Nellie McClung on Manitoba Legislature grounds in Winnipeg
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Nellie McClung (1873 - 1951), depicted here with Louise McKinney, Irene Parlby, Emily Murphy, and Henrietta Muir Edwards. Collectively, they were known as the "Famous Five", os sometimes the "Valiant Five".
Waymark Code: WM103VP
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 02/20/2019
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Nellie McClung believed that a few, committed women could bring about change and proved it, on January 27th, 1916, when she helped Manitoba women become the first in Canada to win the right to vote.
In 1912, as part of this effort, she helped found the Political Equality League and played a leading role in the satirical Mock Parliament of Women. Her passionate yet peaceful efforts changed commonly-held beliefs among women and men. As part of the "Famous Five", depicted here, she also helped influence the 1929 landmark decision where women in Canada were recognized as "persons" under The British North America Act.
Born in Ontario, Nellie Mooney moved to Manitoba in 1880. She began her writing and speaking career in Manitoba where she was influenced by her future mother-in-law and suffragist, Annie McClung. She married Wesley McClung and, together, the raised five children. Before retiring in British Columbia, they also lived in Winnipeg and Alberta. As one of Canada's earliest, best-selling female authors, McClung published sixteen books including the renowned Sowing Seeds in Danny.
Nellie McClung is a celebrated Manitoban who is remembered as an author, orator, and life-long champion of human rights.
Civil Right Type: Gender Equality (includes women's suffrage)
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