Fergusson Foundation

Fergusson Foundation Committed to being a catalyst for the prevention and elimination of family violence.

From June 1 - 30, every $1 you donate to the Fergusson Foundation through CanadaHelps.org enters us for a chance to win ...
06/04/2026

From June 1 - 30, every $1 you donate to the Fergusson Foundation through CanadaHelps.org enters us for a chance to win $10,000 in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge!

Be a part of the Great Canadian Giving Challenge and donate to the Fergusson Foundation’s campaign today! You can find the donation form at this link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/muriel-mcqueen-fergusson-foundation-inc/

Du 1er au 30 juin, chaque dollar que vous donnez à la Fondation Fergusson via CanadaHelps.org vous permet de participer à un tirage au sort pour gagner 10 000 $ dans le cadre du Great Canadian Giving Challenge !

Participez au « Great Canadian Giving Challenge » et faites un don dès aujourd’hui à la campagne de la Fondation Fergusson ! Vous trouverez le formulaire de don en cliquant sur ce lien : https://www.canadahelps.org/fr/organismesdebienfaisance/muriel-mcqueen-fergusson-foundation-inc/

Today we celebrate and remember the life of the Honourable Muriel McQueen Fergusson, our namesake and the 127-year legac...
05/26/2026

Today we celebrate and remember the life of the Honourable Muriel McQueen Fergusson, our namesake and the 127-year legacy she has left with us and all New Brunswickers.

Born in Shediac, New Brunswick, on May 26th, 1899, Muriel McQueen was a pioneer of women’s rights. Through her many accomplishments, she unified the women of New Brunswick throughout her life, paving the way for gender equality. She was, in many instances, the "first woman" - from becoming a lawyer, long before the profession accepted her, to being appointed the first woman Senator from the Atlantic region and then on to becoming the first female Speaker of the Senate.

The recipient of numerous awards and honourary academic degrees, Senator Fergusson dedicated her life to selfless public service and a tireless pursuit of social justice. The Fergusson Foundation follows in her footsteps through remembrance and action. Join us in remembering her today, and always. 💜

Photo © Copyright Keith Minchin – Faces of Fredericton

Aujourd'hui, nous célébrons et commémorons la vie de l'honorable Muriel McQueen Fergusson, notre homonyme, et l'héritage de 127 ans qu'elle nous a laissé, à nous et à tous les Néo-Brunswickois.

Née à Shediac, au Nouveau-Brunswick, le 26 mai 1899, Muriel McQueen a été une pionnière des droits des femmes. Grâce à ses nombreuses réalisations, elle a unifié les femmes du Nouveau-Brunswick tout au long de sa vie, ouvrant la voie à l'égalité des sexes. Elle a été, dans de nombreux cas, la « première femme », qu'il s'agisse de devenir avocate, bien avant que la profession ne l'accepte, d'être nommée première femme sénatrice de la région de l'Atlantique ou de devenir la première femme présidente du Sénat.

Lauréate de nombreux prix et diplômes universitaires honorifiques, la sénatrice Fergusson a consacré sa vie à un service public désintéressé et à une poursuite inlassable de la justice sociale. La Fondation Fergusson suit ses traces par le souvenir et l'action. Rejoignez-nous pour vous souvenir d'elle aujourd'hui et toujours. 💜

Photo © Copyright Keith Minchin - Visages de Fredericton

🍷Cheers to National Wine Day! Save the date for our Food & Wine Gourmet Adventure this November. It will be an unforgett...
05/25/2026

🍷Cheers to National Wine Day! Save the date for our Food & Wine Gourmet Adventure this November. It will be an unforgettable evening of exceptional wines and delicious cuisine. Stay tuned for more details and get ready to sip, savour, and support a great cause!

🍷Vive la Journée nationale du vin ! Réservez dès maintenant la date de notre aventure gastronomique Food & Wine prévue en novembre. Ce sera une soirée inoubliable, placée sous le signe de vins d'exception et d'une cuisine savoureuse. Restez à l'écoute pour plus de détails et préparez-vous à déguster, savourer et soutenir une grande cause !

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Brandon Sparks for being tonight’s guest speaker at the Fergusson Foundation AGM. Your rese...
05/22/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Brandon Sparks for being tonight’s guest speaker at the Fergusson Foundation AGM. Your research and insights were both fascinating and impactful, and we are grateful for the opportunity to learn more about this important work.

To learn more about Dr. Sparks’ research, visit: https://youtu.be/huzaN1Rulbw?si=Y5QYgnMJwI886NKl



Un immense merci au Dr Brandon Sparks d’avoir été le conférencier invité de l’AGA de la Fondation Fergusson ce soir. Vos recherches et réflexions étaient à la fois fascinantes et percutantes, et nous sommes reconnaissants d’avoir eu l’occasion d’en apprendre davantage sur cet important travail.

Pour en savoir plus sur les recherches du Dr Sparks : https://youtu.be/huzaN1Rulbw?si=Y5QYgnMJwI886NKl

05/21/2026

We're excited to share with you a new episode of In Conversation, a podcast produced and hosted by the MMFC 💜 Today's episode feature Dr. Brandon Sparks - Dr. Sparks is a leading expert on incels and a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of New Brunswick. His research focuses on the intersection of deviant behaviour and interpersonal relationships.

In this episode, Dr. Sparks tells Dr. Stefanie Hunt-Kennedy (Director the of MMFC) about the pathways to iceldom. He provides a compassionate approach to understanding the experiences of incels while considering their mental & social health and male loneliness.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4fpVB0V0L3hkQoTl8j2iXY?si=wA1AF0BpRRiTVbZA4bV-vA
Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/huzaN1Rulbw?si=0UCg4shsydy1DRCA

05/19/2026

On Friday, May 15, the Supreme Court of Canada came to a landmark judgement to recognize that survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) can claim for civil damages against their abusers more easily.

This is a positive step towards IPV becoming more widely reported and criminalized. Most of all, it recognizes that survivors need to be heard and deserve justice.

Watch our President and CEO Mitzie Hunter speak about the ruling: https://canadianwomen.org/blog/a-landmark-judgement-for-survivors-of-intimate-partner-violence/

This week, the Fergusson Foundation AGM will take place on Thursday, May 21 at the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for F...
05/19/2026

This week, the Fergusson Foundation AGM will take place on Thursday, May 21 at the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research.

Please RSVP to [email protected]

Cette semaine, l'assemblée générale annuelle de la Fondation Fergusson se tiendra le jeudi 21 mai au Centre Muriel McQueen Fergusson pour la recherche sur la violence familiale.

Veuillez répondre à l'invitation à l'adresse suivante : [email protected]

05/14/2026

Did you know that May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month in New Brunswick? This month we focus on raising awareness of how intimate partner violence and sexual violence interact and connect, what resources we have in our province, and how we can work towards having communities that are free from sexual violence.

If you or someone you know has been impacted by sexual violence it is important to remember that it is never your fault and that there are resources in the province.

Visit svnb.ca to learn more about resources in the province.

The Food & Wine Gourmet Adventure is returning on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Delta Fredericton! The Fergusson Foun...
05/14/2026

The Food & Wine Gourmet Adventure is returning on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Delta Fredericton! The Fergusson Foundation is currently accepting sponsors for this fundraiser. For more details on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Rebecca Francis at [email protected].

L'événement « aventure gastronomique » revient le vendredi 6 novembre 2026 au Delta Fredericton ! La Fondation Fergusson recherche actuellement des sponsors pour cette collecte de fonds. Pour plus d'informations sur les possibilités de parrainage, veuillez contacter Rebecca Francis à l'adresse [email protected].

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Fredericton, NB
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