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Women's History Month
October 2009
Women in the Lead: Winter Sports
October is Women's History Month in Canada. Proclaimed in 1992 by the Government of Canada, Women's History Month provides an opportunity for Canadians to learn about the important contributions of women and girls over time to our society - and to the quality of our lives in the 21st century.
THEME
Women in the Lead: Winter Sports
As Women's History Month 2009 approaches, our country is in the final stages of preparing to host the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Vancouver. Inspired by the women and girls, past and present, who excel in winter sports, the Government of Canada has chosen Women in the Lead: Winter Sports as this year's theme.
In 2008, in recognition of the contributions of Canadian women and girls in all areas of human endeavour, we introduced the over-arching theme of Women in the Lead. This year, with the Winter Olympics and Paralympics around the corner, we honour the women athletes who have followed their dreams to become champions, who have rejected stereotypes and charted the course for other female athletes to follow - skiers, speed skaters, hockey players, wheelchair curlers, bobsledders, to name just a few.
Canadian women and girls have a long history of excellence in winter sports and we take pride in their individual achievements as well as their extraordinary commitment - to their sports, their teams and their country. We stand firmly behind our 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic athletes as they prepare, once again, to make history.
POSTER
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ORDERING POSTER
The poster can be ordered on-line. There is a limit of 50 per school, 20 per organization or two per individual. Please note that this product will also be available on this website and for download in Acrobat 5.
You can also send your request to the SWC Distribution Centre by e-mail at publications@swc-cfc.gc.ca or by fax to 613-957-3359 (remember to specify your mailing address and the number of copies you require).
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information about Women's History Month, contact SWC by phone at 613-995-7835 or contact SWC's Communications and Strategic Planning Directorate by e-mail at communications@swc-cfc.gc.ca.