Honoring a Trailblazer: Mary Dagg Continues Her Mother's Legacy

Last week, our Grade 11 students had the privilege of hearing from Mary Dagg, the daughter of the renowned Canadian zoologist, feminist, and author, Dr. Anne Innis Dagg. Dr. Dagg was a true pioneer in the field of animal behavior, credited with being the first person to study wild giraffes in their natural habitat.

Beyond her groundbreaking research on giraffe biology, Dr. Dagg was also a fierce advocate for women's rights in academia and the sciences. She fought tirelessly to break down barriers and pave the way for future generations of female scientists.

Sadly, Anne Innis Dagg passed away just last week. But her legacy lives on through the work of her daughter, Mary, who stepped up to continue her mother's important mission. In a moving presentation, Mary shared insights into Anne's remarkable life and career, giraffe conservation efforts and wildlife preservation, equality and women’s rights in academia. Her words truly inspired students, urging them to take action. This aligns perfectly with our focus on United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land, as it opened the students' eyes to the impact they can make, even as trailblazers in their respective fields.

We are honored to have hosted this event and given our students the opportunity to meet and learn from real life activists who are effecting change and making positive contributions to the world. A special thank you to the Anne Innis Dagg Foundation, Mr. Benoit Girouard and the Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong and Macao for facilitating this visit.

Anne Innis Dagg's pioneering spirit and dedication to equality will continue to motivate and empower young people for years to come.