Gender Equity

Wear headphones for the soundscape re-enactment of a "pink tea" discussion.

A report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on the progress of gender equality in Canada

None of us will see gender parity in our lifetimes, and nor likely will many of our children. That’s the sobering finding of the Global Gender Gap Report 2020, which reveals that gender parity will not be attained for 99.5 years.

This lesson includes a Heritage Minute video about Emily Murphy and her quest to have women recognized as "persons" in Canada. There are also learning resources for teachers to access.

This video celebrates Nellie McClung's mock parliament as she fought for the right of all women to vote in Canada.

A Huffington Post report about a bake sale used to educate students about pay inequality for women

This is a 2:45 minute video about the "Persons" case and how five women from Alberta changed the rights of women in politics.

These lessons examine how the media can portray messages around what it means to be a boy or girl, man or woman.

Gender equality must remain a priority, as a matter of basic human rights and long-term economic wellbeing and prosperity. It drives economic growth, strengthens democracy, enhances social cohesion and well-being.

This video from the Government of Canada describes the most famous tea parties in Canada. Learn about the Famous Five, their tea parties, and their fight to have women recognized as "persons" under the law.