May 16–18 Vancouver More than 500 […]
When
1981-05-16 – 1981-05-18
Description
May 16–18 Vancouver More than 500 women participated in the fifth Bi-national Lesbian Conference, held at Langara College. The event drew women from across Canada to discuss priorities such as childcare, fighting the Right, and the formation of a national lesbian organization. There were plenary sessions, workshops, an art display ("Woman to Woman," at the Women in Focus Gallery), and a dance featuring the lesbian rock band Mama Quilla II (with Lorraine Segato). More than 200 women marched in Canada's first lesbian pride march, from Robson Square through downtown Vancouver to the WECC. A final report, Lesbian Power: Organizing for the 80s, was published after the conference.
All Places
West End Community CentreRobson SquareVancouverAll People
Lorraine SegatoAll Organizations
Mama Quilla IIAll Monograph
Lesbian Power: Organizing for the 80sAll Citations
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