85 10 3176 https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/243c0d5c054c8d9d207a4fd70ccdddac.jpg 36792af0d88bbd574e84a1690fa1d3b2 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 Cabbagetown Group Softball League Subject The topic of the resource gay liberation, gay sports clubs, softball, sponsorship, sports events Description An account of the resource The Cabbagetown Group Softball League (CGSL) was officially founded in 1977 by a group of baseball enthusiasts who had gathered to play in an informal fashion since 1975. They organized with the mandate to provide an opportunity for members of the gay community to play softball in an open atmosphere, free from discrimination. The CGSL is governed by an executive committee of elected members, led by a league commissioner. The CGSL is a member of the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA), which allows its members to take part in their annual Gay World Series. The CGSL was chosen to host the 5th annual Gay World Series in Toronto in August of 1981, better known as “Series V”. By the late 1990s, there were three divisions: a competitive division, a recreational division and a separate women’s division. In addition to playing softball, the league organizes frequent social events, including awards banquets and charity events. The CLGA holds a collection of early records pertaining to the CGSL. These were donated primarily by one-time league member, commissioner, team manager and player Jack Brannigan and comprise Fonds 0036. Numerous other accessions include related records. For a complete listing, see the finding aid for Fonds 0036 at the CLGA. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cabbagetown Group Softball League (CGSL) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1977-2014 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CLGA Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource textual records, graphic materials, moving images, objects Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context F0036 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Toronto, Canada North America Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource L. Marchiori Hyperlink A link, or reference, to another resource on the Internet. URL <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/263385787" frameborder="0" width="640" height="360"></iframe> 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 "Series V" promotional video Subject The topic of the resource Gay liberation, Gay sports clubs, Softball, Sponsorship, Sports events Description An account of the resource A promotional video (10.51 min., 605 MB), directed by David Wood and properly titled "Canada Cup Invitational Softball Tournament 1979", created to give NAGAAA members a view of Toronto and the CGSL in advance of "Series V".&nbsp;Footage shows the CN Tower, City Hall, the Eaton’s Centre, restaurants and bars on Church and Yonge Streets, the Riverdale baseball diamond, Canada Cup games and an awards banquet at which the Nylons performed. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Wood, CGSL Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived F0036, 2014-121 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available CLGA Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-1980 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource L. Marchiori Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CLGA Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Moving Images Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving image originally recorded on Super 8 film, transferred to DVD in 2006 by Green Man Productions, and digitized at the CLGA in 2017 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context F0036, 2014-121 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Toronto gay liberation gay sports clubs softball sponsorship sports events https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/cc245ff8894d4ede13afcf89f6488967.jpg ec6930e22cb5935d53587af474393004 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 Cabbagetown Group Softball League Subject The topic of the resource gay liberation, gay sports clubs, softball, sponsorship, sports events Description An account of the resource The Cabbagetown Group Softball League (CGSL) was officially founded in 1977 by a group of baseball enthusiasts who had gathered to play in an informal fashion since 1975. They organized with the mandate to provide an opportunity for members of the gay community to play softball in an open atmosphere, free from discrimination. The CGSL is governed by an executive committee of elected members, led by a league commissioner. The CGSL is a member of the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA), which allows its members to take part in their annual Gay World Series. The CGSL was chosen to host the 5th annual Gay World Series in Toronto in August of 1981, better known as “Series V”. By the late 1990s, there were three divisions: a competitive division, a recreational division and a separate women’s division. In addition to playing softball, the league organizes frequent social events, including awards banquets and charity events. The CLGA holds a collection of early records pertaining to the CGSL. These were donated primarily by one-time league member, commissioner, team manager and player Jack Brannigan and comprise Fonds 0036. Numerous other accessions include related records. For a complete listing, see the finding aid for Fonds 0036 at the CLGA. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cabbagetown Group Softball League (CGSL) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1977-2014 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CLGA Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource textual records, graphic materials, moving images, objects Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context F0036 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Toronto, Canada North America Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource L. Marchiori 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 Outstanding Community Volunteer Award Subject The topic of the resource Gay liberation, Gay sports clubs, Softball, Sponsorship, Sports events Description An account of the resource A wooden plaque with a black metallic plate, on which is printed the association name and date, “Pink Toronto Awards / Sunday, March 28th, 1999” and the award title and recipient name, “Outstanding Community Volunteer Award / Cathy Craig”. The plaque also features the association's logo, a triangle featuring a schematic drawing of the Toronto skyline, inscribed with the motto, "Awarding Community Achievement". Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pink Toronto, CGSL Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived F0036, 2011-081 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available CLGA Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource L. Marchiori; M. Pereira Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CLGA Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Object Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Award Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context F0036, 2011-081 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Toronto gay liberation gay sports clubs softball sponsorship sports events Hyperlink A link, or reference, to another resource on the Internet. URL <a title="Gender Review No. 1 (June 1978) at Digital Transgender Archive" href="https://www.digitaltransgenderarchive.net/files/tb09j5928" target="_blank">https://www.digitaltransgenderarchive.net/files/tb09j5928</a> 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 Link to Gender Review, no. 1 (June 1978) at the Digital Transgender Archive Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Digital Transgender Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource See Digital Transgender Archive for rights and citation information. Description An account of the resource PDF of Gender Review, no. 1 (June 1978) at the Digital Transgender Archive Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan Hyperlink A link, or reference, to another resource on the Internet. URL <a title="Gender Review, Nos. 6 &amp; 7 (October-December 1979) at Digital Transgender Archive" href="https://www.digitaltransgenderarchive.net/files/hd76s0392" target="_blank">https://www.digitaltransgenderarchive.net/files/hd76s0392</a> 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 Link to Gender Review, no. 6/7 (Oct/Dec 1979) at the Digital Transgender Archive Description An account of the resource PDF of Gender Review, no. 6/7 (Oct/Dec 1979) at the Digital Transgender Archive Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Digital Transgender Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource See Digital Transgender Archive for rights and citation information. https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/2986d61b47aa58dd76e33644050a3030.png 6b10504ca72bd7d3efef719166204179 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview NM Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Susan Gapka Location The location of the interview Toronto, Ontario Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data video Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:45:10 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 Susan Gapka Oral History, Part 2 (2016) Subject The topic of the resource trans activism; oral history; Ontario 1990s; Ontario 2000s; gender confirming surgery; OHIP; health care Description An account of the resource Second oral history with Susan Gapka, one of 7 activists involved in fighting Ontario's delisting of gender confirming surgeries from the province's public health plan in 1998. Conducted in Spring/Summer 2016 as part of the LGBTQ Oral History Digital Collaboratory (Elspeth Brown, PI)<br /> <p class="p1">Susan Gapka begins by talking about the generational issues existing within LGBTQ organizations, as patterns of trans exclusion are passed down through time. She is critical of trans-exclusionary practices and ideas within feminist and LGBTQ+ activism, which continue to harm trans people in the present.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="p2">This exclusionary context originally framed the formation of the Trans Lobby Group, as it was necessary for trans people to organize in favour of their own rights. She speaks of the formation of this group in June 2001. By 2000 she had amassed some experience in the political sector, so this aided her transition into an activist role. Members of the Group would meet with politicians and lobby in favour of trans rights in Ontario. Susan describes how Martine Stonehouse eventually joined the Group as she had a court case against the Province at this time.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1">Susan expresses her initial excitement at the victory of the Liberal party in the 2003 provincial election; however, she soon became disappointed by the further cuts to social assistance and the inaction on trans issues. She mentions the role of LGBTOUT in organizing a rally in favour of the delisting of GCS in 2003, and she expresses her appreciation for partnerships with the student movement.</p> <p class="p2">Susan describes the procedures of the court case, at which she and others like Rupert Raj testified as well. During these testimonials she talked about the efforts to delist GCS, stemming from the great need facing transgender Ontarians who had been left without access to these procedures. She recalls this case being resolved November 28th, 2006, and while some of the claimants were dismissed, some others like Martine Stonehouse were successful in their court case and were compensated for some of their damages. Susan criticizes how the courts deemed those who weren’t out as trans before the delisting ‘not trans enough’ and therefore were dismissed from the case. She speaks of the need of transgender people to humanize themselves to a hostile and unwelcoming audience who is often unaware of the particularities of transgender lives.</p> <p class="p2">Susan speaks of the diversifying of trans rights organizing after GCS was relisted, especially in issues like immigration, housing, refugees, and the penitentiary system. Nonetheless, she still emphasizes the importance of organizing around trans healthcare, as well as the social determinants of health.</p> <br /><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/183847529" frameborder="0" width="640" height="360"></iframe> <p><a href="https://vimeo.com/183847529">Susan Gapka Oral History, #2 of 2 (2016)</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/clgarchives">Canadian Lesbian + Gay Archives</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource LGBTQ Oral History Digital Collaboratory Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource PI: Elspeth Brown Interviewer: NM Interviewee: Susan Gapka Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CLGA Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource video Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Province of Ontario. 1998-2008. https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/9c49bd3c3f55ca9d079c1fa14b0add34.jpg f66fdc327c0a22aa027a192cc3e07a7d 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 NM and Susan Gapka holding trans rights banner Subject The topic of the resource trans activism, transgender, human rights Description An account of the resource NM and Susan Gapka holding banner which reads 'trans rights are human rights' for the Trans Activism and Ontario Health Care Coverage for Gender Confirming Surgery, 1998-2008 project. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource CLGA Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available CLGA Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CLGA Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/4bfc5604343a7c064769167e13e30424.tif f807bedfd7810750f8984fcf16a06c20 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 “Mark and Mirha on QTV” Description An account of the resource Unknown photographer Circa 1998 Toronto, Ontario Gift of Mirha-Soleil Ross Courtesy of the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/017262a75e7902e7a0da90158f975213.tif 4d9f8f6d92f969b7b0f1502f4d349063 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 Friends hanging out Description An account of the resource Unknown photographer 1998-2005 Toronto, Ontario Gift of Mirha-Soleil Ross Courtesy of the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/320e6448295bf2064d15662f1429f843.tif 9c2a0e25b40e74aeed9b2caa79f79e7c 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 Mark Karbusicky and a friend Description An account of the resource Unknown photographer Early 2000s Possibly Toronto, Ontario Gift of Mirha-Soleil Ross Courtesy of the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/files/original/dacbe8b4d91d4c5ec4d35719b4671d2b.tif 99bf162c60e7de6ca24843016458694f 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 “Look at my dress!”: Wendy Coad wearing a red dress Description An account of the resource Probably photographed by John Goodwin 1980s Possibly Toronto, Ontario, or Saskatchewan Gift of John Goodwin Courtesy of the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives