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Photo by G. Purdy, copyright M. Forster | Author Events
Upcoming events for Merna Forster:
- Presentation on Celebrating Canadian Heroines - Luncheon speaker
Saanich Peninsula Newcomers Club
Pier Hotel (9805 Seaport Place)
Sidney, British Columbia
February 9, 2012
12:00 to 1:30 pm
Merna will present an illustrated talk about notable women in Canadian history, highlighting some of the amazing people featured in her new book 100 More Canadian Heroines: Famous and Forgotten Faces. Autographed copies of Merna's books will be available. Tickets to the luncheon/presentation must be purchased in advance through the Saanich Peninsula Newcomers Club.
- International Women's Day Event
Sidney/North Saanich Library
10091 Resthaven Dr.
Sidney, British Columbia
V8L 3G3
7:00 to 8:00 pm
Are you interested in famous and forgotten faces in Canadian herstory? Drop by the library on International Women’s Day for a presentation by historian Merna Forster, author of 100 Canadian Heroines and 100 More Canadian Heroines. She will share some stories from her books.
- Presentation on Promotion of Canadian Heroines - Dinner speaker
Zonta Club of Victoria
University Club
Victoria, British Columbia
June 28, 2012
6:00 to 7:30 pm
Merna will give a presentation about her work to ensure notable women in Canadian history are not forgotten. Autographed copies of Merna's books will be available. This event is open to members of the Zonta Club of Victoria.
- Presentation on Canadian Heroines
Hope Library
Hope, British Columbia
October 12, 2012
Evening presentation
Here's a schedule of events where Merna Forster appeared in 2011.
100 More Heroines Cake, copyright M. Forster | Book Launch Tea
Sidney, British Columbia
September 24, 2011
The first book launch event for 100 More Canadian Heroines! Journalist Adrienne Dyer wrote an article about it in the January 2012 issue of Boulevard Magazine: Victoria Author Merna Forster brings forgotten Canadian heroines into the light.
- Interview on All Point's West
CBC Radio One, 90.5FM
September 30, 2011
Merna Forster was the guest of Jo-Ann Roberts. How encouraging that Jo-Ann was so excited about 100 More Canadian Heroines, and discovering many forgotten women!
Emily Carr House, copyright M. Forster | Victoria: Celebration of Women's History Month and Book Launch
Emily Carr House National Historic Site
207 Government Street
Victoria, British Columbia
Sunday, October 2nd, 2011
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
An enthusiastic crowd turned out for this celebration of Women's History Month in Victoria, and the launch of 100 More Canadian Heroines. Guests included MLA Ida Chong and David Clarke, family historian for The Butchart Gardens. Jennie Butchart is featured in the new book, and David Clarke spoke about the family. Door prizes were provided by the author and The Butchart Gardens. Merna is a member of the Victoria Genealogical Society, and arranged for Melanie Arscott and Sarah Hamster to set up a display and answer questions about family history research.
The invitation
Photo album on Facebook
Art Openings website: info on Emily Carr House and some of the guests who attended the event.
- Ottawa: Celebration of Women's History Month and Book Launch
24 Sussex Drive, copyright M. Forster |
Official Residence of the Prime Minister of Canada
24 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
October 4, 2011
Merna Forster was the guest of honour at a celebration of Women's History Month and the launch of her new book 100 More Canadian Heroines. More.
- Presentation re Great Canadian Women
Victoria Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
Victoria, British Columbia
October 13, 2011
- Presentation re Great Canadian Women
Victoria Daytime Newcomers Monthly Luncheon
Cedar Hill Golf Course
Victoria, British Columbia
October 19, 2011
More than seventy women turned out for this event. What a great group!
Frank Stanford, copyright M. Forster | Interview on CFAX 1070 with Frank Stanford
November 11, 2011
10:00 to 10:30 am (PST)
- Presentation on Canadian Heroines in Politics and Reform:
Featuring stories from Merna Forster's books 100 Canadian Heroines and 100 More Canadian Heroines.
South Vancouver Island Federal Women's Liberal Commission
Christmas Luncheon at Fireside Grill
Victoria, British Columbia
Saturday, December 10th, 2011
A limited number of engagements are available for presentations, conferences, readings, book signings, book clubs, school classes, Girl Guides and Brownies, radio and television appearances, etc. If you would like to arrange for Merna Forster to give a presentation to your group, please contact us.
A few testimonials:
- "Merna's delightful presentation was uplifting and the entire audience was enthralled with her lovely recollections into the amazing lives of these women."
Barbara Evans
Canadian Federation of University Women, Ottawa
- "We all enjoyed you very much, hope to meet you again."
Ina McDonald
Women's Canadian Club of Edmonton
- "I saw you on Breakfast at the New RO and was captivated! Thank you for such a wonderful book. I believe every Canadian woman (and Man!) should own one!"
Mona Hopkins
Pembroke, Ontario
- "I heard your inspiring interview today on CBC and am so glad that you have contacted the Girl Guides of Canada about the book. It has been difficult over the years to find good information on Canadian Women to present to the girls. You have rescued us from talking about Laura Secord once again this year. It is not that Laura Secord was not a great example of an heroic Canadian woman, it is just that we prefer to show the girls that there are many, many great Canadian women. Thank you, thank you."
Sandy Eathorne
Toronto, Ontario
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"It was a pleasure to have you on the program to talk about your book 100 Canadian Heroines: Famous and Forgotten Faces, and to share some of the stories of the women of Canadian history. "
Peter Anthony Holder
Host, HOLDER TONIGHT (Montreal)
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