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Helen Forsey fonds
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Helen Forsey fonds

  • CA ON0034 10-186
  • Fonds
  • 1952-[2010], predominant 1975-2000

This fonds documents the work of feminist writer and activist Helen Forsey since the 1960s and her involvement in second and third wave feminism, particularly on issues such as domestic violence, eco-feminism, pornography, and sexism in the media as well as her work with various women's groups. It also documents her work with causes including international co-operation, pacifism and disarmament, environmental "sanity", social justice, Indigenous rights and reconciliation, rural issues, co-operative community, and Canadian constitutional democracy.

The fonds documents her development as a writer. Each series contains samples of Helen Forsey's writings and related correspondence, illustrating her writing process and response to contemporary issues impacting the status of women.

* Due to subject matter of research materials, the fonds includes records that may be upsetting or triggering to some.

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Ce fonds documente le travail de l'écrivaine et militante féministe Helen Forsey depuis les années 1960 et son engagement dans le féminisme de la deuxième et de la troisième vague, en particulier sur des questions telles que la violence domestique, l'écoféminisme, la pornographie et le sexisme dans les médias, ainsi que son travail avec divers groupes de femmes.

Il documente également son travail sur des causes telles que la coopération internationale, le pacifisme et le désarmement, la santé de l’environnement, la justice sociale, les droits des autochtones et la réconciliation, les questions rurales, la communauté coopérative et la démocratie constitutionnelle canadienne.

Le fonds documente aussi son évolution en tant qu'écrivaine. Chaque série contient des échantillons des écrits d'Helen Forsey et de la correspondance qui s'y rapporte, illustrant son processus d'écriture et sa réponse aux questions contemporaines ayant un impact sur le statut des femmes.

* En raison du sujet des documents de recherche, le fonds comprend des documents qui peuvent être dérangeants ou déclencheurs pour certains.

Women's groups

The series consists mostly of records from women's groups and related events such as the International Women's Year Arnprior Conference of Women.

The series also contains examples of Helen Forsey's draft writings and records documenting her anti-homophobia advocacy.

*Note: The archival records in this series may include content and language that is upsetting or triggering to some.

Ottawa Women's Lobby

The file contains minutes of meetings from the Ottawa Women's Lobby group (OWL) as well as a notice relating to workshops offered by OWL. The file also contains several letters, notices, and publications from related groups such as the Ottawa Women's Centre and the National Action Committee on the Status of Women.

Clips and articles regarding women (2 of 2)

The file contains articles and copies of articles related to issues affecting women and to feminism as well as a memo and letters on the use of gendered language. The file includes a copy of a map outlining the "past 20 yrs. of the women's movement."

Women and the Constitution (1 of 2)

The file contains records relating mostly to women's and Indigenous people's equality rights within the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the Charter). The file contains a press release of the Ad Hoc Committee of Canadian Women on the Constitution, a declaration from the Assembly of First Nations Conference, and a copy of a petition relating to the Charter over-ride clause. The file includes numerous news clippings related to the drafting and signing of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Helen Forsey's related letter to the editor.

Women and the Constitution (2 of 2)

The file contains a press release from the Ad Hoc Committee of Canadian Women on the Constitution as well as letters and texts objecting to the draft Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the Charter). The file includes numerous news clippings related to developments in drafting and signing the Charter.

Native [Indigenous] women (1 of 2)

The file contains copies of papers from a doctoral dissertation on the Montagnais-Naskapi [Innu] peoples as well as copies of texts without attributions. The file contains a vision statement of the New Brunswick Native Indian Women's Council as well as a text by Helen Forsey and letters from various communities on Indigenous women's rights. The file includes a copy of the "Presentation to the Standing Committee on Bill C-31, An Act to Amend the Indian Act" as well as related news clippings.

Native [Indigenous] women (2 of 2)

The file contains the statement by the Assembly of First Nations regarding a Bill to Amend the Indian Act as well as a copy of the Bill. The file includes the Native Women's Association "Presentation to the Standing Committee on Indian Affairs and Northern Development Regarding Bill C-47" as well as copies of short stories by an unidentified author.

Homophobia and lesbian and gay issues (1 of 4)

The file contains Helen Forsey's draft article or letter to the editor as well as news clippings/articles and correspondence relating to lesbian and gay rights. The file includes pamphlets from lesbian and gay rights groups.

Homophobia and lesbian and gay issues (2 of 4)

The file contains Helen Forsey's letters to the editor and news clippings/articles relating to lesbian and gay rights as well as to homophobic opinions. The file includes pamphlets from lesbian and gay rights groups.
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