Queer Historical past Month in Edmonton | October 2024

Story launched on October 3, 2024

A dialog with Dr. Barbara Romanowski – by David Stafford

In 1984 the Edmonton homosexual neighborhood modified without end when the HIV virus discovered its first sufferer. Right here from the Director of the Alberta STD Program at the moment on how life modified, the impacts it had on the medical neighborhood and the challenges confronted by her and others in educating the general public and homosexual neighborhood on HIV/AIDS.

Story launched on October 7, 2024 (eighth Lesbian Consciousness Day)

Let’s Hear It For The Women: A Lesbian Structure Romance – by Aldynne Belmont

Do you know a few of Edmonton’s most stunning and iconic buildings had been designed by lesbians? Aldynne Belmont takes a take a look at the life and occasions of Wallbridge and Imrie.

Story launched on October 10, 2024 (eleventh Coming Out Day)

Coming Out Tales

A group of brief Coming Out tales submitted to us. Learn how the approaching out expertise impacted some in our neighborhood. Then think about including yours to our rising assortment.

Story launched on October 14, 2024

The Details within the Case of D. Vriend – by Aldynne Belmont

A landmark case for the historical past of anti-discrimination in Edmonton and the province at giant, the case of ‘Delwin Vriend vs. Alberta’ is as fascinating as it’s important. The story of how one man took on the federal government and gained protections for queer folks in all places!

Story launched on October 17, 2024

Raid on Pisces Bathhouse — Darkest Earlier than the Daybreak – by Aldynne Belmont

One of many single largest turning factors in Edmonton queer historical past is commonly forgotten by the rising LGTQ generations. See how a brutal police sting operation allowed Edmonton’s queer neighborhood to come back collectively in solidarity.

Story launched on October 21, 2024

Forty Years of Fabulous: The Story of Twiggy and Edmonton’s Drag Evolution – by Brendan Roy

On this fascinating documentary interview, we sit down with Twiggy, an iconic Edmonton drag queen who has been performing for over 40 years. Twiggy shares her journey from the early days of drag to the colourful queer scene in Edmonton right now. Discover the origins of her artistry, the evolution of drag tradition, and the adjustments inside the native LGBTQ+ neighborhood by way of her eyes. That is greater than a private story—it’s a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the enduring spirit of drag.

Story launched on October 14, 2024

Intercourse and Sin within the Metropolis of Champions: Chez Pierre and the Battle of one hundred and fifth Avenue – by Kyler Chittock

This story focuses on the historical past of Chez Pierre, a downtown Edmonton cabaret on one hundred and fifth St. and Western Canada’s longest operating strip joint. The membership has been a covert protected area for drag queens and unique dancers because the early Seventies, however was embroiled in some little-known authorized battles at a time when the vice unit of the Edmonton police was particularly strict in its interpretations of legal guidelines governing so-called morality, together with obscenity and immoral theatrical efficiency. The membership additionally battled spiritual ire, together with that of First Presbyterian Church throughout the road.

Story launched on October 28, 2024

From Scholar to Senator: The Unimaginable Story of Dr. Kristopher Wells – by Kyler Chittock

We take a look at the life and profession of Senator Kris Wells, a mainstay in Edmonton’s LGBTQ neighborhood. A earlier Canada Analysis Chair and a founding member of the Edmonton Queer Historical past Undertaking at MacEwan College, Dr. Wells has been a unbelievable chief and advocate for our neighborhood.

Story launched on October 31, 2024

A rattling proud homosexual Canadian Soldier – by Murray Billett

A proud humble younger soldier, John McDougall, was arrested for being homosexual. Thirty-one years later he retires, as a extremely adorned, extremely revered change agent for our numerous communities throughout Canada and world wide.