Women's History Month

October is Women's History Month in Canada!

Government of Canada 

From early trailblazers to today's powerful agents of change, from the long journey for women's suffrage towards equality of rights and opportunities for all, women have and continue to blaze a trail to create a better, more equal world for everyone.

Heritage Minutes

Have a look at these short video clips that highlight important women in Canada's history.

The Canadian Encyclopedia

Take the Women in Canadian History quiz. These questions are baed on the real citizenship test taken by newcomers on the path to citizenship.

MediaSmarts

Images of men and women in media are often based on stereotypical roles of males and females in our society. Because stereotyping can affect how children feel about themselves and how they relate to others, it's important they learn to recognize and understand gender stereotypes in different media. Here are some tips to help kids understand how boys and girls and men and women are stereotyped in the media. 

The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch

For many readers, The Paper Bag Princess with its strong female character NOT needing the prince, nor his approval, was revolutionary. Watch Robert Munsch perform The Paper Bag Princess. 

Come on up to the Learning Commons and borrow a book from our display!

Happy reading!

Looking for more? 

Check out the links on my slides! Great for students, families, and teachers!