In June 1969, Canada enacted landmark legislation to decriminalize homosexuality nationwide. 50 years after this momentous action, diverse voices from Canada’s contemporary queer community reflect on this contested history for what it can teach us about shaping our movements into the future

Now making its way across Canada on a national tour, Sex, Sin & 69 is a feature-length documentary and complementary photo exhibit. Together these pieces explore diverse voices from across Canada’s contemporary queer community as they relate to Bill C-150 legislation and shaping LGBTQI2S movements into the future. 

Visit the exhibit and view the documentary in a city near you. For more information on the screenings and event details see here.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND | JULY 18 - 28, 2019
MONTREAL | AUGUST 9 - 13, 2019
OTTAWA | AUGUST 19 - 25, 2019
RED DEER | SEPTEMBER 3 - 14, 2019
VICTORIA | SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 21, 2019

For more information, visit www.sex-sin-69.ca or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @SexSin1969 or Facebook @Canada1969. 

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SEX, SIN & 69 PHOTO EXHIBIT

The Sex, Sin & 69 exhibit features a collection of photography, memorabilia, writing from individuals as well as publications, and more. The exhibit explores themes of SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH ACTION, BUILDING QUEER COMMUNITY, IDENTITY AND POLITICS and SEX AND GENDER FREEDOM. 

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SEX, SIN & 69 DOCUMENTARY

The Sex, Sin & 69 documentary is a 80-minute historical, retrospective film about the 1969 legislation to ‘decriminalize’ homosexuality. 

Told through contemporary voices including queer academics, historians, activists, educators, artists, and community builders, the film attempts to challenge our understanding of queer history by shining a light on widely adopted misconceptions surrounding decriminalization.  

Watch the official trailer.

Sincerely,

Helen Kennedy
Executive Director, Egale Canada

Did You Know? 

Does your employer have a United Way campaign? Did you know that you can allocate donations to a registered Canadian charity, like Egale, through the United Way? Simply select 'Egale Canada Human Rights Trust' or 'Egale Youth Housing' when making your donation.  

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