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  • Elizabeth Penashue
    (1944-present)

    Tshaukuesh “Elizabeth” Penashue was born on May 15, 1944, near Meshikamau Lake in Nitassinan, the...

    Shared Threads02 / 06 / 26
  • Margaret Duley’s story comes to life in Tapestry’s first artist portrayal video 

    After an incredible launch, featuring The Ennis Sisters and their original song Wildfire, Opera on...

    Multimedia13 / 04 / 26
  • Dr. Lloydetta Quaicoe
    (1929-present)

    Dr. Lloydetta Quaicoe is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sharing Our Cultures, a...

    Shared Threads06 / 03 / 26
  • Stella Burry
    (1897-1991)

    Stella’s Circle named after Dr. Stella Burry

    Shared Threads06 / 03 / 26
  • Lady Eileen Walwyn
    (1883-1973)

    Lady Eileen Mary Walwyn, DBE, was a prominent figure in Newfoundland during the 1930s and...

    Shared Threads04 / 03 / 26
  • Lady Helena Squires
    (1879-1959)

    First Woman to hold a seat in Government in NL

    Shared Threads04 / 03 / 26
  • Armine Nutting Gosling
    (1861–1942)

    Armine Nutting Gosling was one of Newfoundland’s most determined voices for women’s rights, a leader...

    Shared Threads04 / 03 / 26
  • Vera Perlin
    (1902-1974)

    Disability Advocate

    Shared Threads19 / 01 / 26
  • Margaret Iris Duley
    (1894-1968)

    Newfoundland’s First Novelist

    Shared Threads19 / 01 / 26

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