Throughout history, men have often played a prominent role in politics. In today’s world, however, representation is more important than ever before. As current Political Science and Schulich School of Law School students at Dalhousie, we wish to share the stories of the women who have helped to pave the way for politics in Nova Scotia through a new book we are writing and publishing. Proceeds from this book will help support Dalhousie’s new Women in Politics Scholarship, to encourage and inspire female Political Science students as they aspire towards their career in the field.
With representation being more important than ever before – including in government, where political decisions need to be made by and for both men and women – our book will help young women become inspired by those who came before them. The book, On Their Shoulders: The Women Who Paved the Way in Nova Scotia Politics, will chronicle the stories of 50 women who serve and have served as Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Nova Scotia, detailing their journeys to office, the inequalities they overcame, the moments and achievements they’re proud of, and the advice they give to today’s young women. The book will be available throughout Nova Scotia, filling an important gap in our history, while inspiring young women to follow in their footsteps.
Dalhousie students and the authors of the book, Grace Evans BA’21 & Sarah Dobson JD’20, are interviewing Hon. Patricia Arab, the youngest female cabinet minister in Nova Scotia’s history.
Our goal is to raise $20,000 to establish a scholarship fund for Women in Politics. Future proceeds of $10,000 from the sale of our book, On Their Shoulders: The Women Who Paved the Way in Nova Scotia Politics, will go directly towards the new Women in Politics Scholarship. Now, we are asking for your help to raise an additional $10,000 for our total goal of $20,000. With your gift to the Women in Politics Scholarship, you will help us support today’s deserving Political Science students. Your support – no matter the size – will encourage more young women to pursue their education and contribute to reducing the barriers that many young women may face.
March 13, 2020
Our "On Their Shoulders" event on International Women's Day at Dalhousie was such a success! Many members of the community came to celebrate this important initiative, including the Honourable Bernadette Jordan and the Honourable Kelly Regan. What an inspiring and empowering experience! It was so encouraging to see that this community cares for women in politics.
March 6, 2020
We are so excited that we've been getting more media coverage from both in and outside of Dalhousie. Check out the recent CBC news article and Dal News from below!March 5, 2020
Global News picked up our story and featured our campaign in the Morning Show this morning. Watch the segment and read more about our initiative HERE. Join us and make your gift to the new Women In Politics Scholarship today!
This is a wonderful initiative that these two talented young women have started. I am pleased to support this.
Thank you for all you are doing to advance women in politics. #AddWomenChangePolitics
Keep up the great work Sarah and Grace!
Awesome initiative, I am looking forward to reading the book.
I am so proud of you,Sarah and Grace, and your excellent work. Add women, change politics. Well done! - Andy.
Every time a woman is added to the political conversation, the conversation changes. Proud to see this initiative started by my peers, and anxious to celebrate the election of the first female Premier of NS.
Sarah and Grace are establishing themselves as leaders of the current generation. I'm so proud of them both.
Very proud of Sarah and Grace whom have put a number of hours into writing a book of stories of the women who have helped to pave the way for politics in Nova Scotia. Proceeds from this book will help support Dalhousie’s new Women in Politics Scholarship Fund. Congratulations to two strong women. Don and Robbie Brien
