May 19–21 Toronto More than 400 […]
When
1979-05-19 – 1979-05-21
Description
May 19–21 Toronto More than 400 women attended the Bi-national Lesbian Conference, sponsored by LOOT and held at Hart House and the Medical Sciences Building at the University of Toronto. Workshops were held on age-of-consent laws, bisexuality, and lesbian concerns in Québec. There were also art exhibits, a coffee house, a concert, and a dance. The comic Robin Tyler hosted a benefit performance for the LMDF and the Winnipeg Women's Building. The only trouble at the conference occurred on May 20 when the banquet was interrupted by seven uniformed police officers sent to investigate possible violations of liquor regulations. Natalie LaRoche, an organizer of the conference, was later charged with violating a liquor licence and illegal possession of alcohol.
All Places
QuébecMedical Sciences Auditorium University of TorontoHart HouseTorontoAll People
Natalie LaRocheRobin TylerAll Organizations
Lesbian Mothers' Defense FundLesbian Organization of Toronto (LOOT)All Citations
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