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Volume 55 No. 5 March 2022
Canadian Federation of University Women – Ottawa
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ELIZABETH WILFERT
“When we demand Woman Suffrage, we can only do so on the ground, not that it should be a right attached to the possession
of a certain amount of property, but that it should be inherent in the woman herself.”
“When the men are silent, it is our duty to raise our voices on behalf of our ideals.”
“The bourgeois woman not only demands her own bread, but she also requests spiritual nourishment and wants to develop
her individuality.”
– Clara Zetkin (July 5, 1857 – June 20, 1933)
A s International Women’s Day is
celebrated this month, I started
to wonder about the history of this day
same day - a Women’s Day - to press
for their demands. The conference,
with over 100 women participants from
Women’s Day, and it continues to evolve.
This year’s IWD campaign theme
is #BreakTheBias
and how it came about. 17 countries, who represented unions,
(see President on next page)
This special day first emerged from socialist parties, and working-women’s
the labour movements in North America clubs, embraced Zetkin’s suggestion
and Europe at the turn of the twentieth with unanimous approval, and with
INSIDE
century. According to history accounts, that International Women’s Day became
Mark Your Calendars!
the first National Women’s Day was ob- a reality.
In Memoriam
served in the United States on Sunday, This day became more interna-
CFUW-Ottawa Budget Planning
February 28th, 1909, in accordance with tional in nature as the fight for univer- Environment Action Update
a declaration by the Socialist Party of sal suffrage expanded across the globe. Movie Club Review
America. (I failed to find a date of when Throughout the years, International Scholarship Trust Fund Awards
Canada celebrated Women’s Day, but Women’s Day has served as a platform All the Dirt
we have a rich history of strong women for women (and men!) to rally togeth- Lunch & Learn
who paved the way for us, generations er and advocate for women’s rights. Help the Afghan Newcomers in Ottawa
later. The Persons’ Case of October 18, Whether it was protesting for the right Travellers’ Corner
1929, marks the start of Persons’ Day in to vote or ending discrimination in the Have You Read?
Canada and has a powerful significance workforce, International Women’s Day Ottawa Through a Lens
for Canadian women.) has fostered unity and activism, and Welcome Newcomer Brenda Buchanan
But it was in 1910, at the second we have Clara Zetlin from Germany Canada’s Disappointing Response to the
Afghan Crisis
International Conference of Working to thank.
Do You Know Who We Are?
Women, in Copenhagen, when Clara In 1975, the United Nations de-
Interview with the MadriGals Director
Zetkin (Leader of the ‘Women’s cided to celebrate the day on March 8th
Tuesday Book Club
Office’ for the Social Democratic Party for the first time, and in 1977, two years
Manotick Meander
in Germany) tabled the idea of an later, it became an official UN holiday, Artifacts in Ottawa
International Women’s Day. She pro- recognized by the General Assembly. It’s a Celebration!
posed that every year in every country Over the years, different events have Photography Show
there should be a celebration on the expanded the vision for International Recipe of the Month
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President – continued
“Imagine a gender equal world. Money, Money,
A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. Money
A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Hello members,
Together we can forge women’s equality. It is that time of year again
Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.” when we prepare the CFUW-
Ottawa Club budget for 2022-
We invite you to join our CFUW- Celebrate International Women’s Day,
2023. If you wish to provide
Ottawa Club members, family, and as we share traditions and practices
comments, suggestions, or
friends along with GWI friends from about how we celebrate in different
feedback, please contact me
around the world on Friday, March cultures … and remember, this year
at treasurer@cfuw-ottawa.org
11th, at 10 am ET on Zoom to together let’s #BreakThe Bias!
Thank you,
Kate Balsara-Pardoe
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Treasurer
March 7, 7:00 pm by Zoom – Scholarship Trust Fund Awards Evening
March 11, 10:00 am by Zoom – Peer-to-Peer Conversation to
Celebrate International Women’s Day
April 4, 7:00 pm Riverside United Church or by Zoom – Dr. Sarah
Funnell: “My winding journey as a First Nations person to become a public health
physician”
May 2, 7:00 pm Riverside United Church or by Zoom – Eleanor McMahon,
President and CEO of Trans Canada Trail
In Memoriam
Valerie Wilmot Pauline Joyal
and assisted with fundraising events.
