Egg Money Statue
The Egg Money Statue is a tribute to Saskatchewan’s pioneer women. Commissioned by the Saskatoon German Days Committee and created by artists Don and Shirley Begg, the bronze sculpture depicts a woman feeding chickens while two children play nearby. Unveiled in 2009, it honors the strength and resourcefulness of pioneer women from all ethnic backgrounds, women whose lives were marked by courage, hardship, and perseverance.
These women made clothing from flour sacks, preserved home-grown vegetables and fruit, and sold eggs to support their families. The statue offers a place to share these stories with younger generations, connecting past experiences to the present and into the future.
On the granite blocks surrounding the bronze sculpture are the names of 24 real Saskatchewan pioneer women from varying ethnic backgrounds who came to Canada in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The statue is complemented by a book telling the stories of each of the 24 women.
