Description
Book SynopsisPrairie Fairies draws upon a wealth of oral, archival and cultural histories to recover the experiences of queer urban and rural people in the Canadian prairies.
Trade Review"Reclaiming the term 'fairies' from diminishment and disrespect to pride, gender, and sexual difference is a notable claim. This research forms part of a trans-national project and contributes to the extensive cultural geographic literature on queer urban histories." -- Anne Burke *
The Prairie Journal of Canadian Literature *
Table of ContentsIntroduction Part One 1930-1969: Queer Spaces and Opportunities Chapter 1 The Torch of Golden Boy Burns Bright: Winnipeg 1930-1969 Chapter 2 A Kiss is Never Just a Kiss: Saskatchewan Queer History Part Two 1970-1985: Communities, Community Building and Culture Chapter 3 Wilde Times: Winnipeg’s Organizational Development Chapter 4 Grassroots: Organizational & Social Developments in Saskatoon & Regina Chapter 5 Outlaws: Organizational and Social Activities in Edmonton & Calgary Part Three 1970-1985: Activism, Reaction, Visibility and Violence Chapter 6 "Love and Let Love": Winnipeg Activism, Visibility & Violence Chapter 7 "Towards a Gay Community": Saskatoon Activism and Leadership Chapter 8 Found Ins at the Pisces Spa: Edmonton & Calgary Activism, Repression and Education Conclusion Bibliography
