Sur les traces d’Émeuly Meuphy

Author: Dustin Milligan
Illustrator: Meredith Luce
Ages: 8+
Pages: 27
Dimensions: 8.25" x 11"
Language: French (also available in English)
ISBN: 978-1-77205-097-4

The Calgary Stampede is home to many cows and bulls who work hard all summer in bull riding and cow riding. Léa loves watching her mother giving rides to children. When Léa learns that her mother is being paid less than the bulls for a hard day’s work, she wants to stand up and make her voice heard at City Stall. She follows in the hooftsteps of the renowned Émeuly Meuphy and argues for fairness between the bulls and cows at the Stampede.

This story seeks to teach children about the right to equal treatment and freedom from discrimination on the basis of sex, which is guaranteed by section 15(1) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This section provides that: Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular, without discrimination based on … sex.

La Charte pour les enfants introduces children to the basic principles of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Each story is set in a different province or territory of the country and each addresses a different right or freedom in the Charter. The series seeks to empower children by providing them with a basic awareness of their rights and by fostering a respect for the fundamental values that Canadians cherish.

THEMES IN THIS BOOK…
women's rights – social justice – equality – human rights – Canadian politics – laws and government

WHY DO YOU NEED THIS BOOK?
• Uniquely Canadian content
• Canadian geography and history
• Inspires social activism and political awareness
• Teaches kids about their rights and freedoms as Canadians
• Teacher guide with lesson plans and projects
• Audiobook available for purchase