Tale launched on October 3, 2024
A dialog with Dr. Barbara Romanowski – by means of David Stafford
In 1984 the Edmonton homosexual group modified ceaselessly when the HIV virus discovered its first sufferer. Right here from the Director of the Alberta STD Program at the moment on how lifestyles modified, the affects it had at the scientific group and the demanding situations confronted by means of her and others in instructing the general public and homosexual group on HIV/AIDS.
Tale launched on October 7, 2024 (eighth Lesbian Consciousness Day)
Let’s Pay attention It For The Women: A Lesbian Structure Romance – by means of Aldynne Belmont
Do you know a few of Edmonton’s most lovely and iconic structures have been designed by means of lesbians? Aldynne Belmont takes a have a look at the lifestyles and instances of Wallbridge and Imrie.
Tale launched on October 10, 2024 (eleventh Coming Out Day)
Coming Out Tales
A choice of quick Coming Out tales submitted to us. Learn how the approaching out enjoy impacted some in our group. Then believe including yours to our rising assortment.
Tale launched on October 14, 2024
The Information within the Case of D. Vriend – by means of 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 attention-grabbing as it can be crucial. The tale of ways one guy took at the govt and gained protections for queer folks far and wide!
Tale launched on October 17, 2024
Raid on Pisces Bathhouse — Darkest Prior to the Daybreak – by means of Aldynne Belmont
One of the most unmarried greatest turning issues in Edmonton queer historical past is continuously forgotten by means of the emerging LGTQ generations. See how a brutal police sting operation allowed Edmonton’s queer group to return in combination in team spirit.
Tale launched on October 21, 2024
40 Years of Fabulous: The Tale of Twiggy and Edmonton’s Drag Evolution – by means of Brendan Roy
On this charming documentary interview, we take a seat down with Twiggy, an iconic Edmonton drag queen who has been acting for over 40 years. Twiggy stocks her adventure from the early days of drag to the colourful queer scene in Edmonton nowadays. Discover the origins of her artistry, the evolution of drag tradition, and the adjustments throughout the native LGBTQ+ group via her eyes. That is greater than a private tale—it’s a birthday celebration of resilience, creativity, and the iconic spirit of drag.
Tale launched on October 14, 2024
Intercourse and Sin within the Town of Champions: Chez Pierre and the Struggle of one hundred and fifth Side road – by means of Kyler Chittock
This tale specializes in 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 secure area for drag queens and unique dancers for the reason that early Nineteen Seventies, however used to be embroiled in some little-known prison battles at a time when the vice unit of the Edmonton police used to be particularly strict in its interpretations of regulations 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 around the side road.
Tale launched on October 28, 2024
From Pupil to Senator: The Improbable Tale of Dr. Kristopher Wells – by means of Kyler Chittock
We have a look at the lifestyles and profession of Senator Kris Wells, a mainstay in Edmonton’s LGBTQ group. A prior Canada Analysis Chair and a founding member of the Edmonton Queer Historical past Undertaking at MacEwan College, Dr. Wells has been an incredible chief and suggest for our group.
Tale launched on October 31, 2024
A rattling proud homosexual Canadian Soldier – by means of Murray Billett
A proud humble younger soldier, John McDougall, used to be arrested for being homosexual. Thirty-one years later he retires, as a extremely adorned, extremely revered alternate agent for our various communities throughout Canada and world wide.
Tale launched on October 3, 2024
A dialog with Dr. Barbara Romanowski – by means of David Stafford
In 1984 the Edmonton homosexual group modified ceaselessly when the HIV virus discovered its first sufferer. Right here from the Director of the Alberta STD Program at the moment on how lifestyles modified, the affects it had at the scientific group and the demanding situations confronted by means of her and others in instructing the general public and homosexual group on HIV/AIDS.
Tale launched on October 7, 2024 (eighth Lesbian Consciousness Day)
Let’s Pay attention It For The Women: A Lesbian Structure Romance – by means of Aldynne Belmont
Do you know a few of Edmonton’s most lovely and iconic structures have been designed by means of lesbians? Aldynne Belmont takes a have a look at the lifestyles and instances of Wallbridge and Imrie.
Tale launched on October 10, 2024 (eleventh Coming Out Day)
Coming Out Tales
A choice of quick Coming Out tales submitted to us. Learn how the approaching out enjoy impacted some in our group. Then believe including yours to our rising assortment.
Tale launched on October 14, 2024
The Information within the Case of D. Vriend – by means of 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 attention-grabbing as it can be crucial. The tale of ways one guy took at the govt and gained protections for queer folks far and wide!
Tale launched on October 17, 2024
Raid on Pisces Bathhouse — Darkest Prior to the Daybreak – by means of Aldynne Belmont
One of the most unmarried greatest turning issues in Edmonton queer historical past is continuously forgotten by means of the emerging LGTQ generations. See how a brutal police sting operation allowed Edmonton’s queer group to return in combination in team spirit.
Tale launched on October 21, 2024
40 Years of Fabulous: The Tale of Twiggy and Edmonton’s Drag Evolution – by means of Brendan Roy
On this charming documentary interview, we take a seat down with Twiggy, an iconic Edmonton drag queen who has been acting for over 40 years. Twiggy stocks her adventure from the early days of drag to the colourful queer scene in Edmonton nowadays. Discover the origins of her artistry, the evolution of drag tradition, and the adjustments throughout the native LGBTQ+ group via her eyes. That is greater than a private tale—it’s a birthday celebration of resilience, creativity, and the iconic spirit of drag.
Tale launched on October 14, 2024
Intercourse and Sin within the Town of Champions: Chez Pierre and the Struggle of one hundred and fifth Side road – by means of Kyler Chittock
This tale specializes in 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 secure area for drag queens and unique dancers for the reason that early Nineteen Seventies, however used to be embroiled in some little-known prison battles at a time when the vice unit of the Edmonton police used to be particularly strict in its interpretations of regulations 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 around the side road.
Tale launched on October 28, 2024
From Pupil to Senator: The Improbable Tale of Dr. Kristopher Wells – by means of Kyler Chittock
We have a look at the lifestyles and profession of Senator Kris Wells, a mainstay in Edmonton’s LGBTQ group. A prior Canada Analysis Chair and a founding member of the Edmonton Queer Historical past Undertaking at MacEwan College, Dr. Wells has been an incredible chief and suggest for our group.
Tale launched on October 31, 2024
A rattling proud homosexual Canadian Soldier – by means of Murray Billett
A proud humble younger soldier, John McDougall, used to be arrested for being homosexual. Thirty-one years later he retires, as a extremely adorned, extremely revered alternate agent for our various communities throughout Canada and world wide.
