I Heart Edmonton

The Famous Five by emil tiedemann T HE Famous Five were tenacious, galvanizing, revered, and they were necessary! Judge Emily Murphy led Henrietta Edwards , Nellie McClung , Louise McKinney , and Irene Parlby as petitioners in the landmark Persons Case that was brought before the Supreme Court of Canada in 1929.  Together, these advocates of women’s rights - all living and/or serving in the Edmonton area - helped establish the right of women to be appointed to the Senate, after the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that women were not “persons” according to the British North America Act.  As individuals, they were instrumental in various facets, though namely where women were concerned. They became national treasures, their fame stretching well beyond the border. Here are the stories of the #famousfive: This mural was painted in 2012 by Edmonton artist Kris Friesen as a way to honour the Famous Five. The mural is located on the side of the Melcor parkade at 100 Av...