Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba, Inc.

In honour of , new data are available on the gender representation among Canadian members of Parliament (MPs) and Cabinet:

• The proportion of women among MPs has increased.
• In 2023, 30.6% of MPs were women, compared with 20.6% in 1997.
• In 2023, the proportions of women (48.7%) and men (51.3%) in Cabinet were comparable.

For more statistics on women in Canada’s federal Parliament:
- Infographic: https://ow.ly/jaZF50QOLW5.
- Daily article: https://ow.ly/nS0K50QOLW6.

Danish seismologist and geophysicist Inge Lehmann -- who first discovered that the Earth has a solid core -- was born on this day in 1888. Lehmann revolutionized our understanding of the Earth’s composition by mathematically analyzing seismic waves from earthquakes, proving that our planet has a solid inner core inside of a molten outer core. Her “exacting scrutiny of seismic records” was hailed by Francis Birch of the American Geophysical Union, who called her “a master of a black art for which no amount of computerization is likely to be a complete substitute.”

Lehmann was studying an earthquake in New Zealand in 1929 when she first discovered that the seismic waves, called P waves, appeared to be bouncing off of a boundary at the center of the Earth -- contradicting the prevailing theory that the Earth’s core was liquid. In a 1936 paper, Lehmann laid out mathematical proof that the Earth’s core was solid; within a few years, her interpretation was accepted by other leading seismologists. She continued doing research throughout her life, even years after her official retirement, and in 1959, she discovered another anomaly in how seismic waves travel through the Earth’s mantle, the Lehmann discontinuity, which seismologists are trying to explain today.

She received many awards and honors for her work, and published her last scientific paper at the age of 99; she died in 1993 at the age of 104. In 1997, the American Geophysical Union established the Inge Lehmann Medal to honor "outstanding contributions to the understanding of the structure, composition, and dynamics of the Earth’s mantle and core." She is still remembered for her incredible work ethic, her tremendous mathematical gifts, and for her refusal to believe that her contributions were less valuable because she was a woman. As she famously declared, “You should know how many incompetent men I had to compete with -- in vain!”

Inge Lehmann is one of many groundbreaking female scientists featured in the excellent book “Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science -- and the World,” recommended for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, at https://www.amightygirl.com/headstrong-52-women

To introduce kids to 20 incredible women of science, we highly recommend the illustrated biography "Born Curious" for ages 6 to 10 at https://www.amightygirl.com/born-curious

To encourage kids' interest in geology, we recommend the 15-Piece Geology Tool Set for ages 9 and up at https://www.amightygirl.com/geology-tools

To encourage your own Mighty Girl's love of math, check out our blog post, “Add It Up! Top 35 Math Toys for Mighty Girls,” at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=12180

To introduce children and teens to more inspiring female scientists, visit our blog post, "Ignite Her Curiosity: Books to Inspire Science-Loving Mighty Girls," at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=13914

Find your next job at the Winnipeg Career Fair and Training Expo!
This event will be at the RBC Convention Centre (375 York Avenue) on May 9 from 1 pm to 4 pm. Bring your resume and get ready to meet with employers! For a full list of vendors or more information, visit jobscanadafair.com/winnipegcareerfair/.

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Parents frustrated at lack of daycare spots, despite federal push for $10-a-day child care | The Current with Matt Galloway | Live Radio | CBC Listen The federal government’s $10-a-day child care plan is rolling out across the country, but many parents are frustrated that there simply aren’t enough daycare spots available — at any price. Matt Galloway talks to Hannah Johnson and Sheree Rieger, two mothers who can’t find child care in Sask...

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Congratulations are in order for Maples Collegiate athlete Jayna Maytwayashing! Jayna has signed her letter of intent to play basketball with the Brandon University Bobcats!

Jayna is a member of Lake Manitoba First Nation, and will be attending the 2023 North American Indigenous Games as a part of our 19U women’s basketball team.

Congratulations Jayna! We’re so excited to cheer you on and see where your playing career will take you!

Reminder!

Our final Girls Multi-sport Series of the school year is this Friday, Apr. 14th! Girls aged 7-12 can try volleyball, soccer, ringette, and rhythmic gymnastics for FREE 🏐 ⚽ ⭕ 🤸‍♀️

Register ⬇️
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Alright folks, THIS IS HAPPENING! Thanks to a “bridge funding grant” from the Province of Manitoba, BUILD is hosting an info session for PAID TRAINING in the trades. Come to 765 Main Thursday morning at 9 am! Come on time! See you there!