These vintage-inspired ultra-creamy lip and cheek rouges are versatile with their rich colour and portable format, perfect for on the go. The nourishing formula protects, leaving a naturally matte-radiant finish on the skin or lips, with a touch of natural peach and vanilla flavour. Named after historic, noteworthy women who made a positive impact throughout Canadian history.
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Viola Desmond: A Trailblazer for Racial Equality
In 1946, entrepreneur and hairdresser Viola Desmond took a courageous stand against racial discrimination at a movie theatre in Nova Scotia. Refusing to leave the whites-only seating area, she was arrested, jailed overnight, and wrongly convicted of an obscure tax offence—a conviction that would not be pardoned until 2010. While officials claimed her case was unrelated to race, Viola’s defiance resonated deeply within Nova Scotia’s Black community and helped spark change.
Her actions contributed to the eventual end of legal segregation in the province in 1954. Today, Viola Desmond is celebrated as a symbol of courage and justice: she was the first Canadian woman to appear alone on a $10 bank note in 2018 and was named a National Historic Person by the Canadian government. Her legacy continues to inspire the fight for equality and human rights across Canada.
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