Rebel. Rabble-rouser. Resister. Three words to describe Saskatchewan's own Violet McNaughton, who was a leader in the women's rights movement in Canada in the first half of the 20th century.
Through video Violet's Saskatchewan - Violet McNaughton and early women's rights on the prairies tells the story of the woman who led the Saskatchewan campaign for women's right to vote and was devoted to social causes that advanced the quality of life for rural women. Through Violet's personal story the video examines the larger history of the issues that faced women in turn of the 20th century Saskatchewan.
Violet settled on a prairie homestead in 1909 and went on to forever change the way Saskatchewan women work, live, and participate in their communities. The face of the Saskatchewan campaign for women's right to vote, she devoted decades to advancing gender equality.
One of the first women journalists, she used her column in The Western Producer to advocate for women. Violet raised awareness for issues like access to birth control and healthcare, quality of life for women and children on homesteads, and the right of women to participate in the world outside the home.
This video program celebrating International Women's Day is designed for those 16+ who want to learn more about the history of influential women in Saskatchewan and those interested in continuing to advance gender equality. Program fee is $15/household for WDM Members and $17/household for non-Members. Western Producer subscribers receive a special $15 fee.
Registration for this virtual program opens on February 10, 2021 with a program start date of March 1, 2021. Register at wdm.ca/violet
About the Western Development Museum
With four exhibit locations in Saskatchewan, the WDM is the province's largest human history museum. The WDM's mandate is to collect, preserve, and exhibit objects of historical value and importance connected with the economic and cultural development of Western Canada and to stimulate interest in western Canadian history. The Museums' vision is a Saskatchewan where everyone belongs and histories matter. The WDM is a registered charity.
