May 7 Winnipeg Ninety people […]
When
1977-05-07
Description
May 7 Winnipeg Ninety people representing ten groups attended the first Manitoba Gay Conference, held at the University of Winnipeg. The conference resulted in the formation of the Manitoba Gay Coalition (MGC). Bill Lewis, who had organized the conference, was presented with a special award in recognition of his dedication to furthering gay liberation in Manitoba.
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ManitobaUniversity of WinnipegWinnipegAll People
Bill LewisAll Organizations
Manitoba Gay CoalitionAll Citations
David Gibson, "First Provincial Conference Called," Body Politic, no. 33 (1977), p. 6."Gay Groups Form Provincial Coalition," Winnipeg Tribune, 9 May 1977, p. 4Walter Davis, "Ten Manitoba Groups Form Coalition," Body Politic, no. 34 (1977), p. 1Walter Davis, "New Groups Popping Up All Over," Body Politic, no. 35 (1977), p. 8Walter Davis, "Manitoba Gays United," After Stonewall, no. 3 (1977), pp. 3–7Walter Davis, "First Conference Forms Provincial Coalition of Gays," Body Politic, no. 35 (1977), p. 8Walter Davis, "Conference Honours Bill Lewis," Body Politic, no. 35 (1977), p. 8
