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''Herizons'' is a Canadian feminist magazine published in Winnipeg, Manitoba.<br />
{{Short description|Canadian feminist magazine}}
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'''''Herizons''''' is a Canadian feminist magazine published in [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]]<ref name="sug"/> and distributed to subscribers throughout Canada. Billed as "Canada's answer to ''[[Ms. (magazine)|Ms. magazine]]'',"<ref>{{cite web|title=Herizons Magazine|url=https://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/hansard/36th_2nd/vol82/h082_3.html|work=Manitoba Government|accessdate=11 November 2015}}</ref> it is also sold on newsstands.

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==History==
Founded in 1979<ref name=sug>{{cite book|author=Cynthia Sugars|title=The Oxford Handbook of Canadian Literature|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AYahCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA850|accessdate=4 May 2016|date=2 November 2015|publisher=Oxford University Press|isbn=978-0-19-994187-2|page=850}}</ref> as a volunteer feminist newspaper, ''The Manitoba Women's Newspaper'', ''Herizons'' switched to a magazine format in 1983, under the directorship of managing editor Deborah Holmberg Schwartz. It then expanded into the national Canadian market in 1985. ''Herizons'' published monthly until 1987, then ceased publishing until 1992, when its doors were re-opened by two former staff.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Herizons is Back|journal=[[Fuse (magazine)|Fuse]]|date=1991|volume=15-16|page=40|publisher=Arton's Cultural Affairs Society and Publishing}}</ref>

== Content ==
== Content ==
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Published quarterly, ''Herizons'' focuses on the strides being made towards [[Feminism in Canada|women's equality in Canada]] and around the world. The magazine profiles leading feminist activists, artists and agitators, and highlights the efforts of organizations working to change public policy issues. ''Herizons''' topics of interest include women in politics, [[gender discrimination]], legal cases affecting gender equality, feminist social justice issues, [[women's health]], the environment, popular culture and the arts.
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Published quarterly, ''Herizons'' focuses on the strides being made towards women's equality in Canada and around the world. The magazine profiles leading feminist activists, female artists and the efforts of organizations working to change public policy issues. ''Herizons''' topics of interest include women in politics, gender discrimination, legal cases affecting gender equality, feminist social justice issues, women's health, the environment, popular culture and the arts.<br />
The magazine publishes bite-sized snippets called "nelliegrams" that note advancements made towards women's equality, as well as relevant book, film and music reviews. ''Herizons'' interviews notable Canadian female musicians and performers and publishes essays on timely feminist issues.
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== History ==

Founded in 1979 as a volunteer community newspaper, ''The Manitoba Women's Newspaper'',''Herizons'' changed its format and started publishing in a magazine format in 1983. It then expanded into the national Canadian market in 1985. ''Herizons'' published monthly until 1987, then ceased publishing until 1992, when its doors were re-opened by two of its former staff people.<br />
== Contributors ==
== Contributors ==
''Herizons'' contributors include noted feminists authors, artists, feminist activists, academic writers. They include [[Michele_Landsberg|Michele Landsberg]], [[Susan_G._Cole|Susan G. Cole, Cindy Filipenko, [[Judy_Rebick|Judy Rebick]]
''Herizons'' contributors include noted feminists authors, artists, feminist activists, academic writers. They include [[Michele Landsberg]], [[Susan G. Cole]], Cindy Filipenko, [[Judy Rebick]], [[Shawna Dempsey]]. Since 1992, ''Herizons'' managing editor has been Penni Mitchell. The non profit organization is overseen by a volunteer board of directors.


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
*[http://herizons.ca/ Official website]

{{Feminism}}


[[Category:Feminist magazines]]
[[Category:Alternative magazines]]
[[Category:Feminist magazines published in Canada]]
[[Category:LGBTQ-related magazines published in Canada]]
[[Category:Lifestyle magazines published in Canada]]
[[Category:Magazines established in 1979]]
[[Category:Magazines published in Manitoba]]
[[Category:Mass media in Winnipeg]]
[[Category:Monthly magazines published in Canada]]
[[Category:Quarterly magazines published in Canada]]

Latest revision as of 00:51, 23 September 2024

Herizons
Managing EditorPenni Mitchell
CategoriesWomen's rights, Feminism, Women
FrequencyQuarterly
Circulation11,000
Founded1979
CountryCanada
Based inWinnipeg, Manitoba
Websiteherizons.ca
ISSN0711-7485
OCLC679778553

Herizons is a Canadian feminist magazine published in Winnipeg, Manitoba[1] and distributed to subscribers throughout Canada. Billed as "Canada's answer to Ms. magazine,"[2] it is also sold on newsstands.

History

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Founded in 1979[1] as a volunteer feminist newspaper, The Manitoba Women's Newspaper, Herizons switched to a magazine format in 1983, under the directorship of managing editor Deborah Holmberg Schwartz. It then expanded into the national Canadian market in 1985. Herizons published monthly until 1987, then ceased publishing until 1992, when its doors were re-opened by two former staff.[3]

Content

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Published quarterly, Herizons focuses on the strides being made towards women's equality in Canada and around the world. The magazine profiles leading feminist activists, artists and agitators, and highlights the efforts of organizations working to change public policy issues. Herizons' topics of interest include women in politics, gender discrimination, legal cases affecting gender equality, feminist social justice issues, women's health, the environment, popular culture and the arts.

The magazine publishes bite-sized snippets called "nelliegrams" that note advancements made towards women's equality, as well as relevant book, film and music reviews. Herizons interviews notable Canadian female musicians and performers and publishes essays on timely feminist issues.

Contributors

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Herizons contributors include noted feminists authors, artists, feminist activists, academic writers. They include Michele Landsberg, Susan G. Cole, Cindy Filipenko, Judy Rebick, Shawna Dempsey. Since 1992, Herizons managing editor has been Penni Mitchell. The non profit organization is overseen by a volunteer board of directors.

References

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  1. ^ a b Cynthia Sugars (2 November 2015). The Oxford Handbook of Canadian Literature. Oxford University Press. p. 850. ISBN 978-0-19-994187-2. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Herizons Magazine". Manitoba Government. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
  3. ^ "Herizons is Back". Fuse. 15–16. Arton's Cultural Affairs Society and Publishing: 40. 1991.
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