The LGBT Purge: A History of Discrimination
Conversation with a Curator
The Canadian government investigated thousands of 2SLGBTQI+ employees, military personnel, and members of the RCMP during the Cold War, forcing many to resign – ruining lives and careers. In 2018, survivors fought back, and won a major class action lawsuit against the government of Canada.
Join Exhibition Curator, Scott de Groot (Canadian Museum for Human Rights), in conversation with Purge survivors Michelle Douglas, Wayne Davis, and Nancy Miller.
Doors and Networking 6:00 pm
Event Starts: 6:30 pm
Event Ends 8:00 pm
Exhibition
Shaikh Family Welcome Gallery, Central Library – August 26 – September 23, 2024
The Canadian government investigated thousands of 2SLGBTQI+ employees, military personnel, and members of the RCMP during the Cold War. Many of these employees and personnel were forced to resign, ruining lives and careers. But they fought back, and survivors won a major class action lawsuit against the government in 2018.
Le gouvernement canadien a enquêté sur des milliers d’employés, de militaires et de membres de la GRC du 2SLGBTQI+ pendant la guerre froide. Beaucoup de ces employés et du personnel ont été forcés de démissionner, ruinant des vies et des carrières. Les survivants ont gagné un important procès collectif contre le gouvernement en 2018 en raison de leur riposte.
In partnership with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and Calgary Pride.