Beautiful Manitoba Morning

It is another great Manitoba Morning with only 59 days to go until IAWP 2014 begins. 

 

A few years back I posted some winter scene photos and told you all that I was lucky to have an office inside of the amazing Assiniboine Park Zoo.  Well...IAWP 2014 is lucky to be back in those offices so these scenes are just around the corner from us.  I thought I would show you some summer scenes. 

 

 

I have been trying to show you some of the spectacular scenery around Winnipeg over the last few blogs.  There are so many great things happening in our city and this is just one example of fabulous places to visit.

 

 

 

By the way....you will get an opportunity to see Assiniboine Park on Monday, September 29 when we take you all on a "Journey to Churchill" inside of the park. 

 

Remember to register now if you have not already done so!  Check us out at www.iawp2014.org

 

Around the Manitoba Legislative Building

 

I had a few extra minutes on Friday to take some time and walk around the beautiful ground of the Manitoba Legislative Building.  As I came upon this statue, which is one of many around the area, I was reminded once again of the role that Canadian women have played in advancing Human Rights. 

 

This statue of the "Famous Five" is located on the west side of the Legislative grounds.  I encourage you to take some time to visit this statue and to read more about this amazing story of five Canadian women who fought for the basic right to be recognized as a "person".  

 

 

 

 

 

Of the "Famous Five", Nellie McLung was raised in Manitoba and featured standing at the back of this group.  The photo below provides reference for each of the women featured in the statue. 

 

 

 

I have included a link to provide you with further references to the "Famous Five" and the "Persons Case". 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nellie_McClung

 

Only 9 weeks, or 63 days until you can visit Winnipeg and see this statue for yourself.  Be sure to register soon!

How do you plan a parade?

Well ... you start at the beginning.  Today was a great day for a walk along the parade route starting here at the corner of Fort Street and Assiniboine Avenue.  It may not mean much to  you now but in only 75 days you will be familiar with Winnipeg and this intersection, just south of the Hotel Fort Garry.

 

 

Speaking of the Hotel Fort Garry...you will march right on by the hotel on your way to the Opening Ceremony.  This hotel has just as much majesty on the inside as it does outside.  (And have I mentioned there is a Spa too?!)

 

Genie was strolling along behind the group taking careful notes...like she has for the past three years.  This is Broadway Avenue near the front of the Manitoba Legislative Building.

 

Genie and I stopped to show off some IAWP 2014 wear.  Soon enough you will be able to purchase your conference shirt.  This is only one of a few version of shirts you can choose. 

 

Now this will be the end point, a view from the front doors of the Manitoba Legislative Building.  I can't give away all the secrets so you will have to see it for yourself this fall. 

 

So to plan a parade you take several friends from the planning committee (most of the others are camera shy so I can't show their faces) and you walk the route, taking notes, talking over potential glitches and mostly hope that the fabulous weather we had today holds out until September 28! 

 

See you all in 75 days!

Your "Journey" begins in 86 days!

There will be lots to see and do when you arrive in Winnipeg for the IAWP 2014 Conference.  Winnipeg's newest attraction, Journey to Churchill, is sure to be one of your highlights!


http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/bear-y-nice-265791381.html


On Monday, September 29, IAWP 2014 will host a hospitality night at the Assiniboine Park Zoo which features the new Journey to Churchill exhibit.  IAWP 2014 is going to get a preview very soon to ensure all runs smooth for the main event.


Watch our Twitter feed for more updates!

Happy Canada Day!

Canada Day 2014 happens to also be Day 89 in the 100 day countdown to IAWP 2014.  Celebrations are happening all over Winnipeg, including the Assiniboine Park, The Forks, and in Osborne Village.  I mention these areas specifically because when you travel to the conference you will either get a chance to see these places as part of the conference package or you are close enough to wander on your own and explore them.

If you have not already done so I encourage you to register.  You won't want to miss the conference.