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General Assembly of the Cercle de fermières in Yamachiche (September 1943)

Black and white photograph showing members of the Cercle des fermières. In the main section of the auditorium, women are sitting on benches, on either side of the aisle. In front of them, three men appear to be making a presentation. More women are watching the proceedings from seats in the balcony.
Appartenance Mauricie Société d’histoire régionale, Le Nouvelliste Fonds (2440). Unknown photographer.
A rural women’s organization established in 1915, the Cercle de fermières was dedicated to acknowledging the household and farm work performed by women in remote areas of Quebec. Meetings provided members with an opportunity to share knowledge. Adopting a maternalistic vision, the organization sought to equip rural women with a broad range of knowledge and skills. It is also interesting to note that the Cercle des fermières facilitated the intergenerational transfer of rural know-how, including traditional craft and food production methods.