Famous 5 Foundation

The Famous 5 Foundation is honoured to have been granted a Viceregal Patronage from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. The F5F shares with the Governor General a focused effort on reconciliation, diversity, inclusion, youth and education.

The Governor General’s last Letter to Canadians coincided with her one-year mandate anniversary and was published on July 19, 2022, to present Her Excellency’s mandate priorities.

Letter to Canadians from the Governor General January 15, 2025 gg.ca/en/media/news/…

The public is encouraged to visit the Famous 5 Maquette exhibit, which is on display in the Bata Library Atrium until January 30, 2025. Photos: Clay Pearn, Trent University.

The F5F sincerely thanks Dr. Cathy Bruce, President & Vice Chancellor, Trent University, Dr. Dawn Lavell-Havard, First Peoples’ House of Learning, Trent University and Emily Tuft, University Librarian for hosting this Pink Tea and the F5 Maquette National Leadership Tour.

The First Peoples House of Learning together with Trent University and the Famous 5 Foundation, presented a Pink Tea on January 9, 2025.

The F5 Maquette exhibit is free and open to the public: Trent University, Bata Library Atrium (1700 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, ON)

The F5F sincerely thanks Dr. Cathy Bruce, President & Vice Chancellor, Trent University, Dr. Dawn Lavell-Havard, First Peoples’ House of Learning, Trent University and Emily Tuft, University Librarian for hosting this tour.

Start 2025 inspired by the Famous 5! The F5 National Maquette Tour is now on display at Trent University, Peterborough, ON to the end of January. This visit to Trent U is co-sponsored by the First Peoples’ House of Learning.

Governor General Mary Simon honoured the F5F with her Vice Regal Patronage designation in 2024. gg.ca/en/appointment…

Mariette Doduck, C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) was the featured presenter for the F5F Virtual Pink Tea on June 2, 2023 ' "Defeating Anti-Semitism" which can be viewed here: youtube.com/watch?v=9Jk2G7…

Brava! As a champion for the recognition of Canadian female leaders, the Famous 5 Foundation celebrates three of these outstanding achievers on their appointment to the Order of Canada on Dec. 18, 2024!

Happy Birthday,#EmilyCarr ! 🎨 Born December 13, 1871, she revolutionized Canadian art with her bold depictions of West Coast landscapes and Indigenous culture. 🌲✨ Which Canadian artist has inspired you?

As 2024 began, Canada’s Supreme Court achieved a female majority for the first time—a historic step for gender equality in law! 🎉 Justice Mary T. Moreau’s appointment marked a new era. What milestones are we hoping to achieve in 2025?  #WomenInLaw

Empower future leaders this #GivingTuesday! 🌟 Support the Famous 5 Foundation's Virtual Pink Teas—bringing trailblazing stories to Canadians for just $5/ticket.  Help us raise $25K to host 5 teas in 2025 & inspire the next wave of changemakers. Donate at canadahelps.org/charities/the-…

2024 was a year of unstoppable progress for women! 🌎✨ This December, we’re spotlighting the incredible milestones women achieved across science, sports, arts, and advocacy. Let’s celebrate and carry this momentum into 2025! 🎉  #WomenInPower #YearInReview