| description: | Berenice Barbara Sisler (Nee Warne), Born Aug. 8, 1924 In Winnipeg. She Received Her Ba From United College In 1945; Her Diploma In Education From U Of Manitoba In 1946; Her Teachers Permanent Certificate In 1963. She Served On The University Of Winnipeg Board Of Regents, 1978-79. She Was Active Politically At Constituency And Provincial Levels. She Was Active With The Ywca, The Manitoba Action Committee On The Status Of Women, With Power (Prostitutes And Other Women For Equal Rights), And The Provincial Council Of Women Of Manitoba. She Has Sent Many Briefs To Government And Committees On Behalf Of Women'S Organizations Re: Family Law; Divorce Jurisdiction, The Canadian Charter Of Rights And Freedoms; Women And Aging; Stereotyping In The Media; And Pension Reform. She Has Been Awarded: The Governor-General'S Medal In 1941, East Kildonan Collegiate; Alumni 25th Anniversary Award In 1970, U Of Winnipeg; Life Membership Ywca Of Winnipeg In 1985; Order Of The Buffalo Hunt, Province Of Manitoba In 1985; Persons Award, Government Of Canada, 1986; Life Membership, Liberal Party In Manitoba, 1987 |