Famous Firsts
Disability and women’s rights activist known for being the first deaf-blind person to write a book and earn a Bachelor’s Degree
Who is Hellen Keller?
The Chair of the Canadian Culture Team.
Who is Shannon Mathews?
Holds the Guinness World Record as the most awarded female artist of all time.
Who is Whitney Houston?
American attorney, author and former First Lady of the United States once said: "There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish."
Who is Michelle Obama?
The date on which we celebrate International Women's Day.
What is March 8th?
The first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean
Who is Amelia Earhart?
The last female hire in Canada.
Who is Melissa Tassone?
This singer has won the most Grammy Awards for "Album of the Year" (3 times).
Who is Taylor Swift?
A famous TV host and producer once said: "Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness."
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
The official color for Women's Day.
What is purple?
First woman of color to head a Fortune 500 company
Who is Indra Nooyi?
A Canadian colleague whose birthday was the most recent, and who shares a birthday with Steve Jobs.
Who is Karen Vickers?
Her fans refer to themselves as the Bey Hive. She was the top-selling artist of the 2000s.
Who is Beyonce?
A French fashion designer once said: "The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud"
Who is Coco Chanel?
The theme for International Women's Day 2024
What is inclusion?
First and only female prime minister of Canada
Who is Avril Phaedra Douglas "Kim" Campbell?
A Canadian female colleague who lives the furthest from the Mississauga office.
Who is Jaclyn Poitras?
As of 2024, this woman has received the most Acadamy Awards (4 awards).
Who is Katharine Hepburn?
A famous tennis player once said: "Every woman's success should be an inspiration to another. We're strongest when we cheer each other on".
Who is Serena Williams?
Name one of the countries who took part in the first ever IWD.
What is Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Denmark?
The youngest environmental activist influencing action for climate change.
Who is Greta Thunberg?
A Canadian female colleague (who is actively working) with the most years of service.
Who is Martine Laviolette?
Has been married nine times to nine different men.
Who is Zsa Zsa Gabor?
An activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner who advocates for girls' education and human rights once said: "I raise up my voice - not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard".
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
The date of the first ever IWD gathering
When is March 19, 1911?