Month: February 2018

While the first observance of a Women’s Day was held on February 28, 1909 in New York, March 8 was suggested by the 1910 International Woman’s Conference to become an “International Women’s Day” After women gained suffrage in Soviet Russia in 1917, March 8 became a national holiday there. The day was then predominantly celebrated by the socialist…
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Embrace change, empowerment, enlightenment and encouragement as we gather in solidarity at Canadore College’s Weaver auditorium (B200) from 12:30pm to 1:50PM on March 8, 2018, in honour of International Women’s Day. Book signing will follow the presentation. Caring is sharing; 25% of the profit from proceeds of sales of “Because I Didn’t Tell” following the…
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