Famous 5 Foundation

Famous 5 Foundation Our Vision
To be a champion for the development and recognition of Canadian female leaders.

Our Mission
To build a society without boundaries for women by developing the leadership skills of Canadian girls in the spirit of the Famous 5.

5 more days until Pink After 5 with Patti Pon — there's still time to grab your tickets!On October 13, Patti's talk, "Pu...
10/08/2026

5 more days until Pink After 5 with Patti Pon — there's still time to grab your tickets!

On October 13, Patti's talk, "Public Art, the Famous 5 and Their Legacy," will explore the Famous 5 through the lens of public art, examining how monuments, stories and public spaces shape collective memory.

Patti brings a wealth of knowledge as a community and arts champion. She has held senior leadership roles across Alberta’s arts sector and has served as President & CEO of Calgary Arts Development since 2013, leading the organization through the tripling of its budget in 2019.

Her extensive community service includes leadership roles with the Agora Foundation, Calgary Foundation, Asian Heritage Foundation, imagineCalgary, CKUA Radio Network, and Calgary’s 2026 Olympic and Paralympic bid exploration initiative.

Join us for a thoughtful conversation about public art, the Famous 5 and the ways we understand their legacy today.

Don't miss out, we have limited capacity. Get your tickets here:

https://www.famous5.ca/events/2026/9/15/pink-after-5-patti-pon

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Location: AspiHer, Calgary
Tickets: $40 per person
Tickets include hors d’oeuvres and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.

As we approach the 97th Anniversary of the Persons Case on October 18, it's clear for us at the Famous 5, that we're not...
10/01/2026

As we approach the 97th Anniversary of the Persons Case on October 18, it's clear for us at the Famous 5, that we're not done yet.

Women's History Month is a time to reflect on the many accomplishments women have achieved in public and private life, and also to continue the conversation on what still needs to be done. It's also an opportunity to identify who has been left behind, particularly in terms of marginalized women within our society.

Join the Famous 5 at one of our events this month, including:

Pink After 5 with Patti Pon - October 13, Calgary

Persons Day Pink Tea - October 18, Cochrane Public Library
(part of our Trailblazers Tour exhibit there for the month)

2026 Today's Famous 5 Ottawa Awards Reception - October 19, Ottawa

View our https://www.famous5.ca/events page for more information.

Or, HOST YOUR OWN PINK TEA!

We have a hosting kit available on our https://www.famous5.ca/resources page, giving you all the things you need to bring together friends, colleagues, and family for your own celebration of Persons Day, or to discuss Women's History Month.

As we observe this day, we also share the important meanings behind the visual logo. In the words of the National Day fo...
09/30/2026

As we observe this day, we also share the important meanings behind the visual logo.

In the words of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation website:

"The design honours the children who never returned home from residential schools, Survivors, their families and communities.

"In the centre are three symbols: a feather, a narwhal, and a flower. Each symbol represents the distinct cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, brought together in a circular flowing composition to reflect the connection between the groups.

"Above the central elements, stars surrounding the moon honour the children who never returned home from residential schools and symbolize their enduring place in the thoughts and memory of loved ones. The dotted patterns evoke beadwork and reflect the importance of passing down art, culture and traditions from one generation to the next.

"Flowing lines connect the elements of the design, reflecting the connections between land, water, communities and generations. Their winding path represents the journey of reconciliation and reminds all of us that reconciliation is an ongoing process, not just a single day.

"The colour orange represents remembrance and the enduring message that every child matters."

Today, we remember and honour all Indigenous Peoples who suffered the traumas of an unjust past. We commit to making the shared future together a more promising one with each individual or collective daily act of reconciliation at a time.

Join us on Persons Day (October 18) in Cochrane and again on December 8 in Calgary to hear Bobbie Racette share her experiences and explore how courage, determination and Indigenous innovation can shape more inclusive approaches for people who have historically been overlooked.

See Famous5.ca/events for further information.

After a wonderful month in Entwistle, the Trailblazers Tour is continuing its journey across Alberta. A heartfelt thank ...
09/29/2026

After a wonderful month in Entwistle, the Trailblazers Tour is continuing its journey across Alberta. A heartfelt thank you to the Entwistle community for hosting the Maquette throughout September.

Now, it's stopping in Cochrane from October 6–30.

On Sunday, October 18 — Persons Day — the Cochrane Public Library will host Tea with Trailblazers: From Passion to Purpose, a special afternoon celebrating the Famous 5 and the women who continue to blaze trails today. The afternoon will feature Bobbie Racette, founder of Virtual Gurus and Tapwi, as lead trailblazer, joined by Cochrane-area trailblazers Caroline Barclay, Kailey Mitchell, Karlene Myers and Erica Phare-Bergh.

📅 Sunday, October 18 | 1:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Cochrane Public Library – Rotary Lounge
🎟️ Free | No registration required

www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/events/tea-with-trailblazers?id=1792350000-1104660

Before Persons Day, join us for our next Pink After 5. On Tuesday, October 13, Patti Pon will explore public art and the story and legacy of the Famous 5 — and how monuments, stories and public spaces shape our collective memory.

Get your tickets at www.famous5.ca/events/2026/9/15/pink-after-5-patti-pon

Following a fabulous launch of Pink After 5, we’re delighted to welcome Patti Pon for the second conversation in the ser...
09/24/2026

Following a fabulous launch of Pink After 5, we’re delighted to welcome Patti Pon for the second conversation in the series on Tuesday, October 13.

