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Rise Up! is a digital archive of feminist activism in Canada from the 1970s to the 1990s. Visit us at riseupfeministarchive.ca

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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
In recognition of National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day this past Sunday, we're highlighting a selection of Indigenous works represented in the Rise Up collection.
Graphic for National Indigenous History Month. The slide features a still from the documentary Hands of History (1994), showing four stills from different films. Text reads: "National Indigenous History Month" and "Indigenous Works in the Rise Up Collection."Two stills from Hands of History (1994). The top image shows an Indigenous woman seated in front of bookshelves displaying books and carved artworks. The bottom image shows another Indigenous woman standing before a large chalkboard covered in handwritten text about Indigenous history. Text identifies the film and director Loretta Todd.Photograph of Monique Mojica speaking in front of bookshelves and artwork. The slide includes a quotation about storytelling through sound, movement, gesture, words, and phrases. Text identifies the source as Reclaiming Indigenous History and Culture Through Theatre (2020).Still from Amisk (1977), directed by Alanis Obomsawin. The image shows Alanis Obomsawin speaking into a microphone against a dark background. Text identifies the film and director.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
The next few months promise to be an exciting and busy time for Rise Up as we welcome five young people to our staff. This is made possible with funding assistance from Young Canada Works in Heritage and Canada Summer Jobs.
Grey-tinted background with white text that reads: "Help Support Rise Up's Summer Staff!" A selection of archival materials are displayed in the graphic's centre. At the bottom is a red text bow with "Thank you for your continued support" written in white. Along the bottom of the graphic runs a banner with "riseupfeministarchive.ca" written in white, followed by the 10th anniversary Rise Up logo.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Rise Up is thrilled to announce new teaching materials inspired by Diva, a journal of South Asian feminism!
und reads "New Teaching Material!" and "South Asian Feminist Activism in Canada and Abroad, 1980s-1990s". Behind this text is a colourful illustration featuring women, cats, and the words "freedom", "equal", and "rights". The bottom right corner of the graphic has the Rise Up! logo and URL "riseupfeministarchive.ca" in white.A red cover of a Diva issue is displayed on a multi-coloured illustration. Along the bottom on a black background is white text that reads: "Diva: A Quarterly Journal of South Asian Women," followed by "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th year anniversary logo. Black and white archival materials are framed in oval frames on a multi-coloured illustration. White text on a black background underneath reads: "Students will explore the concerns and actions of South Asian feminist activists in Canada and their participation in an international feminist movement in the 1980s and 1990s." Along the bottom of the graphic reads: "riseupfeminist.archive.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary logo.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
The transformation of Canadian labour laws can be credited to the historic 1978 strike at Fleck Manufacturing, where eighty women fought for 163 days against low wages, horrific work conditions, and unfair labour practices.
Graphic shows a photograph of the Fleck Strike picket lines with a red hue layered on top. A black and white cutout of three women holding signs sits over this image, as well as a grey text box with white text reading: "Rise Up! Event Feature: The Fleck Strike." A red banner running along the bottom of the graphic reads: "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th year anniversary logo. Graphic shows a photograph of the Fleck Strike picket lines with a red hue layered on top. An image of a yellow document with paragraph text about the Fleck Strike called "Women's Solidarity Day" rests in the middle of the post. A red banner running along the bottom of the graphic reads: "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th year anniversary logo. Graphic shows a photograph of the Fleck Strike picket lines with a red hue layered on top. A black and white image of two women holding signs at the picket lines is featured. A red banner running along the bottom of the graphic reads: "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th year anniversary logo.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Dive into Toronto’s feminist history through Rise Up and Remember - a digital tour created in 2019 for a Social Justice Media course by TMU students in partnership with Rise Up!
White and black drawing of a building on burgundy background. White text on the top of the graphic reads: "Morgentaler Clinic, 85 Harbord Street, Toronto," "Rise Up & Remember Tour." Along the bottom runs a grey banner with "riseupfeministarchive.ca" written in white, followed by the Rise Up 10th Anniversary logoBurgundy graphic with a photo of a rally outside the Morgentaler Clinic. White text on black backgrounds reads: "From the Archive," "Rally following the attempted firebombing of the Morgentaler Clinic on July 29, 1983," and "riseupfeministarchiva.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary logo. Burgundy graphic with a yellow flyer. White text on black backgrounds reads: "From the Archive," "Undated flyer for a rally and march organized by the Toronto Committee to Defend Dr. Morgentaler," and "riseupfeministarchiva.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary logo.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
The Congress of Black Women of Canada held its ninth conference in Halifax from May 5-7, 1989. With the central theme of "Our Possibilities are Endless," the conference focused on topics such as economic empowerment, ageing, racism and health, the justice system, and young Black women.
