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Mary Fubbester, The First Working Woman
In the year 1803,Mary Fubbester disguised herself as a man. This was done in order for her to be able to work. She worked as a clerk for the Hudson Bay Company in Rupert's Land. Mary worked there for five years before she was forced to quit in 1807 when her act was broken due to her becoming pregnant and giving birth to a child. -
The Abolition Of Slavery In The British Colonies
The abolition of slavery occurred at different times in each country. It also differed on the colony. For example, the abolition of trading slaves in a curtain area was no longer allowed, while it was in others. This was usually resulted in a separate law or action taking place. The1807s was a very important time in history for men and women, this was the year that slavery was a abolished in the British Colonies. -
The First White Child Born In The Canadian West
Marie-Anne traveled everywhere with her fur trading husband,in 1806 she became one of the first white women to visit such places as Red River and Fort Edmonton. On august 2nd 1807 she gave birth to her daughter Reine, who was the first legitimate white child to have been born in the Canadian west. Marie-Anne Lagemodiére was Born the year 1780 as a Maskinongé in Quebec. She died December 14, 1875, Making her 95 years of age when she passed away. -
Women Have The Right To Vote In Canada
In 1809, Quebec women were privileged with property to have the right to vote for whom ever they believed would do their land well. This sadly only lasted a few years (from 1809-1949). While the word "male" was added to the Quebec franchise act. Although women could not vote until yet again in 1917. Even then it was only in specific locations. -
The First Black Journalist
On June 22nd 1820 the very talented Mary Elizabeth Bibb was born. Mary Elizabeth died sometime in 1877. This means she must have been around 57 when she passed. Anyways Mary Elizabeth was the very first black woman journalist to have her work published in Canada. -
Catherine Parr Trail, Respected Author
On January 9th 1802, Catherine Parr Trail was given life. Little did she know that in just a few years she would be traveling to Canada. If you don't already understand who Catherine Parr Trail is, she was a very popular author. She immigrated to Canada in 1832, she was 30 years old at the time she arrived in Canada. Catherine Parr Trail became a truly respected author. She live to be 97 years of age. -
Slavery is Banned in the British Empire
1834 was in my opinion the most important time in history due to the reason I am about to tell you. During 1834 in Canada, slavery was at last banned from the British Empire! It took many years to defeat it, and slavery went on to be for way to long. -
1st Woman To Run a Newspaper
Sophia Sims Dalton was the wife of a local newspaper editor, but tragically once he passed away she knew she must take matters into her own hands. After the death of her husband, Sophia Sims Dalton decided to take over the paper, and becomes the 1st woman in Toronto to run a newspaper. The newspaper was called The Patriot. -
First Licensed to Practice Medicine
On April 21, 1841 Jenny Trout was born. (1841-1921) Jenny Trout grew up becoming a pioneer medical doctor. Not only was she a great pioneer doctor, She was also the very first Canadian woman licensed to practice medicine in Canada. Although at first thought this May not seem important to our history, but what would our world be like without the medicine we need while we are ill? -
The First French Canadian Woman Novelist
On January 9, 1845 Felicité Angers (Laure Conan) was born (1845-1924). Felicité Angers ended up becoming the first ever French Canadian woman to become a novelist. Historians believe in her as one of the most magnificent novelist due to keeping up with her writing. She was witness to her time. -
Harriet Tubman and Her Help From Slavery
In 1851 Harriet Tubman, a conductor of the famous escape route for slaves to travel to Canada, the land of the free, (This was called the Underground Railroad or also known as the escape route to Canada), came north to St. Catherines, Ontario. Harriet being the courageous woman she was made 19 trips back to the South, to help people who had been enslaved to escape to freedom. -
First Chinese To Come To Canada
On February 29, 1860 the brave Mrs. Kwong Lee arrived in Victoria, British Columbia. She must have been so proud to know that she herself was the first Chinese woman to ever come over to Canada. Although this may not effect everyone as much as this would affect those whom are of the same culture. At the same time, this effects all cultures because without mrs. Kwong coming to Canada there would not be as much diversity. -
Sarah Emma Evelyn Edmonds in the civil war
In May 25,1861, Sarah Emma Evelyn Edmonds decided to join the Union Army. She served as Frank Thompson, hiding her true sex to everyone. She was a helpful nurse for others. Sarah Emma Evelyn Edmonds was also a Union spy in the American Civil War. She died in 1898 -
First Women Accepted into University
Sometime during 1862, Mount Allison University located in Sackville, New Brunswick, accepted the first woman to become a student at their Canadian university. This is a huge event for women due to them finally being able to get a proper good education. This also helps let everyone know that women can do anything men can do.