Valerie was very well educat-
ed, having earned a B.A. from the
University of Toronto in 1946, an
MSc from McGill in 1952, an MEd
in 1967, and a PhD in 1972 from
the University of Delaware. She sub-
Valerie Christine Wilmot passed away sequently returned to Canada and Pauline Joyal passed away on January
peacefully at the Elisabeth Bruyère joined the Public Service in Ottawa, 19, 2022. She was twice a graduate
Hospital on January 20, 2022, at the working in the Ministry of Science of McGill University, first earning a
age of 96. and Technology and later as a Senior BSc in 1951 then an MSW in 1972.
Valerie was a member of CFUW Policy Advisor at Health and Welfare. Pauline was an active member
for at least the past 10 years. She was CFUW-Ottawa is grateful that of CFUW-Ottawa. She was a skier
a member of the Canadiana group Valerie suggested that those who wish and a traveller. She belonged to Book
and Tea, Tales, and Treasures. She to contribute in her name make a do- Club 1 and was a regular at the
also participated in a bridge group nation to the club’s Scholarship Fund. Monday Bridge.
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Environment Action Update The Lost Daughter
A t t h e Ja n u a r y m e e t i n g t h e bins are concerned; (on Netflix)
Environmental Action group took a ■■ Advocate for more forward-look- A Movie Club Review
deep dive into solid waste-issues in ing legislation from the provincial
the city of Ottawa. government in support of the
Ashley Cheslock, Outreach and City’s waste-management propos-
Communications Coordinator for als. CFUW members, please see
Ottawa’s Solid Waste Master Plan the Take Action section of this
Engagement Series, updated us on the document (scroll down);
plan, to be completed in 2023, giving ■■ If you don’t know what to do with
I found this critically acclaimed movie
guidance for reducing waste and pro- an item for disposal, check this
compelling, drawn in by its artfulness,
tecting the environment over the next site listing Take-It-Back options
drama, and by the psychological angst
30 years. Ottawa residents will have in the Ottawa area.
of the two main characters, Leda and
the chance to engage with the City to On February 21st the Environ
Nina, as they dealt with their day-
give their input on the latest options ment Action meeting welcomed Arin
to-day realities and interacted with
for this plan; we recommend you sign de Hoog, Senior Communications
their children. As it careens slowly
up for this public consultation. Officer for Wetlands International,
and menacingly to its strange ending,
Information on the current state writer, teacher, and press liaison of-
the film maintains its focus on the
of garbage collection and diversion ficer, who described the role of envi-
mother-daughter bond.
was ably presented by Ashley’s col- ronmental NGOs in today’s climati-
Mary Butterill
league Meike Woehlert, who showed cally impacted world. Answering our
us two videos: What Happens To My questions from Amsterdam, his theme I found the film slow moving and
Garbage? and What Happens to My was Strategic Communications. boring. I’m assuming it was meant to
Recycling? Meike then answered our On March 14th, 2022, at be thoughtful and introspective, but
questions. 1:30 p.m., Dr. Jim Rollefson, a for- it was simply tedious. I didn’t like the
Some takeaways: mer advisor at the NRC, will talk to film and have to confess that I fast
■■ Making full use of green, black, us about attempts to curb deforesta- forwarded it a few times given the slow
and blue bins could keep 75% tion in Peru and threats to sustain- pace and lack of artistic focus. I’m a
of household waste out of the able coffee farming in the Montane fan of Olivia Colman, but I never did
landfill (the current rate is 43%); rainforests of Peru. figure out what the message was.
■■ The best strategy is to Reduce Margaret Laing
(buy less); Repair more; choose
Reusable containers; Refuse un-
Scholarship Trust Fund
necessary packaging; Reuse un-
needed items (sell/swap/donate/ Awards Ceremony
Regift/Repurpose them); Please join the trustees of CFUW-
■■ Do not use cling wrap because it
Ottawa’s Scholarship Trust Fund
cannot be recycled; at our annual awards ceremony on
■■ Separate lids from jars before If you are not a member of the
Monday, March 7th, at 7 pm. Meet
recycling them in your blue box; interest group but would like to attend
and applaud the scholarship winners.
■■ Work with neighbours to improve any of our public meetings, please con-
Family and friends are welcome.
recycling arrangements in your tact environment@cfuw-ottawa.org.
Watch for the Zoom link to this won-
condo, especially where green Beth Doubt and Alison Hobbs
derful event.
