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Newsletter | December 2019Vol 102. No. 6

1129 Queens Avenue, Brandon, MB, Canada R7A 1L9

MWI NEWS December 20192

Manitoba Women’s InstituteExecutive Administrator: Angela Pickett1129 Queens Avenue Brandon MB R7A 1L9204-726-7135 Fax 204-726-6260 [email protected]

Provincial Board 2019-2020President: Denise Joss, Box 1632 Lac du Bonnet R0E 1A0 204-345-5288 [email protected]: Debra Barrett, Box 1311 Stonewall R0C 2Z0 204-467-5777 [email protected] Representatives:Eastern: Janice Harrison, 48 Waterview Drive La Salle R0G 0A2 204-736-2613 [email protected]: Marilyn Kippen, 31-11 Davidson Avenue Dauphin R7N 0C5 204-638-7241 [email protected]: Sheona Smith, Box 2008 Minnedosa R0J 1E0 204-849-2149 [email protected] Van Der Deen, Box 156 Rapid City R0K 1W0 204-826-2626 [email protected]: Gisela Nolting, Box 87 Rosser R0H 1E0 204-467-5922 [email protected]:Joan Clement, 302—430 Webb Place Winnipeg R3B 3J7 204-770-9477 [email protected] Debbie Melosky, Box 10 Green Ridge R0A 0P0 204-427-2036 [email protected] Manitoba Agriculture: Thelma Blahey, Box 2000 Arborg R0C 0A0 [email protected] Canada/FWIC Provincial Representative: Justina Hop, Box 124 Tolstoi R0A 2E0 204-427-2891 [email protected] Gov’t Appointed Member: Heather Cummings, Box 522 Neepawa R0J 1H0 204-476-5395 [email protected]

Mission Statement“Manitoba Women’s Institute is an organization that focuses on personal development, family agriculture,

rural development and community action… locally and globally.”

Vision StatementManitoba Women’s Institute strengthens women,

families and communities.

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From your MWI President – Denise Joss

Can you believe that Christmas is less than 3 weeks away? I’m not ready yet.Most years I buy gifts all year and just have the wrapping left to do in December - but not this year. Our family pot-luck turkey supper is organized with every family contributing the extras to my turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. The grandkids are extremely helpful with baking cookies and so very polite at this time of the year. The tree is gorgeous!

Speaking of trees, your MWI Board is sending out a challenge to each local institute to plant two trees in 2020 in honour of Manitoba’s 150th birthday. ACWW has put forth a resolution concerning the falling number of pollinators through-out the world. What can we do to help these critters?

If you could plant two (2) 5-6 foot flowering trees or fruit trees it would be a start to supporting this concern. I inquired about hardy Manitoba fruit trees. The type recommended by Morden Nurseries is our native Pembina Plums. They said that you need two plum trees but only one should be the Pembina Plum and the second should be a similar plum. The cost of each tree is approximately $80. Any flowering tree would produce a similar amount of flowers for pollination. The larger trees have a well-developed root ball and relocate well.

Saskatoon bushes are self-pollinating and are available in 2 gallon pails for $25 per pail. We also spoke about the small $4 seedling trees. These will require lots of daily watering and care to root and survive their first few years. If you accept this tree planting challenge, remember to plant them in an area away from drifting from all fields. The leaves will be affected by the chemical spray drift. We will post your project pictures on our Web-site.

The more trees we have in our environment, the better our air quality. This challenge would be excellent for every year. Imagine if MWI locals had been planting fruit trees during all of our 109 year history. Let’s accept this challenge for our next 109 years. It’s just one way to help our communities.

Lexophiles—A lover of words, especially in word games, puzzles, anagrams, palindromes, etc.

I didn’t like my beard at first. Then Did you hear about the cross-eyed

it grew on me. teacher who lost her job because shecouldn’t control her pupils?


A NOTE FROM THEEXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR

As I write this, the snow is falling, and it is a winter wonderland. My house is already decorated, as I get a little too excited about this time of the year! Whatever your tradition is, and however you celebrate, it is a great time of year to feel thankful, and to reach out to others who may be less fortunate than we are.

I am very fortunate that I have been with MWI for over 1 year now and forall the members who have reached out to me and made me feel welcome. It is a fantastic organization and I do have a deep gratitude for every person who wants to be part of MWI. As volunteers you do not have to be, you want to be. When hearing members speak of MWI, I can see how much it means to them and that encourages me to keep striving to do the best I can, to organize the best I can, and generate ideas to ensure that MWI will be around for a long, long time.

