History
Women became “persons” under Canadian law in 1929. The ruling mattered enormously, but personhood, belonging, and equality turned out to be far...
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Elyssa
Elyssa Smith has been connected to TUXD since 2022, beginning her journey through a mentorship with Vanessa. At a time when she was searching for a renewed sense of purpose in her work, Elyssa found her place in UX design, visual storytelling, and website development.
Since then, she has become a trusted contributor within the TUXD team. Leading design decisions, collaborating on client experiences, and helping shape the studio’s thoughtful, people-first approach. Elyssa is dedicated to creating intuitive digital spaces that not only look beautiful but also make users feel seen, supported, and understood.
History
Emily Murphy helped change Canadian history by challenging a legal system that didn't consider women to be "persons"—but how do we reconcile...
History
Before constitutional victories and historic court cases, there was a woman quietly documenting the ways the law failed women. How much change...
History
What happens when a political system is built around the assumption that only certain people belong? Louise McKinney, one of Canada's Famous...
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What happens when a system expects your participation but refuses to recognize your voice? Nellie McClung helped challenge some of Canada's most...
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She wasn't the loudest member of the Famous Five, but Irene Parlby quietly transformed rural healthcare, education, and public services for generations...