These two Parks Canada plaques are located in the greenspace beside the Burton Cummings Theatre (originally the Walker Theatre) at 364 Smith Street. They describe the struggle for women’s votes waged in Manitoba and the mock parliament held at the theatre on 28 January 1914 by Nellie McClung and her supporters. In 1916, Manitoba became the first province in Canada to grant women the vote.
Votes For Women and “A Women’s Parliament” Plaques (2010)
Source: City of WinnipegSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.89578, W97.14335
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This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 26 February 2021
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