Women in Canadian History Education Guide

2. Using what you havelearned, write arequestforfundingforthe organization. You could direct yourrequesttoindividual citizens or to g over n m e nts t hat pr ovi d e gra nts to n o n- pr o fit orga nizati o ns that contribute positivelyto society.In yourrequest,include: • A brief history ofthe organization,includingthe 5 Ws i. Who — describethe peopleinvolved. ii. W h at — w hat d o es t h e orga nizati o n sta n d for? W hat s p urr e d its cr eati o n? Pr ovi d e facts for s o m e o n e w h o d o es n ot k n o w the group,including strategies usedto create change. iii. When — what years werethey active?

iv. Where —identify placesin whichthey were active. v. Why —isthis organization historically signi ficant? Consider ho wits actionsreveal so mething aboutthe ti me and/or nation, ho wthose actionsresultedin change, andtheirlastingi mpact. • A fe w of t heir si g ni fica nt acc o m plis h me nts • Future g oals of t he orga nizati o n • Ho wfunding would helpthe organization continueits work • A callto action outlining whyfundingis necessary, and whatit will acco mplish

MODIFICATION: HAVE STUDENTS COMPLETE A 5 WS CHART ABOUT AN ACTIVIST ORGANIZATION.

Fighting Racis m & Sexis m Together (courtesy City of Toronto Archives/Fonds 493/File 3).

Teacher Ti p: Consider having your students concentrate their exploration on alocal wo man or activist organization.

As you prepare your essay, keepthefollo wingin mind: • De fine your criteria: Ho w can you deter mineif so methingis a major tur ni n g p oi nt? Refer t o t he Hist orical Si g ni fica nce Criteria o n pa ge 3. • Orga nize your t h ou g hts: Ca n you fra me your argu me nts ar ou n d generalthe mes such as social, political, or econo mici mpact? • Do your ho me work: What specific evidence will you use? • Research, research, research! Rea d wi dely an d fr o m different perspectives on yourtopic. Start with basic sourceslike T h e Canadian Encyclopedia a n d use t heir rec o m me n de d res ources t o expand your sources. Uselibraries, universityresources, and online j our nals. Try n ot t o deci de w hat t o argue u ntil you have c o m plete d your research. For ti ps o n str uct uri n g yo ur essay, visit t h e Writi n g a R es earc h Essay Worksheet ontheEducation Portal.

Wo men won a victory with suffragein1918. Wo men’srights arein constant evolution, and we’ve co me along way overthelast100 years. But d o wo m e n e nj oy a n e q ual sta n di n g wit h m e n to day? Write a res earc h essay t hat exa mi n es t h e si g ni fica nce of s uffra g e o n theroadto wo men’s equality. Ho w wasit a significant stepfor ward, and ho w wasit not? To what extent didit shape our society? Make suretoincorporatetheidea ofintersectionality and other overlappingfactorsinto your essay when you write about equality — factors otherthan sexis minfiuencedtherightto vote. Not all wo men (or men)in Canada could votein1918.

MODIFICATION: INSTEAD OF WRITING AN ESSAY, RESPOND TO THE QUESTIONIN THE FOR M OF ANINFOGRAPHIC USING THE GUIDANCE ABOVE.

Fro mlefttoright: Canadian Nursing Sisters votein Franceinthe1917 election. The Warti me Elections Act enfranchised wo men servinginthe military, as well asthose with afather, brother, or son overseas (courtesy Canadian War Museu m/ George Metcalfe Archival Collection/19930013-578).|" Votesfor Wo men" pennant(courtesy Manitoba Museu m/ H9-38-198).| Jeanne Sauvé, Canada's flrstfe male Governor General ( © Yousuf Karsh/ Miller Co mstock).| Cartoonin Grain Grower's Guide , July 8,1914(courtesy Glenbo w Archives/ N A-3818-14).

Wo men havefaced barriersin many arenas. Watchthefollo wing videostolearn aboutthree extraordinary wo men whose storiestell of overco ming adversityto create positive changein Cana dian s ociety. Fin d the vi de os sharing these ins pirati onal stories at cel e brate wo m e ns hist ory.ca .

wasthe first Black wo man electedto alegislature in Canada. She was aleaderinrecognizingthat discri mination affects wo men on manylevels, and t hat we nee d to strive for e q uality o n all of t he m. S he e mi grate d fr o m Ja maica to atte n d u niversity and e merged as aleading hu manrights ca mpaigner an d the first wo man of c ol our to c ontest the leadership of a major Canadian political party.

was a Moha wkleaderfro m Kahna wake, and an activist whofoundedthe organization Equal Rights forIndian Wo men. She was keyin fightingthe I n di a n A ct ’s discri minatory policythat denied StatusIndian wo mentreatyrightsifthey married non-Status men. She was the ffirst wo man to have her status reinstate d when the p olicy was reverse d.

joinedthe Canadian militaryin1986 but was dis missedin1989for being“ Not Advantageously E m pl oya ble Due to H o m osexuality.” She sue d the Depart ment of National Defence.In1992,just before her case went to trial, the Cana dian military abandonedits policy banning gays andlesbians and settled out of court.

Fro mlefttoright: Mary T wo- Axe Earleyreceivingthe Governor General's Persons Case A wardfor contributingto equalityfor wo men and girlsin Canada,17 October1979(courtesy Library and Archives Canada/Status of Wo men Canada/ E002415954). | Michelle Douglasin Otta wa, July 2018(courtesy Ryan Barnett/ Historica Canada).|Rose mary Bro wn,1990 (courtesy Library and Archives Canada/ Barbara Woodley/1993-234/ PA-186871).

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