Organic Granny

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 ...