Fonds 10-197 - Donna F. Johnson Fonds

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Donna F. Johnson Fonds

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CA ON0034 10-197

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  • 1990 - 2000 (Creation)

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2.44 cm of textual records

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([195?-])

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Donna J. Johnson dedicates her life to advocating for women. Her deep-rooted passion for uniting women in supportive groups is evident through her extensive career. From 1986 to 2002, Johnson worked at Lanark County Interval House, where she provided crucial support to women facing domestic violence.

In 1990, she co-founded "Women's Urgent Action," a feminist group based in Ottawa, which highlights her commitment to feminist activism. Her feminist perspective has led to the creation of significant works such as "Waking Up the Dissident: Transforming Lives (and Society) with Feminist Counselling" (2020). Additionally, her 1998 conference talk, "How One Canadian Community is Responding to the Murder of Women," was presented at the International Conference on Family Violence, and she has contributed numerous articles to the Ottawa Citizen.

Following the tragic 1989 Polytechnique shooting, Johnson inspired the establishment of The Ottawa Women's Monument, which stands in Minto Park, Ottawa, as a tribute to the victims of male violence.

Donna J. Johnson is a faculty member at the Feminist Institute of Social Transformation at Carleton University in Ottawa. She continues her work in raising awareness and combating violence against women, hoping for a better future for women.

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This fonds delves into the initiatives of the Women's Urgent Action and Women's Memorial Society, focusing on addressing violence against women and highlighting the contributions of Donna F. Johnson, a key figure in the creation of the Women's Monument. In response to the tragic 1989 Polytechnique Shooting, Johnson organized numerous vigils and played a role in the monument's establishment in Minto Park, Ottawa. It encompasses her 1998 conference paper, "How One Canadian Community is Responding to the Murder of Women," presented at the International Conference on Family Violence in Singapore. This work showcases the Women's Urgent Action group's proactive effort in combating male violence and addressing femicide. Spanning from 1990 to 2000, this fonds includes press notes, budgeting notices, and collaborative presentation ideas for monument planning and various vigils honoring women. Throughout, it provides insights into the community's efforts to minimize violence and honor its victims. The collection maintains its original order, inspired by the tabs of a binder created by the donor, Donna Johnson, showcasing monument preparation, vigil planning, and long-term initiatives to honor affected women.

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