Almanda Walker-Marchand and the Fédération des Femmes Canadiennes-Françaises
Photographed By Robert Rusaw, August 15, 2022
1. Almanda Walker-Marchand and the Federation des Femmes Canadiennes-Francaises Marker
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Almanda Walker-Marchand and the Fédération des Femmes Canadiennes-Françaises. . Almanda Walker-Marchand was the founder and president of the Fédération des femmes canadiennes-françaises (FFCF). Born in Quebec City in 1868, she moved with her family first to Montreal and then to Ottawa. Her last home overlooked this park. In 1914, days after the declaration of the First World War, Walker-Marchand encouraged a group of more than 400 French-Canadian women to form an organization dedicated to helping French-Canadian soldiers and their families both during and after the war. From 1918-45 they contributed to the relief of poverty, advancement of health and education and the promotion of francophone culture. During Walker-Marchand's 32 years as its president, the FFCF expanded beyond Ottawa to form many chapters in francophone communities across Canada. In 1943, Walker Marchand was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire. She died in 1949, but the group continued and evolved to champion the political, social and economic rights of francophone women throughout Canada. Celebrating its 100 anniversary in 2014, it is known today as the Alliance des femmes de la francophonie canadienne.
Almanda Walker-Marchand was the founder and president of the Fédération des
femmes canadiennes-françaises (FFCF). Born in Quebec City in 1868, she moved
with her family first to Montreal and then to Ottawa. Her last home overlooked this
park. In 1914, days after the declaration of the First World War, Walker-Marchand
encouraged a group of more than 400 French-Canadian women to form an
organization dedicated to helping French-Canadian soldiers and their families both
during and after the war. From 1918-45 they contributed to the relief of poverty,
advancement of health and education and the promotion of francophone culture.
During Walker-Marchand's 32 years as its president, the FFCF expanded beyond
Ottawa to form many chapters in francophone communities across Canada. In 1943,
Walker Marchand was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire. She died
in 1949, but the group continued and evolved to champion the political, social and
economic rights of francophone women throughout Canada. Celebrating its 100
anniversary in 2014, it is known today as the Alliance des femmes de la
francophonie canadienne.
Erected by Ontario Heritage Trust.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work
Location. 45° 25.551′ N, 75° 40.303′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. Marker is on Range Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in Strathcona Park, along the walking trail leading north from the parking lot on Somerset E. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ottawa ON K1N 8J4, Canada. Touch for directions.
2. Almanda Walker-Marchand and the Fédération des Femmes Canadiennes-Françaises Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.