Graphic has a pink background. In the middle of the graphic, the text "Congress of Black Women of Canada" and "Le Congrès des Femmes Noires du Canada" is arranged in a circular design. In the middle of the circle, there is a secondary design: a Black hand reaches for a planetary globe, along with the text of "Nos Possibilités Sont Infinies" and "Halifax May 1989". The Rise Up! logo and URL (riseupfeministarchive.ca) appear in black in the bottom right corner of the image.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
This 1996 postcard, addressed to Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, features the slogan “I took a stand….now it’s your turn”. It was distributed by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and highlights the December 6th National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
The image shows both sides of a postcard. Above is the front side with a photo from a protest. The largest text says "I took a stand against poverty and violence in the lives of women! Now it's your turn." Below is the back of the postcard. One part is white and one part is pink with small text across. In the bottom right-hand corner is a red Rise Up! logo and the URL "riseupfeministarchive.ca"
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
We're excited to unveil Feminist Presses, a brand new exhibit on our website! Curated by Savi Gellatly-Ladd, this exhibit explores the presses, events, bookstores, and publications that helped shape the feminist movement in Canada from the 1970s to the 1990s.📖
A collage of  photographs, posters, and covers of periodicals are displayed. White text on a grey box reads: "Feminist Presses," followed by "riseupfeministarchive.ca" and the Rise Up logo. Black and white illustration of the Press Gang Collective displayed on a faded-out collaged background of photographs and archival materials. White text on a grey box reads: "Press Gang Collective Illustration." Yellow-coloured document displayed on a faded-out collaged background of photographs and archival materials. White text on a grey box reads: "Abeng: Sister Vision Newsletter." 
Cover page of the Diva Art & Literary Journal on top of a grey-tinted collage of archival materials. White text on a grey box reads: "Diva Art & Literary Journal of South Asian Women - Vol. 4, Issue 3 - Summer 1994."
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Dive into Toronto’s feminist history through Rise Up and Remember - a digital tour created in 2019 for a Social Justice Media course by TMU students in partnership with Rise Up!
Burgundy graphic with black and white drawing of a house. White text on burgundy reads: "The Scott Clinic: 157 Gerrard Street, Toronto," "Rise Up & Remember Tour." Along the bottom of the graphic runs a banner with "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up logo.Burgundy graphic with a photo of a blue button with text that reads: "Co-conspirators for Choice." White text on black backgrounds reads: "From the Archive," "Undated button created by the Ontario Coalition for Abortion Clinics," and "riseupfeministarchiva.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary logo.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
As we get ready to celebrate our 10th anniversary, Rise Up has already developed an ambitious strategic plan to continue preserving and sharing many more histories of feminist activism, advance equity and inclusion, and expand community connections.
Black and white graphic on a red background with white text reading: "Become a Sustaining Donor." White text on a grey background reads: "Help Rise Up continue to grow and remain freely accessible!" Along the bottom of the post runs a grey banner with "riseupfeministarchive.ca" written in white, followed by the Rise Up logo.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
The Spring 1988 issue of Women & Environments International features articles on Canadian housing co-ops, Palestinian women living in Gaza, debates over ecofeminism, and more.
The cover of the publication has bold green text that says "Women & Environments." Below the title is text that says "Spring 1988 $4." The cover has a green screen printed design of a dandelion flower among foliage. Along the bottom of the graphic reads "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up logo.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Would you like to help preserve an inclusive history of diverse feminist activism in Canada? Rise Up! Feminist Digital Archive is now hiring for the following two positions with funding support from the Young Canada Works in Heritage programs for students and graduates:
An illustration of a filing cabinet in the corner with the text "We're Hiring: Young Canada Works in Heritage," "We're currently accepting applications for the following positions: One (1) full-tim Digital Archivist Intern (30 weeks); One (1) full-time Assistant Digital Archivist Assistant (16 weeks)." Written along the bottom fo the graphic is "riseupfeministarchive.ca" followed by the Rise Up logo.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Dive into Toronto’s feminist history through Rise Up and Remember - a digital tour created in 2019 for a Social Justice Media course by TMU students in partnership with Rise Up!
