Here are detailed profiles of notable Canadian women who achieved significant success while navigating life as unmarried, divorced, widowed, or abandoned individuals. #OCanada These stories highlight their resilience and accomplishments: 1. Jean Folster (1922–1994) First Female Chief of Norway House Cree Nation & Manitoba’s First Indigenous Woman Magistrate. Jean Folster Image: Nellie McClung Foundation Widowed at a young age, Jean Folster raised eight children in Norway House, Manitoba. To support her family, she worked as a seamstress, creating bridal attire. Recognizing the challenges faced by families in her community, she established the first family services organization in a First Nations community. Her ...
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