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Marilyn French (1929 – 2009)
Servitude or Freedom? by Pauline Woodbridge My chosen Foremother is Marilyn French. My reason is because two of her books have had a role…
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A Woman who has inspired me
submitted by Gerry Polovich As a social worker, people ask me where I got my social justice and human rights beliefs from. I automatically…
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902)
Feminist Firebrand submitted by Betty McLellan Elizabeth Cady Stanton has been described as, among other things, a “feminist firebrand” who worked tirelessly for women’s…
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A Remarkably Brave Woman
A Story of Bravery by Tahlia Briggs My sister was two when she wandered off down the beach. My dad had taken her and…
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My grandmother, Mill
submitted by Susan Hawthorne I write about my grandmother all the time. Her second name was Millicent. We all called her Mill and for…
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Great-aunt Gertrude
submitted by Jennie Burrows I never met my great-aunt, but I am proud to be honouring her remarkable life. At the age of 2,…
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Our mother, Frances Jean Patton (known as Jean)
submitted by Bronwyn Patton and Wendy Patton Responses from Jean Patton to questions from a Granddaughter (2016) 1. What sorts of things did you…
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