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!
April 29, 2017 Women Walk the World for ACWW - President Judy Page-Jones joins the walk in Cowansville.
Clarendon WI (Pontiac County) celebrated their Centenary on April 12, 2017. More . . .
The village of Dunham is celebrating 150 years this year, as the first township in the Eastern Townships. The QWI, Mrs. Beach and the QWI cairn were mentioned prominently in the newsletter, Quoi de neuf, April 12, 2017. More (French only).
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 Vice President for more information about this opportunity with QFA. |
What's Happening
May 27, 2017 Convention
Quebec Women’s Institutes 103rd Annual Convention and Board Meeting
Fri, May 26 Board Meeting starts at 10:00
Sat, May 27 Convention registration 9:00
Registration is now open: click here.
NOTE: Convention is open to anyone.
For more information, contact president@quebecwi.com.
Annual Dates to Remember
Click here for the list of important dates.
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