Ottawa , Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Almanda Walker-Marchand and the Fédération des Femmes Canadiennes-Françaises

Almanda Walker-Marchand and the Federation des Femmes Canadiennes-Francaises Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Robert Rusaw, August 15, 2022

1. Almanda Walker-Marchand and the Federation des Femmes Canadiennes-Francaises Marker

Inscription. 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.

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • War, World I • War, World II • Women. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 45° 25.551′ N, 75° 40.303′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1900 All Saints' Anglican Church (approx. half a kilometer away); The Rideau Branch Library (1933)

Almanda Walker-Marchand and the Fédération des Femmes Canadiennes-Françaises Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Robert Rusaw, August 15, 2022

2. Almanda Walker-Marchand and the Fédération des Femmes Canadiennes-Françaises Marker

(approx. one kilometer away); Marie-Rose Turcot 1887-1977 (approx. one kilometer away); The University of Ottawa: Alma Matter of Thousands of Franco-Ontarians (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); The University of Ottawa and Ontario's Francophones (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); A Tribute to the First Builders of the University of Ottawa (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); University of Ottawa / Université D'Ottawa (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); University of Ottawa (approx. 1.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.

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 268 times since then and 16 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.