Women during the War – National Film Board
Call for Volunteers
This short archival film from WWII depicts how the women of Winnipeg opened a volunteer bureau and enlisted 7000 women into the war effort. Through a variety of activities, these women extended and maintained social services during the war.
Proudly She Marches
This film from the Second World War is a report on how Canadian women were trained to handle many kinds of work in the Canadian Women’s Army Corps, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service. Basic training, everyday life in the forces and the contribution of women to Canada’s fighting strength are illustrated.
To the Ladies
From the Canada Carries On series, this is a tribute to the women of Canada for their part in the World War II effort. The Canadian Women’s Army Corps and homemakers alike were called upon to do their part. From careful budgeting in the home to services rendered overseas, women’s work was integral to the well-being of all.