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Tag: Women’s History

  • A black and white photograph of eight women standing aboard the caboose of a train in Union Station, Toronto waving to crowds of fans.

    A League of Her Own

    Since women were first allowed to compete in athletic events at the CNE in the 1920s, Exhibition Place has been the site of huge feats…

  • Two women in a crouched start position on a racetrack. They are both wearing athletic wear.
    October 5 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

    She Shoots, She Scores Walking Tour

    Discover the under-celebrated history of women’s sports at Exhibition Place, from key figures to societal shifts.

  • Two women in a crouched start position on a racetrack. They are both wearing athletic wear.
    September 27 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

    She Shoots, She Scores Walking Tour

    Discover the under-celebrated history of women’s sports at Exhibition Place, from key figures to societal shifts.

  • Image of the front page of a newspaper titled Contrast; the headline is "Weekend of marching, mourning" and the main image is of a group of people marching in protest.

    Black Feminist Activism in the 20th Century

    During the late 20th century, Black feminists in Toronto often used an intersectional approach to challenge traditional feminism. Their activism involved protests tackling racism, police…

  • A sepia image of brick buildings. There is a fence around the buildings. Superimposed in front and above the buildings is an image of women in domestic outfits looking towards the camera. On the sides of the image it says "Publishers Webster & Albee Rochester, N.Y. Views of Toronto, Ont."

    Bad Girls

    In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, women began to exercise increased agency and mobility in Toronto: seeking out independent, single lives and entering…

  • Sepia-toned photo of a multi-roofed building with a large sculptural fountain, pine trees, and large garden grounds.

    Women in the Park

    Allan Gardens has been a space for women’s movements and gathering since its creation in the mid-19th century. Through the decades, it has remained a…

  • A large group of people stand in front of the entrance to a people. They are dressed in formal clothes.

    Unveiling Heroes of the Block

    Uncover the lesser-known stories of prominent African Canadian figures that contributed to the foundational fabric of Toronto.

  • Sepia-toned image of nurses working in a kitchen plating food on long counters.

    Lady Action: Toronto’s Trailblazing Women

    Throughout Toronto’s history, women pushed boundaries and broke the glass ceiling. Explore the stories of the suffragists, doctors, artists, and others who faced adversity and…