White and black illustration of town houses on a burgundy background. Text on the graphic reads: "Toronto Women's Bookstore: 73 Harbord Street, Toronto," and "Rise Up & Remember Tour." Along the bottom runs a grey banner with "riseupfeministarchive.ca" written in white, followed by the Rise Up 10th Anniversary logo. Burgundy graphic with a photo of the Toronto Women's Storefront. White text on black backgrounds reads: "From the Archive," "Toronto Women's Bookstore Storefront (pre 1983)," and "riseupfeministarchiva.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary logo. Burgundy graphic with a photo of the Toronto Women's Storefront. White text on black backgrounds reads: "From the Archive," "Women's Words: Toronto Women's Bookstore Vol.1, No.4 - Winter 1995," and "riseupfeministarchiva.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary logo.
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Association of Canadian Archivists @archivistsdotca.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
We're excited to announce our first conference plenary! Join us for a presentation by Denise Glasbeek & MacKenzie Gott: "An Accidental Archive: Implementing Archival Methodology at Rise Up! Feminist Digital Archive." @riseupfeminist.bsky.social Register: www.archivists.ca/2026-Virtual-Conference.
Alt-text: Graphic with white background embellished with red pixel graphics. The ACA logo is pictured within the leftmost pixel. Centre-left, text reads: "ACA 2026 Virtual Conference, June 8-11 2026, Plenary". Underneath, a photograph of Denise Glasbeck and a photograph of MacKenzie Gott are pictured. Rightmost, a red textbox reads: "An Accidental Archive: Implementing Archival Methodology at Rise Up! Feminist Digital Archive".
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
In this 1984 discussion paper, Hana Aach, for the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)/Congrès du travail du Canada (CTC) Women’s Bureau, provides background on affirmative action legislation, strategies for union organizing for employment equity, and recommendations for the government and unions.
The background of this image is a red-tinted text-covered page. On top is the cover of a discussion paper with a yellow-to-red gradient. The text on it reads "Unions and Affirmative Action" above a female sign.In the bottom right-hand corner is a red Rise Up! logo and the URL "riseupfeministarchive.ca"
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Dive into Toronto’s feminist history through 'Rise Up and Remember' - a digital tour created in 2019 for a Social Justice Media course by TMU students in partnership with Rise Up!
A black and white drawing of buildings on a burgundy-coloured graphic with the following text written in white: "Native Women's Resource Centre, 245 Gerrard Street East, Toronto," "Rise Up & Remember Tour." Along the bottom of the graphic runs a grey banner with the following text written in white: "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the rise up 10th anniversary logo. Black and white photo of people holding banners and marching is postioned on a burgundy-coloured graphic with the following text written in white: "From the Archive," "The Native Women's Resource Centre contingent marches at International Women's Day in Toronto, 1986." Along the bottom of the graphic runs a banner with the following white text written: "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary graphic. A copy of an invitation is postioned on a burgundy-coloured graphic with the following text written in white: "From the Archive," "Invitation to honour the strawberry celebration at the Native Women's resource Centre on June 26, 1990." Along the bottom of the graphic runs a banner with the following white text written: "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary graphic.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
New item alert! 🗃✨ We recently uploaded 'Pork Roasts,' a 1981 exhibition catalogue featuring 250 feminist cartoons by artists from around the world.
Burgundy-tinted graphic depicting the cover of a publication titled 'Pork Roasts: Feminist Cartoons". White text on the graphic reads: "Pork Roasts: 250 Feminist Cartoons." Along the bottom of the graphic is a red banner with white text written on top that reads: "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary graphic. Burgundy-tinted graphic depicting the interior pages of the publication titled 'Pork Roasts: Feminist Cartoons". White text on the graphic reads: "Pork Roasts: 250 Feminist Cartoons." Along the bottom of the graphic is a red banner with white text written on top that reads: "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary graphic. Burgundy-tinted graphic depicting the interior pages of the publication titled 'Pork Roasts: Feminist Cartoons". White text on the graphic reads: "Pork Roasts: 250 Feminist Cartoons." Along the bottom of the graphic is a red banner with white text written on top that reads: "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary graphic.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
In the 'Women of Colour' Issue of Fireweed, three lesbians of colour discuss their sexualities and overall struggles as both lesbians and racialized people.
