It’s My Feminism for International Women’s Day theme
What is International Women’s Day? Each year, March 8 is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of women and renew our efforts in achieving gender equality – [...]
Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month – Antislavery activist, teacher, lawyer, pioneer newspaperwoman
Shadd Cary’s life (1823–1893) is awash with firsts: The eldest of 13 children, she went on to become the first female newspaperwoman in North America and the first female [...]
Women’s History Month – Canada’s first female First Nations’ surgeon
Doctor Nadine Caron is notable for being the first female First Nations surgeon. Graduating from UBC’s medical school, she completed post-graduate fellowship training in [...]
Former astronaut Julie Payette installed as Canada’s 29th GG
Julie Payette has been sworn in as the 29th Governor General of Canada. During a ceremony in the Senate chamber Payette, 53, spoke about her vision for her mandate, citing [...]