7. “Towards a Gay Community”: Activism, Reaction, Visibility, and Violence in Saskatoon, 1970–1985

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Illustrations vii
4. Acknowledgments ix
5. Abbreviations xv
6. Introduction 3
7. Part One: 1930–1969 Queer Spaces and Opportunities
8. 1. “The Torch of Golden Boy Burns Bright”: Winnipeg 1930–1969 29
9. 2. A Kiss Is Never Just a Kiss: Saskatchewan Queer History 68
10. Part Two: 1970–1985 Communities, Community Building, and Culture
11. 3. Wilde Times: Community and Organizational Development in Winnipeg, 1970–1985 113
12. 4. Grassroots: Organizational and Social Opportunities in Saskatoon and Regina, 1971–1985 160
13. 5. “Outlaws”: Organizational and Social Activities in Edmonton and Calgary, 1969–1985 213
14. Part Three: 1970–1985 Activism, Reaction, Visibility, and Violence
15. 6. “Love and Let Love”: Activism, Reaction, Visibility, and Violence in Winnipeg, 1970–1985 261
16. 7. “Towards a Gay Community”: Activism, Reaction, Visibility, and Violence in Saskatoon, 1970–1985 300
17. 8. Found-Ins at the Pisces Spa: Moments of Activism, Repression, and Public Education in Edmonton, 1970−1985 355
18. Conclusion 397
19. Notes 409
20. Bibliography 479
21. Index 489