Nellie McClung - Famous Five

Who was Nellie McClung?

• A novelist, reformer, journalist, and suffragist

• A scientist and inventor

• A famous Canadian athlete

• A renowned Canadian artist

Which province was the first to grant women the right to vote and run for office due to Nellie McClung's efforts?

In which year did Manitoba grant women the right to vote and run for office?

What position did Nellie McClung hold in Edmonton from 1921 to 1926?

• Liberal MLA

• Mayor

• Governor

• Senator

McClung was the first female Director of the Board of the Governors for this major Canadian TV and radio corporation.

Before McClung became Director of the Board of Governors at the CBC, women were just as_______ to decision makers not active professionals.

At the 1938 League of Nations, McClung was one of the few Canadians trying win the right to vote (suffrage) for ________ Canadians