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All the Dirt Help the Afghan
Newcomers in Ottawa
During these darker days of winter, with a bit of English Ivy? Not only
A drive for gently used devices
many of you may be wondering which does this ivy thrive in low light, it’s
indoor plants do well with minimal also an air-purifying plant capable of Last summer the cofounders of a young
light. Luckily, there are many plants filtering toxins out of the air. start-up company in Toronto, Maddy
that prefer indirect light. Here are Hearne (CEO) and McKenzie Day
Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) (CTO) of First Class Conferencing
a few suggestions
During the winter months, indoor co- Facilitation, thought they could find
from your garden-
lour is uplifting. These long-stemmed a way to help the Afghan newcomers
ing gnomes:
plants make a pretty addition. They in Toronto and Ottawa. In collabora-
Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) come in a variety of colours such as tion with AWO (Afghan Women’s
It is the beginning of pink, purple, and red. Organization) they initiated a drive to
a new year, so why collect phones, tablets, peripherals, lap-
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) Want
not start off with a tops, and other computers, which would
to bring some tranquility into your
bit of good luck? This otherwise be discarded. The devices are
home? Peace lilies are popular low-
l ow - m a i n t e n a n c e refurbished by First Class and donated
light indoor plants that also can toler-
lucky bamboo is of- to the AWO, which in turn distributes
ate neglect. They are known for their
ten used within feng shui to attract them to newcomers. As a result of the
attractive foliage and striking white
wealth, health, and abundance. It can pandemic there is a huge technology
blooms.
be grown in soil or water. barrier that the new Afghan refugees are
Shelley Chambers and
facing as many of the essential services
Nerve Plant (Fittonia) Or how about Karin Keyes Endemann
that can help them get integrated into
a bit of pattern? The beautifully co-
Canada have moved online.
loured veins on the leaves of this South
American plant are splendid. The Lunch & Learn
veins appear in silver, pink, or white.
Some of you might remember
English Ivy (Hedera helix) Why not
that Kathy Wright, Chair of
celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
the Ottawa Advocacy Working
Group on Long-Term Care for
CARP (Canadian Association of
The Capital Carillon is published
Retired Persons), came to speak The drive continues until the end
monthly from October to May,
except for January.
to the club in October of 2020 on of March. If you are planning to up-
the topic of four innovative mod- grade your phone, tablet, or computer,
Suggestions and comments
els of long-term care. Those who do please consider donating your used
are always welcome.
found the talk interesting might device to the AWO via the ongoing
Please send all material for the next choose to listen to the webinar drive, called Empowered by Devices: A
issue to Moira Phillips, Technology Drive for Afghan Refugees.
that describes the Green House
newsletter@cfuw-ottawa.org.
model. https://changeltcnow.ca/ The drop-off location in Ottawa is 221
Next issue: April 2022; wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ Station Bl, Unit 7, which is near the
deadline for submissions: March 15 Trainyards. This is a great initiative and
We b i n a r - G r e e n h o u s e _
Previous issues are archived BlueprintForChange-20211124. one that CFUW
on the Club website at mp4 members could
www.cfuw-ottawa.org. be happy to
Elaine McKnight
support.
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Travellers’ Corner
Denise – Where Have You Been?
Denise Amyot is delighted to have in December of last year.
had the opportunity to travel to Qatar The first of the photos, all
for work, as she sits on the board of taken in Doha, shows the National
the Qatar Foundation (a non-profit Museum of Qatar; the second and
organization founded for the purpose third photos show the Souq, and the
of investing in education, science, and last photo is of the Qatar National
cultural development). She was there Library.
Have You Read…?
Book Review from Book Club VI
This 2021 Pulitzer Prize treaties and terminate all us care about them. There are many
winning novel was well the tribes, resulting in loss other stories going on in the book:
liked by all the readers of their lands, poverty, Thomas’s capable wife Rose and their
in our group. The author and other deprivations. family, his niece Pixie who is trying to
is an enrolled member of The protest was led by raise herself from poverty and abuse,
the Turtle Mountain Band the author’s grandfather, her sister Vera caught in the terrible
of Chippewa Indians in and the book was inspired exploitation of young native women,
North Dakota, has written by his letters written at the conflict between traditional ways
many books since 1984 that time to family and and new ways, integration of race,
and received many awards, friends. The fictional main and the suffering of children forced
and now lives in Minnesota, where character, Thomas Wazhashk, is into government boarding schools.
she owns an independent bookstore based on Erdrich’s grandfather. The This is all carried by humour as well
focused on native literature, arts, tra- Turtle Mountain Band was the first as sadness. We are told some charac-
ditional medicine, and events. to mount a fierce defence and pres- ters and events in the book are real.
