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| The famous five statutes on Canada's Parliament Hill, Ottawa |
The famous five were: Henrietta Muir Edwards-a founding member of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Nellie Mooney McClung-suffragist, author, and member of the Alberta Legislature, Louise Crummy McKinney-first woman to be elected in the Alberta Legislature, or any Legislature in Canada, or in the British Empire, Emily Murphy-first female judge in the British Empire, Irene Marryat Parlby-first female Cabinet Minister in Alberta. They initiated 'the famous persons case' and won, meaning that women were then allowed to vote when, on October 18,1929, the British Judicial Committee of the Privy Council reversed Canada's Supreme Court decision. This also bolstered women's rights in Canada. Check out the other entries here.
12 comments:
This picture tells history... A history that will be forever remembered through those statues and pictures..
what a collection of credentials! a wonderful tribute to some outstanding ladies :)
Yes indeed, thanks.
What a fantastic way to position the statues - wonderful composition
Thanks.
very good photo for the theme!
Excellent shot, telling of an important historical story.
Magnificant presentatin of the statues and what they represent.
Thank you.
Interesting set of sculptures marking that new day for women in Canada!
A wonderful choice,it would be nice to go and see them in person
Thanks, yes that might be something you appreciate.
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