Famous 5 Pink Tea
A gathering to honour the legacy of the Famous 5 and their impact on the fight for gender equality
Event Details
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Thursday, January 9, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Bata Library
Sponsored by the Trent Library & Archives, this event will feature talks by feminist leaders and scholars, refreshments, and opportunities to connect with our community. The Pink Tea is part of the Famous 5 Maquette exhibit, which will be on display in the Bata Atrium from December 10, 2024, to January 30, 2025.
Register here: https://trentu.libcal.com/event/3850774
Date: January 9, 2025
Time: 3:00–5:30 PM
Location: Bata Library Atrium & BL 206
1700 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, ON
Program Schedule:
- 3:00–3:30 PM: Refreshments in the Bata Library Atrium
- 3:30–4:30 PM: Presentations in BL 206 featuring:
- Dr. Cathy Bruce, President & Vice Chancellor, Trent University
- Frances Wright, Founder and CEO, Famous 5 Foundation
- Dr. Caroline Durand, Associate Professor, History & Canadian Studies
- Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard & Jeanette Corbier Lavell, Indigenous Women’s Rights Activists & Scholars
- 4:30–5:30 PM: Chatting and refreshments
About the Famous 5 Maquette
This exhibit is a miniature of the Women are Persons! monuments in Calgary and Ottawa, commemorating five Canadian feminists whose efforts advanced the rights of women to vote, run for elected office, and serve as Senators.
The Tradition of Pink Teas
The Famous 5 used “Pink Teas” as a creative form of resistance. Disguised as social gatherings, these teas allowed them to organize for women’s suffrage without interference from men who wanted to disrupt their work.
Contact Info
Emily Tufts, University Librarian
emilytufts@trentu.ca