Women's History Month 2006
 This
year's theme is...
A Message from
the Honourable Ida Chong
Minister of Community Services and
Minister Responsible for Seniors'
and Women's Issues
First established by the Government of Canada in
1992, Women’s History Month affords the occasion to
learn about women’s contributions, past and present.
It is an opportunity to consider the achievements of
women from all walks of life.
Every October, British
Columbia joins the rest of Canada in recognizing Women’s History
Month. This year's theme “Aboriginal Women: The Journey Forward”
provides us with the chance to reflect on the importance of
Aboriginal women, their contributions, their opportunities and how
women in Aboriginal communities make a difference.
The
objectives of Women’s History Month 2006 are to
make British Columbians aware of Aboriginal women’s contributions to
Canada, to their communities and to their families. It is also
intended to promote understanding of the realities of Aboriginal
women’s lives and the unique challenges they face.
Aboriginal women play
a prominent role in the political and cultural life of our
communities and we
recognize and honour their place in the history
of women in British Columbia.
Ida
Chong, FCGA
Minister of Community Services and
Minister Responsible for Seniors’ and Women’s Issues
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