People
Zanana Akande, first Black woman in Ontario’s legislature
by | Apr 23, 2004
As a recipient of many awards such as the African Canadian Achievement Award for Education and the Award of Distinction from the Congress of Black Women, Zanana Akande’s contributions to the community characterize her overall motivation and work: focus on the related issues and a commitment to effecting positive change for people. read more
News
women running: federal election 2004
by | Apr 6, 2004
As Canada gets ready for a federal election in 2004, there are 63 women Members of Parliament. That is one-fifth of the number of seats. Looking across the country at nominations in federal ridings, only about 21% of the nominations so far are women, a decline from previous elections. How can the trend be reversed? read more
People
Lady Lynn Bagnall (Madge Edgar)
by | Feb 12, 2004
After graduating from school, Madge Edgar worked as a secretary, which was one of the three fields open to women; the others being nursing and teaching. She went on to travel the world, learn several languages, and play a role in shaping Canada as a nation. read more
People
playwright: Carol Bolt
by | Oct 9, 2003
A new study to assess the current status of women in Canadian theatre has just been announced. Very little has changed since the last one in 1982, called Status of Women in Canadian Theatre, by Rina Fraticelli. The majority of students now graduating from professional training programmes are women. Only 17% of the plays produced in Canada in 2003–2004 were written by women. Only 21% of the plays had female directors. Only 18% of the country’s artistic directors are women. read more
People
life liver: Lilly Barnes
by | Sep 15, 2003
Lilly Barnes tells her incredible story of tough beginnings, survival, activism, creativity and success. Lilly lives life to its fullest. read more
News
August 9: South African Women’s Day
by | Jul 15, 2003
“Freedom cannot be achieved unless women have been emancipated from all forms of oppression.” – Former South African President Nelson Mandela. The South African diaspora has many faces. Carole Adriaans knows most of them in Toronto. On August 9, they will remember the past and celebrate the future. read more
News
July 11: World Population Day
by | Jun 25, 2003
Women die in childbirth all around the world. Many of these deaths are preventable, but very few care. This is a tragic symptom of a larger violation of women’s human rights that societies are unwilling to prevent, remedy and punish. Addressing maternal death is a health issue, but the reason it is not a priority is that women count for little in many societies. Women’s health is a social justice issue and improving it goes hand in hand with equality for women. read more
Reviews
history you can touch: July 1, vacationing with Canada’s history
by | Jun 23, 2003
Are you there yet? Planning a summer vacation in Canada, check out the sites, persons and events of historical significance in our collective story. When you get home, think about the stories that interest you and nominate a new site, person or event. Have a safe and fun vacation. read more
Ideas
June 20: summer solstice
by | Jun 17, 2003
Summer solstice, on June 20, is the midpoint of the year; it’s the longest day and shortest night. Summer solstice is the time of divine and earthly power joined together; of the sun's brilliant energy at its zenith, and the earth at her fullness. Midsummer’s eve is when the faeries dance, the fires are lit and past sorrows are sent away. It is a night for love to be spent dancing and singing, eating fruits and cake and drinking ale. Happy summer! read more
People
environmentalist: Dr. Rosalie Bertell
by | Jun 3, 2003
Dr. Rosalie Bertell’s lifelong work is to help us understand what is degrading the environment and us along with it. Honours bestowed upon her include the United Nations Environment Global 500 Laureate (1993). What she really wants is for all of us, at once and peacefully, to tell our governments and industries that we expect the environment to be restored and protected so that we are restored and protected. And, she wants us to make it stick. read more
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February 2: Imbolc – Groundhog Day
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Groundhog Day, is the modern version of St. Brigid’s Day and Imbolc (or Candlemas). A time of intuition and looking forward, it is held that the groundhog comes out of her hole and looks for her shadow. If she sees it, she knows there will be six weeks more of winter. The spirit of life is born at the winter solstice when the sun begins its gradual return. In February, at Imbolc, the earth, the physical, has its first experience of life stirring deep within, waiting to appear in the spring. read more