A dark, mauve pink background. "Fireweed" and "Issue 16: Women of Colour (1983)" are written in white in the top-middle section of the graphic. An image is included in the middle, where a title at the top states "Lesbians of Colour: Loving and Struggling "A Conversation Between Three Lesbians of Colour". The image includes a greyed out image of a woman pushing a stroller. The Rise Up! logo and URL are located in the bottom right corner in white.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
With the 98th Academy Awards occurring this Sunday, we wanted to spotlight three Oscar-winning Studio D/NFB films featured in our collection:
Grey graphic with a vintage-film reel image as the background. A still from the movie "I'll Find a Way" is depicted, showing a mother brushing her child's hair. Red text on the movie still reads "I'll Find a Way," followed by "Beverly Shaffer." Written in white text along the bottom of the graphic is "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary logo. Grey graphic with a vintage-film reel image as the background. A still from the movie "If You Love This Planet" is depicted, showing an industrial landscape. Red text on the movie still reads "If You Love This Planet," followed by "Terre Nash." Written in white text along the bottom of the graphic is "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary logo.Grey graphic with a vintage-film reel image as the background. A still from the movie "Flamenco at 5:15" is depicted, showing a group of dancers. Red text on the movie still reads "Flamenco at 5:15," followed by "Cynthia Scott." Written in white text along the bottom of the graphic is "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary logo.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Happy International Women's Day! Today, we're looking back at an IWD event in Toronto in 1985, where Angela Davis was the keynote speaker. The talk was organized by the Committee for March 8th, a coalition initiated by the Congress of Canadian Women.
Black and white illustrated graphic featuring the words "Angela Davis International Women's Day" and a drawing of Angela Davis, a Black woman with an afro, beside a rose. In the bottom right-hand corner is a red Rise Up! logo and the URL "riseupfeministarchive.ca"
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
// Content warning: police violence // In March of 1978, 80 of 130 workers – all of them women – at the Fleck auto-wiring plant in Centralia, Ontario, walked out over poor working conditions, low wages, and job insecurity.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Featured here is the poster for the 1978 Socialist Forum on Women's Liberation & Socialism, sponsored by the Revolutionary Workers League and Young Socialists. Guest speakers at the event included French political sociologist Jacqueline Heinen and prominent Canadian activist Jackie Larkin.
Socialist Forum poster printed in mostly black and white. Poster features a barefoot, dark-haired woman wearing a long black dress, waving a red flag the size of her body. At the bottom of the graphic runs a grey-tinted banner with "riseupfeministarchive.ca" written in white, followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary logo.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
How do quilting and other fibre arts - crochet, knitting, embroidery - lend themselves to feminist activism?🪡🧵
raphic with a tinted-red background depicting a quilt. White text on grey reads the following: "Rise Up! Feature Articles," "Quilting as Feminist Theory and Practice," "By Alexandra Southgate." Along the bottom of the graphic is a grey banner with "riseupfeministarchive.ca" written in white, followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary logo in white.  Graphic with a tinted-red background depicting a quilt. White text on grey reads the following: "The quilt can be seen as a metaphor for the messiness and complexity of feminist history." Along the bottom of the graphic is a grey banner with "riseupfeministarchive.ca" written in white, followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary logo in white.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Join Rise Up on Saturday, March 7, at Bluebird Bar for a feminist trivia night in celebration of International Women's Day and Rise Up's 10th anniversary!✨
Red and black graphic with "International Women's Day" and "Saturday, March 7, 2026" written in black. "FEMINIST FUNDRAISING TRIVIA NIGHT" is written in red. "RISE UP! a digital archive of feminist activism" is written in black in the top right corner, followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary logo displayed in red. Running along the bottom of the graphic is a black and white photograph depicting participants of an International Women's Day march. Grey-coloured graphic with 
"Bluebird Bar, 2072 St West, Toronto" and "Doors open at 7 pm; Trivia starts at 8 pm" written in black. "RISE UP! a digital archive of feminist activism" is written in black in the top right corner, followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary logo displayed in red. Running along the bottom of the graphic is a black and white photograph depicting participants of an International Women's Day march. Grey and red graphic with 
"Register on Eventbrite! (link in bio)" and "Great prizes with support from Another Story Bookshop!" written in red. "Limited space available—please register in groups of four or as individuals" and "Entrance: $20.00 per person; $10.00 for students and underemployed (cash preferred); snacks provided and cash bar" written in grey.  "RISE UP! a digital archive of feminist activism" is written in black in the top right corner, followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary logo displayed in red. Running along the bottom of the graphic is a black and white photograph depicting participants of an International Women's Day march.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Today, many provinces are celebrating Family Day!
