We find ourselves at Women’s History Month once again! (Canada celebrates WHM in October, so each year I celebrate in both March and October.) It is 2026 and women are still the butt of the joke, we are considered lesser, and our accomplishments are ignored. But that is all the more reason to celebrate WHM and to bring these women and their stories into the spotlight. Onto 2026 Women’s History Month and what you will find here this month!
2026 Women’s History Month
Although I am Canadian, I have obviously seen everything the US men’s hockey team has done following the Olympics, including mocking the US women’s hockey team. A team who also won the Olympic gold medal, and has won more Olympic gold medals.
My only takeaway is that men aren’t going to do anything for us- and that includes sharing our history.
Who will you find here?
You will find suffragettes, queens, artists, authors, scholars, playwrights, performers, and more. I think that most women know that throughout history, women have been talented, brave, and successful- we were never just in the background like many would have you believe. Throughout the month, I will be sharing the stories of different women from history who have led the way, women that we should know.
What can you do?
We all have to play a role in both Women’s History Month and creating the change we want to see. If you are interested in something- a particular sport, gardening, chemistry, poetry, 1950s tv, whatever- spend some time this month looking into women in that field. They might be pioneers of the field, they might be local to you, but their story is just as important as the men’s that is so often held up. And share her/their story with someone. It doesn’t need to be on a public forum, but tell someone.
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International Women’s Day 2026- 8 March 2026
Please don’t forget- Sunday, 8 March 2026 is International Women’s Day! If you can, find a local event to attend or find a group of friends to celebrate the day with. (In my city, you can often find events during the week before and after IWD, so keep an eye out.) And remember, if you are donating to any causes related to International Women’s Day or Women’s History Month, do a quick check to make sure it is a legitimate organisation.
Want more women’s history?
If you want more women’s history in your life, these are some of my favourite posts from the last few years!
Five Women from Canadian History You Need to Know
5 Female Artists You Should Know
7 Notable Women from Ballet History
5 Captivating Royal Mistresses
5 Female Designers You Should Know
How will you be marking 2026 Women’s History Month?
Cheers,
The Historian
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