Story launched on October 3, 2024
A dialog with Dr. Barbara Romanowski – by David Stafford
In 1984 the Edmonton homosexual group modified eternally when the HIV virus discovered its first sufferer. Here from the Director of the Alberta STD Program at the moment on how life modified, the impacts it had on the medical group and the challenges confronted by her and others in educating the general public and homosexual group on HIV/AIDS.
Story launched on October 7, 2024 (eighth Lesbian Awareness Day)
Let’s Hear It For The Girls: A Lesbian Architecture Romance – by Aldynne Belmont
Did you realize a few of Edmonton’s most stunning and iconic buildings have been designed by lesbians? Aldynne Belmont takes a take a look at the life and instances of Wallbridge and Imrie.
Story launched on October 10, 2024 (eleventh Coming Out Day)
Coming Out Stories
A set of brief Coming Out tales submitted to us. Read how the approaching out expertise impacted some in our group. Then think about including yours to our rising assortment.
Story launched on October 14, 2024
The Facts 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 massive, the case of ‘Delwin Vriend vs. Alberta’ is as fascinating as it will be important. The story of how one man took on the federal government and gained protections for queer individuals all over the place!
Story launched on October 17, 2024
Raid on Pisces Bathhouse — Darkest Before the Dawn – by Aldynne Belmont
One of the one largest turning factors in Edmonton queer historical past is usually forgotten by the rising LGTQ generations. See how a brutal police sting operation allowed Edmonton’s queer group to return 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
In this charming 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 in the present day. Explore the origins of her artistry, the evolution of drag tradition, and the modifications throughout the native LGBTQ+ group by way of her eyes. This is greater than a private story—it’s a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the enduring spirit of drag.
Story launched on October 24, 2024
Sex and Sin within the City of Champions: Chez Pierre and the Battle of one hundred and fifth Street – by Kyler Chittick
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 for the reason that early Nineteen 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 non secular ire, together with that of First Presbyterian Church throughout the road.
Story launched on October 28, 2024
From Scholar to Senator: The Incredible Story of Dr. Kristopher Wells – by Kyler Chittick
We take a look at the life and profession of Senator Kris Wells, a mainstay in Edmonton’s LGBTQ group. A earlier Canada Research Chair and a founding member of the Edmonton Queer History Project at MacEwan University, Dr. Wells has been a improbable chief and advocate for our group.
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 around the globe.