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a passionate fighter: Maude Barlow
by | Jan 2, 2003
Small choices made by individuals can change the world. That is the belief of Maude Barlow, a woman who wants to change the world. Right now, she sees changes in how some think about water. And she’s worried. Is water a commodity or a right? A good or a need? And what can we do to make sure everyone gets enough? read more
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athlete and musician: Sylvia Sweeney
by | Oct 3, 2002
October is Women’s History Month in Canada. Status of Women Canada has chosen 2002’s theme as “Women and Sports – Champions Forever!” It is right to celebrate our champions, all of whom combine great talent with great tenacity and perseverance to reach their goals. To us, however, the most compelling thing about women and sport in Canada is that women and girls throughout our history have been determined to play sports in their communities no matter what barriers we faced. read more
People
passionate campaigner for choice: Barbara Cadbury
Jul 9, 2002
Improving the status of women is essential to reducing poverty. Family planning, maternal health care and reproductive health services are essential to improving the status of women. Barbara Cadbury knew that and she made it her life’s work. read more
Ideas
CoolWomen timeline
by | Feb 19, 2002
SNAPSHOTS IN TIME: One Cool Woman’s Take on some of the Achievements of Women in Canada. read more
People
social activist and mayor: Grace Hartman
by | Jan 30, 2002
When Margaret Meade said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world,” she could have been talking about Grace Hartman. Grace’s commitment to cultural, civic and women’s issues led her to become Sudbury’s first woman controller and first woman deputy mayor – paving the way for women to run for public office and continue their education to the highest level. read more
News
packing for the north
by | Jan 21, 2002
Blemished fruit. I can’t enjoy a crisp winter tomato without thinking of Juana. For the past seven years, Deborah Barndt has photographed and interviewed Mexican field workers and packers, Canadian cashiers and fast-food workers, all women – like Juana – along the tomato trail. read more
People
Beth Powning
by | Dec 27, 2001
Miscarriages and stillbirths are a universal part of women’s experience. And, even with the medical psychological knowledge we have today, they are often treated as taboo subjects. Indeed, as many aspects of women’s sexuality – fertility and reproduction – across different cultures and countries are treated. Beth Powning, whose son, Tate, died of stillbirth in 1975, has played an integral role in the course of her life as a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, writer, potter, actor and activist. read more
People
the workers’ fighter par excellence: Eileen Tallman Sufrin, 1913–1999
by | Jul 13, 2001
Eileen Tallman Sufrin was a worker’s advocate from her early days of employment, focusing mostly on the plight of women in the workplace. Over her life and up to her final days, she was a tireless advocate of strikes, improved labour conditions and unionization. Her biggest battle, though a failed attempt, to unionize Eaton’s workers from 1948–1952, is recorded in a book used as a teaching tool for union organizers today. read more
People
artist and writer: Emily Carr
by | Jul 11, 2001
Whether they know it or not, many people who live in or visit Canada have met Emily Carr, the artist who helped give shape to Canada’s unique identity. There is no monument to her, save for a footbridge erected near her house in Victoria, British Columbia, but her art, inspired by the spirit of Canada, and her passion for painting native life, is everywhere within view. read more
Ideas
stories of menstruation: sweet secrets
by | May 10, 2001
Something all mothers and daughters share is how we deal with the passage from girl to woman. Kathleen O’Grady and Paula Wansbrough have written a book for young women – Sweet Secrets: Stories of Menstruation. It includes short stories and factual information about menstruation. read more
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