Famous 5 Foundation
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To be a champion for the development and recognition of Canadian female leaders. #wearefamou5 https://t.co/6qNSkrLYX3
Calgary
Joined September 2013
The Famous 5 Foundation is honoured to have been granted a Viceregal Patronage from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. The F5F shares with the Governor General a focused effort on reconciliation, diversity, inclusion, youth and education.
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The Governor General’s last Letter to Canadians coincided with her one-year mandate anniversary and was published on July 19, 2022, to present Her Excellency’s mandate priorities.
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Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, shared a letter with Canadians. The letter captures the Governor General’s reflections on hope, reconciliation, respect and thoughtful discourse, and features Canadians’ reflections on hope.
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The public is encouraged to visit the Famous 5 Maquette exhibit, which is on display in the Bata Library Atrium until January 30, 2025. Photos: Clay Pearn, Trent University.
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The F5F sincerely thanks Dr. Cathy Bruce, President & Vice Chancellor, Trent University, Dr. Dawn Lavell-Havard, First Peoples’ House of Learning, Trent University and Emily Tuft, University Librarian for hosting this Pink Tea and the F5 Maquette National Leadership Tour.
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Held in Trent University's Bata Library, this Pink Tea gathering honoured the legacy of the Famous 5 and their impact on the fight for gender equality, with presentations by feminist leaders and scholars which added valuable historical context and Indigenous perspectives.
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The First Peoples House of Learning together with Trent University and the Famous 5 Foundation, presented a Pink Tea on January 9, 2025.
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The F5 Maquette exhibit is free and open to the public: Trent University, Bata Library Atrium (1700 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, ON)
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The F5F sincerely thanks Dr. Cathy Bruce, President & Vice Chancellor, Trent University, Dr. Dawn Lavell-Havard, First Peoples’ House of Learning, Trent University and Emily Tuft, University Librarian for hosting this tour.
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Learn about the 5 women who succeeded in the first international, legal declaration based on the principle of equality! Understand the history and legacy of the Famous 5, the ongoing fight for gender equality that continues today and how you can be a nation builder too!
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Start 2025 inspired by the Famous 5! The F5 National Maquette Tour is now on display at Trent University, Peterborough, ON to the end of January. This visit to Trent U is co-sponsored by the First Peoples’ House of Learning.
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Governor General Mary Simon honoured the F5F with her Vice Regal Patronage designation in 2024. https://t.co/nDWS6x4L79
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Companion Pierre Boivin, C.C., C.Q. Montréal, Quebec
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Mariette Doduck, C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) was the featured presenter for the F5F Virtual Pink Tea on June 2, 2023 ' "Defeating Anti-Semitism" which can be viewed here:
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Sylvia Beth Bashevkin, O.C. (Officer of the Order of Canada) and Lorin Jean MacDonald, C.M., O.Ont. (Member of the Order of Canada) are recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case (2024, 2023 respectively). https://t.co/ZhCM4N7lqU
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Brava! As a champion for the recognition of Canadian female leaders, the Famous 5 Foundation celebrates three of these outstanding achievers on their appointment to the Order of Canada on Dec. 18, 2024!
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Happy Birthday,#EmilyCarr ! 🎨 Born December 13, 1871, she revolutionized Canadian art with her bold depictions of West Coast landscapes and Indigenous culture. 🌲✨ Which Canadian artist has inspired you?
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As 2024 began, Canada’s Supreme Court achieved a female majority for the first time—a historic step for gender equality in law! 🎉 Justice Mary T. Moreau’s appointment marked a new era. What milestones are we hoping to achieve in 2025? #WomenInLaw
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Empower future leaders this #GivingTuesday! 🌟 Support the Famous 5 Foundation's Virtual Pink Teas—bringing trailblazing stories to Canadians for just $5/ticket. Help us raise $25K to host 5 teas in 2025 & inspire the next wave of changemakers. Donate at https://t.co/GUTXigNea7
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2024 was a year of unstoppable progress for women! 🌎✨ This December, we’re spotlighting the incredible milestones women achieved across science, sports, arts, and advocacy. Let’s celebrate and carry this momentum into 2025! 🎉 #WomenInPower #YearInReview
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