Helen Armstrong (activist)
Helen Armstrong | |
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Armstrong in the 1940s | |
| Born | Helen Jury June 17, 1875 |
| Died | April 18, 1947 (aged 71) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Ma Armstrong |
| Citizenship | Canadian |
| Occupations | Labour activist, human rights advocate |
| Known for | Leadership during the Winnipeg general strike |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
Helen "Ma" Armstrong (née Jury; 1875–1947) was a Canadian human rights and labour activist, who took part in the 1919 Winnipeg general strike. She and her husband, George Armstrong, were vocal advocates for the oppressed in Canada. They were imprisoned multiple times due to their activism.