Persons Day in 2023

You have got to be fucking kidding me... Persons Day?

— Sheldon Yakiwchuk (@YakkStack) October 18, 2023

It is Women's History Month and Persons Day, so I am highlighting The Famous Five! The Famous Five were Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney and Henrietta Muir Edwards. Each woman was a trailblazer. Emily Murphy: First female magistrate in Canada &… Show more

— Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx (@CraigBaird) October 18, 2023

Today is Persons Day. On this day in 1929, the British Privy Council ruled that women were legal persons under Canadian law. Learn about the Famous Five, the women who brought the case to court, in our plain-language summary.

— Historica Canada (@HistoricaCanada) October 18, 2023

On Persons Day, we celebrate the work of Emily Murphy, Louise McKinney, Irene Parlby, Nellie McClung, and Henrietta Muir Edwards – known as the famous five – who brought forward the legal challenges that led to women being recognized as persons in Canada. (1/3) Show more

— Leah ProudLakota (she/her) (@LeahGazan) October 18, 2023

On this day in 1929, women were finally recognized as 'persons' in Canada & won the right to be appointed to the Senate. As we celebrate Persons Day and the Famous Five who fought for equality & inclusivity, we are reminded that it is up to us to continue their important work. Show more

— Kevin Falcon (@KevinFalcon) October 18, 2023

Happy Persons Day! 94 years ago today Canadian women were deemed "persons".

— 🍁Bethany🍁 (@BethanyColl123) October 18, 2023

1/2 It’s Persons Day today! This significant day and moment in history commemorates the first significant international declaration of equality!

— Famous 5 Foundation (@Famous5Fdn) October 18, 2023