CENTRE for SEXUAL and GENDER DIVERSITY

Edmonton Queer History Project

Celebrate the people, places and events that built the queer community in Edmonton. The Edmonton Queer History Project is a multimedia, public art exhibition and community archive comprised of art, artifacts and videotaped life history oral interviews.

We also host events throughout the year, such as guest speakers, tours and intergenerational dialogues.

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Time to go exploring!
Did you know that the EQHP has created a self-guided walking tour map? You can pick up your own copy at the Welcome Desk in Building 6 or at the Centre in Roundhouse.
Queer history project downtown map
Historical snapshot
In Fall 2024, the Edmonton Queer History Project partnered with Fort Edmonton Park on an exhibit that focused on the lives of 2SLGBtQ+ people in Alberta over the past 100 years.
Queer history on display at Fort Edmonton Park through new exhibit Watch on Global News
Research Recast(ed) Podcast
Our very own Dr. Kristopher Wells was featured on two Research Recast(ed) podcast episodes, along with Darrin Hagen, MacEwan's 2020 Writer in Residence, and Dr. Michelle Lavoie, to discuss Edmonton's queer history and get a behind-the-scenes look at the Edmonton Queer History Project.
Episode S1E14 Follow-up Episode