The Famous 5 Foundation’s Women Are Persons! exhibit is now on display at Chestermere City Hall. Residents are invited to attend a Pink Tea Opening Reception on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 2:00–4:00 p.m., to celebrate the exhibit and reflect on the ongoing importance of equality and leadership.
This exhibit is part of the provincial F5 Maquette Trailblazers Tour, which introduces Albertans to the Famous 5 and their lasting impact on Canadian history. The reception will bring together remarkable women from Chestermere and the surrounding area to share stories, discuss equality, and inspire future generations.
“Pink Teas” were once a creative form of resistance. Disguised as social gatherings, these teas allowed women to organize for suffrage without interference from opponents.
The Women Are Persons! maquette is designed to represent a Pink Tea and the historic moment when the Famous 5 made history.
The exhibit introduces visitors to the courageous and resilient women who secured the right for women to vote, seek elected office, and serve as Senators. The Famous 5 challenged Canada’s highest court, leading to the first international legal declaration of the principle of equality. Their efforts also helped shape Canada’s Constitution as a “Living Tree,” able to grow and evolve over time.
Because of their courage, Women Are Persons!
Event Details
Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: Chestermere City Hall, 105 Marina Road
Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 14 to jestanislao@chestermere.ca.
Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit will remain on public display until February 13, 2026.