Women & War

The Bromley Historical Society is pleased to welcome Wendy Jocko to speak on Women & War on Sunday, November 22nd, 2pm, in the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 550, 43 Main Street, Cobden. The talk is free and open to the public. A seventh generation descendant of Grand Chief Pinesi, who fought alongside the British in the War of 1812, Wendy Jocko followed in his footsteps and those of other members of her family. She served two tours in Bosnia and Croatia in 1993 and 1998 as a United Nations peacekeeper. She was chief of the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation from 2020 until 2023.Her presentation will look at the important roles that Canadian women, including Indigenous women, have played in the wars that took place in the 20th century. Refreshments will be served following her presentation.