October marks Women’s History Month in Canada - a
month whose purpose is to give Canadians “the opportunity to learn about the
important contributions of women and girls to our society – and to the quality
of our lives today".
In this blog, twice a week, I will be profiling a woman
from history (some more recent than others) who are, or were, “Women of
Character, Courage, and Commitment” which is the theme of this year's
Women’s History Month in the United States. In Canada, the
theme is “Canadian Business Women- A Growing Economic Force.
I have chosen to align more closely with the theme from
the US
in order to provide a broader overview of different women from different places
in different walks of life, rather than focusing exclusively on Canadian
Business Women. I hope you will join me as I seek to draw attention to
significant women from history and from today and celebrate Women’s History
Month.
