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Lilith Finkler fonds

  • CA ON0034 10-194
  • Fonds
  • [196-]-2018
This fonds contains correspondence with familly, community groups members and friends in Canada, the United States and Israel. It includes material related to Lilith Finkler involvment in issues related to mental health law, disability and human rights, land use law and affordable housing.
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Ce fonds contient de la correspondance de Lilith Finkler avec sa famille, des membres de groupes communautaires et des amis au Canada, aux États-Unis et en Israël. Le fonds contient des documents portant sur des thématiques telles que le handicap, la santé mentale, les droits de la personne, les droits au logement abordable, et à l’aménagement du territoire.
Claire Deschênes fonds

Claire Deschênes fonds

  • CA ON0034 10-195
  • Fonds
  • 1954-2022
Le fonds comprend des documents qui témoignent de la contribution de Claire Deschênes à l'avancement des femmes en STIM. Le fonds est composé de cinq séries qui documentent la vie personnelle de Claire Deschênes, son parcours scolaire et universitaire, ses implications au sein de la Chaire de recherche CRSNG pour les femmes en sciences et génie pour la section du Québec, ses implicaitons dans la comité des femmes en ingénierie de l'Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec, ses implications au sein de la chaire Claire-Bonenfant rattachée à l'Université Laval, ses implications au sein du comité-conseil CFSG Québec.
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The fonds consists of records pertaining to Claire Deschênes' contribution to the advancement of women in STEM. The fonds is composed of five series documenting Claire Deschênes' personal life, her academic career, her involvement with the NSERC Research Chair for Women in Science and Engineering for the Quebec section, her involvement with the Women in Engineering Committee of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec, her involvement with the Claire-Bonenfant Chair at Université Laval, and her involvement with the CFSG Quebec Advisory Committee.

Deschênes, Claire

Donna F. Johnson Fonds

  • CA ON0034 10-197
  • Fonds
  • 1990 - 2000
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.

Johnson, Donna F.

Fonds du Collectif de la Revue L'Entrelles

Fonds du Collectif de la Revue L'Entrelles

  • CA ON0034 10-198
  • Fonds
  • 1979-1982
Le fonds du collectif de la revue l'Entrelles documente les activités de l'organisme de sa création en 1979 jusqu'en 1982. Il comprend des documents constitutifs et stratégiques, des comptes rendus de réunion, de la correspondance et des listes de contacts.
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The fonds of the Entrelles magazine collective documents the activities of the organization from its creation in 1979 to 1982. It includes founding and strategic documents, meeting minutes, correspondence and contact lists.

Collectif de la revue l'Entrelles

"Enclave. Women's Monument Against Violence" project fonds

"Enclave. Women's Monument Against Violence" project fonds

  • CA ON0034 10-200
  • Fonds
  • 1991-2006

Le fonds consiste en de la documentation collectée par l'artiste cj fleury et Mary Faught dans le cadre de la réalisation du projet Enclave. Le fonds comprend des documents textuels et des graphiques qui portent sur le déploiement du projet, son processus de création et sur sa réception auprès du public. Il inclut des descriptions du projet, des communications entre différentes parties prenantes, des communiqués et des coupures de presse.

Enclave est un monument public créé par cj fleury (artiste en arts visuels) en collaboration avec Mary Leigh Faught, (architecte paysagiste, AAPO, AAPC). L’œuvre est le résultat d’une commande pour la création d’un monument en hommage aux femmes violentées et assassinées par des hommes dans la région de la capitale nationale du Canada. Le projet a été lancé par Women’s Urgent Action, dont plusieurs membres travaillent en étroite collaboration avec les femmes victimes de violence dans les refuges et le système judiciaire. Le monument a été dévoilé le 6 décembre 1992, à l'occasion de la Journée nationale de commémoration et d'action contre la violence faite aux femmes.

Cj fleury et Mary Faught ont été invitées à présenter leur travail en lien avec le Monument des femmes contre la violence à la conférence nationale du Women’s Caucus for Art aux États-Unis, à la School for Studies in Art and Architecture de l’université Carleton, à l’université du Québec à Montréal, et au groupe de développement des arts du Conseil des arts de l’Ontario.

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The fonds consists of documentation collected by artist cj fleury and Mary Faught as part of the Enclave project. The fonds includes textual documents and graphic materials on the deployment of the project, its creative process and its reception by the public. It includes descriptions of the project, some communication between various stakeholders, press releases and press clippings.

