Category: Women in Archaeology
By Madeline Coleman
March 8, 2017
The Famous Five
We would be remiss if we didn’t bring up the Famous Five who worked on the “Persons Case” to see women recognized as persons under the British North America Act. These women are Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Irene Parlby, and Louise McKinney, all of whom made Alberta their home at some point
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By Teresa Tremblay
March 7, 2017
Julie Nookum, Indigenous midwife
International Women’s Day is March 8th this year. One aspect of this day is the celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. In honour of this day, we’re going to profile a few women from Alberta’s history. Today I’ll be profiling Julie Nookum. Unfortunately, very little information about Julie Nookum is
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By Teresa Tremblay
March 6, 2017
Flores LaDue, First Lady of the Calgary Stampede
International Women’s Day is March 8th this year. One aspect of this day is the celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. In honour of this day, we’re going to profile a few women with ties to Alberta and its history. We’ll begin with Flores LaDue, the FLOTCS. Flores LaDue was born
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