Commemorative Dates

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 2005

October 2005

Women and War: Contributions and Consequences

Did you know that October is Women's History Month (WHM) in Canada? Established in 1992 by the Government of Canada, this special month provides an opportunity to learn more about women's historic accomplishments and their contributions to Canadian society.

• Theme
• News Releases and statements
• Products available and information on Women's History Month
• Ordering products
• Calendar of Activities
• For more information

THEME

Women and War: Contributions and Consequences

This year marks the 60^th Anniversary of V-E and V-J Day, the end of World War II. As part of this commemoration, the Government of Canada has declared 2005 the Year of the Veteran.

Throughout history, the women of Canada have made countless contributions to both the war effort and the peace movement. Knowing all too well the consequences of war, women have made great strides in providing a voice for victims - the majority of whom are often women and children. This year's Women's History Month theme examines the role of women in Canada, in times of war, conflict and peace-making: as they strive for recognition as contributing members of Canadian society; as they work toward peaceful solutions to conflict; and as they struggle to become world leaders in advancing human rights.

NEWS RELEASES AND STATEMENTS

• Women on Every Front
  (Information posted October 7, 2005)

PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

To assist you in organizing an activity to mark this special month, Status of Women Canada (SWC) has developed the following products:

• Poster
  View Description of Poster in HTML (Web page)
  View Poster in Acrobat 5* (1 page, 439 KB)
  
  
• Fact Sheet
  View Fact Sheet in HTML (Web page)
  View Fact Sheet in Acrobat 5* (9 pages, 164 KB)
  
  
• Virtual Organizer's Tool Kit
  The Organizer's Tool Kit provides background information about Women's History Month and suggestions to help you plan activities for this special month (suggested books, Web sites, etc.).
  View Organizer's Tool Kit in HTML (Web pages)
  View Organizer's Tool Kit in Acrobat 5* (multiple files)
  
  
• Logo to create a link
  If you have a Web site, you can promote Women's History Month 2005 by creating a link from your Web site to this page. Please download the following logo. Right mouse click on the image to save your copy now!

       

* To open, view, navigate and print Acrobat PDF files, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your system. If you do not have this software, it is downloadable, free of charge. Click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader, and follow the instructions to install it.

ORDERING PRODUCTS

The Poster (publication # 05-G-011) and the Fact sheet (publication # 05-G-012) can be ordered on-line. There is a limit of 50 per school, 15 per organization, two (2) per individual for each item. Please note that these products will also be available on this Web site and for download in Acrobat 5*.

You can also send your request to the attention of our Distribution Centre by e-mail at publications@swc-cfc.gc.ca or by fax to (613) 957-3359 (remember to specify your mailing address and the number of copies you want).

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

A Calendar of Activities listing various activities happening across the country to mark Women's History Month is now available on this Web site.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information about Women's History Month, contact SWC by phone at (613) 995-7842 or contact SWC's Communications Directorate by e-mail at communications@swc-cfc.gc.ca.