NicoTwo years after the partial decriminalization of homosexuality, hundreds of queer Canadians gathered at Hanlan’s Point. What began as a picnic became part of the foundation of Pride in Canada.
The First Pride
Tagged Canada, Community Homophile Association of Toronto, Jearld Moldenhauer, pride, Queer Canada series, queer history, Toronto, Toronto Gay Action, University of Toronto Homophile Association, We Demand
About the Author: Nico
Nico Mara-McKay (they/iel) is a historian, writer, editor, and occasional curator whose work focuses on histories of gender and sexuality through lenses of embodiment and identity. They write about queer and trans history, culture, and community at nicomaramckay.com and ephemeralrecord.com, and share updates on Bluesky @nicomaramckay.com.
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