Doris Mae Oulton

Doris Mae Oulton (born May 23, 1945 in Barrhead, Alberta, Canada) One of three daughters, she left home early after high school.
Oulton revolutionized telecommunications across the Canadian North, helping people build broadcast skills in dozens of communities. She also established the Manitoba Women's Directorate to fight sexism in the region and was in charge of the Directorate with the status of Assistant Deputy Minister, reporting directly to the Manitoba Minister for the Status of Women. Her work with the Directorate covered rural as well as urban settings.
In 2001, YMCA/YWCA of Winnipeg selected Oulton for its Women of Distinction Awards.