The Famous 5, Heroes for Today website, a multimedia resource
dedicated to chronicling the lives and achievements of the five
visionary women from Alberta who have become known simply as the
Famous 5. The Heritage Community Foundation, in partnership with
the Famous 5 Foundation and CKUA Radio Network, are thrilled to
unveil this dynamic source of information to be shared by all
users of the World Wide Web. In 1929, Emily Murphy, Henrietta
Muir Edwards, Louise McKinney, Irene Parlby, and Nellie McClung
fought for the recognition of women as persons under the British
North America Act. Though the Persons' Case remains one of their
most significant achievements, the Famous 5 dedicated their
lives to improving their communities in innumerable ways,
serving to instill a spirit of strength and leadership that
could be drawn upon for years to come. Journey through this site
to explore these five women, their lives, and their
contributions to Canadian culture and The site is divided into
three main sections that are