From Question to Legacy: Calgary's Queer Past | Calgary News

A simple question about gay life in 1950s Calgary sparked a lifelong mission for Kevin Allen, who left his arts admin job to become a historian and founded the Calgary Gay History Project in 2012. Now a leading voice in preserving LGBTQ+ history, he leads walking tours, created a queer city map, and authored “Our Past Matters.” His work centers on collecting firsthand stories—often from aging survivors at Pride events—to ensure Calgary’s queer past isn’t erased. He’s especially focused on uncovering trans history, like Canada’s first gender clinic in Calgary in 1978, and insists these narratives must be diverse and nuanced—not just his own. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0dba2d300ba9b8e8