I attended the Brandon Manitoba Rural Women’s Day in November. The speakers were phenomenal, and I learned so much that day. Hearing other’s stories reminds us that we all fight battles, many that no one is aware of, so being kind always is important. The poster that was on the podium that read “One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone else’s survival guide” now hangs in the office as a reminder that we are all here to help one another. I have been busy with the secretary reports and individual membership forms. A reminder that they should be in by December 15th with payment for membership. I am updating the address/email lists as they arrive so please ensure the information is accurate. I would also like to have a copy of the branch programs for use on our website calendar.

Best wishes for each one of you to have a happy holiday season and all the best for the New Year!

Until next time…Angela Pickett

Honourable Blaine Pedersen is the new Minister of Agriculture and Resource Development. Before his appointment it was a pleasure to welcome him to the Manitoba Rural Women’s Day in Oak Bluff. He brought greetings on behalf of Minister Eichler.

Thelma Blahey urges you to sign up for the Manitoba Agriculture Newsletter as a way to keep up-to-date with the latest happenings. Go to their website and sign up for an e-mail copy.

www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture


NOMINATING COMMITTEEOnce again, the Nominating Committee is seeking people interested in providing leadership to MWI.

We are seeking nominations for the position of President-Elect. The position is for a two-year period with the President-Elect moving into the position of President.

To nominate or to be nominated there must be a nomination paper signed by five members either of a local or individual members, acceptance by the nominee and a bio of the member beingnominated. This is then forwarded to Joan Clement c/o MWI 1129 Queens Ave. Brando MB R7A 1L9

If we want MWI to move forward and be strong into the future, it requires support and leadership. Please give it thought. Encourage others to be involved. Help be a part of an organization that is showing that strong women create a stronger caring world.

Joan Clement - Nominationing Committee

The Fisher Branch WI annual Christmas Bake and Craft Sale was a huge success. The day was very busy as the members are well know for the quality and scrumptiousness of their baking.

Those attending the recent Manitoba Farm Women’s Conference had the opportunity to view the documentary “Common Strength” featuring Colleen Dyck. Colleen, a farmer and entrepreneur from Niverville, travelled to western Kenya to live and work alongside small-scale farmer Lucy Anyango. Their experiences were documented in a short film which explores theimportant role women play in ending hunger around the world.

A couple of statistics from Canadian Foodgrains Bank:• 79% of women in least developed countries derive

their income from agriculture.• Women farmers receive only 5% of all agriculture training

services in many developing countries.

If your Women’s Institute group would like to view the film “Common Strength” or host a screening in your community contact the Canadian Foodgrains Bank [email protected]


WHAT IS A FOLLOWER?When a person likes our page on Facebook, they are showing support of our organization. When a person follows our page on Facebook, that means that they receive all of our posts in their newsfeed. To explain further for those who do not have or understand Facebook, a like or follow is a click of a button. That click of a button represents either amember or a non-member interacting with MWI. Facebook is a way of promoting MWI and showing the world what we do! The more followers/likes we get, the more people we can reach. A newsfeed is an individual’s own chosen group of articles/pictures/events from either a person/group/or organization they are friends with or like/follow.

Three tips from Helping You Grow Your Financial Knowledge(from moneysmartmanitoba.ca 2019 calendar)

A wise decision for your nest.Do you rent an apartment or condo? Tenant Insurance can provide financial reimbursement to cover a tenants lost or damaged possessions as a result of fire, theft, or vandalism. It also covers you for any necessary expenses while your apartment is being repaired, and protects you if someone gets hurt or someone else’s property is damaged because of your negligence.

Looking out for Seniors.Financial abuse of seniors is a widespread problem which takes many forms. Relatives, friends, caregivers, or strangers may take advantage of an older citizen’s physical, mental, emotional or social situation to benefit themselves.To report a concern, contact the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, toll free 24 hours: 1-888-896-7183.

Hop to it!The New Year is a great time to set a new outlook on your finances! A good book on financial literacy, money saving tips, or financial planning is all you need to put yourself on the right path. Visit moneysmartmanitoba.ca for great articles on a variety of financial topics.

Stuck for a topic for an upcoming meeting check out the website and see what you might be able to use for your program.


GUIDELINES FOR WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOS ANDARTICLES

Thank you for sending in your photos! Please remember to take clear photos, and ask permission before sending them to the office as they may be used on our webpage/social media/ or digital frame at events. Photos with horizontal orientation work best

Keep articles short and free of errors citing only the most important information for social media posts as they are typically short one or two lines over a photo. Any questions, please contact the office!

Assumption St. Joachim’s Parish Stratford, Prince Edward Island (from a friends Facebook post). By the time you get this the month will have started but you can play catch-up or complete the first ones post December 25.


MANITOBA RURAL WOMEN’S DAY

Women showing courage, determination, boldness was the theme of the 4th annual Manitoba Rural Women’s Day held recently in Oak Bluff and Brandon hosted by Manitoba Women’s Institute

From the words of greeting delivered by our dignitaries Brad Erb, Blaine Pedersen, Len Isleifson and Rick Chrest to our presenters, each shared what the theme for the day meant to them or their families. One said their spouse said ‘that is us every day displaying courage, determination and boldness’!

Genella Macintyre, with her service dog Tucker not far from her side, talked about ‘it being fun to do the impossible’. As a mature student she worked her way through university and continued on to attain her Master Degree in Psycholo-gy with the philosophy if one person can do it why can’t I? She lives everyday with anxiety but has followed her dreams. She operates her own business helping others improve the quality of personal and professional living.

MWI member Diane Hrychuk shared her story of her cancer diagnosis/journey, loss of her leg and how sports became her intense interest. She competed around the world as a wheelchair athlete in several different sports and she has the medals to prove it! Diane credits her faith, her family and friends as well as her love of sports with helping her in her journey.

In Oak Bluff, Anna Hunter, shared her journey from British Columbia to being the owner/operator of a wool mill and sheep farmer in South Eastern Manitoba. Not from a farming family she shared how she got started and has learned from others as she continues her journey in the sheep and wool industry

In Brandon, Kim Lowes representing Teen and Adult Challenge, shared how the faith-based group came to be in Bran-don and the challenges they faced in setting up a 16 bed residence for their women’s program. The year long program works with teen and adult women. Kim introduced 2 women who shared their stories. One is still in the program and the other has completed her year and is looking forward to getting married in the future.

Beth Connery shared the story of her family and the deaths that shook their farming operation and how, as a family unit, they made the decision to continue farming in a labour intensive vegetable and strawberry operation where har-vest starts in the spring with asparagus and ends when the last vegetables are harvested in the fall. Beth’s message is‘do something for yourself everyday’.

Viola Fleury shared her story of achievements and success in spite of racial slurs and innuendos in the workplace. Her humour and her message to take care of family, friends, honey, kid, kitty, puppy and home kept us laughing with her. One thing she likes is a girl’s BFF weekend to rejuvenate herself.

Ahlam Jasim from Iraq (Oak Bluff) and Christine Diores from Phillipines (Brandon) talked about their journey from their home land to Canada. Both women have children and had lost their husbands before immigrating to Canada. For many of us in the audience their journeys were beyond belief and something we have never had to face living in Canada.Ahlam lives in Winnipeg and is a member of the Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute and works to help others immi-grating to Canada. Christine works in Russell as a vet tech and shared her excitement in becoming a home owner of a Habitat for Humanity Home and a Canadian citizen. Both of their stories touched the hearts of those in attendance.

The attendance for both days was 136 women and close to half attending were not Women’s Institute members. Attendees were from 30 years to 80+. The day was impactful on rural communities and attendees as it brings important information and networking opportunities to rural women. Planning will soon be underway for 2020 Manitoba RuralWomen’s Day. Ann Mandziuk on behalf of the MRWD Committee


Did you know a chicken raised for meat is called a broilerchicken? Chickens weigh approximately 2 kg when they areready for market—that’s like the weight of a 2L bottle fullof pop!www.manitobachicken.ca

Guess what? Pigs don’t sweat! Story book pigs are often shown rolling in the mud to try to keep cool. But real pigs prefer to stay clean.There’s a lot more to a pig than just meat! In fact, no other animal provides us with a wider range of products than the pig. Pork chops to gummy bears, to lipstick and paint brushes.

https://www.manitobapork.com/

Did you know…There are about 45,000 dairy cows in Manitoba. All dairy farms are family owned and the average herd size is 150 cows.

