Women’s History Month: Honouring women’s contributions to Canada
Women’s History Month is an opportunity to honour the women and girls whose contributions have helped build a stronger, more inclusive country.
As Canada’s memory institution, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) proudly showcases the diverse experiences and stories that shape our country by making its vast collections accessible to all.
Explore this selection of resources highlighting the diverse contributions of Canadian women throughout history:
- Blog: Marion Meadmore, Mary Guilbault, and Dorothy Betz: Celebrating Indigenous women’s leadership in the early years of the Friendship Centre Movement and beyond
- Blog: Read the blog on The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters or hear them speak about their experiences in Episode 5 of the Porter Talk podcast: “The Women Who Stood With Porters.”
- Flickr album: Women in Literature and Journalism. An album dedicated to women who shaped Canadian literature and journalism.
- Flickr album: International Day of the Girl Child. Celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11 by browsing this special album from our archives, dedicated to young Canadian girls.
- Co-Lab challenge: Women in the War. Use archival photos to help identify servicewomen and nursing sisters who served in Canada and abroad from 1942 to 1945.
- In our collections: Sarah Hall Fonds. Internationally acclaimed for her pioneering work in architectural glass, Sarah Hall is the first female architect whose archives have been preserved at Library and Archives Canada. Her fonds offers insight into her technical innovations and artistic legacy. Take a peek with our special video: Unboxing With An Archivist: The Sarah Hall Fonds.
LAC invites you to search our collections, which honour and celebrate the achievements of the women and girls who have shaped and continue to influence Canadian history.
Don’t forget, LAC’s reference archivists and librarians can help you in person, by telephone or by videoconference. Schedule an appointment on our website.
Visit the Women’s History Month web page for more resources and information on the achievements of many women throughout history.