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Heroines: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Lucy Maud Montgomery is one of Canada's most celebrated authors for young people. This site provides all the information and links one might need for a paper or presentation. Really fantastic resource.
Historica Canada
History by the Minute: Midwife
As part of a video series, this clip dramatizes the importance of the midwife in Canadian history. Learn about the long history of these invaluable women, and their role in a new land. As time passed, women's hospitals and birthing rooms...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: Canada's Nursing Sisters
Canada' s Nursing sisters began in 1885. This history tells the story of these brave and dedicated women who endured the hardships of war to care for the troops.
Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company: James and Maud Watt
An interesting history of James and Maud Watt in connection with their protection of beavers. A particular focus on the Hudson's Bay Company should be noted.
Curated OER
Cbc News Interactive: Women in Politics
Peruse this interactive by CBC News to learn how Canada compares to the top ten countries and the G8 in terms of representation of women in government.
NASA
Nasa: Astronaut Biography:roberta Bondar, Canadian Space Agency
This site covers the fascinating career of astronaut Roberta Bondar.
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Heroines: Susan Aglukark
For a concise biography, this crams a lot in! There are links, as well as a CBC interview.
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Heroines: Louise Arbour, Judge
Lots of links and related info here. Great resource for teaching kids about Canadian Law.
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Heroines: Roberta Lynn Bondar
As a starting point, or as a sidenote, this site is really useful for learning about women in space. Lots of links and information about where to find interviews, personal appearances, and videos.
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Heroines: A Guide to Women in Canadian History
Meet the determined, skilled, and heroic women of Canadian history.
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Heroines: Amelia Douglas, Fur Trade Pioneer
Although there are many women entrepreneurs today, its useful to look at examples of women who led the way. Lots of great books ideas here for further study.
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Heroines: Barbara Frum
This provides a brief look at the life of a celebrated journalist. Links to many other sources including CBC video clips.
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Heroines: Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell is one of Canada's most prolific Canadian musicians. Her life and career are profiled here, with LOTS of links for further study.
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Heroines: Julie Payette
Julie Payette is the second Canadian woman to fly in space. This site has lots of great links for more information.
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Heroines: Chantal Petitclerc
Chantal Petitclerc has gained international recognition for her achievements in wheelchair racing. Information about her life is contained here as well as links for further study.
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Laura Secord
Looking for a study on the bravery of women? Risking being caught as a spy, Laura Secord made a perilous 19 mile trek to warn Lieutenant FitzGibbon of an impending attack by the Americans. Through a short video, Secord is remembered as a...
Other
Forgotten Pioneer Women of Dance in Canada
This intriguing site looks back at the women who were significant in their contributions to the field of dance in British Columbia.
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Heroines: Francoise David, Activist
This is a great way to explore activism and/or French Canadian heritage. Lots of links for further exploration.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Suffrage Movement
This resource provides information on major contributors to suffrage, links to prohibition, and names of early organizations to back the movement. It contains links to related websites, as well as some excellent videos.
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Heroines: A Guide to Women in Canadian History
Read some interesting biographies about famous women in Canadian history from entertainers to politicians to activists.
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Heroines: Jean Augustine, Teacher & Politician
This biography provides information about Jean Augustine and her accomplishments. Good for short assignments or as a beginning to a class.
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Heroines: Liona Boyd
Concise biography and lots of links on Liona Boyd, "First Lady of the Guitar."
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Heroines: Deanna Brasseur, Pilot
As well as a brief biography, there are links to other sites for further study, as well as the bibliography of a recommended book.
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Heroines: Major Maryse Carmichael, Snowbird Pilot
With the Snowbirds under scrutiny as of late, this profiles a person, rather than the group as a whole.