Women's History Month

October is Women's History Month in Canada. Proclaimed in 1992 by the Government of Canada, Women's History Month provides an opportunity for Canadians to learn about the important contributions of women and girls to our society.

Beginning in 1998, a theme was assigned each year.

1998: Canadian Women – Making an Impact

1999: Yesterday and Today – Francophone Women in Canada

2000: Making History, Building Futures – Women of the 20th Century

2001: In Praise of Canadian Women Volunteers

2002: Women and Sports – Champions Forever!

2003: What do you mean, women couldn’t vote?

2004: Yes, Women Are Persons!

2005: Women and War – Contributions and Consequences

2006: Aboriginal Women – The Journey Forward

2007: Celebrating Immigrant Women in Canada

2008: Women in the Lead – Past and Present

2009: Women in the Lead – Winter Sports

2010: Recognizing Canadian Women in Business

2011: Women’s Invaluable Contributions to the Military

http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca