Canada
The British Columbia Rebekah Assembly is the governing body for the British Columbia Rebekahs. Established on September 20, 1851, the Rebekahs, also known as the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies (IARA), and originally the Daughters of Rebekah is an international service-oriented organization and a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. It was initially designed as the female auxiliary of the IOOF but now allows both female and male members.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Cambridge Ldg # 188
The Dryden Canton is over a hundred years old. Its home was at IOOF Scotia Lodge #11 Westville.The Canton was inactive for about five years but was reestablished two years ago. We now have ten members. The Patriarchs Militant (PM) is the highest degree within the IOOF, focusing on ceremonial and fraternal activities. Patriarchs Militant lodges are referred to as Cantons.
Only active Canton in the province of Manitoba. The Patriarchs Militant is the highest degree within the IOOF, focusing on ceremonial and fraternal activities. Patriarchs Militant lodges are referred to as Cantons.