October 21–22 Calgary, Edmonton […]
When
1977-10-21 – 1977-10-22
Description
October 21–22 Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Windsor Days of Protest forJohn Damien rallies and associated events were held in cities across the country. The protesters had three demands: (1) human rights legislation to protect homosexuals; (2) job security as a gay right; and (3) the reinstatement of John Damien. The rallies were coordinated by NGRC. Damien spoke at a public forum in Edmonton on October 21. Former Edmonton mayoralty candidate Eddie Keehn had threatened to disrupt the event, which was held without incident. More than 9200 people attended the forum, which was seen as a major victory for gay rights in Edmonton. Damien spoke in Vancouver on October 22.
All Places
WindsorVancouverTorontoOttawaMontrealHalifaxEdmontonCalgaryAll People
Eddie KeenAll Organizations
National Gay Rights Coalition Coalition nationale pour les droits des homosexuels NGRC CNDH, Canadian Lesbian and Gay Rights Coalition / Coalition canadienne pour les droits des lesbiennes et des gais (CLGRC / CCDLG)All Citations
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