FREDERICTON, N.B. — Kate Belair considers social media a good tool for her job as executive director of the Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada. “The women’s institute is modest farm women with rural backgrounds and we need to encourage them to toot their own horn a little bit,” Belair said. “They are not utilizing this […] Read more
Stories by Trudy Kelly Forsythe
Religion can put a ‘holy hush’ on violence
FREDERICTON, N.B. — Discussing domestic violence is important in farming communities where religious faith is often stronger and women turn to the faith community for help, said researcher Nancy Nason-Clark. “Women of faith often feel greater shame and have a strong sense of responsibility to keep the family together,” said the acting director of the […] Read more
4-H briefs – July 2, 2015
Youth committee adds new voices to 4-H 4-H Canada is committed to creating programming relevant for today’s youth and is seeking input from its young members to ensure that happens, said Shannon Benner, chief executive officer of 4-H Canada. “We’re looking to amplify the voice of the Youth Advisory Committee so that we can really […] Read more