The Night Watchman tells ent it in Washington and prevail. This is a great author honouring her
the story of the Turtle Mountain We are given a meticulous picture of people, reminding us of how they have
Band’s protest against the 1953 U.S. the tribal people, good and bad, and been mistreated and how little has as
Government’s Bill 108, intended their lives, traditions, and beliefs, pre- yet changed.
to abrogate all Nation-to-Nation sented with a sympathy that makes Anne Vincent
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Ottawa Through a Lens
This month’s glorious photos come cour-
tesy of some of the talented members of the
photography group.
The Canadian
Museum of History,
illuminated with
Christmas lights,
comes courtesy of
Joanne Bourcier.
This shot shows Mackenzie Street on
This photo, shot by Barb Newbegin, a snowy night. Photo courtesy of Kim
Rideau Canal near Patterson Creek, with credit shows her back garden blanketed Merrett.
to Pam Mackenzie. in snow.
Welcome Newcomer – Brenda Buchanan
to join at least half of them) and op- work, friendships, travel, and much
portunities to learn and contribute, more.
and she was hooked. Six and a half years ago she and
Brenda has lived in Ottawa most her new husband moved from west
of her life. She attended Carleton end Ottawa to the lovely village of
University, earning her BS in 1975 Manotick, fulfilling a dream to live
and MPA in 1982, working in health on the water.
and fitness at the university in be- Brenda has already joined the
tween degrees. Madrigals. Urban Walks are right up
Like so many of our other members, In 1982 right after her second her alley, and although many other
in September 2021 Brenda was en- degree she joined a large international clubs pique her interest, given her
couraged to join our CFUW-Ottawa consulting firm as a Management other commitments (online bridge,
Club by a friend, Lynn Davies, who in Consultant, which led to an amazing reading, daily outdoor exercise, and
turn joined thanks to another mem- 35-year career – mostly as a self-em- some volunteer work) Brenda is trying
ber. One look on the website at the ployed consultant juggling mother- not to bite off more than she can chew.
number of interest groups (she wanted hood, single parenthood, volunteer Welcome, Brenda!
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Canada’s Disappointing Response to the Afghan Crisis
Canadian immigration programs for must accurately reflect the numbers universitywomenhelpingafghanwomen
Afghans at risk after the Taliban take- of Afghan refugees who are gov- @cfuw-ottawa.org
over in Afghanistan have been plagued ernment sponsored or privately The group is looking into options
by poor communications and changes sponsored. for sponsoring the family.
in eligibility. The Federal Government Members of the group are work-
Recommendations to us
may have deliberately created a limited ing on applying greater pressure on the
Ramp up advocacy efforts for Afghans at
and lengthy application system to avoid government and raising awareness of the
greatest risk, contacting MPs who have
opening the floodgates. escalating Afghan crisis in the media.
direct access to IRCC and can investigate
In February, the UWHAW group
applications and report to their constitu-
met Arghavan Gerami, an immigration UWHAW meeting Marie-France
ents. Ms. Gerami referenced her own
and refugee lawyer in Ottawa offering free Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary
efforts to assist Afghan judges trapped in
assistance to Afghans, who said that the to the Minister of Immigration,
Greece who have now been accepted to
situation in Afghanistan demands a direct Refugees and Citizenship Canada
come to Canada.
pathway to resettlement on compassion- (IRCC).
ate grounds. Canada’s commitment to A special guest from Afghanistan
Ms. Lalonde,
resettle 40,000 of the most vulnerable The manager of UWHAW’s scholarship
Member of
people is currently well below target. program and the Gender and Women’s
Pa r l i a m e n t f o r
People who would likely be deemed Empowerment Centre at Gawharshad
Orleans, will
acceptable as refugees remain trapped University joined UWHAW’s February
speak to
in Afghanistan unless they can reach a Zoom meeting from Afghanistan. Until
UWHAW and
“third country.” Even there, they remain the Taliban took control of Kabul she had
friends in
at risk of harassment or deportation. been recruiting and selecting scholarship
March on
Furthermore, the Canadian immigration candidates, monitoring their progress,
the Government’s Response to the
process can take years. sending us reports, and had overseen the
Afghan Crisis. As Parliamentary
graduation of 42 bright, disadvantaged
Recommendations to the government Secretary to the Minister of IRCC,
young women. She is still remotely trying
■■ Immigration, Refugees and Ms. Lalonde will be in a unique po-
to help more than 60 students remaining
Citizenship Canada (IRCC) must sition to offer helpful information
in the program. She and her family are
acquire more resources to process for anyone urging a more effective
under threat by the Taliban, due to her
the applications. Canadian response to the plight
human rights efforts and because her
■■ The designation of refugee should be of Afghans hoping to resettle in
sister was a police officer. She is waiting
as for the Syrians, allowing families Canada.
for a response from IRCC — “Should I
in exceptional circumstances to ap- All CFUW members are invited
be hopeful or not?”
ply from within their home country. to participate in the Zoom meet-
■■ IRCC must offer meaningful com- What is UWHAW doing to help? ing on Thursday 3 March:
munication, not just automated Representatives of the group have been 3 p.m. general meeting; 4 p.m.
responses. contacting and meeting MPs. If you would guest speaker.
■■ Statistics provided by the government like to support this effort, please contact
Do You Know Who We Are?
CFUW’s international affiliate, Graduate Women 74 countries around the world. Click here to see a summary
International (GWI), has a volunteer Board and two staff of the extraordinary amount of work they did in 2021 on
members, along with rotating interns, that liaise with an behalf of education for women and girls around the world.
international network of some 14,000 educated women in Barb Newbegin
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Interview with the Director or the MadriGals
Elizabeth Dickson has been an opportunity to play a new
CFUW-Ottawa’s MadriGals instrument crosses my path, I
Music Director since 2016. jump in with both feet, leading
She is a creative, energetic to close encounters at various
and inspiring director, al- times with tuba, timpani drums,
ways open to new ideas, and flute, trombone, drum kit, vio-
deeply interested in each lin, and double bass.
member’s musical journey. When the pandemic start-
Recently, Elizabeth took ed, the MadriGals made an
time out of her busy sched- early decision to do whatever we
ule to chat with me about her musical with an opportunity to play with could to keep the choir singing. Zoom
life: early influences, her experiences the “Seven Fine Fiddlers” of Quyon, turned out to be the right choice for
and training, and, of course, her work Quebec, I jumped at the chance. us. We soon began to find ways to re-
with MadriGals, particularly over In the late 1990s, working in cord the accompaniment of our won-
these last two very challenging years. Paris, I was invited to sing the alto derful pianist, Leila Metcalf, and to
In her own words: voice with a women’s barbershop encourage our singers to record their
My earliest memories of music quartet. I will always carry with me the voices too. By merging these tracks,
are Dad’s record collection: Haydn, sense of breathing and singing as one, we built up “virtual choir” recordings
Beethoven, and Mozart and Mom’s re- and the amazing feeling of settling ex- of each of our songs, permitting our
cords of Frank Sinatra and Broadway actly into the right pitch of the close members to sing with their own choir
musicals. At six or so, my two sisters harmonies experienced at that time. every week, even though each was
and I began singing trios, which we Upon my return to Ottawa, alone in her own home. All told, we’ve
continued into our teens, accompany- playing second violin in the Parkdale learned about as much new music as
ing ourselves on guitar. In high school Orchestra for eight years started my usual and have had a lot of fun. A
I played clarinet and was tantalized by education in orchestral repertoire. wonderful silver lining to not being
the little bits of music theory I came Classical orchestral music has always able to sing together in person is that
across. been the true home of my musical in the process of recording their voic-
In my teens, as I began to par- soul. es, the members are finding that they
ticipate in musicals, I was exposed to Formal training has been limited are gaining confidence as singers and
jazz through Orpheus conductor Bert to two years of music classes in high that their vocal ranges are increasing.
