2024 Edmonton Queer History Month

Queer History Month in Canada is a relatively recent initiative that aligns with global efforts to recognize and celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ history. Like similar movements in the U.S. and the U.K., the development of Queer History Month in Canada reflects the country’s unique history of 2SLGBTQ+ rights, activism, and social change.

Recently, Edmonton-based organization Rainbow Story Hub Foundation started the conversation of formalizing Queer History Month as a national observance across Canada.

In the meantime, there is growing community momentum to share these stories – including right here, in our city.

Edmonton has often been on the forefront of 2SLGBTQIA+ movements, and once again stands proud to pave the way for recognition of the quiet but impactful ways we – as a city – have driven change and given voice to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

This year, several local organizations have come together to take Queer History Month 2024 to a new level. Here are some of the events you can participate in this month and support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Edmonton. Take a look into our history, join us for a film or tour, hear new stories, and discover the significant impacts the quiet City of Edmonton has made on Canada’s queer community.

This month isn’t only being recognized in Edmonton. To see what else is on in Canada in honour of Queer History Month, you can visit the 2SLGBTQIA+ History Month Canada Facebook Group. Here they will be sharing events happening across the nation all month long.

Thank you to our partners in the 2024 Edmonton Queer History Month Collaborative Group led by the Royal Alberta Museum, Rainbow Story Hub Foundation, Edmonton Queer History Project, the City of Edmonton Public Libraries, the City of Edmonton Public Archives, the Edmonton Heritage Council and their Edmonton City As Museum (ECAMP) project, and the Mitchell Gallery at MacEwan University.

For all the information and schedule of events please go to:

https://exploreedmonton.com/articles/queer-history-month

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