Category Archives: Social Issues

From the archives: LOTTA HITSCHMANOVA (Herstory 2010)

Posted on October 5, 2013 by

Many Canadians will remember the accented voice of Lotta Hitschmanova from her radio and television commercials in the 1960s and ‘70s that made 56 Sparks Street the second most famous address in Ottawa and perhaps all of Canada. Lotta was … Continue reading →

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This month in Herstory 2013: Alexandra Hubbard Morton

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

As a child growing up in Connecticut, Alexandra dreamed of studying animals in the wild. As a young woman, she went to California to work with Dr. John Lilly, a pioneer in underwater dolphin communication. There, she met a pair … Continue reading →

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This week in Herstory 2013: Reverend Sky Starr

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

Reverend Sky Starr is a minister and therapist who helps families cope with violence in a troubled Toronto neighbourhood where guns and gangs have taken their toll on the community. After witnessing the emotional impact of violence, she established the … Continue reading →

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IWD 2013: Ending violence against women

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

In producing the Herstory: The Canadian Women’s Calendar, the Saskatoon Women’s Calendar Collective (SWCC) celebrates Canadian women every day. But it never hurts to celebrate just a little bit more. March 8 is International Women’s Day, and you may be surprised … Continue reading →

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This Week in Herstory 2012: Betty Ann Baker

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

This week in Herstory 2012, we honour the achievements of Betty Ann Baker, an advocate for the underprivileged, unemployed and disadvantaged in the Niagara Region. In 1981, she helped create Niagara Peninsula Homes, which now manages 2,700 non-profit housing units. She … Continue reading →

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