Carrière. I was captured. school, two semesters at The London MadriGals love to sing. What I
A few years later, while doing mo- College of Music in 1969, a two- enjoy most is finding a way, whether
lecular genetics research in New York week intensive Medomak conducting in person or on Zoom, to create an
City, I auditioned for the choir con- camp in 2006, and, after retirement, environment that helps each one of
ducted by Charles Dodsley Walker IV, coaching by a number of excellent them discover the beauty of their own
and through four years with the choir violinists and pianists. Despite the voice and liberate it to “sing for joy”
gained a deep respect for the formi- relative absence of formal training, (the MadriGals’ Mission Statement).
dable emotional power of the human any time I’ve seen an opportunity to Interview by:
voice when many sing together. learn something about music over Nancy Simmons-Wright,
Years later, back in Canada, the years, I’ve taken it; and any time Convenor, MadriGals
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Notes from the Tuesday Book Club
“Through all kinds of weather,
What if the sky should fall…”
Our book club is made up of dedicated,
determined, resilient, and very hardy
members who transitioned gradually
from all indoor meetings to face-to-face
outdoor meetings to Zoom (only when
we reached our endurance limit out of
doors). Last year we added meetings
in August and September and stayed
outside as long as hot apple cider and
long johns permitted. As these photos
will attest, clothed in more and more
layers as the weather grew colder, we
were quite happy to listen to a book
review and then discuss the book while Books reviewed since
enjoying a hot drink and treats, most September include A Long Petal of
often home-made. the Sea by Isabel Allende, The Great
This past summer we met every Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Song look forward to a continued sharing of
two weeks at spots along the Ottawa of Solomon by Toni Morrison, The our love of books and our friendships.
River and at various locks on the Company We Keep by Frances Itani, Sadly, we lost two of our staunch
Rideau canal to enjoy each other’s and Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker. book club members last year: Olywn
company, in cooling shade, to talk Our February selection is The Pull of Schoorl and Norah Christie. We still
about events of the day and to even the Stars by Emma Donoghue. miss them.
discuss books we were reading. We have reverted to Zoom meet- On the bright side, we are for-
This fall we continued our regular ings throughout the winter months un- tunate to have three new members:
meetings with a mix of outdoor and til such time as members are comfort- Martha Christie (daughter of Nora
indoor settings. able with in-person meetings, and we Christie), Moira Duchesne, and
Helen Jelich, who have enriched our
group considerably.
We meet on the second Tuesday
of every month at 11:00 am.
Nancy Simmons-Wright and
Sandi Stanko
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Manotick Meander
Thirteen brave members of the Urban general stores, undertaker, bakery, doc-
Walks group set off on a crisp January tor, etc. At the well-known centerpiece
morning to tour the historic village of in the core of Manotick (Dickinson
Manotick. Our loop took us through Square/Watson’s Mill) we crossed the
“Old Manotick,” with many homes footbridge over the back channel of
built in the late 1800s and early 1900s the Rideau River to get to Long Island
on land owned by the founders of and have a look at the Cenotaph and
Manotick and owners of Watsons Mill Mill and the AY Jackson Park. After
- Moss Kent Dickinson and Joseph crossing back to the “mainland” the
Currier. We stopped to have a look at tour continued down Mill and Main
buildings that housed the first bank, streets pausing in front of many of
today’s hot spots in the
village: coffee shops,
spas, restaurants, and
the famous Mill Street
Florist. has to offer that, immediately after the
The tour guide walk, they inquired about rental prices
deemed the walk a in a newly built seniors’ residence (not
great success when she a retirement home!) in the midst of
learned that some par- the “action” in the village!
ticipants were so keen Brenda Buchanan
about what Manotick Photos Courtesy of Pat Duffey
Artifacts in Ottawa
Mr. Ian Badgley, the NCC Archeology was found in the Ottawa Valley, but be returned to the stewardship of the
Program Manager, spoke to us in its culture and date remain unknown. Algonquin people of the Ottawa area.
February about the rich archaeological Ownership will be shared between
importance of our region. Mr. Badgley the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg and the
presented artifacts of pottery, stone, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First
and wood-working tools, some dating Nation. As a result of this find, indig-
back 7,500 years. Burial grounds have During the current renovation of enous people will now be included in
been found along the Ottawa River, the of Centre Block on Parliament Hill, the management and preservation of
and Aylmer Island remains a burial site. the discovery of a stone knife approxi- found artifacts. The Algonquin people
Flooding and boat wakes have mately 4,000 years old has led to a ma- will display the knife in Centre Block
accelerated the erosion of the Ottawa jor policy change by the government. when the renovations are complete.
river, allowing for the discovery of “It is the first time the government There are two public digs each
artifacts, particularly on the shores of of Canada has accepted a pre-contact summer where artifacts are rescued
Lac Leamy and Jacques Cartier Park. artifact as indicating use of Parliament and categorized. If you are interested
Our region holds treasures of various Hill by the Indigenous population,” in participating, contact Ian Badgley:
descriptions, including the soapstone explained Mr. Badgley at the time of ian.badgley@ncc-ccn.ca.
turtle amulet or figurine pictured. It the discovery. It is the first artifact to Pat Duffey
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In Commemoration of International Women’s Day
It’s a Celebration!
