoreThanEver.ca . We’re counting on you to help tell the real story make the recycling program even more of Canadian agriculture. successful. Source: Bottle Bill Resource Guide bottlebill.org Agriculture more than ever

Talking about social media Upcoming Canadian census On January 21, 2016, members of MWI committees met with Vienna Badi- uk from The Buzz— a marketing agency. Vienna had done her homework: MWI has received a letter from Sta- she researched MWI’s demographics and target audience and reviewed tistics Canada. The next census will MWI’s social media sites. She commented positively on MWI’s logo and take place in May 2016. MWI mem- message. The committees will take Vienna’s suggestions and determine bers are asked to: what can  Be aware that 35,000 people be done across the country will he hired to be- to work on this census. This come a could be you or someone you better know. social  Encourage people to complete media the census. Census information market- is important for all communities er. Photo and is vital for planning services. by Val Everyone needs to take part. Watt.

Regional Conventions Bulletin Board Northwest April 2  The deadline for the next issue of  The Institute News will focus on Hosted by Silverton WI The News is April 4. Winnipeg-Interlake Region in the April edition. Please send your ma-  We look forward to seeing you at terial to the editor by April 4. Southwest B the MWI AGM at Clear Lake from April 7 May 6-7. See page 5 for full de-  The next MWI board meeting will tails. You must register by 9:30 a.m. be held on March 7 at Portage. Eastern on May 7 in order to receive a April 8 voting card . If you are unable to  The board decided some time ago Dugald Community Centre attend, please fill out the proxy form that two issues of The News would Hosted by Dufresne WI (page 11) and send it along. be distributed by e-mail only. Need info? Call Linda Rosenthal at These are the January and June is- 878-3097  The International Peace Garden sues. If you were not able to access Scholarship week will take place the January edition, please contact Winnipeg Interlake August 21-27, 2016. Stay tuned for Joni at the office. more info! April 9  Cash calendars will be sold as an Grosse Isle Hall  The next issue of The News will MWI fundraiser in April. Hosted by Grosse Isle include information on the Interna- tional Year of Pulses and on  The Editor regrets that not much Southwest A ACWW (recent projects and reso- information was made available April 13 (afternoon only) lutions to be debated at the ACWW about the regional conventions. Erickson Lutheran Church Triennial Convention in August Contact your regional rep or region- Hosted by Erickson WI 2016) al president.

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A provincial election is coming Voting procedures for the 2016 Annual General Meeting up. Help make Primary Preven- tion a priority. 1. The Annual General Meeting tending the Provincial Convention. (AGM) of Manitoba Women’s In- Please complete the entire proxy Did you know? stitute will be held on Saturday, form and give the form to the proxy  More than 213,000 Manitobans May 7, 2016. All voting for resolu- carrier. She will then present it for smoke, costing $790 million in over- tions, elections, annual reports, etc., verification at the Provincial Con- all costs including $260 million in will be completed on that day. ference. Each proxy carrier is al- direct health care costs. 2. Individuals who hold membership lowed to carry a maximum of 10 for the current year are eligible to proxy votes.  More than 600,000 Manitobans have vote. In order to be eligible to vote 4. Verification of attending members levels of excess weight, costing $818 at the AGM, membership fees must and the proxy votes will be carried million including $213 million in be paid by March 15 of the current out commencing between 8:30— direct health care costs. year. 9:30 a.m. on May 7, 2016. Voting  Almost 540,000 Manitobans are 3. A member who wishes to vote by cards will be issued at that time. physically inactive, costing $370 proxy must complete the proxy 5. Proxies are not eligible to vote on million, including $112 million in form and assign her In Person Proxy amendments or amended resolu- direct health care costs. Vote to another member who is at- tions.

Smoking, excess weight, and physical inactivity are the three dangerous trends that have been identified by Primary Pre- vention Syndicate (PPS). The statistics PROXY VOTE are verifiable, and the costs are stagger- ing. It’s bad enough that the taxpayer is footing such a high bill; we must also I, ______, the undersigned, am a current member of Man- realize that these three trends are killing itoba Women’s Institute (MWI) and have eligibility to vote. I will be unable to attend Manitobans. PPS is asking all levels of government the MWI Annual General Meeting on May 7, 2016, and hereby assign my vote to be to make a visible commitment to a 1% carried by In Person Proxy, annual reduction in the rates of smoking, levels of excess weight, and levels of physical inactivity. This request is based Dated at ______, ______, on a 2013 report called The Economic Town Province Benefits of Risk Factor Reduction in

Manitoba by Dr. H. Kruger. What can you do to help? When candi- this ______day of ______, 2016. dates come to your door, you can ask Month them:

 What is your Party’s commitment toward an annual 1% reduction in ______smoking, physical activity, and lev- Member’s signature els of excess weight?  What is your Party’s commitment to reducing barriers and increasing ac- In Person Proxy Vote cess to physical activity?  What is your Party’s commitment to initiate a comprehensive strategy to I appoint ______co-ordinate the existing provincial Print full name of proxy carrier.. activities and initiatives in the three risk factor areas? to carry my vote by proxy.  What is your Party’s commitment to introducing new measures to moti- vate, educate, and support healthy The individual appointed: choices for all Manitobans? Is currently a member of Manitoba Women’s Institute; It cannot be disputed that healthy food Will be attending the aforementioned AGM; and activity choices can help to bring Has been given this completed form to present for verification; health and happiness to Manitobans. And Is able to carry a maximum of ten proxy votes. better health will certainly mean less health care costs. Education seems to be the answer. Government must be pre- Verification of eligibility will be confirmed in advance of the AGM call to order, based on MWI member- pared to spend the money now to see ship records for the current year. benefits in the future. DCK

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FWIC wants your feed- 16 Deadline for earlybird registration back! February 2016 for ACWW Conference, UK The national theme for this trienni- um is Making Changes Count. Heart and Stroke Month May 2016 Women’s Institute has been a bea- 1 MWI board meeting (conference call) con for change for Canadian wom- 15 Deadline for Erland Lee Award 2 MWI board meeting (conference call) en and their families and communi- 19 WI Day 6-7 MWI convention, Clear Lake ties since its inception over 100 18-20 Fair Trade Conference, Winnipeg years ago. We know change is im- perative if the organization is to March 2016 continue. Let us continue to Nutrition Month make positive change to help our- 5 Deadline for MWI nominations selves and to help others. 7 MWI board meeting, Portage Please take a minute to provide 8 International Women’s Day FWIC with some feedback. We The Institute News is published six times want to hear from you! Please con- sider responses to the following April 2016 per year. Out-of-province subscription: $40.00. questions: In-province: no subscription. 2 Northwest Region Convention ISBN 1188-0961 1. What can FWIC do to help WI 4 MWI board meeting (conference call) Next issue: April 2016 branches thrive and recruit Published by new members? 4 Deadline for The Institute News Manitoba Women’s Institute. 7 Southwest B Region Convention Editor: Dianne Kowalchuk, BA 2. What could FWIC do better to 8 Eastern Region Convention, To comment on content or format or to serve the membership? make a submission, you may reach the Dugald Editor at 204-328-7690 (phone), 3. What Canada-wide project 9 Winnipeg/Interlake Region 204-328-7322 (fax), would interest you? Convention, Grosse Isle e-mail [email protected] or 13 Southwest A Region Convention, Box 645, Rivers, Manitoba R0K 1X0. Please send your responses to Erickson (afternoon) [email protected] or mail them to FWIC, Box 209, 359 Blue Lake Manitoba Women’s Institute Road, St. George, Ontario N0E www.mbwi.ca 1N0. E-mail the office at [email protected] Phone 204-726-7135

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