Lives of Queer Individuals during FWW
Date: Feb 16
2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
COFFEE & CULTURE
2SLGBTQ+ history advocate and founder of the NL Queer Research Initiative, Sarah Worthman, will discuss her recent research exploration into the lives of queer individuals during the First World War. By sharing this history, she hopes to showcase the complexities of queer joys and sadness experienced by queer people in this period.
Sarah Worthman (she/her) is the founder and executive director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Queer Research Initiative, a grassroots organization that was established to commemorate the 2SLGBTQ+ histories of NL. As a freelance researcher, she has recently been funded by the LGBT Purge Fund to produce and distribute an educational packet on 2SLGBTQ+ persecution during the First World War.
Non-Member Ticket Price: $11.50
This program is free for members, but space is limited so please ensure you reserve your free ticket online or by calling 757-8090.
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