Stories of Remarkable Canadian Women

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Canadian women now + then : more than 100 stories of fearless trailblazers

Canadian women now + then : more than 100 stories of fearless trailblazers

MacLeod, Elizabeth, author
2020

Canadian women have always been groundbreakers. They have made scientific discoveries, set sports records, challenged discrimination and so much more. In this unique look at Canadian history, award-winning children's writer Elizabeth MacLeod juxtaposes today's inspiring women with yesterday's trailblazers who paved the way in that field. The book is organized by profession and includes more than 100 women from science, the arts, sports, politics, activism, law, business and more. The selection of women reflects the country's diversity, with stories of women of colour, Indigenous women, Paralympians and women from the LGBTQ+ community.

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Fierce : women who shaped Canada

Fierce : women who shaped Canada

Dalrymple, Lisa, author
2019

"Inspired by the tiny glimpses of interesting characters relegated to the sidelines of history, Lisa Dalrymple began digging up as much information as she could find about women whose stories were never given the same weight as the men they lived alongside. Based on hands-on research from original sources carefully woven into the tales, Dalrymple fills in story to create dramatic accounts of strength, endurance, cunning and bravery. These women from the past inspire with feats most people would never even dream of, at a point in history where their gender, race or social status make their accomplishments all the more remarkable. Riveting writing combined with rigorous research makes Fierce as eye-opening as it is thrilling to read. Includes the stories of Marguerite de la Roque; Thanadelthur; Catherine Schubert; Charlotte Small; Alice Freeman (AKA Faith Fenton); Lucile Hunter; Ada Annie Jordan (AKA Cougar Annie); Victoria Cheung; Mona Parsons; Joan Bamford Fletcher."-- Provided by publisher.

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A great revolutionary wave : women and the vote in British Columbia

A great revolutionary wave : women and the vote in British Columbia

Campbell, Lara, 1970-, author
2020

British Columbia is often overlooked in the national story of women’s struggle for political equality. This book rights that wrong. A Great Revolutionary Wave follows the propaganda campaigns undertaken by suffrage organizations and traces the role of working-class women in the fight for political equality. It demonstrates the connections between provincial and British suffragists, and examines how racial exclusion and Indigenous dispossession shaped arguments and tactics for enfranchisement. Lara Campbell rethinks the complex legacy of suffrage and traces the successes and limitations of women’s historical fight for political equality. That legacy remains relevant today as Canadians continue to grapple with the meaning of justice, inclusion, and equality.

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Viola Desmond : her life and times

Viola Desmond : her life and times

Reynolds, Graham, 1944-
2018


The Woman suffrage movement in Canada.

The Woman suffrage movement in Canada.

Cleverdon, Catherine L., 1908-
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Women's rights

Women's rights

Mitchell, Penni, 1959- author
2015