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Faithful fan sends friendly note

Posted on January 5, 2015 by ashleighmattern

Ending Herstory: The Canadian Women’s Calendar after more than 40 years of publishing was a difficult decision to make, and has been especially disappointing to our fans who buy our calendar annually. When Wanda Backus Kelly read that the Saskatoon Women’s … Continue reading →

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Herstory 2015 launch a hit!

Posted on October 31, 2014 by ashleighmattern

We had an amazing time at the Herstory 2015 launch on Thursday, Oct. 30! Many supporters came out to McNally Robinson in Saskatoon, including one of Herstory’s founding members, Erin Shoemaker. We’re so glad to have shared the evening with … Continue reading →

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Remembering Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014)

Posted on May 28, 2014 by ashleighmattern

Maya Angelou, poet and author, died May 28, 2014, at age 86. The American activist was best known for her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, but she was a prolific and celebrated writer, with a career spanning … Continue reading →

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From the archives: Akua Benjamin (Herstory 2007)

Posted on May 21, 2014 by ashleighmattern

“Why don’t we have social workers at the airport? The need is so great, considering that a large majority of immigrants and refugees arrive in Toronto, yet there are no social workers attached to immigration.” – Akua Benjamin, 2005. Akua … Continue reading →

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From the archives: Emily Murphy (Herstory 1974)

Posted on March 21, 2014 by ashleighmattern

Historica Canada’s Heritage Minutes: Emily Murphy Emily Murphy is best known for her undaunted work in the “persons case,” the battle she waged for eight years to prove that women are persons in the eyes of the law. She was … Continue reading →

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