306 10 3176 https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/ecd12e9c32ff27e061296bfbc230fbfe.jpg fdb7fe255bb1c95353185606386edaea Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Craig Russell (1948-1990) Description An account of the resource Craig Russell, Canadian female impersonator, stage actor and entertainer, writer and movie star, was born in Toronto. At 13, Mr. Russell formed the Mae West International Fan Club and by 15, he made the first of several trips to California to work for West while perfecting his impersonations of her. A high school dropout, he worked as a professional hairdresser while performing his female impersonations at gay clubs in Toronto. Others in his repertoire included Miss Peggy Lee, Judy Garland, Carol Channing and Barbra Streisand. He performed in both North American and European circuits gathering many fans. The loosely, autobiographical film, Outrageous, in 1977 provided Russell a vehicle for his impersonations making him an international star and winning a Silver Bear Award for Best Actor at the Berlin Film Festival in 1978. In the 1970s and 1980s, Russell toured extensively and returned to Toronto in 1982 to film Too Outrageous! Craig Russell lived a tumultuous life complicated with mental illness, alcoholism and AIDS; but, his stage and screen persona served as a role model to female impersonators and drag queens around the world. (2001 Induction Statement) Travesti, comédien, artiste de la scène, écrivain, vedette de cinéma et fondateur (à 13 ans) du Mae West International Fan Club Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Huctwith Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2001 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: 27 x 35 cm (W x H) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 087 https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/254beee4121cf8ea66e52bc942638e4d.jpg 33428f1ce34edaceb4450bafec8e5102 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jane Rule (1931-2007) Description An account of the resource A torch-bearer for several generations of lesbian writers and activists, Jane Rule has written 12 critically acclaimed books and created a legacy of active engagement in the pursuit of lesbian and gay rights. Her beautifully crafted, pioneering first novel, Desert of the Heart (1964), was written before the formation of a gay liberation movement. Jane Rule, who has seen her own book, The Young in One Anothers Arms, seized by customs officials, is an outspoken opponent of censorship. Among many causes, she has supported The Body Politic and Little Sisters bookstore in their battles with censors. Her life and work have been honoured in an inspiring and moving film by Lynne Fernie and Aerlyn Weissman, Fiction and Other Truths: A Film About Jane Rule. (1998 Induction Statement) Jane Rule died at her home on Galiano Island, B.C., November 28, 2007. She was 76. Militante, auteure de 12 livres primés par la critique, y compris son premier roman pionnier, Desert of the Heart (1964), écrit avant le début du mouvement de libération homosexuelle. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Catherine Grant Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Medium: acrylic on canvas Dimensions: 20 x 25 cm (W x H) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 156 https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/2027c27577321b4e644529e4640bfac1.jpg 437c3a0bf64acc4d7999916f11663bc4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gerry Rogers (1956- ) Description An account of the resource Gerry Rogers, is a person who gives from her heart as well as her mind. She has shared her humanistic and activist concerns in her work as well as in her personal life. Gerry is an accomplished filmmaker with many award-winning films to her credit, including My Left Breast. This incredible film has won over 20 awards including two Geminis, Gold at the Hot Docs Festival, two awards at the Toronto Lesbian & Gay Film Festival and two awards at the Dallas Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. In this film, Gerry has transformed her personal experience of breast cancer into the political by giving breast cancer a face…her face. Gerry's vulnerability is her strength as she lets the viewer see her unmasked. This personal sharing removes much of the shame associated with cancer. Her courage not only inspires all 'survivors' who view the film, but it also helps to make a larger audience aware of the many complex issues surrounding breast cancer. What is also very important in this film is the love that is shared between Gerry and her partner, Peg, who was the main cameraperson during the film's creation. This love and commitment that is so clearly and powerfully evident to viewers of the film, goes a long way in educating people about same sex relationships. Gerry took My Left Breast on tour to the United States and was invited to speak on the Rosie O'Donnell show. Back in Canada, she was interviewed in depth by Vicki Gabereau in December of 2000 thus bringing added awareness to Canadians. Gerry's other award winning documentaries include The Vienna Tribunal, To A Safer Place, and Kathleen Shannon. But Gerry's biggest accomplishment, according to the many people who know and love her, is the kindness and caring that she shares with all who come in contact with her. Her life and her art are one. (2003 Induction Statement) Gerry Rogers est une femme généreuse de cœur et d'esprit. Dans son travail et dans sa vie privée, elle a partagé ses préoccupations humaines et militantes. Gerry est une cinéaste chevronnée qui a plusieurs films primés à son actif, y compris My Left Breast. Ce film incroyable lui a valu vingt prix, dont deux Gémeaux, la palme d'or au Hot Docs Festival, deux prix au Festival des films gais et lesbiens de Toronto et deux prix au Festival des films gais et lesbiens de Dallas. Avec ce film, Gerry a greffé une facette politique à son expérience personnelle en donnant un visage au cancer du sein : son visage. La force de Gerry réside dans sa vulnérabilité car le masque tombe devant le public. Ce partage personnel a pour effet d'éliminer la honte associée au cancer. Son courage est inspirant pour les " survivantes " qui voient le film, tout en sensibilisant un public plus large au sujet des questions complexes entourant le cancer du sein. Ce qui est également important dans ce film, c'est l'amour que Gerry partage avec sa partenaire Peg, qui fut la principale préposée à la caméra durant le tournage. Cet amour et cet engagement, si évidents et puissants aux yeux des spectateurs, contribuent à l'éducation au sujet des relations de même sexe. Gerry a présenté My Left Breast en tournée américaine et a été invitée à l'émission Rosie O'Donnell. De retour au Canada, elle eut une entrevue en profondeur avec Vicki Gabereau en décembre 2000, augmentant ainsi le rayonnement canadien. Les autres films primés de Gerry incluent The Vienna Tribunal, To A Safer Place et Kathleen Shammon. Au dire de ceux et celles qui la connaissent et qui l'aiment, la plus grande contribution de Gerry demeure la bonté et le soin qu'elle partage avec quiconque entre en contact avec elle. Sa vie et son art ne font qu'un. (2003 Déclaration d'Induction) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Claire Priddle Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Medium: acrylic on canvas Dimensions: 41 x 25 cm (W x H) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 138 https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/6814b89faf4da0b1afd250230ceb9b2e.jpg cdf23ebaaf27c307bce149af5436c1fb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Svend Robinson (1952- ) Description An account of the resource Svend Robinson, politician and activist, has been one of the key figures of Canadian political life since his election as a New Democratic Party MP to the House of Commons in 1979. In 1988, he became the first MP to publicly declare that he was gay. No other Member of Parliament has made gay, lesbian and bisexual issues so clearly a part of his Parliamentary agenda. Robinson spearheaded the campaign for inclusion of sexual orientation in the Canadian Human Rights Act; fought to allow gays and lesbians to serve in the military; pressed the government for changes to pension legislation, the Immigration Act and the Criminal Code. He has stated that love is the essential ingredient in a successful MP. He defined love as encompassing "love and respect for the environment, love and respect for those who are dispossessed and powerless, and those who have traditionally been voiceless." (1998 Induction Statement) Politicien fédéral ouvertement gai; premier député fédéral à dévoiler son homosexualité. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Maurice Vellekoop Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Medium: watercolour Dimensions: 27.5 x 42 cm (W x H) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 155 https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/fa52355f3bd7bc23db488f96e908b7fa.jpg 470c250540c5ffaed3f1d97665e3c7c9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Marie Robertson (1952- ) Description An account of the resource Marie Robertson is an outspoken lipstick lesbian. A community activist since the early 70's, Marie has never been afraid to rock the boat and challenge both those within and outside the LGBT community. For many years, she was one of the few publicly-out lesbians within the gay liberation movement in Canada. Marie was a founding member of the Hamilton McMaster Homophile Association and the Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Ontario. Over the years, she's added her strong voice and energy to many organizations - Waterloo Universities' Gay Liberation Movement, Gays of Ottawa, the Toronto Counselling Centre for Gays and Lesbians, the Lesbian Speakers' Bureau of Toronto, the AIDS Committee of Toronto and the Supporting Our Youth project at Central Toronto Youth Services. In 1994, Marie was awarded the Canadian Lambda Award for Excellence in Human Rights. As one of the supporters for Marie's nomination put it, "As an educator, counsellor, advocate and role-model, her commitment to the lesbian and gay community is unwavering. Perhaps the most note-worthy aspect of this commitment, is the fact that Marie doesn't see it as unusual. It is simply part of her everyday life. Marie does more community outreach on a trip to the grocery store, than many do in a lifetime. She's proud of who she is and she shares that pride and strength with everyone she comes in contact with." (2002 Induction Statement) Lesbienne BCBG très directe, fondatrice de Hamilton McMaster Homophile Association et de la Coalition ontarienne pour les droits des lesbiennes et des gais; a travaillé avec Waterloo Universities' Gay Liberation Movement, Gays of Ottawa / Gais de l'Outaouais, Toronto Counselling Centre for Gays and Lesbians, Lesbian Speakers' Bureau of Toronto et le Comité du sida de Toronto. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jake Peters Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Medium: black and white photographic print, silver gelatin-toned Dimensions: 17 x 26 cm (W x H) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2002-92 https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/cf76f04fdcdef8c432a8e2534b29b4d0.jpg 6d688b2d558771c1a2472ac0724004c8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Neil Richards (1949-2018) Description An account of the resource Neil has been involved with Saskatoon's lesbian and gay communities since the early 1970s. In 1975, Neil and others joined to form the Committee to Defend Doug Wilson. During this struggle, Neil enlisted the support of the University of Saskatchewan's Employees' Union (CUPE Local 1975), which led to a resolution being passed by the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour asking the government to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Neil helped organize the 1976 convention of the National Gay Rights Coalition in Saskatoon, which was among the first significant gay rights gatherings in Canada. In 1982, Neil took a leave of absence from his position in the University of Saskatchewan and worked as a volunteer with the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives in Toronto, an institution for which he has collected Saskatchewan material for over 25 years. That same year, Neil co-authored a library selection guide to lesbian and gay fiction, Out on the Shelves, which was published by the Canadian Library Association. Neil worked on many of the earliest AIDS awareness initiatives in Saskatchewan. In 1990 he founded and organized Visual AIDS, a month long series of exhibitions, lectures, plays and public events. As well, he has staged three large exhibitions about AIDS at the University of Saskatchewan Library, and was the co-ordinator for Saskatchewan's Day Without Art project in 1992. Neil's work in the community has not gone unrecognized. In 1991 he was honoured with the Dr. Stanley Stead Award by Saskatoon District Health for the Visual AIDS project. He received the first GALA (Gay and Lesbian Achievement) Award in 1993 for long term service to the lesbian and gay communities in Saskatoon. In 1995 he was the first recipient of the President's Service Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the learning and working environment at the University of Saskatchewan, and in 1998 he was the recipient of the Doug Wilson Award. Neil's work has ensured that the history of our communities will not be lost or erased. (2000 Induction Statement) Militant récipiendaire de plusieurs prix, engagé dans les communautés gaies et lesbiennes de Saskatoon depuis le début des années 1970; récipiendaire du Prix Doug-Wilson en 1998. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Duncan Campbell (signed Marilyn Cooper, a pseudoym of Mr. Campbell) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Medium: mixed media on board Dimensions: 29 x 36 cm (W x H) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2000-093 https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/7d20880fdf0846454f7e8f7388fd548d.jpeg f3f870251e3e65862d21d968df9b4af3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rupert Raj (1952- ) Description An account of the resource Born in 1952, Rupert Raj is a Eurasian counsellor/psychotherapist, clinical researcher, educator, lecturer, writer, editor, activist and Gender Specialist. He is a trailblazing activist who has been paving the way to improve life chances for trans people across Canada and around the world since 1971, the year before his own transition. During the ‘70s and ‘80s, Mr. Raj established and operated three transsexual organizations: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Metamorphosis Medical Research Foundation (MMRF), and GenderWorker. Concurrently, he also edited and published three TS periodicals: Gender Review, Metamorphosis Newsletter/Metamorphosis Magazine and GenderNetworker. In 1999, Rupert co-founded a peer-support group for transmen and female-to-males (part of the Meal-Trans Program at the 519 Community Centre), as well as a support group for transpeople who use or have used alcohol and/or drugs. Currently Mr. Raj works at the Sherbourne Health Centre as an LGBT Mental Health Counsellor and maintains his own private practice, RR CONSULTING. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Maya Suess Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/c70d48dd2dc5e2c7e495f75f41ad3d46.jpg 75aee0ebd3395c726dd1434be1bd1190 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kyle Rae (1954- ) Description An account of the resource Born in Ottawa in 1954 and raised in Oakville, Kyle attended Brock University, the University of Birmingham and the University of Toronto for his post-secondary education. He holds a Masters degree in Medieval History and a Masters of Library Science. Upon returning to Toronto in 1981, Kyle got involved in gay liberation politics by joining Gays & Lesbians Against the Right Everywhere which launched the first Lesbian and Gay Pride celebration in June 1981. In 1986 Kyle began working at The 519 Church Street Community Centre, and in 1987 he became the Executive Director. During that time, he was a juror for the permanent AIDS Memorial, he worked on the successful passage of Bill 7 amending the Ontario Human Rights Code to include sexual orientation, established the Gay Bashing Hotline, began sensitivity training with the Toronto Police Service and convinced the Service to include gays and lesbians in hate crime statistics. He secured the first Lesbian & Gay Pride Day proclamation from City Council in 1991, and convinced City Council to provide same sex benefits to all City employees. In 1991 Kyle was elected to Toronto City Council representing Ward 6, and became the first openly gay City Councillor in Toronto. While on Council, he chaired the AIDS Subcommittee from 1991 - 1999, convinced Women's College Hospital., Toronto General Hospital and Wellesley Hospital to provide same sex benefits to their employees and established the tradition of raising the Rainbow Flag at City Hall each year during Pride Week. He also won Council support to approve Buddies in Bad Times as the resident company in the theatre at 12 Alexander Street. Kyle established the Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Police Advisory Committee including a dedicated foot patrol for the neighbourhood and secured survivor pension rights for same sex spouses of City employees. He also worked towards passage of Bill C-41 to impose harsher sentences for hate-motivated crimes. Kyle was re-elected to City Council in 1994 and again in 1997. He was voted Best City Councillor by Now Magazine in 1996 and 1997 and by Xtra! Magazine in 1998. (1999 Induction Statement) Conseiller municipal ouvertement gai à Toronto. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Norman Hatton Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Medium: exhibition quality black and white photographic print Dimensions: 23 x 28 cm (W x H) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 083 https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/433ea056a5eb14fb4a20d860a1b8651e.jpg 52831fe763bb6f6677ce088f80b71442 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ken Popert (1947- ) Description An account of the resource Ken Popert has been working for the Pink Triangle Press since the mid- 1970s. The Press published The Body Politic, a news magazine that sowed the seeds of homosexual rebellion in Canada and set the stage for the uprising that occurred in the wake of the 1981 Toronto Bathhouse Raids. After the collective gave up its stewardship of The Body Politic in 1987, Popert revitalized Pink Triangle Press by focusing on Xtra, first in Toronto, then Capital Xtra in Ottawa and Xtra West in Vancouver. As Popert said: "With the Xtras, my hope for the Press has been to preserve its role and expand its reach as an agent of provocation, challenging its readers to rethink and reshape together the world in which they live." (1998 Induction Statement) Membre du collectif de Body Politic; président de Pink Triangle Press depuis 1975. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Eric Parker Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Medium: watercolour Dimensions: 26.5 x 40 cm (W x H) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 144 https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/bae9b4299d4d99f01c5e3b42b9f38003.jpg 3ebe68c511c63deff9e3300e0c797d94 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Carole Pope (1952- ) Description An account of the resource Lesbian, songwriter and musician, anti-diva. All that was in the future when Carole Pope moved from Manchester, England to Canada with her parents when she was a toddler. She has kept moving ever since. The peripatetic nature of her upbringing and her involvement in the Yorkville scene of the 1960s exposed her to a variety of life and musical styles. It also fostered her desire to be a songwriter and in 1969, shortly after meeting Kevan Staples, they formed their first band: O (as in The Story of 0) which lasted long enough to be filmed for the world fair in Osaka. Beginning in 1971, they performed as an acoustic duo, The Bullwhip Brothers, experimenting with sexually threatening material and developing a growing following. Carole became enamoured with the leather -bondage image in the gay community, the inspiration for the band "Rough Trade" she and Kevan formed in 1974. The band was an immediate hit. The music, songs and Carole's provocative stage performances ushered in the New Music era in Toronto and a sexual adventure in music and fashion that was a welcome diversion from the norm. By 1979 it was the Canadian band. With her songs, Carole "seduced the nation's youth and struck a chord with young hinterland homos-to-be" across Canada. Rough Trade attracted much media attention and Carole wrote songs for a variety of stage performances (including Divine), films such as "Cruising", and many other venues. In 1983 the band opened for David Bowie's Canadian tour. Carole received several music awards, including two Junos in 1981 and 1984. Rough Trade broke up in 1986 and Carole and Kevan went solo. She moved to Los Angeles but makes periodic trips back to Canada, where older gays and lesbians have not forgotten her music and the new generation is rediscovering her. (2002 Induction Statement) Compositrice, musicienne et anti-diva; les images du cuir et du servage l'ont inspirée dans son groupe Rough Trade, créé en 1974; par ses chansons, Carole " a séduit la jeunesse du pays et a touché une corde sensible des gais en herbe " partout au Canada. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Whiteside Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archvies Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Medium: colour photograph Dimensions: 28 x 35.5 cm (W x H) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 093