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A woman sitting in front of a white house reading a book
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Resistance to book restrictions is built on community

The curator of a new banned-book subscription service says it's important to not only read books that are commonly banned, but also get together and talk about them.

A man wearing a rainbow toque and mitts holds a back that reads 'Edmonton Queer History Project'
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Retirement home for queer seniors makes crucial progress

An affordable housing project led by the Edmonton Pride Seniors Group and Right at Home Housing Society now has land and nearly $9 million in provincial funding to build a safe, inclusive development in The Quarters.

Three quadball players in action.
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Quadball invites trans and queer women to play

A sports organization that celebrates inclusivity at a time when exclusion of some amateur athletes is on the rise is inviting transgender and queer women and girls to try quadball.

About two dozen people march, many waving rainbow flags, with spectators lining the street.
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Youth and elders gather to explore queer joy

A research project is bringing together queer youth and elders to record what brings them joy in the face of rising hatred and legislation that limits gender-affirming care for minors.

A woman stands to the right of a table with artifacts on it.
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RAM calls for artifacts of queer life

A trans man's first chest binder. A pair of platforms used in a drag performance. A Polaroid of a gaggle of lesbians at a queer dance party. All of these could be items that tell the story of queer history in Alberta, said Julia Rudko, assistant curator of daily life and leisure at the Royal Alberta Museum.

A newspaper clipping that reads, 'Cavanagh draws the line on special day for gays'
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A moment in history: April 25, 1989

On this day in 1989, Edmonton city council denied official recognition of gay and lesbian awareness celebrations.