On Friday, October 18, 203 at the monument to The Famous 5 in Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada a wonderful celebration of The Famous 5 was held in the bright autumn sunshine.
With a combination of song, costume, spoken word and exciting announcements the accomplishments of The Famous 5 was heralded to a large crowd. People gathered to learn more about these interesting five ladies and to be inspired in their own lives to follow through when circumstances dictate action is required.
Carolyn Robertson of The Famous 5 Foundation read the proclamation from the mayor of Calgary declaring the day officially 'Persons Day!!'
The Famous 5 in beautiful heritage costume were present to each speak about the struggle to become 'persons in the eyes of the law'.
I was proud to hear my song The Ballad of the Famous Five sung by the High Country Chorale, and to have Heather Brooks sing with me on my song The Spirit of The Famous Five.
Justine Tyrell sang a beautiful and inspiring version of John Lennon's Imagine and Alida Visbach of Heritage Park announced the creation of an interpretive centre for The Famous 5 to open for the summer of 2014!!
Sheri-D Wilson with Lin Elder on drum performed a lively spoken word about The Famous 5 which used history and humour to honour their success.
We were inspired by the words of Jean Scott , who at 101 years of age is the oldest living recipient of The Governor Generals Persons Award for her life time of work for the betterment of women. Jean Scott's message was read by Val Baldwin.
We were pleased to have author and historian Nancy Millar in attendance as well as Barbara Patterson the sculptor of The Famous 5 Monument.
Frances Wright lead everyone in closing the event with the Famous 5 Pledge. "I feel equal to high and splendid braveries!"
Several ladies were wearing beautiful hats in celebration of The Famous 5 and we all left with a feeling of the spirit of these five feisty ladies going with us into our lives.
I have developed a strong affinity for these five ladies of Alberta's history and am trying to exemplify their stubborness and tenacity in my own life.
They are role models that we can all relate to!!
I look forward to next year's event which will be the 85th anniversary of The Person's Case!! See you there.
Carolyn
With a combination of song, costume, spoken word and exciting announcements the accomplishments of The Famous 5 was heralded to a large crowd. People gathered to learn more about these interesting five ladies and to be inspired in their own lives to follow through when circumstances dictate action is required.
Carolyn Robertson of The Famous 5 Foundation read the proclamation from the mayor of Calgary declaring the day officially 'Persons Day!!'
The Famous 5 in beautiful heritage costume were present to each speak about the struggle to become 'persons in the eyes of the law'.
I was proud to hear my song The Ballad of the Famous Five sung by the High Country Chorale, and to have Heather Brooks sing with me on my song The Spirit of The Famous Five.
Justine Tyrell sang a beautiful and inspiring version of John Lennon's Imagine and Alida Visbach of Heritage Park announced the creation of an interpretive centre for The Famous 5 to open for the summer of 2014!!
Sheri-D Wilson with Lin Elder on drum performed a lively spoken word about The Famous 5 which used history and humour to honour their success.
We were inspired by the words of Jean Scott , who at 101 years of age is the oldest living recipient of The Governor Generals Persons Award for her life time of work for the betterment of women. Jean Scott's message was read by Val Baldwin.
We were pleased to have author and historian Nancy Millar in attendance as well as Barbara Patterson the sculptor of The Famous 5 Monument.
Frances Wright lead everyone in closing the event with the Famous 5 Pledge. "I feel equal to high and splendid braveries!"
Several ladies were wearing beautiful hats in celebration of The Famous 5 and we all left with a feeling of the spirit of these five feisty ladies going with us into our lives.
I have developed a strong affinity for these five ladies of Alberta's history and am trying to exemplify their stubborness and tenacity in my own life.
They are role models that we can all relate to!!
I look forward to next year's event which will be the 85th anniversary of The Person's Case!! See you there.
Carolyn