Vous souhaitez connaître les femmes les plus inspirantes du Canada ? Si oui, vous êtes au bon endroit. Consultez cet article pour découvrir la liste des 15 Canadiennes les plus inspirantes !
Canada has an incredible history of inspiring women who have made significant contributions to make the country a better and healthier place for living. The Canadian women we will discuss in today’s post are role models for young women who want to achieve success in their lives and make a global impact. Read on!
1. Samantha Nutt
Samantha Nutt is a medical doctor known for “War Child,” a non-profit organization she founded to raise human rights awareness worldwide. Nutt has made significant efforts for more than two decades to play her role in mitigating humanitarian crises.
En tant que Canadienne, elle est toujours en première ligne pour aider les autres, sans se soucier de sa vie. Ayant servi dans divers pays déchirés par la guerre, notamment en Somalie, en Irak et en Afghanistan, elle est une femme inspirante, pleine de courage et d'audace.
2. Viola Desmond
Viola Desmond was a woman of many talents and skills. Even today, women take inspiration from Desmond’s leadership style and contribution toward the betterment of the female image in society. Desmond encouraged women to run successful businesses, but she also equipped them with extensive knowledge to remain respectable in the community.
Desmond is an inspiration for black women because she helped them learn the art and science of improving self-esteem and being proud of their appearance. In addition, she established the foundation of black women’s rights in North America.
3. Joannie Rochette
Joannie Rochette est une ancienne figure stacker qui a remporté une médaille d'argent aux Championnats du monde en 2009. Elle est restée championne pendant six ans entre 2005 et 2010. Rochette est une figure de motivation pour de nombreuses Canadiennes, et tout le monde se souvient de son incroyable victoire aux Jeux olympiques de 2010 malgré le décès soudain de sa mère.
4. Attiya Khan
Attiya Khan is a filmmaker and feminist who lives in Toronto, Canada. Khan is an inspiration for young Canadian ladies, especially victims of emotionally and domestically abused women. Khan is a counselor for abused women and a strong advocate for women’s rights in Canada. Besides, Khan’s mission is to encourage abuse victims to stand for their rights.
5. Mary Ann Shadd
Mary Ann Shadd Shadd fut la première femme noire canadienne à fonder un journal. Elle était une femme engagée et courageuse qui s'est battue contre le racisme et la violence ethnique en Amérique du Nord.
Shadd was the second black woman who earned a law degree and established the “Colored Woman’s Progressive Franchise Association” to fight for black women in 1880. Besides, Shadd opened a school for African refugees to promote education among the black community.
6. Deepa Mehta
Deepa Mehta is a screenwriter and director famous for her sensational work in the film industry. Mehta’s unique direction style in producing provocative movies inspires young Canadians who want to thrive in the movie industry.
Mehta a réalisé plusieurs films à succès sur les droits humains, les inégalités et l'injustice sociale. L'Eau (2005), La Terre (1998) et Le Feu (1996) valent le détour pour les spectateurs et ceux qui souhaitent s'initier à la production cinématographique.
7. Buffy Sainte-Marie
Buffy Sainte-Marie is an inspirational singer and songwriter. Sainte-Marie played a crucial role in the Toronto and Greenwich Village music revivals in the 60s. The “Universal Soldier,” the anti-war anthem released in 1964, made her an inspiration and figure of encouragement for thousands of Canadians who want to promote peace, love, and harmony. The government inducted Sainte-Marie into the Songwriter Hall of Fame in 2005.
8. Winnie Harlow
Winnie Harlow is an advocate for people suffering from vitiligo, a skin condition characterized by loss of skin color in patches. Harlow is one of Canada’s most successful models despite suffering the illness. Harlow’s mission is to eliminate the stigma around vitiligo and encourage young women to achieve their dreams without falling victims to body shaming or skin conditions.
9. Kristina Wong
Kristina Wong est une humoriste canadienne célèbre pour ses performances théâtrales exceptionnelles. Wong est également une actrice et une artiste de performance aux multiples talents. Le féminisme est une source d'inspiration pour les jeunes Canadiens.
Wong a déployé des efforts considérables pour promouvoir l'égalité des droits des femmes par son travail. Elle se concentre principalement sur des questions telles que le racisme, l'ethnicité, la stigmatisation corporelle et le privilège blanc en Amérique du Nord.
10. Connie Stacey
Connie Stacey est un environnementaliste qui a fondé Growing Greener Innovations, une entreprise primée dont la mission est de promouvoir le développement durable au Canada. Cette entreprise technologique d'Edmonton, dirigée par Connie Stacey, a apporté une contribution précieuse à l'écologisation du Canada grâce à la production d'énergie propre.
11. Bobbie Racette
Bobbie Racette is the founder and CEO of a service solution platform “Virtual Guru.” The company offers outsourcing services, remote assistance, and freelancers to businesses across Canada and other countries. Racette’s incredible approach allows businesses to find the right talent for their operations. So, she is indeed an inspiration for young entrepreneurs who want to thrive in the technology outsourcing sector.
12. Nelly Bassily
Nelly Bassily is well-known for her extraordinary efforts toward achieving equal rights for women in North America. Bassily has been a feminist and anti-racism activist for more than twelve years and runs an activism program for women’s rights in Canada.
13. Lori Nikkel
Lori Nikkel is the founder and SEO of Canada’s largest food rescue organization, known as the “Second Harvest.” Nikkel has worked diligently to establish a successful organization to help low-income families in Canada. The company’s mission is to mitigate the harmful effects of Covid-19 on the Canadian people by rescuing and redistributing food across Canada.
14. Dr Lucy Gilbert
Dr Lucy Gilbert is a renowned scientist and researcher known for inventing a cutting-edge uterine Pap test based on genomics that detects endometrial and ovarian cancers. Gilbert’s efforts toward the field of genomics and development of DOvEEgene, a test that can distinguish between cancer cells in menopausal women, is a life-saving contribution to humanity.
15. Hayley Wickenheiser
Hayley Wickenheiser is a former ice-hockey player with an illustrious career. Wickenheiser’s exceptional talent, zeal, and spirit on the field made her won various titles, including championships and Olympic medals. Today, she works diligently to promote healthy and active lifestyles to improve people’s overall wellbeing.
Derniers mots
Les Canadiennes jouent un rôle crucial dans le développement et la prospérité du pays. Au fil des ans, elles ont apporté des contributions et des réalisations importantes dans divers domaines. À bientôt !
- Article basé sur une opinion personnelle et des recherches.
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