Film /Video

Eight Hours a Day Ontario
Women's Directorate
480 University Avenue 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1V2
(416) 597-4500

The video focuses on individuals in non-traditional occupations and the importance to students of role-modeling and mentoring. An accompanying manual, Be All You Can Do, gives step-by-step approach to starting a program. It is part of an ongoing effort by the Directorate to encourage students, especially girls, to consider all career options before making long term decisions.

In Fertile Ground: Women and Reproductive Technologies
Women's Health Interaction
58 Arthur Street Ottawa,
Ontario K1R 7B9
(613) 563-4801

This 22 minute VHS video provides a feminist examination of population control, family planning and new reproductive technologies, including a look at the role of governments, international organizations and the pharmaceutical industry. WHI asks that individuals or groups wishing to rent the video provide them with a donation.

The Legacy of Mary McEwan
The National Film Board Studio D Mary McEwan was one of Canada's first feminist psychiatrists who worked to help women overcome society's restraints and pursue their goals. This film looks at her work and life through conversations with Canadian women whose lives she helped to change. Available from NFB film and video libraries across Canada.

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Women's Bureau Labour Canada Ottawa, Ontario
K1A OJ2
(819) 997-1550

This video explores the issue, clarifies misconceptions and provides information on prevention and redress.

Girls Can
CCLOW Yukon
P.O. Box 5346
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4Z2

CCLOW-Yukon purchased this video from the Victoria Women in Trades and have developed an accompanying resource kit. The 30 minute video features girls talking with women working in non-traditional fields and with the kit serves as an excellent discussion starter.

Books & Publications

1989 Directory of Women's Media Women's Institute for Freedom of the Press
3306 Ross Place N.W.
Washington, DC 20008 U.S.A
$15.00, $11.00 low-income; 40% off orders of 3 or more

Besides nearly 2000 entries of women's media groups, the Directory contains a list of 518 media women and media-concerned women. It also includes a section on "Women Working Toward a Radical Restructuring of the Communications System" and an expanded section on "A Radical Feminist Analysis of Mass Media."

Understanding Economics: Starting With Our Lives The Moment
Jesuit Centre for Social Faith and Justice
947 Queen Street East
Toronto, Ontario, M4M 1J9
$2.50; $1.50 for orders of 10 or more

In this special issue of The Moment, editors Deborah Barndt and Joan Kuyek examine how economics affect our daily lives, especially those of women. It is designed as a popular educator's kit, with information, questions, a section on how to read the media and a workshop plan.

Caring Right from the Start
Canadian Council on Children and Youth
2211 Riverside Drive, Suite 14
Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 7X5
$7.50

The first in a new line of policy reports produced by the Council to explore national policy issues affecting children, this publication addresses the specific needs of infants.

Issues and Priorities for Women's Health in Canada: A Key Informant Survey
Health Services and Promotion Branch 5th Floor, Jeanne Mance Building Tunney's Pasture Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 1B4 (613) 954-8576

The survey presents results of interviews with 50 experts active in fields related to women's health and identifies issues such as accessibility, economic status, and environmental and occupational conditions.