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March 8, 2005: International Women’s Day, Beijing+10
by | Feb 27, 2005
It started out as a national day for women, declared by the Socialist Party of America. Two years later, in 1911, March 19 marked the first International Women’s Day, and more than a million men and women came out for it. Less than a week after this momentous demonstration, a tragic fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City killed more than 140 workers – most of them were immigrants, many only teenagers, and almost all were girls and women. read more
People
Susanna Moodie
by | Jan 24, 2005
When CanLit’s Matriarch, Susanna Moodie sailed into the St. Lawrence in 1832, she was overwhelmed by the New World, especially living in the bush. read more
People
Tekahionwake: E. Pauline Johnson
by | Jan 24, 2005
Pauline Johnson had so much going for her. She was an inspired and hard-working writer; she had enormous stage presence; she had the kind of ambition that gets you to the top. read more
Ideas
October 18, 1929: Persons Case
Dec 22, 2004
This is a hugely important date in the legal history of women as it marks the moment Canada’s women added, “persons of right and privilege” to their standing of “persons in matters of pains and penalties.” This is a story about the process, led by Emily Murphy from 1916–1927, when the petition was signed to reconsider the definition of women, to the monumental day in 1929. Since then, the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund has continued to press for changes to laws that affect women. read more
People
June Callwood
by | Aug 10, 2004
June Callwood was one of Canada’s best known writers and community activists. She had acted, in the fullest sense, as a citizen. Driven by clear and simple values, she worked hard to make those values come alive in how Canadians regard and treat each other. Here is the story of her life’s journey. read more
People
heart and soul a nurse: Doris Atcheson
by | Jul 13, 2004
Doris Atcheson started her career as a teacher, but all she ever wanted to be was a nurse. A nursing student at Victoria Public Hospital during World War Two and polio epidemics, she tells her story. read more
Reviews
history: the Toronto dyke scene
by | Jun 15, 2004
Every year since 1996, dykes hold a march on the day before the Sunday Pride Parade in Toronto. Behind all the fun is a vibrant community that is taking a visible and vocal place in society. The same thing is happening in other towns and cities in Canada and around the world. The route to the parade has been a committed and creative one. read more
People
Grace Annie Lockhart
Jun 2, 2004
May 25, 1875: Grace Annie Lockhart is awarded a bachelor’s degree in science and English literature. She is the first woman in Canada – and the entire British Empire – to graduate from university. read more
People
Mary Jean MacKay Ross Skoggard, May 13, 1917–December 6, 2003
by | May 4, 2004
An artist, mother, teacher, traveller – Mary Jean MacKay Ross Skoggard’s personal history is checkered with romance novel-like adventures and stories. As a young woman, she was uncomfortable with her privileged upbringing, which is probably why she became such a generous spirit later in life. Her eldest child, Ross MacKay has written a very touching memoir of the life of his mother. read more
Reviews
a safe home for older lesbians
by | Apr 23, 2004
To this day, there’s almost a complete lack of knowledge about lesbians’ specific health care needs and concerns. There’s still a lot of discrimination shown towards us, too, which makes many less likely to take full advantage of the health care system. As we age, of course, that knowledge and support are even more critical to lesbians maintaining an active, healthful lifestyle in later years. read more
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