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Exploring Canadian Queer History
Episode 195
Monday, 10 June, 2024
Exploring Canadian Queer HistoryIn this episode of 'I Did Not Sign Up For This,' hosts Amy, Sam, Lindsay, and Carling delve into various aspects of Canadian queer history in honor of Pride Month. The hosts share corny jokes, stories from past gay rights protests, and key historical events that have shaped the LGBTQ+ movement in Canada. Topics include the decriminalization of homosexual acts, significant raids and protests, such as Operation Soap and the Sex Garage Raids, and milestones like the inclusion of sexual orientation in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. They also discuss personal stories of discrimination and the importance of Pride. The episode concludes with a call to support the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate Pride.00:00 Introduction to the Show00:34 Pride and Corny Jokes02:32 Canadian Queer History08:41 The Brunswick Four Incident14:44 Operation Soap and Bathhouse Raids25:11 Sex Garage Raids and Two Spirit Terminology27:48 1995: PEI's First Pride March28:15 1997: North America's First Trans Festival28:31 1998: Vrend vs. Alberta Government29:23 2000: The Pussy Palace Raid31:29 2005: Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage31:43 2010: Angela James in the Hockey Hall of Fame34:44 2014: Iqaluit's First Pride Festival35:39 2017: Canada's First Trans Mayor and Judge36:17 2021: Conversion Therapy Ban36:35 Personal Stories of Discrimination44:43 Uplifting Neighbor Story52:20 Queer Canadian Musicians54:06 Conclusion and Call to ActionIf you're enjoying the show, please consider rating and reviewing the show and share with your friends! You can find us onlineIG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcastFB @IdidntsuftTikTok @Ididnotsignupforthis.podwww.patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthiswww.ididnotsignupforthis.comIf you're in BC, Alberta, or Ontario and love amazing quality, local meats, check out Tru Local - when you order your first box using this link, you'll get up to $75 off! Click here for instant savings!Join the community over on Patreon at www.patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthisSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/i-did-not-sign-up-for-this/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
