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100 Canadian Heroines: Famous and Forgotten Faces

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Canada has a rich history of strong and inspiring women who have made significant contributions to their country. From activists and artists to scientists and politicians, these women have shaped the course of Canadian history.

This article profiles 100 Canadian heroines, both famous and forgotten. These women come from all walks of life and have made their mark in a variety of fields. Some are well-known, while others have been largely forgotten by history.

100 Canadian Heroines: Famous and Forgotten Faces

by Merna Forster

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We hope that this article will inspire you to learn more about the amazing women who have helped to make Canada the great country it is today.

Famous Canadian Heroines

Agnes Macphail (1890-1954): The first woman elected to the Canadian House of Commons.
Emily Carr (1871-1945): A renowned artist who helped to shape the development of Canadian art.
Nellie McClung (1873-1951): A suffragette and social reformer who fought for the rights of women.
Margaret Atwood (1939-present): A celebrated author who has won numerous awards for her novels, poetry, and essays.
Roberta Bondar (1945-present): The first Canadian woman to go into space.
Kim Campbell (1947-present): The first female Prime Minister of Canada.
Michaëlle Jean (1957-present): The first Governor General of Canada of African descent.
Malala Yousafzai (1997-present): A Pakistani activist for the education of girls who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014.

Forgotten Canadian Heroines

Elizabeth Simcoe (1762-1850): The wife of the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, who wrote a valuable journal about her experiences in the colony.
Mary Anne Fitzgibbon (1770-1833): A pioneer settler who helped to establish the Methodist Church in Canada.
Margaret Lawrence (1861-1937): A journalist and social reformer who fought for the rights of women and children.
Jennie Patrick (1847-1917): A suffragette and labor activist who helped to improve the lives of working women in Canada.
Jeanne Mance (1606-1673): A French nurse who founded the Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal, the first hospital in Canada.
Marie-Anne Gaboury (1780-1875): A Métis midwife and nurse who helped to care for the sick and injured during the Red River Rebellion.
Eulalie Durocher (1859-1918): A Métis activist and suffragette who fought for the rights of Métis women.
Aiyyana Maracle (1950-present): A Mohawk writer and activist who has worked to promote the rights of Indigenous peoples.

The women profiled in this article are just a few of the many Canadian heroines who have made significant contributions to their country. These women have fought for the rights of women, Indigenous peoples, and other marginalized groups. They have made advances in science, art, and literature. And they have helped to shape the course of Canadian history.

We hope that this article has inspired you to learn more about the amazing women who have helped to make Canada the great country it is today.

100 Canadian Heroines: Famous and Forgotten Faces

by Merna Forster

4.7 out of 5