Celebrate inspiring women around the world

Celebrate inspiring women around the world

This International Women’s Day (March 8), TVO is celebrating the historic achievements and untold stories of women who have defied expectations, broken barriers, and inspired generations. As a social impact organization, we’re committed to championing opportunities for women to share unique perspectives and take creative risks. You can support our work with a donation.

Celebrate inspiring women around the world

This International Women’s Day (March 8), TVO is celebrating the historic achievements and untold stories of women who have defied expectations, broken barriers, and inspired generations. As a social impact organization, we’re committed to making space for women to share unique perspectives and take creative risks. You can support our work with a donation.

Stories of courage and resilience

Explore documentaries, children's series and learning resources from TVO.

WW2: Women on the Frontline

Learn about the remarkable women veterans who defied expectations, overcame prejudices, and often outperformed their counterparts. Premieres March 8.

Women in Canadian history

Explore how women have influenced the course of history in Canada. You'll learn about Agnes MacPhail, Laura Secord, and the suffrage movement.

WW2: Women on the Frontline

Learn about the remarkable women veterans who defied expectations, overcame prejudices, and often outperformed their counterparts. Premieres March 8.

Women in Canadian history

Explore how women have influenced the course of history in Canada. You'll learn about Agnes MacPhail, Laura Secord, and the suffrage movement.

Billie Jean King

Xavier Riddle & The Secret Museum introduces kids to important historical figures like this tennis legend. Watch other episodes about Sacagawea, Amelia Earhart, and Marie Curie too! 

Christie Belcourt

TVO Arts presents an in-depth exploration of The Wisdom of the Universe, the large-scale 2014 painting by this celebrated Métis artist, author, and activist.

Billie Jean King

Xavier Riddle & The Secret Museum introduces kids to important historical figures. This episode features a tennis legend in her early days.

Christie Belcourt

TVO Arts presents an in-depth exploration of The Wisdom of the Universe, the large-scale 2014 painting by this celebrated Métis artist, author, and activist.

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Support learning and creativity

TVO is a social impact charity. We're able to share engaging and informative content for Ontarians of all ages because of your donations. Contribute now in a few easy steps and support the next generation of women leaders.

Support learning and creativity

TVO is a social impact charity. We're able to share engaging and informative content for Ontarians of all ages because of your donations. Contribute now in a few easy steps and support the next generation of women leaders.

Untold stories, resilient heroes

Learn from these fascinating profiles of courage, ingenuity, and creative passion.

La Singla documentary

Born in the suburbs of Barcelona, Antonia Singla lost her hearing at a very young age. By the time she turned 17, she had already revolutionized the world of flamenco. Watch now.

Katherine Johnson 

This Grade 6 resource includes a profile of the groundbreaking mathematician who helped make space exploration possible. Learn more.

Joy Womack: The White Swan

This documentary offers an unflinching look at a dancer's journey from her youth in Texas to becoming the top ballerina at the Bolshoi Ballet. Watch now.

Daphne Odjig

This Grade 8 resource highlights the art and activism of a leading member of the Indigenous Group of Seven. Learn more about Odjig in this TVO Today podcast.

Becoming Frida Kahlo

This series sets the record straight on an extraordinary Mexican painter, stripping away the myths to reveal a passionate, radical artist. Watch now.

Dino Dana: The Movie

TVOkids presents this 75-minute movie featuring a young STEM star on a big adventure to make an important scientific discovery. Watch now.

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