Sharing Traditions of How Women Celebrate
Two Canadian Clubs, CFUW-Nepean and CFUW-Ottawa, invite Graduate Women International (GWI) members
from around the world to take part in a Peer-to-Peer Conversation on the nature of celebrations across cultures. Inter-
national Women’s Day is our day, so we wish to take this opportunity to learn about and appreciate each other, focusing
on the contributions women make to the traditions and festivities that enrich our lives. This discussion will centre on
celebrations for, and/or created by, women. Participants are invited to bring an item to share during their conversations.
It’s a Celebration
Will be held via Zoom on Friday, March 11th, 2022 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am ET
(Zoom coordinates for the meeting will follow)
What are some celebrations in
your culture in which women
play a central role? This might
be a celebration for women or
prepared by women, and it might
be a large festival or an intimate
family gathering. For this interac-
tive Peer-to Peer Conversation,
you may wish to bring with you
to share some aspect of a celebra-
tion in your culture – such as
an object, photograph, piece of
clothing, recipe, song, or story.
It is hoped that we will learn
about the different roles that
women play in celebrations across
the globe. It is also hoped that we
will better recognize the enduring
commonalities that underlie our
diverse traditions and appreciate
why celebrations are important
and meaningful in all of our lives.
Catherine Smith and
Dorothy Phillips
11Capital Carillon March 2022
Photography Show
From Tuesday, March 1, untilMarch of their sales to the CFUW Ottawa
31, 2022, Pamela Mackenzie and Scholarship Trust Fund.
Jinny Slyfield will be exhibiting their If you’d like to meet Pam and
photographs at Studio B (a woman’s Jinny and see their photos, you are
owned hair salon) at 591 Bank Street invited to attend the Vernissage on
in the Glebe. Sunday, March 27, from 1:00 pm to
Pam and Jinny have been mem- 4:00 pm. Otherwise you may stop
bers of the Hocus Phocus interest into Studio B on Tuesday, Wednesday,
group since its inception. They have Friday, or Saturday from 12:00 pm
drawn confidence and inspiration to 4:00 pm to see their photographs.
Photo courtesy of Pamela Mackenzie
from the group and decided it was Government-mandated Covid restric-
the right time to exhibit and sell their of the importance of higher education tions will be in place.
work. Both women are keenly aware for women and will donate a portion Pamela Mackenzie
Lamb Shanks Braised in Balsamic Tomato Sauce
This recipe has been a favourite of Jill Moll’s for years. See her tips at the end of the recipe.
Serves 4 • From Canadian Living Magazine: April 2008
METHOD
Place lamb in dish; rub all over with salt, herbes de Provence and pepper. Cover
and refrigerate for 4 hours. (Make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 24 hours).
INGREDIENTS In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown lamb, in batches. Re-
4 lamb shanks (about 1½ lb/750 g) move and set aside.
1 teaspoon salt Balsamic Tomato Sauce: In oven-proof Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence heat; sautee diced onion for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, bay
¼ teaspoon pepper leaf, salt, pepper and oregano; sautee for 2 minutes.
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Add tomatoes, breaking up with spoon. Stir in granulated sugar, balsamic vinegar,
Balsamic Tomato Sauce: tomato paste and basil; bring to simmer.
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion diced Add lamb and any juices; return to simmer. Cover and braise in 325°F (160°C)
3 cloves garlic minced oven, basting occasionally, for 1½ hours or until lamb is tender. Remove lamb
1 bay leaf to plate and keep warm.
¼ teaspoon salt
Skim fat from sauce. On stove top, bring sauce to boil; reduce heat and sim-
¼ teaspoon pepper
mer for 10 minutes or until thickened and reduced to about 3 cups (750 mL).
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Discard basil sprig and bay leaf. Serve sauce with lamb.
1 can whole tomatoes
2 tablespoons granulated sugar Tips: Jill writes, “the key to this dish is marinating [the lamb] in the Herbes de
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Provence in the fridge for at least four hours. The balsamic tomato sauce makes
2 tablespoons tomato paste a wonderful sauce for spaghetti, Sloppy Joe’s, etc. You could use any protein if
1 sprig fresh basil you’re not a lover of lamb.”
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