People
profiles of peaceful women
by | Aug 3, 2005
This week, read about the lives of Louise Arbour, Akua Benjamin, Marjorie Hodgson and Muriel Duckworth. Learn what they’ve been doing to make the world a better place. Next week: Kama Steliga, Landon Pearson, Doreen Spence, Julia Morton-Marr and Maude Barlow. read more
News
will women win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005?
by | Jul 26, 2005
The first Nobel Peace Prize was awarded in 1901. The first woman to receive the prize did so in 1905. One hundred years later, 80 men, 20 organizations, and only 11 other women have received the prize. For the founder of 1000 Women for the Nobel Peace Prize 2005, this was not good enough. read more
Reviews
civilization and the caring profession
by | Jun 2, 2005
Nurses. They have stitched wounds in remote coastal outports and helped women give birth safely in isolated northern outposts. They treated gold prospectors who contracted typhoid fever on the Klondike Trail in the early twentieth century. They donned uniforms in both world wars – in fact, they were the first female military officers in the world. And they bravely risked their own health as they donned masks and gloves and cared for gravely ill patients during the Toronto SARS outbreak of 2003. read more
Ideas
a driving mission
by | May 13, 2005
In Toronto, volunteers take cancer patients to and from their hospital appointments – chemotherapy, radiation, and visits to their specialists. For patients without cars, or friends and relatives who can drive them, this is not only a terrific service, but it also frees them from one more worry. read more
People
remembering World War Two’s women in white caps: sister, nurse
by | May 6, 2005
During the course of the war, these heroines, aged between 24 and 26, served their country with steadfast courage. These brave women, commissioned officers, contributed in their own way to the liberation of Europe. read more
News
Women’s Wellness Day brings health and balance to Nova Scotia high school students
by | Apr 22, 2005
Six doctors, two nurse practitioners, and nurses will volunteer their time at a gender-specific health clinic that allows students the opportunity to have breast examinations, learn how to perform breast self-examinations, or have Pap smears done confidentially by health professionals. Other workshops include nutrition, dance and bullying. The Women’s Wellness Day will provide students a great opportunity to ask questions, participate and learn about themselves. read more
Reviews
20 years and counting: section 15 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
by | Apr 15, 2005
Before Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms came into effect, women’s rights didn’t enjoy much protection under Canada’s laws. In fact, they didn’t enjoy protection under the law at all. read more
Ideas
the making of a feminist revolution: Ten Thousand Roses, four young feminists talk about the book
by | Apr 11, 2005
After Judy Rebick finished writing the first draft of her book, Ten Thousand Roses: The Making of a Feminist Revolution, she asked four young feminists to comment on the manuscript. It turns out they were annoyed, inspired, saddened, excited and surprised. Here’s what they had to say – about the women who fought for equality, and the movement’s future. read more
People
a woman called incorrigible: Velma Demerson
by | Mar 21, 2005
She was 18 years old and had a romantic relationship with a Chinese man. Her father, with Toronto police, entered her home, where the officers seized her. She went to trial and was convicted of being incorrigible. We know now of several Canadian men who were wrongly sentenced to years in prisons for murders they did not commit, and we celebrate their victories. But what about the women who have also carried similar scars long after they left prison. read more
Ideas
eleven tips on getting more efficiency out of women employees
by | Mar 7, 2005
From the July 1943 edition of Mass Transportation magazine, written for male supervisors of women in the work force during World War Two. 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