Greyscale photo of a group gathered at Queen's Park. Two participants are holding a banner stating "Sole Support Moms Demand Welfare Rights." The Rise Up! logo and URL (riseupfeministarchive.ca) are in white in the bottom right corner. Greyscale photo of a young child siting in front of a banner stating "Sole Support Parents Coalition". The Rise Up! logo and URL (riseupfeministarchive.ca) are in white in the bottom right corner.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Like most library picketers during the Metro Toronto Library Strike in 1984, CUPE Local 1582 Vice-President Linda Cornwell was seldom without a book. Library workers engaged in this labour action in an attempt to secure paid maternity leave, prorated benefits for part-time staff, and more.
A graphic depicting four black and white photographs depicting members of the Metro Toronto Library Strike in 1984. At the bottom is a red banner with "riseupfeministarchive.ca" and the Rise Logo 10th anniversary logo. A black and white photo of a woman sitting on the ground with her legs outstretched, reading a book on her lap. Around her neck is a white paper sign that says "CUPE Metro Library Workers LOCALS 1582 - 1806 2758 ON STRIKE." There is a circular yellow CUPE Locals 1582, 1806, and 2758 button in the upper left corner with text that says "Support Library Workers."
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
In celebration of Black History Month, we're highlighting the Black feminist newspaper Our Lives, produced by the Black Women's Collective (BWC)
 Red-tinted graphic with an archival document with black and white photographs in the centre. Along the bottom is a black-tinted banner with "riseupfeministarchive.ca" written in white followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary logo.Red-tinted graphic with an archival document in the centre. Along the bottom is a black-tinted banner with "riseupfeministarchive.ca" written in white followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary logo.Red-tinted graphic with white text on black backgrounds that reads: "Rise Up! Feature Articles:," "Rich Imaginings & Freedom Dreams in the Archive: Our Lives and the Black Women's Collective," "By Rachel  Lobo." Along the bottom is a black-tinted banner with "riseupfeministarchive.ca" written in white followed by the Rise Up 10th anniversary logo.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Looking for a weekend read?📚 Check out Kiegan Lloyd and Alana Cattapan's article "The Burning Times Revisted," an analysis of the 1990 documentary The Burning Times, directed by Donna Read.
Pink and brown graphic depicting an illustration. On top of this visual are multiple highlighted text boxes that read from top to bottom: "Rise Up! Arts, Media & Culture," "The Burning Times Revisited," An analysis of Donna Read's 1990 documentary 'The Burning Times'," "by Kiegan Lloyd in collaboration with Alana Cattapan." Running along the bottom of the graphic in the right corner is "riseupfeministarchive.ca" written in white, followed by the Rise Up logo.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Womonspace (1981-2018) was Edmonton's longest-running lesbian social, recreational, and educational group.
Over a white background: a hot pink Womonspace membership card and text extracts from the Womonspace August 1982 newsletter. The Rise Up! logo and URL feature in the bottom right corner of the image
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Today, we're spotlighting Dr. Jennifer Brant's article, "Indigenous Feminisms and Calls for Reproductive Justice,” one of the feature articles on our website.
Graphic with a white and black photograph of people at a protest. Red rectangles with white text throughout the graphic read as follows: "Rise Up! Feature Articles:," "Indigenous Feminisms and Calls for Reproductive Justice," and "By Dr. Jennifer Brant."
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Bad Boss Stories: Workers Whose Bosses Break the Law was a project published in 1996 by the Employment Standards Work Group (ESWG). The project collected over 100 personal stories from workers in the Greater Toronto Area experiencing illegal exploitation at the hands of their bosses.
The post features the orange and black cover of Bad Boss Stories: Workers Whose Bosses Break the Law, which has an illustration of a frowning man behind a desk. The bottom right corner of the graphic has the Rise Up! logo and URL "riseupfeministarchive.ca" in white.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Mama Quilla II was a Toronto-based feminist rock band from 1977 to 1982 that aimed to "combine non-sexist lyrics with extremely danceable music—a feat the band definitely accomplished," according to a 1983 review in Herizons.💥
Black button reading "MQII" in a red font. Background colour is light gray. The Rise Up! logo and URL (riseupfeministarchive.ca) are in red in the bottom right corner.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
In the face of continued imperial, colonial, and Western aggression and violence towards Indigenous peoples and sovereign nations across the world, there have always been — and continue to be — acts of coordinated resistance and solidarity from communities here at home.
