Marking 100 years since some Island women won the right to vote
CANADA, Could 3 – Could 3, 2022, marks the centennial of some ladies profitable the suitable to vote in Prince Edward Island.
After years of lobbying and advocating by Island suffragists, on Could 3, 1922, many Island ladies have been granted the suitable to vote in Prince Edward Island provincial elections. It is very important acknowledge that the suitable to vote was not prolonged to all ladies on that date. First Nations ladies couldn’t vote in provincial elections till the 1960’s.
“I wish to acknowledge all of those that paved the way in which for girls in Prince Edward Island. Due to them our vote issues on election day, our names will be on the poll, and we will be leaders and changemakers for our province.”
– Natalie Jameson, Minister chargeable for the Standing of Ladies.
To this point, 32 ladies have been elected to the Legislative Meeting of Prince Edward Island since its institution in 1893. The Coalition for Ladies in Authorities outlines lots of the significant dates in the History of Women and Politics in PEI.
“Over the previous 100 years we’ve made progress, however there may be nonetheless a lot to be finished. Prince Edward Island ladies are sensible, succesful, and certified to be elected officers. To ensure that PEI to attain significant change – ladies should be current at our decision-making tables,” added Minister Jameson. “I hope that 100 years from now, Islanders will look again and see this as a time of higher fairness for all ladies, working in the direction of closing the gender hole and increasing alternatives.”
Starting this summer time and for the rest of the yr, the PEI Museum & Heritage Basis will host a travelling exhibition in honour of this necessary one centesimal anniversary. It’s going to element the ladies and occasions that led to most Island ladies profitable the vote in 1922, in addition to tales of girls who’ve modified our politics and our province within the hundred years since then.
Media Contact
Autumn Tremere
Division of Schooling and Lifelong Studying
agtremere@gov.pe.ca