Public Art, the Famous 5 and Their Legacy

The Famous 5 have an enduring presence in our public spaces — but what role does public art play in how we understand their story and legacy?

Patti will explore the Famous 5 through the lens of public art, looking at how monuments, stories and public spaces shape collective memory. The conversation will consider how our understanding of historical figures and their contributions can evolve over time, and what it means to engage with both their accomplishments and the fuller context of their legacies.

Join us for a thoughtful conversation about public art, the Famous 5 and the ways we understand their legacy today.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 4:30–6:30 p.m.
AspiHer, Calgary
Tickets: $40, including hors d’oeuvres and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages. Cash bar available.

Learn more and get your tickets:
https://www.famous5.ca/events/2026/9/15/pink-after-5-patti-pon

With thanks to our Pink After 5 series partners — the Government of Alberta, Matthews Group LLP, Scotiabank, AspiHer and WCD — whose support makes these conversations possible.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our Pink After 5 inaugural event. We are so grateful to everyone...
09/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our Pink After 5 inaugural event. We are so grateful to everyone who came and brought their enthusiasm and passion, and to those who could not join us, we missed you and hope to see you soon.

We would like to thank our community partner the YWCA and the inspiring women who joined us from your Power Up Ready and Consulting Catalyst programs. We thank our sponsors The Matthews Group, Scotiabank, West Canadian Digital, AspiHer and the Government of Alberta. We are so glad to have all of you as part of the Famous 5 family.

And Shari Graydon - you passionately made the case that Change Doesn't Just Happen, and confirmed our motto that We're Not Done Yet! Thank you for the thought-provoking and compelling conversation.

We look forward to seeing you on October 13, when we welcome CADA President and CEO Patti Pon, who will speak to us about public art, the Famous 5 Statues and where we go next.

Tickets are available https://www.famous5.ca/events/2026/9/15/pink-after-5-patti-pon

We’re just days away from the inaugural Pink After 5 Speaker Series!On Tuesday, September 15, we welcome Shari Graydon f...
09/11/2026

We’re just days away from the inaugural Pink After 5 Speaker Series!

On Tuesday, September 15, we welcome Shari Graydon for “Change Doesn’t Just Happen” — a timely conversation about what it takes to turn ideas into action and create meaningful change.

Tuesday, September 15
4:30–6:30 p.m.
AspiHer - 139 17 Ave SW, Calgary

As we get ready for our first event, we want to recognize the partners helping make the Pink After 5 Speaker Series possible: The Government of Alberta, Matthews Group LLP, Scotiabank, AspiHer and WCD.

We’re grateful for their investment in conversations that celebrate women’s leadership, amplify ideas and inspire change.

There’s still time to join us next week. Explore the full speaker series and get your tickets at famous5.ca/events.

5 more days until Pink After 5 with Shari Graydon. Her talk will be about how "Change Doesn't Just Happen". Which seems ...
09/11/2026

5 more days until Pink After 5 with Shari Graydon.

Her talk will be about how "Change Doesn't Just Happen".

Which seems very fitting with the story of the Famous 5. If the Famous 5 didn't ask, "Are women persons under the law?"

Would we have made as much progress for women's rights?

What does it take to go from questioning the status quo to changing the status quo?

Shari's career has spanned more than three decades using words, media, advocacy, and public engagement to advance social change.

We think she knows a thing or two about how to make change happen. We look forward to her presention.

Don't miss out, we have limited capacity and when the tickets are gone they're done.

Get your tickets here -

https://www.famous5.ca/events/2026/9/15/pink-after-5-shari-graydon

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Location: AspiHer, Calgary
Tickets: $40 per person
Tickets include hors d’oeuvres and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.

Ahead of our Pink After 5 Speaker Series, we want to express our gratitude and excitement to be partnering with AspiHer ...
09/04/2026

Ahead of our Pink After 5 Speaker Series, we want to express our gratitude and excitement to be partnering with AspiHer for this series!

We are thrilled to host our upcoming After 5 conversations at AspiHer, Calgary’s premier women’s business club. Built to empower women through education, opportunity and support, we admire AspiHer's work and feel it aligns perfectly with our mission at the Famous 5 Foundation. Thank you to founder Desiree Bombenon and her team for their collaboration.

As a friendly reminder, AspiHer members get a special discount on tickets, and it’s not too late to reserve your seat!

Join us -

September 15 | Shari Graydon
Change Doesn’t Just Happen

October 13 | Patti Pon
Public Art, the Famous 5 and Their Legacy

November 10 | Janet Brown
Democracy and the Alberta Referendum: A Retrospective

December 8 | Bobbie Racette
Courage, Determination and Indigenous Innovation

Tickets are $40 per event and includes hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.

This month, the Famous 5 are making a stop at the Entwistle Library as part of the Trailblazers Tour.If you’re in the ar...
09/02/2026

This month, the Famous 5 are making a stop at the Entwistle Library as part of the Trailblazers Tour.

If you’re in the area, stop in to meet the five women who helped change Canadian history. Learn how Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Henrietta Muir Edwards, and Irene Parlby challenged the idea that women weren’t “persons” under Canadian law.

And while you’re there, stay awhile! Browse the shelves, pick your next great read, bring the kids for a library visit, and spend some time exploring the stories of women who helped open doors for generations to come.

Visit the Trailblazers Tours at the Entwistle Library from September 1–30, 2026.

https://pclibraries.ca/About-Us/entwistle-public-library

Plus, join us for a special Pink Tea on September 28, where guests will create tiny teacups from clay and learn more about the legacy of the Famous 5.

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Calgary, AB
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