April 17 Victoria, B.C. Six men and […]

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April 17 Victoria, B.C. Six men and women officially formed the Gay People's Alliance (GPA) to promote lesbian and gay pride, equality, and liberation in Victoria. Randy Notte became the group's first chairperson, GPA became affiliated with the NGEC and its first political actions involved questioning local candidates about gay civil rights issues during the campaign leading up to the federal election of July 8, 1974. The GPA collapsed in the autumn of 1974 when Notte moved to Toronto. (see also June 18,1974.)

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June 18 Sooke, B.C. During an […]March Victoria, B.C. A leaflet […]

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"Victoria Gets New Group," Body Politic, no, 14 (1974). P. 5 "Victoria Gays Organize," Gay Tide 1 (August 1974): 8;Randy Notte papers, 90-081, Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives, Toronto;Randy Notte, Randy Notte Letter, Long Time Coming 1 (May-June 1974): 16;"New Hope For Victoria's Gay Population" ("Ask Alice" column), Victorian, 19 June 1974, p. 36;" Gay People's Alliance (GPA)" vertical file, Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives, Toronto;"Candidates Have Say about Gay," Victoria Daily Colonist, 29 June 1974, p. 17;

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