Graphic shows a background of collaged photographs, documents, and posters with a red text box with white text reading: "International Solidarity." A red banner running along the bottom of the graphic reads: "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th year anniversary logo. Graphic shows a background of collaged photographs, documents, and posters with a red and pink poster and a red text box with white text reading: "Indochinese Women's Conferences." A red banner running along the bottom of the graphic reads: "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th year anniversary logo. Graphic shows a background of collaged photographs, documents, and posters with a yellow pamphlet and a red text box with white text reading: "Solidarity with Women in Grenada." A red banner running along the bottom of the graphic reads: "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th year anniversary logo. Graphic shows a background of collaged photographs, documents, and posters with a black and white photograph of people holding up their pointer fingers and red text box with white text reading: "Jewish Women's Committee to End Occupation of the West Bank and Gaza." A red banner running along the bottom of the graphic reads: "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up 10th year anniversary logo.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
In the fall of 1974, Isis Women & Film, a women's media production and distribution centre in British Columbia, organized a province-wide women’s film and art festival.
A black and white photo of a group of women standing in front of a van. Captions read: "Isis/ Women & Film: Festival Tour" and "Women from all the tour towns came to Vancouver August 10, 11, for a meeting. Here we are with the Van."
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
On behalf of Rise Up's staff and volunteers, we would like to extend a huge thank you to our generous donors for their year-end contributions to the organization!❤️
A gradient red to grey background tints a photograph of people forming a circle at an abortion caravan protest. White text on the graphic reads: "Thank you for your generous support! Your contributions help to preserve histories of diverse feminist activism for current and future generations."
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Have you read our article "Apropos of Press Gang"?📑 In this piece, Nancy Pollak brings to life the history and legacy of Press Gang—Vancouver’s pioneering feminist printer and publisher.
Red graphic with white text reads: "Rise Up! Feature Articles: Apropos of Press Gang". A cut out of members of the Press Gang collective are shown in the graphic's lower half. Along the bottom runs a red banner with the following white text written on it: "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the rise up logo. Red graphic with white text reads: "It bears saying that Press Gang was the only feminist printing and publishing collective, owned and operated by women, in English-speaking Canada." Along the bottom runs a red banner with the following white text written on it: "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the rise up logo. Red graphic with white text in the upper left corner reads: "Press Gang Posters." In the middle are images of posters printed by Press Gang. Along the bottom runs a red banner with the following white text written on it: "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the rise up logo.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
🎁 Tomorrow is the last day to donate to Rise Up Feminist Digital Archive and receive a tax receipt for 2025 - visit bit.ly/RiseUp-Contribute 🎊 We are grateful for your support and wish you all the best for the coming year!
Red fundraising graphic with white text reading “Thank you for supporting Rise Up! Donate today to receive a 2025 tax receipt.” Below, a black-and-white archival photo shows feminist protesters holding signs, including one that says “Choice,” with a church building behind them. The Rise Up Feminist Archive logo and website URL appear at the bottom.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Rise Up would like to wish you a safe and happy holiday season! Please note that we will be pausing operations from now until January 5, 2026. See you in the New Year!✨
Red snowflakes are positioned on a white, paper-like background. Red text in the graphic's centre reads : "Happy holidays from Rise Up!", and "Operations will resume on January 5, 2026." A grey banner running along the bottom of the graphic has white text that reads: "riseupfeministarchive.ca," followed by the Rise Up logo.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Rise Up is pleased to share another testimonial from one of our volunteers and founding members, Alana Cattapan. Alana reflects on the early days of Rise Up and her time working in the collective.🗃
Image containing a faded collage of photos from various feminist marches and protests. A white rectangle is placed in the middle, with "Testimonial: Rise Up's Volunteers" written in red in the middle.The Rise Up! logo and URL (riseupfeministarchive.ca) are in white in the bottom right corner of the graphicImage containing a faded collage of photos from various feminist marches and protests. A rectangular paper cut-out is placed in the middle, with a paragraph containing the testimonial that reads: "“Rise Up has been an intergenerational feminist project from the outset. As part of the organizing group in its early days, I was so honoured to work with activists whose work I have long admired to preserve it and draw attention to what it can teach us today. (cont.)." The Rise Up! logo and URL (riseupfeministarchive.ca) are in white in the bottom right corner of the graphic. Image containing a faded collage of photos from various feminist marches and protests. A rectangular paper cut-out is placed in the middle, with a paragraph containing the testimonial that reads: "Some of my time with Rise Up was dedicated to curating and sometimes writing the monthly newsletter, including poring through the archive for articles or artifacts on a theme. Through that work, I came to understand the extraordinary depth and breadth of material that Rise Up had already and preserved, and how meaningful it could be for scholars, students and activists. (cont.)"  The Rise Up! logo and URL (riseupfeministarchive.ca) are in white in the bottom right corner of the graphic. Image containing a faded collage of photos from various feminist marches and protests. A rectangular paper cut-out is placed in the middle, with a paragraph containing the testimonial that reads: "All to say, Rise Up is an extraordinary achievement resulting from countless hours of volunteer work from feminists across time and space. I am really proud to have been a part of it and look forward to continuing to watch it grow.”
