The Famous 5, Heroes for Today website, a
multimedia resource dedicated to chronicling the lives and
achievements of the five visionary women from Alberta who
have become known simply as the Famous 5.
The Heritage Community Foundation, in partnership with the Famous 5
Foundation and CKUA Radio Network, are thrilled to unveil
this dynamic source of information to be shared by all users
of the World Wide Web.
In 1929, Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Louise McKinney,
Irene Parlby, and Nellie McClung fought for the recognition
of women as persons under the British North America Act. Though the
Persons' Case remains one of their most significant achievements,
the Famous 5 dedicated their lives to improving their communities
in innumerable ways, serving to instill a spirit of strength
and leadership that could be drawn upon for years to come.
Journey through this site to explore these five women, their
lives, and their contributions to Canadian culture and
The site is divided into three main sections that
are as follows:
Context: In this section, explore
the ideological setting that prompted each of the Famous 5
to become publicly active.
Achievements: This section
provides a discussion surrounding the Famous 5's political
and social achievements, including female suffrage and the
Leadership: The section documents the legacy
of leadership that
succeeds the Famous 5, giving life to their ideas in the
In recent years, the Famous 5 Foundation has commissioned
educational resources concerning the Famous 5. One such resource
has been created by the Heritage Community Foundation, who
worked with the Famous 5 Foundation to develop an online
interactive multimedia learning resource directly related to
Alberta programs of study. Also known as an edukit, the
multimedia learning resource is designed to support teaching and
learning about the Famous 5 within the greater context of
Alberta and Canada.
Visit the website.