Happy Birthday Macphail - A tribute to Agnes Macphail
Channel: The Hanley Institute
Date: 2024-04-07

Agnes Campbell Macphail entered the House of Commons as MP in March 1922, a few days before her 32nd birthday. As the very first Canadian woman to be elected MP, she brought national and international recognition to Grey County and Artemesia Township, now Grey Highlands. She is our most significant nationally-recognized Canadian woman. This year’s program will feature The Hanley Institute Theatre Club, as well as honouring exceptional Grey Highlands’ women who exemplify  Agnes’s dedication to the well-being of their home community. Special recognition will go to Joan McGee and Margaret Russell.
“As we begin our celebration of Agnes Campbell Macphail this afternoon we would like to formally recognize that we are meeting on Anishnaabe traditional territory”

Friends of the South Grey Museum & The Hanley Institute present

Happy, Happy Birthday, Agnes

MC: Geoff Bowes
00:00 O Canada
00:50 Opening Remarks
11:10 A Salute to Grey Highlands Museum through Geraldine Robinson
28:30 In the Tradition of Agnes Campbell Macphail - Joan McGee & Margaret Russell
46:24 Musical Interlude – Brenda Dimoff Musical Director at Annesley United Church 
52:50 The Hanley Institute Theatre Club present 'Macphail'
1:08:30 Greetings from the Warden of Grey County
1:11:50 An Agnes Proclamation, Mayor Olivia Chow, Toronto
1:13:00 A Word from Mayor Paul McQueen
1:19:20 Draw Prizes
1:25:20 Closing Remarks - Time for Birthday Cake