- Alana Cattapan (she/her)."  The Rise Up! logo and URL (riseupfeministarchive.ca) are in white in the bottom right corner of the graphic.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
In 1979, the volunteer advocacy group INTERCEDE was organized by foreign domestic workers and their feminist supporters. The group called for change in government policies and working conditions that mistreated and discriminated against them.
Black and white image of activists holding a banner that reads "Intercede" "Toronto Organization Domestic Workers' Rights". At the top is a dark grey background with "Good enough to work, good enough to stay" written in white on a mauve background, and "INTERCEDE for the rights of domestic workers, caregivers, and newcomers" written in white below. The Rise Up! logo and URL (riseupfeministarchive.ca) are in white in the bottom right corner. Screencap of five women on a dark grey background. Above is written "Interview: INTERCEDE Activists" in white. Below the image is written "Four activists and staff members from INTERCEDE, discuss the turning point for change in the rights of domestic workers in Canada." on a mauve background. The Rise Up! logo and URL (riseupfeministarchive.ca) are in white in the bottom right corner.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Rise Up has been lucky to work with countless dedicated and passionate volunteers since the archive came to life almost 10 years ago.🌟 Today, we're sharing a testimonial from Akosua Adasi about her time volunteering with us.
Image containing a faded collage of photos from various feminist marches and protests. A beige rectangle is placed in the middle, with "Testimonial: Rise Up's Volunteers" written in red in the middle.The Rise Up! logo and URL (riseupfeministarchive.ca) are in white in the bottom right corner of the graphicImage containing a faded collage of photos from various feminist marches and protests. A rectangular paper cut out is placed in the middle, with a paragraph containing the testimonial, which reads as follows: "“I volunteered for Rise Up for two terms in 2021 and 2022, and it was one of the most illuminating and inspiring experiences I’ve ever had. Digitizing the extensive archive of Canadian feminist activism not only taught me about groups and movements I was unfamiliar with, but it gave me several models for my personal activism that I still carry with me today. [...]" The Rise Up! logo and URL (riseupfeministarchive.ca) are in white in the bottom right corner of the graphic. Image containing a faded collage of photos from various feminist marches and protests. A rectangular paper cut out is placed in the middle, with a paragraph containing the testimonial, which reads: "I loved my time working with Margaret, Sue, and Tara, and my fellow volunteers, several of whom I still call friends. The Rise Up community is a very special thing and I’m grateful to be part of it.”
- Akosua Adasi (she/her)
  The Rise Up! logo and URL (riseupfeministarchive.ca) are in white in the bottom right corner of the graphic.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
"A Feminist Approach to Pap Tests" was an informational document produced by the Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC) in 1986.
Collage style image consisting of clipped elements from "A Feminist Approach to Pap tests," including a pink-tinted image of a long-haired woman, and the quotation: "Poor and working class women are most likely to die of cervical cancer." In the bottom righthand corner of the graphic are the Rise Up! logo and riseupfeministarchive.ca in white.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Rise Up is more than just an archive - we provide educational resources, including a variety of lesson plans and school assignments!📚 We're happy to offer eight engaging assignments centred on feminist activism and theory, collective action, digital storytelling, and more.
A black and white photo of demonstrators at a protest organized by the Black Women’s Collective in 1989. Over top of the image, the text reads, "Social Justice Media Assignment, Dr. Marusya Bociurkiw for “Social Justice Media” – School of Media, Toronto Metropolitan University.Three images of the "Rise Up & Remember" project are displayed on red backgrounds on a grey-tinted photograph as the main background image. "Rise Up & Remember" is written in white on a red box. A red banner runs along the bottom of the graphic with "riseupfeministarchive.ca" written in white, followed by the Rise Up logo.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Sharing a few testimonials from users of the Rise Up archive! As Canada's only community-based, open-access archive preserving and presenting feminist histories from the 1970s to the 1990s, Rise Up serves as an essential resource for educators, students, researchers, and the public alike.
