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Photograph of Jelena Vermilion in the Playhouse Cinema with panel guests at Canada's first Sex Workers' Film and Arts Festival. On either side of the stage are original marquee signs from the Lusty Lady in San Francisco, which had been the world's…

Self portrait photograph of Jelena Vermilion

Jelena Vermilion speaking at the 'While We Were Away' sex worker literary event in Fabulosa Books, San Francisco. This event preceded Carol Leigh's celebration of life memorial event on May 20, 2023.

Photo of Jeffrey Canton and the audience at QIYE's performance at the Black Creek Village

Jearld Moldenhauer has been a key player in the creation of the gay movement in Canada. Over the years, he has participated in a multitude of activist organizations, such as the Body Politic, Community Homophile Association of Toronto, Toronto Gay…

Janine was born and raised in Toronto before moving west in 1989. After catching the last Via Rail train across Canada, she settled in Vancouver, landing there mostly as a result of two root canals and poor cash flow. Over the years she has written…

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…

Photograph taken of the James Fraser Library at The ArQuives' former location at 464 Yonge Street shortly after moving in.

Photograph of James Fraser wearing a white t-shirt with the words "Canadian Gay Archives" in red. Fraser stands at a booth outdoors, with items such as buttons, pamphlets, and books on the table.