This poster was created for the Athabasca University Educational Enterprise’s “Teaching Women’s History: Challenges and Solutions” teaching manual in 1995. The design depicts a black-and-white photo of a woman driving a tractor with a purple sky in the background. The large text reads: “Teaching women’s history: challenges and solutions.” The smaller text on the left side reads: “A Teaching Manual Devoted to Integrating Gender, Class, Ethnicity, Race and Sexual Orientation Into the History Curriculum.” The poster was designed by Joss Mclennan, and the photo is courtesy of the Sudbury Star. 

This poster is one of a number by Joss Maclennan featured in the Rise Up archival collection that illuminate her passion for clear language, strong visuals and dedication to social justice.Her work supports change on issues spanning domestic violence prevention, reproductive justice, poverty, racism, 2SLGBTQIA+ and workers’ rights, the environment, and the arts, Joss has created designs and illustrations for some of Canada’s most iconic social justice campaigns, including The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Copyright is held by the artist and the poster is shared here with Joss Maclennan’s permission.