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Women

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Indian Homemakers Association

“In those early years, we were not political— we were busy homemakers, looking for ways to make life better for our families and our village. All of us were having babies and raising small children and we believed that we didn’t have time for politics.

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Widows Helping Others

Creating a Brighter Future Together
Widows Helping Others started as an informal group of women gathering to help each other in the healing process, with initial funding from New Horizons Canada.

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Fronya Women's Resrouces

In 1975, women all over North America were gathering in small "consciousness-raising" groups, based on the belief that women’s lives are strengthened through solidarity between women.

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Paths & Pathfinders

Women of distinction  Paths and Pathfinders: Women of Mission was established in 1996 by the Mission Community Archives to document the lives and contributions of women

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Valley Women's Network

The Valley Women's Network is dedicated to bringing together women from all walks of life so they may share and support each other's goals and common interests

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Comet Club

Count on Me Every Time: : 1920’s to early 1950s.  a group of young women, some just past high school age, interested in helping less-fortunate people in Mission and what was going on in public affairs.

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Women's Institutes

"For Home and Country" An international movement for many decades, educating rural women with the purpose of improving their lives.

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Ancient Wisdom

Centuries ago, women were writing, painting, dancing, investigating scientific puzzles, and creating a unique philosophy.

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