Historical link to Ottawa's Annual Tulip Festival
Born in 1943 in Ottawa at the Ottawa Civic Hospital.
First royal baby to ever be born in North America.
Is the third daughter of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands. Member of the Dutch Royal House and currently ninth in the line of succession to the Dutch throne.
The Princess was born in Ottawa, Ontario, as the family had been living in Canada since June 1940 after the occupation of the Netherlands by Nazi Germany. The maternity ward of Ottawa Civic Hospital in which Princess Margriet was born was temporarily declared to be extraterritorial by the Canadian government. Making the maternity ward outside of the Canadian domain caused it to be unaffiliated with any jurisdiction and technically international territory. This was done to ensure that the newborn Princess would derive her citizenship from her mother only, thus making her solely Dutch.
The Dutch royal family was so impressed with Ottawa that they donated tulip bulbs to the city, which led to the establishment of the annual Tulip Festival in Ottawa.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Margriet_of_the_Netherlans
www.archives.cbc.ca
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Jennifer Cloutier
Science researcher, competitive water skier
Canada’s Top Twenty Under Twenty (2011)
"It's something [referring to the accident that left her a paraplegic] that's had a really, really big impact on my life, but now I'd say probably for the better, it's made me a really motivated person and it's made me realize how short life can be." - Jennifer Cloutier
Born in Ottawa; attended Immaculata High School.
Presently studying biology at Harvard University, one of the top students in her class.
President of Women in Science at Harvard Radcliffe.
Named to Canada's Top Twenty Under Twenty in 2011. The awards are given out each year to 20 Canadian youths, under the age of 20, who demonstrate innovation, leadership and achievement in a certain field.
Was nominated by her professor at Harvard for her stem cell research and advocacy work for women in science.
Competitive water skier who trains and volunteers with Ski Ability Ottawa throughout the summer, competing on a regular basis.
www.ottawacitizen.com
Friday, July 8, 2011
Margaret Anglin
Broadway actress, director, producer
Born in Ottawa in 1876; died in Toronto in 1958.
Was actually born in the House of Parliament Speaker’s Chambers. Her father Timothy Warren Anglin was Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons at that time.
Her brother, Francis Alexander Anglin served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada from 1924 to 1933.
Her brother, Francis Alexander Anglin served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada from 1924 to 1933.
Had a career in New York City in the 1890’s, studied in Toronto and Montreal, and graduated from the Empire School of Dramatic Acting in NYC.
Inspired by reading the classics and a love for the Greek tragedies that centered on women, became the dominant dramatic actress of the first two decades of the 20th Century.
Inspired by reading the classics and a love for the Greek tragedies that centered on women, became the dominant dramatic actress of the first two decades of the 20th Century.
Earned wide recognition for her dramatic skills and was invited to work with Sarah Bernhardt.
Had her own Shakespearian touring group.
Performed her last show on Broadway in 1936.
Performed her last show on Broadway in 1936.
The Canadian Encyclopedia Online Accessed 2000.
Encyclopedia Britannica online. Accessed 2000.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Anglin
Sandra Oh
Actress
Born in 1971 in Ottawa (formerly Nepean).
Attended Sir Robert Borden High School in Ottawa.
Well known for portraying Dr. Cristina Yang on ABC's Grey's Anatomy, for which she has won a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award.
Also played notable roles in the feature films Under the Tuscan Sun and Sideways, and had a supporting role on the HBO original series Arli$$.
www.sandraoh.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandra_Oh
Keshia Chanté
Singer
Born in Ottawa in 1988.
Born in Ottawa in 1988.
Is a critically acclaimed, singer, songwriter, model and actress.
Signed to BMG Music Canada at the age of 14 and has released two albums.
Signed to BMG Music Canada at the age of 14 and has released two albums.
