Item I6 - Interview with Margaret Phillips and Fiona Karlstedt

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Interview with Margaret Phillips and Fiona Karlstedt

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Margaret Phillips (interviewee); Fiona Karlstedt (interviewee); Nancy Adamson (interviewer)

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CA ON0034 10-118-S6-SS2-F42-I6

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1 sound recording (wav) : 1 hr., 46 min., 39 sec.

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(1951)

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Nancy Lee Adamson (born 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA) was a professor, university administrator, and a founding member of the Canadian Women's Movement Archive Collective and its predecessor, the Women's Information Centre (WIC).

Nancy Adamson is a feminist activist. She has been involved in university administration for more than 20 years and has been a lecturer since 1979. Her area of expertise was gender issues, women’s studies, and confronting sexual harassment in the workplace. Nancy Adamson is co-author of “Feminist Organizing for Change: The Contemporary Women's Movement in Canada”, published in 1989, an in-depth analysis of the contemporary Canadian feminist movement.

Nancy Adamson holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Mount Holyoke College, a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of Toronto, a master’s in history from Emory University, and a PhD in History (1983) from the University of Toronto. At the University of Toronto, she established the Sexual Harassment Office and worked as a counsellor. From 1991 to 2000 she worked at Carleton University (Ottawa, Ont.) in the Status of Women Office and Equity Services.

Nancy Adamson is a founding member of the Galen University in Belize, which opened its doors in 2003. She served as Provost of the University, professor, CEO, vice president and president.
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Nancy Lee Adamson (née en 1951 à Atlanta, Géorgie, États-Unis) était professeure, administratrice d'université et membre fondatrice du Collectif des Archives du Mouvement des Femmes et de son organisme prédécesseur, le Centre d'Information des Femmes de Toronto (Women's Information Centre - WIC).

Nancy Adamson est une militante féministe. Elle a travaillé dans l'administration universitaire pendant plus de 20 ans et a été chargée de cours depuis 1979. Elle s'est spécialisée dans les questions de genre, les études féminines et la lutte contre le harcèlement sexuel sur le lieu de travail. Nancy Adamson est co-auteure de l'ouvrage "Feminist Organizing for Change: The Contemporary Women's Movement in Canada", publié en 1989, qui analyse en profondeur le mouvement féministe canadien contemporain.

Nancy Adamson est titulaire d'une licence en histoire du Mount Holyoke College, d'une licence en sciences infirmières de l'université de Toronto, d'une maîtrise en histoire de l'université Emory et d'un doctorat en histoire (1983) de l'université de Toronto. À l'université de Toronto, elle a mis en place le bureau de lutte contre le harcèlement sexuel et travaillé comme conseillère. De 1991 à 2000, elle a travaillé à l'université de Carleton (Ottawa, Ontario) au bureau de la condition féminine et aux services d'équité.

Nancy Adamson est membre fondatrice de l'université Galen à Belize, qui a ouvert ses portes en 2003. Elle a occupé le poste de doyenne de l'université, ainsi que des postes de professeure, de directrice générale, de vice-présidente et de présidente.

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(1931-2015)

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Margaret Phillips (12 April 1931-4 November 2015) was a builder and promoter of the Northwestern Ontario women's writing community for close to thirty years in the Thunder Bay region. In 1984, Margaret Phillips and Anna McColl co-founded the Northern Woman's Bookstore. From discussions held by the Collective of the Northern Woman Journal - one of Canada's longest running feminist newspapers - it became evident there was a demand for women's literature, and no available bookstore within 1,000 miles. The Bookstore began on Bay Street with only 300 titles, and changed locations over the years, expanding its book selection. In 1992 it moved to Court Street, a site large enough to host book readings and act as a community space.

Margaret was a tireless advocate and educator for women's issues, particularly those specific to Indigenous women and women of Northern Ontario. In 2008, Margaret was awarded the KOUHI award by the Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop for her outstanding contribution to the promotion and encouragement of writing in Northwestern Ontario. It was noted that the Northern Woman's Bookstore has provided a safe and supporting place for women and the writing community to gather and strengthen their voices. Similarly, in 2008, Margaret was recognized with the Bay Credit Union Social Responsibility Award, and in 2012 the Northern Women's bookstore was recognized by the Crime Prevention Council. The community safety award for Business recognized the Northern Woman's Bookstore and its team of volunteer staff for playing a fundamental role in crime prevention by empowering women for nearly 30 years.

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(1949-2023)

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Fiona Karlstedt (30 December 1949 - 30 November 2023) was a strong advocate for social justice, who worked for numerous organizations and services of the Thunder Bay region. In 1982-1983, Fiona was employed as administrator for the Northern Women's Centre, and was involved in the wider woman's movement of the region. She is featured in "40 Fabulous Feminists & Amazing Activists of Northwestern Ontario", published by Northwestern Ontario Women's Centre.
Some of Fiona's published works include:
- 1987, "Northwestern Ontario Status of Women Initiatives, 1973-1987" (Secretary of State Women's Program & Ontario Women's Directorate)
- 1989 "The history of the battered women's movement in Northwestern Ontario" (Thunder Bay, Ontario: Northwestern Ontario Women's Decade Council, Women Against Violence Sub-Committee).

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This recording consists of Nancy Adamson's interview with Margaret Phillips and Fiona Karlstedt at Fiona's house in Thunder Bay. discusses becoming involved in the women's movement; the planning and events of the 1973 [Northern Women’s] Conference at [Lakehead] University; development of the [Northwestern Ontario] Women's Centre; media coverage; community response to the women's movement; the Abortion Caravan in Thunder Bay and the confrontation that occurred with the Catholic Women's League; development and focus of groups on poverty and violence in the community, including the creation of the Rape Crisis Centre; the [Northwestern Ontario Women's] Decade Council -- the communities and individuals involved; general life and culture of the 1970s; and funding. [There is a pause between A and B sides of the first tape in this recording at 00:52:30 to 00:52:44]. The discussion continues about the Women's Centre in the 1980s; the credit union; the [Northern Woman] Journal; the [Nothern Woman's] Bookstore; brief mention of the lack of visibility of the Gay and Lesbian community in Thunder Bay; as well as the involvement of Native [Indigenous], immigrant and refugee women of the region; the development of the regional daycare; and more. They return to discussing the Decade Council and its role in small communities, including the work of Leni [Untinem], the importance of Kenora and other individuals involved. [There is a pause between tape 1 and the continuation of the recording on tape 2 at 01:44:36 to 01:44:48]. During the remainder of the recording, topics listed above continue to be discussed, including status of present day groups. [Note that throughout this recording they refer to an unnamed book.]

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Donated by Nancy Adamson as part of accession in ACC-2002-09 to Archives and Special Collections in 2002.

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  • English

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Digital file was derived from the digitization of an audiocassette ACC-2002-09-M7 and audiocassette ACC-2002-09-M8.

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Digital preservation package ACC-2002-09

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Permissions to access provided by interviewer; permission of the interviewee is required to consult this record.

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All rights remain with the University of Ottawa Library Archives and Special Collections. For copyright permissions contact Archives and Special Collections.

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