Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire
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The Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (IODE) is a women's charitable organization based in Canada
. The club was originally titled the "Federation of Daughters of the British Empire", which was founded by Margaret Clark Murray in 1900. Initially wanting to expand nationally but with failed attempts, in 1901 the group opted to stay in Canada and the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire was formed.
It was founded in 1900 during the Second Boer War
in patriotic support of the British Empire
. It currently provides scholarship
s, bursaries
, book prizes, and awards, as well as pursuing other philanthropic and educational projects in various communities across the nation. The club was originally formed to strengthen Canada’s National ties. During the Second World War the IODE had 50 000 members and and participated in war effort relief drives, such as sock drives and scrap drives.
The first chapter in New Brunswick
was founded by Mrs. John Black in Fredericton
. Fredericton was also the location of the first club meeting, on January 15 1900.
The clubs first president was Edith Nordheimer in 1901.
The clubs motto was “One Flag, One Throne, One Empire”. The IODE ran a magazine called "Echoes".
The US counterpart is DBE Society (Daughters of the British Empire).
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The club was originally titled the "Federation of Daughters of the British Empire", which was founded by Margaret Clark Murray in 1900. Initially wanting to expand nationally but with failed attempts, in 1901 the group opted to stay in Canada and the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire was formed.
It was founded in 1900 during the Second Boer War
Second Boer War
The Second Boer War was fought from 11 October 1899 until 31 May 1902 between the British Empire and the Afrikaans-speaking Dutch settlers of two independent Boer republics, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State...
in patriotic support of the British Empire
British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
. It currently provides scholarship
Scholarship
A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further education. Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.-Types:...
s, bursaries
Bursary
A bursary is strictly an office for a bursar and his or her staff in a school or college.In modern English usage, the term has become synonymous with "bursary award", a monetary award made by an institution to an individual or a group to assist the development of their education.According to The...
, book prizes, and awards, as well as pursuing other philanthropic and educational projects in various communities across the nation. The club was originally formed to strengthen Canada’s National ties. During the Second World War the IODE had 50 000 members and and participated in war effort relief drives, such as sock drives and scrap drives.
The first chapter in New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
was founded by Mrs. John Black in Fredericton
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Fredericton is the capital of the Canadian province of New Brunswick, by virtue of the provincial parliament which sits there. An important cultural, artistic, and educational centre for the province, Fredericton is home to two universities and cultural institutions such as the Beaverbrook Art...
. Fredericton was also the location of the first club meeting, on January 15 1900.
The clubs first president was Edith Nordheimer in 1901.
The clubs motto was “One Flag, One Throne, One Empire”. The IODE ran a magazine called "Echoes".
The US counterpart is DBE Society (Daughters of the British Empire).