More than 80 years after winning the right to vote and being declared 'persons' in 1929, women in Canada are often treated as second-class citizens. … Read More»

I grew up in Ottawa, the capital of Canada. … Read More»

I consider myself lucky to live today. When I was younger, we often had no idea what was happening beyond our national borders, other than the occasional newspaper article or television news story. … Read More»

I have often had conversations with my friends about empowering women, and one of the topics that always comes up is the feeling of helplessness. … Read More»

Money. … Read More»

Canada is often viewed as a prosperous, progressive nation by the rest of the world. Canadians enjoy a high quality of life, peaceful living, and we are lucky to have considerable natural resources. … Read More»

My introduction to the music of peace was in 1984, watching the giant Live Aid concerts that were broadcast from many cities around the world. … Read More»

I am getting more and more excited about starting university in September. … Read More»

About Me: I am a mother, a student, a theatrical stagehand, a union executive, a feminist, and an activist living in Ottawa, Canada. … Read More»