On Their Shoulders: The Women Who Paved the Way in Nova Scotia Politics

by Grace Evans and Sarah Dobson

Book Overview

Nova Scotia elected its first representative government in 1758. It was over 200 years later that the first woman, Gladys Porter, would take her seat at Province House. On Their Shoulders: The Women Who Paved the Way in Nova Scotia Politics tells the stories of the first fifty women to serve as Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), detailing their journeys to office, the inequalities they overcame, the moments and achievements they are proud...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0228845009
• ISBN13: 9780228845003
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Tellwell Talent
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.0" x 10.0"