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How to Reduce Waste at Home
Jun 07, 2021
Reducing waste is an important topic these days. From making small changes to reduce their environmental footprints to living a completely zero-waste lifestyle, there are many ways that people all over the world are approaching this issue. Of course, living a zero-waste lifestyle may not be achievable for everyone. While there are many great resources out there to help you begin a zero-waste journey if you’re interested, there are also small steps you can take that will still make an impact. Today, we are focusing on ways to reduce waste at home. Read on to learn some of our tips! Use re
Statement on the Kamloops Indian Residential School Discovery
May 31, 2021
Residential schools were part of a colonial policy that removed Indigenous children from their communities between the 1870s and 1996. Thousands of children were sent to these schools and never returned to their families. The families were often provided with little to no information on the circumstances of their loved one’s death nor the location of their burial. Children in residential schools were forbidden to speak their language and practice their own culture. The Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario and the Erland Lee (Museum) Home are profoundly saddened by the discovery of 215
Erland Lee Museum Gardens
May 31, 2021
We’re finishing off our gardening series today with a look at the gardens of the FWIO’s museum, the Erland Lee (Museum) Home! For those of you who may not know, the Erland Lee (Museum) Home was built in 1808 and later belonged to Erland and Janet Lee. It was the birthplace of the Women’s Institute and is also a National Historic Site of Canada! There are several garden areas on the Erland Lee Property including the house gardens, Memorial Garden, Volunteer Garden, and more! Some highlights of the gardens include a snowball bush (Viburnum) planted by Janet Lee in the 1940s, as well as Women’s
The Erland Lee (Museum) Home is Hiring!
May 28, 2021
Job Title: Assistant to Museum Curator (2 positions) Job Summary Employees will be presented with a document upon the start of their placements outlining projects, tasks, and responsibilities they may choose or be asked to complete during their time at the Erland Lee (Museum) Home (ELMH). These projects and tasks can be completed both on-site and remotely to facilitate Covid-19 safety measures. While at the Museum, CSJ employees may be asked to assist with the Erland Lee Museum Committee (ELMC) & Curator with the everyday operation of the Museum, including: opening/closing, recording

Upcoming Events

Jun

Human Trafficking Online Information Session

FWIO will be hosting an online information session with Kelly Franklin, founder of Courage for Freedom. Join us to learn more about #ProjectMapleLeaf.

June 10, 2021 at 7:00 pm

Jul

WI Canada/FWIC National Triennial Convention

July 5 & 6, 2021

Registration is now open for this virtual event!

Learn more at https://www.fwic.ca/post/register-now