MARGUERITE BOURGEOYS, Founder of the CND (4)


The evidence of the time indicates that the relationship between these women and the men who were their partners was cooperative rather than confrontational. But Marguerite Bourgeoys was not just concerned with the prominent persons of Montreal, the men and women whose names history has recorded. She was convinced of the importance of the ordinary women of the colony: in their hands - the hands of those who were to be its wives and mothers - lay the future of Canada. [Visit la Maison Saint-Gabriel to see how this took place.] Their education was of paramount importance to her. Marguerite's words, as well as the life work she undertook, reflect her belief that people, and therefore society, can be changed if only they can be enabled "to understand," an object of all true education.

Last Modified: 02 June 2000