Education
Canadian Women's Studies Association
The Canadian Women's Studies Association, founded in 1982, is a bilingual, pan-Canadian, feminist association. Its members are Women's Studies faculty and students, as well as policy researchers and community activists. The goals of the CWSA are to build a Women's Studies network across Canada, and to promote Women's Studies as an interdisciplinary field within the academic community.
heroines.ca: A Guide to Canadian Women in History
Historian Merna Forster developed this web site to foster a greater knowledge and appreciation of the amazing women in Canadian history, and to encourage a greater profile for
Women's History Month in Canada.
Girls Action Foundation
Through local girls' programs and the national network, Girls Action works to raise awareness and mobilize action towards the elimination of violence and discrimination.
Governor General's forum for Women
Canada's Governor General, Michaëlle Jean, launched her site complete with online forum, blog and live chat. The site is called "Citizen Voices: Breaking Down Solitudes".
The Miss G. Project
The Miss G__ Project for Equity in Education is a grassroots young feminist organization working to combat all forms of oppression in and through education, including sexism, homophobia, racism and classism.
studentawards.com
This Canadian web site gives you immediate access to a database of thousands of scholarships, bursaries, fellowships, grants and other financial awards. At the web site you will be invited to fill out a form including such things as areas of interest, field of study, ethnic background (for specific awards and scholarships). The information is processed, and you receive a list of scholarships, bursaries and other financial awards for which you might be eligible.
TakingITGlobal
Ms. Corriero has developed one of the world's most successful youth-oriented online communities and not-for-profit organizations, called Taking IT Global. With more than 160,000 users in more than 200 countries and territories, the website is a platform, resource and network for today's youth who want to change the world.
Venus Envy Bursary Fund
The Venus Envy Bursary Fund aims to support women in need who wish to further their education. The Venus Envy Bursary is available to any woman who has been accepted into any program in Nova Scotia which issues a degree, certificate or diploma. Application forms are available at women's centres, community colleges, universities and social service agencies around Nova Scotia, or online at the Venus Envy web site (click above)
Sites, Persons and Events in Women's History
Recent designations have tended to focus on women’s individual and collective achievements in the social, educational, health and cultural areas. From the famed author L.M. Montgomery to the Grey Nuns, to the many nurses whose accomplishments are marked at five nurses’ residences across Canada, women’s historic achievements are beginning to be recognized.
Learn more about these exciting national historic sites, persons and events.

