2.9K views · 85 reactions | Cape Breton singer–songwriter Rita MacNeil was vocal in the women’s movement during the 1970s. In songs like “Born a Woman,” she highlights the injustice of measuring a woman’s worth based on her appearance. Explore the Retro exhibition and see how Canadian artists used the power of music to tackle contemporary issues. https://bit.ly/3Q7rxz4  1974, CMH M 1679.2 M32 B67 197 #WomensHistoryMonth | Canadian Museum of History | Facebook

40K views · 1.1K reactions | Buenas tardes amig@s! Les dejo el arte de Richard Macneil en sus pinturas Navideñas, que las disfruten | Gifs e imagenes para compartir en tu muro, Gif Lovers. | Facebook

Beloved East Coast singer-songwriter Rita MacNeil got her place in the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday night. The late singer known as "Cape Breton's first lady of song," is among the most iconic performers to rise from Nova Scotia's music scene to national popularity, a feat she accomplished in her 40s. | CBC Nova Scotia