Broken Laws: queer history rarely followed the script

Schedule

Thu Aug 14 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Vancouver Police Museum | Vancouver, BC

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Broken Laws:
Queer people were defined as law-breakers by the Canadian Criminal Code. But the laws were already broken.
Join queer storyteller Glenn Tkach creator of the award-winning Really Gay History Tour as he delves into the legal history of Vancouver’s queer community. Discover the surprising ways that Canadian law shaped local queer culture and how Vancouver’s queer law-breakers re-shaped the legal code. 
Those with mobility concerns should call the museum at 604.665.3346 or email us at [email protected]
for more information.
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Where is it happening?

Vancouver Police Museum, 240 E Cordova St, Vancouver, Canada

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Vancouver Police Museum & Archives

Host or Publisher Vancouver Police Museum & Archives

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