LGBTQ2S+ Unit 5 – Queer Issues Throughout Canadian History

Unit description:

This unit presents a timeline of queer rights activist events throughout history in Canada. Learn about the history of Pride, the importance of the first pride parades, and how activism shifted from defending against police raids to passing affirmative national and provincial legislation.

By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

• understand the history of queer rights activist events across Canada
• identify the importance of those events and their effects on legislative change
• understand the lived experiences of queer people living through protest to modern acceptance