Edmonton Queer History Project

Celebrating the people, places, and moments that have helped shape Edmonton’s Queer history. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️#yeg #EQHP

[Edmonton Queer History Project @EdmQueerHistory]

We are very proud to launch our new Old Strathcona Queer History Map featuring 12 locations of significant 2SLGBTQ+ history.

Get your map from @oldstrathcona and participating businesses.
#yegpride #yeg #yeghistory #WhyteAve

[Edmonton Queer History Project @EdmQueerHistory]

Now available just in time for 2SLGBTQ+ History Month. Get your copy in Edmonton at Audreys or any independent bookstore near you. 🌈

[Edmonton Queer History Project @EdmQueerHistory]

Thrilled to partner to make this special event possible. Tell all your friends in Winnipeg!

[Canadian Museum for Human Rights @CMHR_News]

Join us on Sunday, September 21 for the Manitoba premiere of Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story, as part of @ReelPrideWpg's 40th International Film Festival. Following the screening there will be a panel talk with the film’s writer/director, Darrin Hagen.

[Edmonton Queer History Project @EdmQueerHistory]

Pride vs Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story is honoured and thrilled to have recieved two nominations for the 2025 ROSIE Awards!

Congratulations Darrin Hagen and team. Queer history & queer stories matter! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

A big thanks to the @theECF for making this film possible. 💫

[Guys in Disguise @GuysinDisguise]

Get ready for the newest adventures of the NaturElle Girls! Flora & Fawna Face Their Fears Opens tonite!

#yegfringe #lgbtq

[Edmonton Queer History Project @EdmQueerHistory]

Check out the highly recommended Pansy Cafe. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

You’ll be fabulously entertained and also learn about some important queer history.

[Liz Nicholls @lizonstage]

Fringe Eve, and Edmonton's biggest opening night is coming up: here are 5 shows I've enjoyed before. Fringe-y thoughts from https://t.co/LtdZfeZwI5: https://t.co/fj2CajBEpF #EdmontonFringe #YEGfestivals @GuysinDisguise @AdamFProulx

[Edmonton Queer History Project @EdmQueerHistory]

With @edmontonfringe starting soon, take some time to learn about the festival’s extensive queer history with our new map and research.

https://t.co/Sn1Rf3LZ5N

Let us know if you have photos, memorabilia or stories to share. #yeg #yegpride

[Dr. Kristopher Wells @KristopherWells]

It was a pleasure to share my recommended Pride reading list with @WeReadAB!

So many wonderful Alberta authors and books published in the province. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

What are your favourites?
https://t.co/BBwFcnAtvh

[Edmonton Queer History Project @EdmQueerHistory]

Stream and watch "Pride vs. Prejudice" online from June 27 to Sept 3 as part of @GilbertBakerFF!

PvP Website: https://t.co/R9UjiN9B7e

Purchase Tickets: https://t.co/SMRV4tI8nB

[City of Edmonton @CityofEdmonton]

June is Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

Celebrate the milestones & resiliency of Edmonton’s LGBTQ2S+ community with @EdmQueerHistory’s downtown map & site.

https://t.co/ztLvNQh891

[Hamilton Community Foundation @HamCommFdn]

Thank you to everyone who joined us tonight for a screening of Pride vs Prejudice and a panel on queer justice past and present especially our panelists Michael Blashko (Queer Justice lead @HamiltonJustice) and Lisa Jeffs (Sr. EDI consultant @StJoesHamilton). #pridemonth2025

[Edmonton Queer History Project @EdmQueerHistory]

Some great information on the history of the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada.

If the Martin government did not pass same-sex marriage legislation on the last day of Parliament, it may never have passed as the Harper conservatives took power for the next 10 years.

[Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx @CraigBaird]

In 2005, Canada became the fourth country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage.
The process to get the landmark Act passed included calls for boycotts of Famous Players, lots of debates and speeches.
This is the story.

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[Edmonton Queer History Project @EdmQueerHistory]

We were fortunate to have a spectacular panel moderated by Senator Paula Simons and featuring Michael Phair, Murray Billett and Hon. Justice Julie Lloyd. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

[Edmonton Queer History Project @EdmQueerHistory]

Today we held a special screening of Pride vs. Prejudice with the Edmonton Piblic Library and Alberta Human Rights Commission to help celebrate the start of Pride season.

[Edmonton Queer History Project @EdmQueerHistory]

Just in time for Pride!

Join us at the @CamroseLibrary for this special film screening.

[Edmonton Queer History Project @EdmQueerHistory]

Darrin Hagen’s play “The Empress and the Prime Minister” is based on ted northe’s incredible story of community advocacy.

Anyone want to help bring the play back to the main stage? 😍💫🏳️‍🌈

[Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx @CraigBaird]

ted northe was a drag queen and LGBTQ activist who spent years advocating for the decriminalization of homosexuality.
He led protests in full drag outfits, was called titled the Empress of Canada and even Pierre Trudeau called him "Your Majesty".
This is his story.

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[Edmonton Queer History Project @EdmQueerHistory]

A big thanks to @AdverbComms for supporting our new campaign and map design. We hope you like it as much as we do! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[Edmonton Queer History Project @EdmQueerHistory]

We are very proud to launch our new Old Strathcona Queer History Map featuring 12 locations of significant 2SLGBTQ+ history.

Get your map from @oldstrathcona and participating businesses.
#yegpride #yeg #yeghistory #WhyteAve

[Edmonton Queer History Project @EdmQueerHistory]

Know your history! Michelle Douglas changed the Canadian military and Canada. 🏳️‍🌈🇨🇦🏳️‍⚧️

[Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx @CraigBaird]

Michelle Douglas was an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces with an exemplary service record.
Then, in 1989, she was suddenly dismissed because she was "not advantageously employable due to homosexuality".
Her court case changed Canadian history.
This is her story.

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[House of Commons @OurCommons]

This month, 20 years ago, the House of Commons passed Bill C-38 legalizing same-sex marriage. This made Canada a world leader in 2SLGBTQI+ rights: the third country to pass this law. 🏳️‍🌈
#PrideMonth

[Edmonton Queer History Project @EdmQueerHistory]

Klippert spent his final years in Edmonton once he was finally released from prison.

[Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx @CraigBaird]

George Everett Klippert spent years of his life in jail and was labelled as a dangerous offender for the crime of being gay.
His case led to the decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada but he still remained behind bars.
This is his story.

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