In honour of it being LGBTQ+ History Month, Bronwen and Bee talk with Walter Cassidy, a local historian, 2SLGBTQIA+ activist, educator, parent, and the next Educator in Residence at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg. He is chair of Windsor/Essex Rainbow Alliance working to preserve local 2SLGBTQAI history, and has published a number of queer historical accounts.
Walter Cassidy is a well-known figure in the local community for creating 2SLGBTQI+ programs for students and teachers. With decades of experience in highlighting queer and trans issues, he is all set to take on a national role. Walter has played a crucial role in addressing the underrepresentation of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in schools and communities across Canada. He currently works as a teacher with the Greater Essex County District School Board, and he is the third person to serve as an Educator in Residence and the first from Windsor, Ontario.
To learn about the Canadian Museum for Human Rights; https://humanrights.ca/
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration, and future of human rights.
The Queer Walk https://queerwalk.ca/
Windsor Essex 2SLGBTQIA+ Timeline https://www.wepridefest.com/about/wehistorytimeline/
Other works by Walter Cassidy: https://xtramagazine.com/power/first-person-dead-aids-canada-225281
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