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of what Northern Institutes are doing. These Indians and Metis women appeared interested in a quiet sort of way. They named a commit- tee to get members out and to interest new members in joining. A program was drafted somewhat in line with what other Institutes are doing. It included a meeting on “What We Eat“, with a cookie demonstration: and one on “Early Days at Fort McPherson". how it got its name, what they ate and wore. hunt- ing practices, etc. Mrs. Drew Craig, wife of the School Principal, has had experience in Fort Simpson W.I. and is, I believe. prepared to assist this group. The Nurse is also prepared :0 speak to them and to help them in various ways. It may be they will wish to do some special craft work. I saw moccasins being worn decorated with beads in attractive color and design. Tuktoyaktuk W.I. This Institute has just celebrated its first birthday. The Federated Women's Institutes of Canada have been keenly interested in this. their first Eskimo Institute and have followed with pride its progress and accomplishments. Great credit is due the wise :eadership given by the Advisory Committee named a year ago. They. along with Vice- f‘resident Mrs. E. Latour. initiated suggestions and succeeded in creating a desire on the part of members to go into action and do things. Immediately after organizing they had the San- tation Officer speak to them. During the year they worked together in mastering the use of .ommercial patterns. There is a Community Club here but the histitute does not consider that this means over- ‘ripping or duplication in activities. They naintain it can strengthen and make for :reater accomplishment on the part of both. becomes the duty and responsibility of the :lSlltUtB to keep home and family needs before he Club. The Club recently turned down a reâ€" ;uest for an early Curfew for children. Now «e Tuk Institute as a group are asking the ‘lub to reconsider this decision. The Institute .ime forward with an excellent suggestion for in extensive Northwest Territory Water Safety ‘roject. including safety practices around wa- :r with boats, swimming, etc. They are interâ€" sted in “Make Canada Lovelier“. but permaâ€" -:ost and soil conditions discourage planting. ‘ hey reported that Mrs. Latour had succeeded 1 growing plants in window boxes. However. 'ey can accomplish considerable by enlisting VEFYone in a Pick-up, Tidy-up, Cleanâ€"up impaignâ€"in using garbage cans and keepâ€" :g litter picked up around them. This Insti- ‘He will be taking a special interest in the “Will-Organized Eskimo Women’s Institute at Reindeer Station. and doubtless will get in much with them from time to time. WINTER 1965 At a meeting of Fort Smith Women's Institute. Reindeer Station. Reindeer Station is a small spot tucked between the Lake and rather high wooded banks. The Station is admin- istered from here by Mr. Sven Johansson. a Norwegian. The Eskimo herdsmen and their families live here. it is similar to a Company Centre, with workers living in houses owned by the Station, and with heat and water serv‘ ices. Mrs. Kikouk, a mother with a little family, acted as interpreter at the meeting. After I had explained the purpose of Women's Insti- tutes. mentioning some things they might enâ€" joy doing together and answering questions. they readin indicated that they wished to orâ€" ganize. Mrs. Johansson. wife of the Manager. was elected President: Mrs. Thomas. wife of the school teacher, is Secretary. There is one other white woman living there. Mrs. Pauk who will also help. Mrs. Johansson has con- ducted sewing classes during the winter. It is expected that these classes will continue with weekiy meetings. the fourth meeting in each month being given over to the Institute meet» ing. Their programs will be concerned with learning more about the “outside”. children's needs. prevention of accidents. food for the family. pickâ€"up, tidy-Lip. clean-up and planting. if help regarding this is obtainable from Fort Simpson. Destruction Bay. The members of this Yukon Institute are largely wives of men emâ€" ployed by DOT and live in the Department‘s houses. Their children attend a school at the Centre and their Institute meetings are held in a modern. well-equipped hall. They come from many places “outside”. and represent different provinces. It is a progressive Institute with many interests and resources within the group. Their programs are similar to good ones carried on by Institutes across Canada. featuring topics of special interest and concern to women and homemakers. They encourage and give leadership to hobbies. This year they made counterpancs. very lover ones. They are interested in the area in which they live. 19