Maria Olaguera - 01 October 2023
To help celebrate Women’s History Month, we invite you to join us live online on Thursday October 19 to hear Cathy Mulroy speak about what it was like to be one first women in the mining industry since World War II.
Register here for the webinar “Mulroy’s View: A Memoir”
Also, take advantage of National Book Month, and enjoy 15% off all the books in the CIM Bookstore, including Women of Impact (available in English only) and Women of Innovation (available in French and English).
Background
In 1992 the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s History Month.
The goal was to encourage greater appreciation of the notable contributions of women to Canadian history. October was selected because it was on October 18th, 1929 that Canadian women were first declared to be legally considered as ‘persons.’ *
“This year’s theme,” according to the Government of Canada website, “Through Her Lens: Celebrating the Diversity of Women, emphasizes the importance of recognizing the achievements and contributions of women from diverse backgrounds. It focuses on the unique perspectives, experiences, and challenges faced by women, including Indigenous women; women from 2SLGBTQI+ communities; women with disabilities; and newcomer, racialized, and migrant women.
“Let’s continue to honour women who don’t accept the status quo and fight hard to improve the lives of all women in the country.”
