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Famous Five Monument

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1 Wellington Street Parliament Hill

Ottawa, Ontario

The Famous Five Monument located in Ottawa Ontario commemorates the groundbreaking contributions of five women who played a pivotal role in the fight for women's rights in Canada. Unveiled in 2010 this striking bronze sculpture features figures of Nellie McClung Emily Murphy Irene Parlby Louise McKinney and Henrietta Muir Edwards symbolizing their determination and achievements in the struggle for equality. Set against the backdrop of the Canadian Parliament the monument serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing quest for gender equality and women's empowerment.

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Great title to this group of sculptures

6/26/2024

Women are Persons! is the correct title of the group of five women who fought for the right of women...

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Great Monument and worth a visit

10/12/2023

The Famous Five Monument, created in 2000, is a tribute to five women who fought for women's politic...

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Women are indeed Persons!

9/27/2023

Originally installed on Parliament Hill in 2000, Barbara Paterson’s “Women are Persons!” monument (t...

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