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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.
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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: Pauline Johnson Performs in Winnipeg, 1897
Pauline Johnson, "a reader or reciter of talent as well as a writer," performed in Winnipeg in 1897, and this is an account of that performance from the "Winnipeg Free Press." Read about Johnson's costumes, her portrayals of a "heathen...
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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: Emily Carr
There are many sites on Emily Carr. This one contains a short bio, and links to further study. Excellent for short research, or use as a series of websites about women or artists.
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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.
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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.
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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: Rosemary Brown
Great for studying Women's History, Black History, or Canadian Politics. Links to both radio and video clips as well.
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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.
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Heroines: Ellen Louks Cook Fairclough, Politician
Great way to combine studying politics and women's studies. Links and a book reference are included here.
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Heroines: Pauline Julien
Pauline Julien is an example of a Canadian woman who followed her dream in the arts. To find out more about her, there are lots of references and a link.
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Heroines: Sharon Wood
Sharon Wood is the first woman to ever scale Mount Everest. There is a link here to her personal site.