description: | Beatrice Alice Brigden (1888 -1977) Was Raised In The Methodist Church In J.S.Woodsworth'S Circuit. Graduated With Ba. Left The Methodist Church And Joined The Brandon People'S Church Where She Was Involved In Feminist Activities Including The Founding Of A Nation Wide Socialist Women'S Group That Merged With Ccf. She Was Active During The 1930s Depression As A Welfare Rights Activist And In 1940s Became Involved In The Refugee Problem And Immigration As Well As The Public Service Unions |