Three stamps honouring Quebec feminists were unveiled Aug. 28 by Canada Post. The packed ceremony was held in Montreal and attended by family members, friends, and supporters, all of whom clearly admired what these unassuming giants of Canadian history accomplished in the name of justice and equality. The stamps honour Léa Roback, Madeleine Parent, and Simonne Monet-Chartrand, women who steadfastly defied the establishment to boldly champion human and feminist rights, consequences be damned. Continue reading →
Family and friends of Léa Robak, Madeleine Parent, and Simonne Monet-Chartrand at a Montreal ceremony to celebrate Canada Post’s latest stamps honouring the legacy and lasting influence of three Quebec feminists. Photo courtesy of Pinpoint Photograph.
