Canadian Women's History

The purpose of this web site is to promote the legacy of Canadian women which has largely gone unnoticed. It is hosted by Parks Canada Agency, an agency funded and supported by the Government of Canada. Parks Canada has a long history of highlighting, saving and promoting sites and individuals who have contributed to Canada's history. Traditionally, this has been done through historical sites (national and provincial based) as well as historic plaques to identify the historical significance of a specific site. Also, traditionally, it has been male dominated. The goal of Parks Canada in general, and more specifically this...