Micheline Dumont, born in 1935, is a renowned Canadian historian, lecturer, and professor, specializing in the history of women in Quebec. She gained prominence as the co-author of "L'Histoire des femmes au Québec depuis quatre siècles," the first synthesis on the subject, alongside Marie Lavigne, Jennifer Stoddart, and Michèle Stanton. Dumont's career began at the Université de Sherbrooke in 1970, where she later retired as a professor emeritus. Throughout her career, she has made significant contributions to women's history, particularly in Quebec, and has been actively involved in various media outlets as a commentator and collaborator. Dumont has received numerous accolades, including the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case and being appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada. Her extensive body of work includes publications such as "Histoire des femmes au Québec depuis quatre siècles," "Quebec Women: A History," and "Pas d'histoire, les femmes!: réflexions d'une historienne indignée." Additionally, she has penned prefaces for notable works, further cementing her influence in the field.