Won many awards, including a Juno Award, "Best New Artist" at the Canadian Radio Awards and Urban Music Awards, as well as "Video of the Year" and "Fans Choice". Has had six Top Ten singles at radio.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keshia_Chanté
Flora MacDonald
Politician
Born in 1926 in North Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Worked in administration for the Progressive Conservative Party for several years, prior to becoming involved in electoral politics.
First elected to the House of Commons in the 1972 general election as the Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament for the riding of Kingston and the Islands. She remained in parliament until her defeat in the 1988 election.
At the 1976 PC leadership convention, she became the first woman to mount a serious campaign for the leadership of one of Canada's two major governing parties. In this, she had been preceded by Rosemary Brown who ran in 1975 for the leadership of the New Democratic Party, and by Mary Walker-Sawka, who won two votes at the PC leadership convention in 1967.
When Joe Clark became Prime Minister of Canada in 1979, he made MacDonald the first female Secretary of State for External Affairs in Canadian history, and one of the first female foreign ministers anywhere in the world.
MacDonald returned to government after the PC victory in the 1984 federal election, serving first as Minister of Employment and Immigration, and then as Minister of Communications under Prime Minister Mulroney.
Since losing her seat in 1988, she has devoted her time to international humanitarian work.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flora_MacDonald_(politician)
Born in 1926 in North Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Worked in administration for the Progressive Conservative Party for several years, prior to becoming involved in electoral politics.
First elected to the House of Commons in the 1972 general election as the Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament for the riding of Kingston and the Islands. She remained in parliament until her defeat in the 1988 election.
At the 1976 PC leadership convention, she became the first woman to mount a serious campaign for the leadership of one of Canada's two major governing parties. In this, she had been preceded by Rosemary Brown who ran in 1975 for the leadership of the New Democratic Party, and by Mary Walker-Sawka, who won two votes at the PC leadership convention in 1967.
When Joe Clark became Prime Minister of Canada in 1979, he made MacDonald the first female Secretary of State for External Affairs in Canadian history, and one of the first female foreign ministers anywhere in the world.
MacDonald returned to government after the PC victory in the 1984 federal election, serving first as Minister of Employment and Immigration, and then as Minister of Communications under Prime Minister Mulroney.
Since losing her seat in 1988, she has devoted her time to international humanitarian work.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flora_MacDonald_(politician)
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Adèle de Guerry Languedoc
Librarian
Born in 1904 in Tadoussac, Quebec.
Studied at McGill University in Montreal in 1929.
Also studied at Columbia University and obtained a Bachelor of Library Service in 1946.
Worked in France after the Second World War where she set up the first children's library outside Paris.
Was hired in 1951 as Accessions Librarian at the Canadian Bibliographic Centre in Ottawa, the forerunner of Library and Archives Canada.
Developed the Canadiana acquisitions program and became well known for her expert detective work in discovering Canadian authors.
In 1964, was appointed Assistant National Librarian, a position held until her retirement in 1969.
Upon her death in December 1993, the National Library News paid tribute to her achievements: "To all her work, she brought a broad, deep knowledge and experience of Canada's French and English traditions".
www.collectionscanada.gc.ca
www.famouscanadianwomen.ca
Born in 1904 in Tadoussac, Quebec.
Studied at McGill University in Montreal in 1929.
Also studied at Columbia University and obtained a Bachelor of Library Service in 1946.
Worked in France after the Second World War where she set up the first children's library outside Paris.
Was hired in 1951 as Accessions Librarian at the Canadian Bibliographic Centre in Ottawa, the forerunner of Library and Archives Canada.
Developed the Canadiana acquisitions program and became well known for her expert detective work in discovering Canadian authors.
In 1964, was appointed Assistant National Librarian, a position held until her retirement in 1969.
Upon her death in December 1993, the National Library News paid tribute to her achievements: "To all her work, she brought a broad, deep knowledge and experience of Canada's French and English traditions".
www.collectionscanada.gc.ca
www.famouscanadianwomen.ca
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