A red-tinted photograph makes up the background of a graphic. White text in the graphic's centre reads: "The Rise Up Feminist Archive is an indispensable resource for teachers or scholars who seek extraordinary primary source archival documents." Along the bottom, white text reads "riseupfeministarchive.ca" followed by the Rise Up logo.A red-tinted photograph makes up the background of a graphic with the following quote written in white in the centre: "Rise Up was a vital resource for my Master's thesis on the history of immigrant women's organizing in Toronto." Along the bottom, white text on a grey background reads "riseupfeministarchive.ca" followed by the Rise Up logo.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
The December 6 Coalition was established in Toronto in 1990 in honour of the fourteen women murdered on December 6, 1989, at L’École Polytechnique in Montreal.
Graphic contains a black background. A white button is in the middle where "Help women build lives free from violence" is written in black, circling the top, middle area of the button. A purple, silhouetted image of an unknown figure is in the middle of the button."The December 6 Fund" is written in all caps and in black, circling the bottom, middle area of the button. The Rise Up! logo and URL (riseupfeministarchive.ca) are in white in the bottom right corner.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Interested in learning about feminist histories but don't know where to start?🤔 Check out our digital exhibits - a curated selection of archival materials that illustrate the diverse range of feminist activism captured in Rise Up's collection.
Graphic with a collage of archival documents with a grey text box with white text reading "Explore Our Exhibits" on the left side. A grey banner at the bottom of the graphic with white text reads "riseupfeministarchive.ca" with the Rise Up logo.Graphic with a collage of archival documents with a grey text box with white text reading "International Solidarity" on the left side. A grey banner at the bottom of the graphic with white text reads "riseupfeministarchive.ca" with the Rise Up logo.Graphic with a collage of archival documents with a grey text box with white text reading "Feminist & Environmental Activism" on the right side. A grey banner at the bottom of the graphic with white text reads "riseupfeministarchive.ca" with the Rise Up logo.Graphic with a collage of archival documents with a grey text box with white text reading "Black Feminist Activism" on the left side. A grey banner at the bottom of the graphic with white text reads "riseupfeministarchive.ca" with the Rise Up logo.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Rise Up has come a long way since its launch in October 2016. We have quadrupled our material holdings, with 4,352 items currently in the archive!🗃
A grey-tinted graphic with a background of collaged photographs depicts two red rectangles with white text reading the following: "What's in the Rise Up Archive?" and "4,300 + Archival Materials...and Growing!" A white arrow on a red background is displayed below, pointing to the right. Along the bottom of the graphic is a red banner with "riseupfeministarchive.ca" written in white, with the rise up logo depicted in the bottom-right corner. Covers of periodicals are depicted on a grey-tinted graphic. A red rectangle in the graphic's bottom-left corner reads "1,714 Periodicals" in white text. Along the bottom of the graphic is a red banner with "riseupfeministarchive.ca" written in white, with the rise up logo depicted in the bottom-right corner. Images of archival documents are depicted on a grey-tinted graphic. A red rectangle in the graphic's bottom-right corner reads "1,249 Documents" in white text. Along the bottom of the graphic is a red banner with "riseupfeministarchive.ca" written in white, with the rise up logo depicted in the bottom-right corner. Colourful posters are depicted on a grey-tinted graphic. A red rectangle in the graphic's top-left corner reads "305 Posters" in white text. Along the bottom of the graphic is a red banner with "riseupfeministarchive.ca" written in white, with the rise up logo depicted in the bottom-right corner.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
We're gearing up to celebrate Rise Up's 10th Anniversary!🎈
10 Years of Rise Up, 40 Years of Feminist History" is written on a graphic with red-tinted trapezoids overtop a collage of archival images and illustrations. The rise up logo, a stylized fist within the women's symbol, is depicted in the graphic's centre.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Looking for a film to watch this weekend? 📽 Check out the documentary "Long Time Comin'" (1993), directed by poet and novelist Dionne Brand with Studio D/National Film Board of Canada.
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Rise Up! Feminist Archive @riseupfeminist.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
In her essay "Running for Gold," Abby Hoffman testifies to the conditions faced by women athletes and confronts damaging myths that continue to keep women out of sports. This essay was published in the September 1976 issue of the Winnipeg Women's Liberation Newsletter.🥇
Black and white image of a woman athlete jumping over a hurdle. Clips from the article are superimposed over this background: "Abby Hoffman's Running For Gold" and "Is national policy to ignore women?" In the bottom righthand corner of the graphic are the Rise Up! logo and riseupfeministarchive.ca in white.More clipped quotes from Running for Gold, layered over a grainy black and white background. In the bottom righthand corner of the graphic are the Rise Up! logo and riseupfeministarchive.ca in white.
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