Enclave is a public monument created by cj fleury (visual artist) and Mary Leigh Faught (landscape architect, AAPO, AAPC). The work is the result of a commission to create a monument to women abused and murdered by men in Canada's National Capital Region. The project was initiated by Women's Urgent Action, several of whose members work closely with abused women in shelters and the justice system. The monument was unveiled on December 6, 1992, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Cj fleury and Mry Faught were invited to present her work on the Women's Monument to Violence at the Women's Caucus for Art national conference in the U.S., at Carleton University's School for Studies in Art and Architecture, at the Université du Québec à Montréal, and at the Ontario Arts Council's Arts Development Group.

cj fleury / Mary Faught

Betty Joyce Carter fonds

  • CA ON0034 10-201
  • Fonds
  • 1973-2006
The fonds consists of records documenting the work of Betty Curran Carter as a social worker and her research on child welfare and sexual abuse and includes papers, theses, and a copy of her book. The fonds also includes materials related to a BC Human Rights that she launched related to pay equity as well as her later interest and gay and lesbian rights.

Carter, Betty Joyce

Work and Family Conference collection

  • CA ON0034 10-203
  • Collection
  • 1-2 December 1988
This collection contains sound recordings of workshops held at the Work and Family Conference, held 1 to 2 December 1988 at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Collection de périodiques Archives des Femmes / Women's Archives Periodicals Collection

  • CA ON0034 10-P
  • Collection
  • 1895-2018, Predominantly 1970-2010
The Archives and Special Collections has the largest collection of feminist publications in Canada, comprising of periodicals and newsletters produced by feminist groups and associations across Canada. It currently stands at just over 1400 titles and includes national publications like Branching Out and Broadside, as well as newsletters from smaller groups like Open Door, and Rural Lesbian Newsletter of British Columbia, etc. These periodicals represent women from diverse regions of the country, and cover social action in all its forms, and include subjects such as women’s health, the right to abortion, child-care services, as well as literature, art, culture, and assistance for immigrants. The coverage of these periodicals varies from several years of issues to other times just one or two issues.

Jozef A. Mikuš fonds

  • CA ON0034 20-001
  • Fonds
  • [1784]-1998

The Jozef A. Mikuš fonds includes materials documenting both his personal life and the documents collected by Dr. Mikuš throughout his career as a diplomat, jurist, political activist, immigrant, teacher, and participant in various nationalist and political organizations. This collection reflects Dr. Mikuš’ perspectives on a wide range of topics, offering insight into his involvement in the political history of his home country, Slovakia, the experiences of the Slovak people, and his engagement in the social and political life of the United States after World War II. The materials encompass a variety of subjects, including religion, economics, freedom of speech, education, political parties, arts and culture, notable politicians, nationalist writers, nuclear arms, and aid programs.

This fonds may contain information related to sensitive historical events, including the Second World War. Some individuals mentioned or depicted in these archives may have been involved, directly or indirectly, in contexts of war, and collaboration with authoritarian regimes.

The fonds has been divided in six series: Writings and publications, Correspondence, Personal files, Organizations, Periodicals, and Topical files.

Mikuš, Jozef August

Joseph Staško collection

  • CA ON0034 20-002
  • Collection
  • 1912-1992

The collection consists of material personally collected by Dr. Staško. In the mid-seventies, Dr. Staško launched an appeal to his Slovak compatriots and friends from all over the world, to participate in the creation of the Slovak National Archives in the United States. In response to this request, some of Dr. Staško's contemporaries donated their personal papers and other collections related to Slovak history and culture. Dr. Staško's project of the American-based Slovak National Archives did not materialize for lack of physical and financial resources. However, as a result of Dr. Staško's initiative, important documents were collected from various sources.

The collection primarily consists of the personal papers of well know diplomats, politicians, professors, journalists, poets, and artists. It consists of correspondence, personal photographs, journals and memoirs, writing and poetry, as well as newspaper clippings, pamphlets and other collected materials.

The collection also includes the records of prominent Slovak organizations including the Slovak Action Committee, the Slovak League of America, and the Slovak World Congress.

These documents offer information on: the political history of Slovakia during its many regimes; the history and culture of the Slovak people living in Slovakia or abroad, especially in the United States and Canada. It provides important, and often unique information on Slovak political, cultural, and nationalist organizations aimed at the conservation and survival of the Slovak heritage.

This fonds may contain information related to sensitive historical events, particularly the Second World War. Some individuals mentioned or depicted in these archives may have been involved, directly or indirectly, in war, collaboration with authoritarian regimes, or support for the Nazi regime.

Staško, Joseph

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