Zonta Club of Niagara Falls, Canada

10/19/2026

A question that changed history: Are women considered persons under the law?

In 1927, five determined women, later known as the Famous Five, decided to challenge Canada’s legal system. They asked a bold question: did the word “person” in Section 24 of the British North America Act apply to women as well as men?

Their fight lasted two years. Finally, on October 18, 1929, Canada’s highest court of appeal delivered its answer: YES, women are persons.

In his ruling, the Lord Chancellor called the old exclusion of women from public life “a relic of days more barbarous than ours.” He added, “To those who would ask why the word ‘person’ should include females, the obvious answer is, why should it not?”

This groundbreaking decision became known as the Persons Case: a major victory for women’s rights in Canada. Although it didn’t grant equality to all women, particularly Indigenous women and women of Asian descent, it opened doors to political participation and leadership that had long been closed.

Today, we remember the courage of the Famous Five and the legacy they created: one that continues to shape the pursuit of equality in Canada.

Learn more about the Persons Case: https://ow.ly/aigB50ZXgXJ

08/31/2026

🌟 Smart 🌟 Strong 🌟 Worthy 🌟 Powerful

That's what you are!

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08/28/2026

Bingo! Our Zonta club is a proud participant of Charitable Gaming! Through volunteerism at Delta Bingo Niagara Falls, we can continue our important work in our Niagara community.

Charities across Ontario raise funds through the Charitable Gaming initiative so when you play, local charities win!

08/28/2026

For 45 years, Take Back the Night has brought our community together to stand against sexual violence and show survivors they are not alone.

On Thursday, September 17, join the Niagara Sexual Assault Centre for an evening of community, reflection, and hope. Together, we'll hear from local speakers, enjoy live music, and take part in our annual candlelit march through downtown St. Catharines.

📍 Market Square
91 King St., St. Catharines

🕡 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
🎤 Community speakers begin at 7:00 p.m.
🕯️ Candlelit march begins at 8:00 p.m.

Whether you've attended for years or are joining us for the first time, your presence matters. Save the date—we hope to see you there.

08/28/2026

🎙️ Listen to the newest episode of the Remarkable Women, Powerful Stories!

Meet Diene Keita, United Nations under-secretary-general and executive director of UNFPA. In this episode, hear about her leadership and commitment to creating a world where every young person can fulfill their potential.

🎧 Listen to her remarkable story on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zjfQzbhdfdvW1YSxdTUrY?si=nglllURPQ9--UcpCK87xIg
Youtube: https://youtu.be/0iuMuH0BM9U

08/28/2026

Protect period product access and education for Canadians!

Visit https://menstrualequity.ca/ to tell elected officials to renew and expand the Menstrual Equity Fund and support stigma-busting period education and access to period products! It only takes a few seconds through the site.

The Federal Menstrual Equity Fund, has helped communities across Canada provide free period products and stigma-busting menstrual health education. Unfortunately, this funding is scheduled to end in March of 2027. Organizations across Canada are asking the federal government to renew and expand this important investment by sending letters to their Members of Parliament. The website is menstrualequity.ca and there's a link "send your letter". All an advocate needs to do is fill in their postal code and name to generate the letter and it will automatically go to the appropriate MP.

Please send this out to all of friends and any other interested parties. This is a way that we can help make a Better World For Women and Girls who need this kind of support.

06/19/2026

Bingo! When you play, local charities win!

Our Zonta club is proud to be part of the Charitable Gaming program. Thanks to we have been able to contribute almost $100,000 to help support vulnerable women and their families in our community over the last 10 years!💛

05/20/2026

Recently, members and friends of the Zonta Clubs of Niagara Falls and St. Catharines gathered to put together life-saving clean 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝘀 for women in underserved communities around the world.

In just a few hours, our group made up 619 kits that will be delivered through Not Just Tourists. Thank you so much to everyone that came out to help!! 👏💛

05/19/2026

Huge congratulations to our club's 2026 winner of the Young Women in Leadership Award, Maiya! 🎉👏👏👏

This annual award recognizes young women with exemplary leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes.

It was such a pleasure to host Maiya and her mom at our most recent club meeting and hear more about her outstanding community involvement, impressive personal and educational accomplishments and her incredible passion and drive to build a better world for women and girls!

Wishing you every success, Maiya!💛

05/19/2026

Our Zonta Club is thankful to be part of Charitable Gaming. The vital funds raised at Delta Bingo and Gaming Niagara Falls help support lifesaving programs and services for vulnerable women and their families right here in Niagara 💛 Thank you!

Charitable Gaming. Community Good.