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o and Mrs. Josefik would go one way, Cooke, the nurse. and 1 the other, to remind the women of the meeting and stir up further interest. It is a compact little settleâ€" ment with a school, a nursing station, RCMP office. a Roman Catholic Church, a Penteâ€" costal Tabernacle, a very old Anglican Church (no longer being used but with people hoping for some way of it being preserved) and 21 Hudson Bay store. The people were friendly, ready to talk to us on the street and in their homes, We called on the Chief but his wrfe could not talk to us since she could not speak English. She had broken her hip and could only get about slowly on crutches so could not attend the meeting. We saw bannock being made and were given some to eat. “Soon it was time for the meeting and on returning to the school we found the resource- ful Mr. Josefik showing pictures to 21 women. I was so pleased to have Mrs. Haggerty with me for this meeting. We moved slowly. since all did not readily understand English. Some could not write their names and they seemed to feel that they had little money. which was probably quite true. Any program suggestions had to hear this in mind. We were told their cooking facilities were limited: some did not have ovens, "We told the Institute story as simply as we could. We soon realized it might be helpful to use an interpreter. It required two Indian dialects to speak to them. Finally. when we put the question regarding organizing, they decided they wanted a Women’s Institute. The President and Viceâ€"President selected were our two interpreters: President. Mrs. Rose Widow: Vice-President, Mrs. Rosie Norwe- gean: Secrtearyâ€"Trcasurer, Mrs. Shirley Croâ€" nan. wife of an RCMP officer, a capable young woman from British Columbia. A Program Cemmittee was named. including with the Executive. Mrs. Priest, wife of Pente- costal preacher; and a native, Mrs. Harriet Gladue." Reviewing possibilities for programs for this Institute, along with craft work Miss Eadie suggests: “What about growing some vege- tables? I know that Indians are not gardeners and often there is the question of space and soil: but RCMP and priests had splendid garâ€" delps in many places, excluding Tuk and Inu- vr ." Miss Eadie visited Fort Resolution with the hope of organizing an Institute there. A Sister who is a teacher at the Roman Catholic Misâ€" sion met the plane and offered the hospitality of the Mission during her stay in Fort Resolu- tion. A few women gathered for a small meet- ing that night and the next morning Miss Eadie and an Indian woman, Mrs. Jones called at fifteen homes explaining Institute work to 20 the women. Mrs. Jones could speak, i», re, quired, in either of the two Indian diult-s l'-, as well as in English. They also called i. the school teacher‘s wife, Mrs. R. Allen who time, from Saskatchewan and knows som iinn‘u about the Homemakers' Clubs of that pi. am? It was decided to leave Institute literauii tilt, Mrs. Allen in the hope that, with the -. ..[ the other women interested an Institutt be organized later. Miss Eadie also the Nursing Station and the male nur an. felt that a Women‘s Institute could hi mm in working for improved health in tl.. m. munity and he showed a readiness to m such a group. His wife will help, It m though she is busy with a young famili. Miss Eadie’s report recognized SOlIlt tit contributions to the Women‘s Instittn. a merit in this new territory: “Mrs. Haggerty was your Nationn. ~.i- dent at her best all the time. Her Lil , friendliness. understanding, appreciati. lt- terests. needs and accomplishments t» , in spite of limitations) and her at Women’s Institutes in Canada and art "i: world gave real impetus to these Nor: ‘ .- Igltl tittl stitutes, inspired and stimulated thci 'rr ability to grasp situations never failed at her presentations varied to adjust to th- ,it she was meeting. “Much credit goes to Mrs. Hough wt pioneer work in launching the WOIII lil- stitute in the Mackenzie District. l\i ii- quiries were made for her and mucl w- ciation expressed for her leadership. “To Mrs. Hough and Mrs. Geo. \\ .‘Ll special thanks for the Northern Lights In and the fifteen minute monthly radio t in News and Views which is heard in lh ti- tories through the courtesy of the CBC il- ern Service, a broadcast designed for .’\ '11 Canada Women‘s Institute members. “And very special tribute must be 0 the contribution made by whites. largcl U of Northern Affairs and National Re .‘.‘~ personnel, RCMP, managers of Hudxt stores, clergy, and also teachers, nur» all Sisters. Their willingness to assist, their M'- ciation of the importance of continl: l1- couragement and prodding, understand \‘I grass root needs and traditions is im‘u 'C- In most places it would be impossible it -_\’ on without them. They are respected ant .ll' leadership sought. This was evident wh '1‘â€" ganizing two new Institutes. At Tuk the 9- Presiden’t selected was the wife of the ti J in charge of the Fur Industry Training 5 ’ and an advisory committee appointed inr‘ the wives of the teacher, Anglican Mil I- RCMP officer and manager of the Hi “ll Bay store. At Fort Norman, the Secrets; h the wife of the RCMP officor." HOME AND count: 3'"