Description of the event
In celebration of Women's History Month, The Women's History Project, in collaboration with The Other Hill, and the University of Ottawa Library, Women's Archives Initiative, is hosting a special event featuring Dianne Dodd, author of Our 100 Years: The Canadian Federation of University Women. Dianne will discuss CFUW’s century-long legacy of advocacy, achievements, and its ongoing influence in shaping the Canadian nation followed by a moderated fireside chat and Q&A.
This event is hosted at allsaintsottawa, a national historic site located in the heart of Sandy Hill, an area rich with history and transformation. This occasion presents a unique opportunity to showcase and discuss the contributions of women in Canadian history and the vital role of archival research.
This event will be in English. All are welcome to this free event, but pre-registration is required.
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About Dianne Dodd
Dianne Dodd studied at Carleton University and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, specializing in social and women's history. She has written about contraception, domestic technology, nursing and health care history. Now retired, she spent over 20 years at Parks Canada, working to improve the representation of women and women's history events in its commemorative program.
About The Other Hill
The Other Hill is located on the unceded territories of the Anishinabeg Algonquin nation, in the area commonly known as Sandy Hill Ottawa. With multiple venues and outdoor spaces along Laurier Avenue East, this project brings together Canada’s leading thinkers, authors, artists, musicians, historians and activists, to inspire the conversations we need to have.
About the University of Ottawa Women’s Archives Initiative
The uOttawa Library’s Archives and Special Collections team curates a growing collection of archival fonds related to the history of the women’s movement in Canada, with particular emphasis on the feminist movement since the 1960s. This unique collection represents both individuals and grassroots organizations that worked to improve the political, social, and economic conditions of Canadian women.
About The Women’s History Project
The Women’s History Project’s ambition is to advance women’s equality by promoting the role, achievements and contributions of women in Canadian history. Working with partner organizations, we will provide opportunities for discovering women's history through conversations, discussions, storytelling, multimedia productions and art.