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What Should We Do This Winter?
We have just been through a very different Christmas season …
A Greener Way
Our thoughtful choices even after death can help with the environment al challenges that are currently being felt in our world. Alkaline Hydrolysis is something new to most of us, but certainly a process that maybe should be considered.
What the Women’s Institutes Do for Others at Christmas
Christmas has always been a busy time of year for the Women’s Institutes.
Remembering
In this month of November, people around the world take time to remember those who have been victims of world conflicts -
Colwood Women’s Institute
The first Women’s Institute was established by Mrs. Adelaide Hoodless on February 19, 1897 in Squires Hall, Stoney Creek, Ontario.
Rape Kit Resolution
Violent crimes against women continue to grow despite efforts to curb the abuse. If a women is the subject of a crime such as rape, we need to ensure that Test Kits are not only available Canada wide but that the victim is approached in a kind, compassionate manor.
Network News Christmas 2020
In this issue we have Christmas Greetings from our BCWI Board of Director’s
Network News Nov/Dec/Jan Issue
In this issue is information on launching our Kindness Initiative, Victoria Salliss Legacy and Resolution updates
Sourdough Bread Recipe
Sourdough bread is known for it’s unique flavour, crusty crust and chewy texture. It is made with a live fermented culture , not the traditional commercial yeast sold in stores . Studies have shown that sourdough bread is healthier than those made with store bought yeast, so give it a try!
BCWI Kindness Initiative
The BCWI Kindness Initiative is all about small acts of kindness that help us feel good about ourselves and each other. It takes so little time to smile or say hello, but the impacts are huge. Be kind for others and yourself.
What Country Women are Doing - 1933
Earlier this year, I wrote about a book which was edited by Sholto Watt titled “What Country Women of the World are Doing”. This volume of some 258 pages, compiled from submissions of country women from all active member countries of the Associated Country Women of the World, highlights some of the lighter, entertaining activities of the various groups.
The 1962 Health Brief, Part 2
The first column dedicated to the BRIEF PRESENTED TO THE ROYAL COMMISSION ON HEALTH SERVICES, as prepared by the British Columbia Women's Institute appeared on the organization's website this past January. In this column, we will examine other points that were addressed, and how they have been addressed in the years since 1962.
Do You Live Life "In The Fast Lane?"
Recently I found the following poem, published in a column by “Dear Abby”. Introducing it, she wrote: I recently published a prayer entitled “Slow Me Down, Lord” and asked help from my readers in identifying its author.
Stockholm, Sweden, 1933
In his book, What Country Women of the World Are Doing, Sholto Watt, son of Madge and Dr. Alfred Watt, covered the June 1933 meeting in Stockholm, Sweden at some length. Here it was the name the Associated Country Women of the World was chosen and written in four languages on the blackboard: English, French, German and Swedish.
The Times They Are A-Changing
January 2020 arrived with great plans for the British Columbia Women's Institute: while the members of South Vancouver Island District were busily planning the Provincial Convention planned for June in the Saanich area of Vancouver Island, and the Associated Country Women of the World area conference at the same venue few days later, no one anticipated the what the next six months would bring.
Dog Waste Bags
British Columbia Women's Institute (BCWI) passed the following resolution at its Annual General Meeting held June 12th 2020 by Zoom.
" Be it resolved that British Columbia Women's Institute urge the British Columbia Government to enact legislation to ban the sale of single use non compostable plastic dog waste bags and instead encourage products and methods that are proven environmentally safe and will degrade into natural substances."
Adelaide Hoodless’ pivotal part in the formation of the WI
The women decided to organise a group affiliated with the Farmer's Institute. Thus, February 19, 1897 saw the organization of the Stoney Creek Women's Institute - the first Women's Institute in the world. Through this new organisation, the members helped to improve the home from the physical, intellectual and cultural standpoints. The real object was to raise the standard of Homemaking.
