The QWI Cairn
The QWI Cairn was installed at Dunham, the birthplace of the Quebec Women's Institutes.
On July 15, 1964, a special ceremony was
held at Dunham when the plaque was unveiled by Mrs. McElroy, Charter
Member of Dunham WI. Mrs. Gordon Brown, daughter of Mrs. Beach, read the
minutes of the first meeting and Mrs. Harvey gave a history of the WI. Greetings were given from Mr. Glendon
Brown, M.L.A., Mr. J. J. Bertrand, M.P.P.Q.C., Mme P. C. LeBeau, Department of
Agriculture and representative from the Historic Sites and Monuments Board. Read more.
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In the News!
New QWI Flag
2017 Remembrance Day at the QWI Cairn
See more . . .
The Quebec Farmers Advocate has offered to publish articles submitted by QWI, its Counties and Branches!
The February 2017 edition covers the 70th Anniversary of Fordyce Branch, Missisquoi County.
Contact Cynthia Jackson, QWI President-Elect President for more information about this opportunity with QFA. |
What's Happening
Dedication of the QWI Canada 150 Commemorative Bench at the Cairn in Dunham, located beside the Fire Hall (caserne d’incendie 3747 rue Principale) August 8, 2018 at 10:45 a.m. Followed by a potluck picnic at the Parc de l'envol, 3349 Rue Principale, Dunham, QC J0E 1M0. More info to follow, or contact the QWI President. ALL WELCOME!
FWIC Triennial Convention, Making Change Count, July 12 - 15, 2018, Winnipeg. Click here to Register Now. Early bird rate until April 30.
QWI Board Meetings
May 25, 2018, Macdonald College
October 20, 2017 Minutes in Members Section.
ACWW Canada Area newsletter - Fall 2017 Click here.
International Day of Rural Women and World Food Day
ACWW's annual Women Walk the World, April 29. Join your local group for some fresh air, exercise, and a chance to raise awareness about ACWW and the WI. Click here for more.
Annual Dates to Remember
Click here for the list of important dates.
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