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Lögberg-Heimskringla • Föstudágur 26. júlí 1991 • 3
Johanna (Jo) Wilson and her hus-
band Frank, live in Winnipeg, Mani-
toba. They have three children Joanne,
Carolyn and Frank. There are four
grandchildren. Their granddaughter,
Diane Drawbridge, is one of her at-
tendants.
Jo is the daughter of Joseph and
Gudrun Skaptason. Joseph was the
President of the Icelandic Festival in
!912. Gudrun was the Fjallkona in
1943. Gudrun organized a group of
leelandic women to form the Jón
Sigurðsson Chapter of the IODE in
1916. Jo has been an influential
member for 48 years. This chapter
bas always had a strong working
relationship with the Icelandic com-
ntunity.
Jo Wilson graduated with a Bach-
elor of Science in Home Economics,
Hachelor of Education and Master of
Education. The University of Mani-
l°ba printed her thesis in book form as
a Centennial project in 1967.
In her career as teacher and Depart-
ment Head in Home Economics, she
"'Orked diligently, providing encour-
a8ement and motivation to hundreds
°I students.
Her leadership and involvement
s earned her Honorary Life Mem-
ha
berships in many organizations.
First and foremost, a proud Cana-
dian, Jo is nonetheless most apprecia-
tive of her heritage. She loves Iceland
and has made six trips to enjoy the
rugged beauty of the land and experi-
ence the warmth and hospitality of the
people.
The Icelandic community here in
Manitoba has been the focal point of
many of her activities.
When she was Regent, Jo was on the
board of the Canada Iceland Founda-
tion. She is secretary of the Betel Direc-
torate and was a founding member of
the Betelstadur Housing Cooperative
in Winnipeg.
At present, she is working on a com-
mittee planning for a Care Home to be
erected beside Betelstadur.
The very recent publication of the
book Veterans of Icelandic Descent
World War II, a follow up to the book
published in 1923 after World War I,
was a tremendous undertaking co-
authored by Mae Westdal, Dora
Sigurdson and Jo Wilson.
Jo and Frank enjoy travelling,
playing bridge and entertaining
relatives and friends. As a hostess, Jo
is warm hearted, generous and always
gracious.
THE ICELANDIC FESTIVAL OF MANITOBA
ÍSLENDINGADA GURINN
PATRONAGE SI PPOKT
PROGRAM
We thank supporters for providing free admission to
the Park Grounds this year. As a nonprofit, charitable
organization, fslendingadagurinn depends entirely on
the voluntary efforts of its membership, and the support
of the community.
Patrons ($250)
Eaton's of Canada Ltd.
Gimli Old Timers Assoc.
Tim and Eleanor Samson
Mr. & Mrs. Murray Sigmar
Betel Home Foundation
lcelandair
The R.M. of Bifrost
Benefactors ($200)
Franklin and Dora Sigurdson
Gimli Hotel
Sustainer ($100)
Premier Gary Filmon
Hon. Eric Stefanson, M.L.A.
Ed Helwer, M.L.A.
Town of Gimli
Magnus T. Paulson
Lake Winnipeg Boat Works
Jón Sigurðsson Chapter (IODE)
Chicken Chef Family Restaurants
R.M. of Gimli
Minerva Ladies Aid
lcelandic National League
Elert J. Einarson
The Round Table Restaurant
Contributors ($50)
John Harvard, M.P.
Town of Selkirk
Riverton Transfer
lcelandic National League —
Esjan Chapter, Arborg
Gimli Motors (1976) Ltd.
Supercrete
Gilbart Funeral Homes Ltd.
Ernest and Carolyn Stefanson
Central Bakery
Debbie Alexander
Norm and Pat Dalman
Contributions received subsequent to July 15, 1991 will be
cknowledged in next year's program. The Festival Committee appreciates
y°ur support — it is vital to the continuation of our annual Festival.

A Multicultural Centre at the Forks
Manitoba Multicultural Develop-
ment Inc. (M.M.D.I.), formed by the
Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg Inc.,
Manitoba Intercultural Council, and
the Manitoba Multicultural Resources
Centre, is pleased to announce a major
step toward establishing a Multicultural
Centre at the Forks.
With support from the Govemment
of Canada (Secretary of State,
Multiculturalism & Citizenship), the
Government of Manitoba (Culture,
Heritage and Citizenship), the Forks
Renewal Corporation, the Winnipeg
Core Area Initiative, and the Depart-
ment of Western Economic Diver-
sification,M.M.D.I. hascommissioned
a feasibility study on the concept, or-
ganization, and viability of such a
project.
Manitoba Multicultural Develop-
ment Inc. issued a call for proposal.
Ten excellent submissions were re-
ceived. Four firms were invited to make
presentations. The Gaboury Associates
Architects Inc. and their experienced
téam of consultants were awarded stage
one of the two stage project. The stage
one report is expected by the end of the
year.
The establishment of this unique
project in Winnipeg will reaffirm Win-
nipeg and Manitoba as the multicultural
capital of Canada. Our multicultural
make-up is an asset to be promoted. We
take pride in our mosaic and the attrac-
tion it provides to both potential resi-
dents and visitors.
The Multicultural Centre will be a
stmcture that will, in its design, be func-
tional and will become the identifying
symbol ofwhatweare: a vibrantcosmo-
politan city and province, proud of its
rich and diverse cultural mosaic.
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