95% of dairy cows in Manitoba are Holsteins. Every Holstein cow has its own unique set of spots—no 2cows have the same pattern.https://www.milk.mb.ca/

Cattle Fun Facts!There are over 1 million beef cows in Manitoba, Cows do not have upper front teethA cow drinks about a bathtub full of water in one day!https://www.mbbeef.ca/

Did you know?In Manitoba there are nearly 170 regulated egg farmers, who raise their hens in a variety of ways including conventionalcages, enriched (furnished) housing as well as free-run and organic. On average, eggs move from thelaying barn to the grocer’s cooler within a week.https://www.eggs.mb.ca/


GROWING FOOD GARDENS IN STUARTBURN AND EMERSON-FRANKLIN AREA

Responding to a growing interest to buy and grow more local foods the Woodmore Women’s Institute Food Security Initiative continues to offer learning events. This past seasons events are described below.

Early in the season we met to exchange plants and hear from local gardeners. Jean Charney and Brenda Dyck presented information for new gardeners. Jenafor Siemens spoke about her success with sweet potatoes and Peter Elias presented the crop rotation method he uses.

In June, Penny Roy, gardener and herbalist shared her knowledge of growing, foraging and preparing plants for both culinary and medicinal purposes. She brought examples but the group also did a walk-about to identify useful plants.

The 5th Annual Food Garden Tour visited several locations including Matt and Susi Teichrob’s orchard and Hügelkultur bed – a technique where a mound is constructed from decaying wood debris and other compostable, biomass plant materials and it is later planted as a fertile hilly bed. The next stop was Edwin and Aviel Janzen’s goat dairy. Attendees had a taste of goat’s milk. Next door they viewed Leo and Anita Janzen’s large productive food garden that includes several greenhouses.

Next up was Jenafor and Andy Siemens’ off the grid property and garden including a thriving bed of sweet potatoes.

The final event was a Preservation Day hosted by Jenafor and Andy that included pressure canning by Susi Teichroeb, fermenting by Jenafor and Andy demonstrated a solar dehydrator. Attendees also viewed a two-room cellaring system used to keep the Siemens’ winter produce (onions, potatoes, carrots and apples) last for the season.

The Food Security Initiative is continuing and interest is still high. A butchering workshop is being planned for late fall. If you would like to be notified about upcoming food learning events – email Janet Kroeker at [email protected] or call 204-427-3524.

Top- Siemens Garden Middle- Jenafor Siemens Bottom- Susi Teichroeb


Canada’s Agriculture Day is February 11, 2020It’s time to raise a fork to all the amazing things happening in the industry and help consumers see the connection to where their food comes from and the people who produce it. This day is a great way to start the conversation, in person and online.

Here are just a few ways you can get involved:

• Post a photo, make a video, or write a blog. Share what you’re doing on social media – and use the hashtag #CdnAgDay.

• Host a potluck and encourage your friends to use all-Canadian ingredients (and share it online ).

• Teach someone something new about agriculture. Share your knowledge and story with others.

Visit AgDay.ca for more inspiration.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you on February 11! Great ideas to tryfor your February

The Ag More Than Ever team meeting!

WANTED! YOUR Manitoba Rural Women’s Day PHOTOS!

Please forward to the office for our use on social media and the web page!

For those who attended MRWD, you might have seen our new digital photo frame. We need photos to add to the frame. We will be using the frame when setting up displays. It is a great way to showcase what we are currently doing in our organization.

Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada (FWIC) are requesting the all provinces provide their members emails so they can forward emails directly to you. Currently, you would expect to receive several emails per month from FWIC. These emails would be copies of the emails our MWI Executive Director already sends you. If you would like to receive emails directly from FWIC please let FWIC know by emailing

[email protected]

Coming Events

DECEMBER 201930—Deadline for ResolutionsJANAURY 202015—MWI Board Meeting (teleconference)21—23—MB Ag Days, BrandonFEBRUARY 20201—Newsletter deadline11—Canada’s Agriculture Day15—deadline for Erland Lee Award forms19—Manitoba Women’s Institute Day27—Adelaide Hunter Hoodless 163rd birthdayMARCH 2020Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month 8—International Women’s Day11—MWI Board Meeting (teleconference)21—International Day for the Elimination of Racial DiscriminationAPRIL 20201—Newsletter deadline8—MWI Board Meeting (teleconference)24-25—MWI AGM, Grosse Isle Hall


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ISBN 1188-0961Next issue: February 2020

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Information from Anna Hunter, Longway Fibre Farm & Wool Mill Homestead a speaker at the Oak Bluff Manitoba Rural Women’s Day, 2019. http://www.longwayhomestead.com/

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