Women Making History

Jennifer May-Anderson
Women Making History

Meet women you want to know in this five minute podcast showcasing interesting and inspiring women. Bringing women’s history out of the woodwork and beyond International Women’s Day - Women Making History brings women’s historic achievements to life every week. Find out about fascinating women who have dared to make a difference. Each week discover a woman who made history. From politics to social justice, science to the arts and everything in between. 

Episodes

  1. ELSIE MACGILL

    19 NOV

    ELSIE MACGILL

    This week's history making woman was the first practicing Canadian woman engineer, headed the Canadian production of Hawker Hurricane fighter planes during World War II, and was a member of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada.About Jennifer May-AndersonJennifer May-Anderson is a non-profit executive with a passion for women's issues. She is a member and past president of Business and Professional Women Hastings & Prince Edward, an organization that works to develop the b...

    5 min
  2. Edith Monture

    19 NOV

    Edith Monture

    This week's history making woman broke barriers for Indigenous women by becoming the first Indigenous woman to become a registered nurse in Canada and to gain the right to vote in a Canadian federal election. About Jennifer May-AndersonJennifer May-Anderson is a non-profit executive with a passion for women's issues. She is a member and past president of Business and Professional Women Hastings & Prince Edward, an organization that works to develop the business, professional, and le...

    5 min
  3. HIDE HYODO SHIMIZU

    19 NOV

    HIDE HYODO SHIMIZU

    This week’s history-making woman defied racism and received awards and accolades for her work in education and advocating for the rights of Japanese Canadians, ultimately earning her a place in the Order of Canada.About Jennifer May-AndersonJennifer May-Anderson is a non-profit executive with a passion for women's issues. She is a member and past president of Business and Professional Women Hastings & Prince Edward, an organization that works to develop the business, professional, and lea...

    5 min
  • 3 Episodes

About

Meet women you want to know in this five minute podcast showcasing interesting and inspiring women. Bringing women’s history out of the woodwork and beyond International Women’s Day - Women Making History brings women’s historic achievements to life every week. Find out about fascinating women who have dared to make a difference. Each week discover a woman who made history. From politics to social justice, science to the arts and everything in between. 

Information

  • Creator
    Jennifer May-Anderson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Women Making History
  • Show Website
    Women Making History

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