Understanding Feminism's history and how each of us are affected is a way to move forward and change inequalities. Dr. Tracey Bone, MSW, Ph.D., RSW is a passionate educator, researcher, mentor and advocate. An Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba, she is creative and dedicated to providing an optimal experience for both her students and research participants. A Registered Social Worker (RSW), Tracey is committed to enhancing and expanding her own skills and knowledge such that she can engage in a more informed way with others. She has taught, and conducted research locally, as well as internationally. An invited member of a four-year sponsored project, she developed curriculum for a social work course in community mental health, and taught that course in two universities: one in Stavropol, Russia and the second in Omsk, Siberia. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx