Famous 5 Ottawa

Canadian non-profit working to inspire + educate women everywhere to become Nation builders—in the legacy of the original Famous 5. 💁🏾‍♀️ Join us!

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Meet Rochelle Prasad, Youth Recipient of the 2025 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

Rochelle Prasad is a leader, educator, and advocate for gender equality.

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Voici Rochelle Prasad, laureate de prix jeunesse des Prix du Gouverneur général en commémoration de l’affaire « personne » de 2025

Rochelle Prasad est une leader, éducatrice et défenseure de l’égalité des genres.

Plus: https://t.co/FWDC64GOVG

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Voici Meseret Haileyesus, lauréate des Prix du Gouverneur général en commémoration de l’affaire « personne » de 2025

Meseret Haileyesus est une pionnière, lauréate de nombreux prix, militante pour la justice économique et entrepreneure sociale.

Plus: https://t.co/FWDC64HmLe

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Meet Meseret Haileyesus, Recipient of the 2025 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

Meseret Haileyesus is a pioneering leader and multi-award-winning advocate for economic justice and women’s empowerment.

Read more: https://t.co/qFLVL1LUzv

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Voici Shianne Gordon, spécialiste en médiation, en désescalade et en prévention de la violence, notamment pour les jeunes personnes marginalisées, les personnes survivantes de violence sexuelle et les communautés qui sont historiquement brimées.

Plus: https://t.co/FWDC64HmLe

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Meet Shianne Gordon. With more than a decade of experience, she specializes in mediation, de-escalation & violence prevention, focusing on marginalized youth, sexual violence survivors & historically oppressed communities.

Read more: https://t.co/qFLVL1Msp3

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Voici Marjolaine Étienne, lauréate des Prix du Gouverneur général en commémoration de l’affaire « personne » de 2025

Elle est une voix pour les femmes autochtones.

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Meet Marjolaine Étienne. With 15 years of experience in social/community services & two decades in political leadership, she is a powerful voice for Indigenous women & a driving force for positive change.

Read more: https://t.co/qFLVL1LUzv

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Meet Dr. Sandra DeLaronde.

She is a respected matriarch, Knowledge Keeper and advocate dedicated to empowering Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people in Manitoba and beyond.

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Voici Damineh Akhavan, lauréate des Prix du Gouverneur général en commémoration de l’affaire « personne » de 2025

Lisez plus: https://t.co/FWDC64HmLe

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Meet Damineh Akhavan, an award-winning engineer, advocate, and community leader with nearly two decades of experience breaking barriers in the aerospace industry.

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Do you know someone who has made outstanding contributions to advancing equality for women and girls in Canada? Nominate them today for The Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case!

Learn more here: https://t.co/mCTcEby8pm

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Connaissez-vous une personne qui a apporté une contribution exceptionnelle à la promotion de l'égalité des femmes et des filles au Canada ? Proposez sa candidature dès aujourd'hui aux Prix en commémoration de l’affaire « personne »

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À l'occasion de la Journée internationale des femmes, la Fondation Famous 5 d'Ottawa rend hommage au courage, à la vision et au leadership des femmes – d'hier et d'aujourd'hui – qui ont contribué à façonner un Canada plus inclusif.

Bonne Journée internationale des femmes.

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On this International Women's Day, Famous 5 Foundation Ottawa celebrates the courage, vision, and leadership of women — past and present — who have helped shape a more inclusive Canada.

Happy International Women's Day.

#IWD2026 #cdnpoli #AddWomenChangePolitics

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Ahead of #IWD2026, we're profiling recipients of our Today's Ottawa Famous 5 Award.

Meet SARAH AWADA – YOUTH LEADER AND HEALTH ADVOCATE

“My journey has been about turning challenges into change, and using my voice and actions to empower others.”

More: https://t.co/OXgjnKT9eI

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Ahead of International Women's Day, we're profiling the recipients of our Today's Ottawa Famous 5 award.

Meet @FaeJohnstone – ADVOCATE FOR GENDER JUSTICE AND 2SLGBTQIA+ EQUALITY

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Ahead of #IWD2026, we're profiling recipients of our Today's Ottawa Famous 5 award.

Meet DR. INDU GAMBHIR – PHYSICIAN, HUMANITARIAN AND COMMUNITY BUILDER, a lifelong advocate for women’s health, equity and holistic care.

Read more: https://t.co/OXgjnKTH4g

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Ahead of #IWD2026 we're profiling recipients of our Today's Ottawa Famous 5 Award.

Meet JOCELYN FORMSMA – INDIGENOUS LEADER & ADVOCATE. She's spent her career mentoring young women & promoting civic engagement in urban Indigenous communities.

Learn more: https://t.co/OXgjnKT9eI

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Ahead of #IWD2026, we're profiling the recipients of our Today's Ottawa Famous 5 Award.

Meet DR. DIANA BERESFORD-KROEGER – CLIMATE VISIONARY AND SCIENTIST, renowned botanist, medical biochemist and author

Read more: https://t.co/OXgjnKT9eI

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