Exploring Canadian Queer History

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Exploring Canadian Queer History

In 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 Show

00:34 Pride and Corny Jokes

02:32 Canadian Queer History

08:41 The Brunswick Four Incident

14:44 Operation Soap and Bathhouse Raids

25:11 Sex Garage Raids and Two Spirit Terminology

27:48 1995: PEI's First Pride March

28:15 1997: North America's First Trans Festival

28:31 1998: Vrend vs. Alberta Government

29:23 2000: The Pussy Palace Raid

31:29 2005: Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage

31:43 2010: Angela James in the Hockey Hall of Fame

34:44 2014: Iqaluit's First Pride Festival

35:39 2017: Canada's First Trans Mayor and Judge

36:17 2021: Conversion Therapy Ban

36:35 Personal Stories of Discrimination

44:43 Uplifting Neighbor Story

52:20 Queer Canadian Musicians

54:06 Conclusion and Call to Action

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