The Village Legacy Project - In the News!
The Village Legacy Project looks at the Village and the history of the local LGBTTQ+ community over time. Drawing from a number of archival sources, including interviews with over 35 activists and leaders, The Village Legacy Project takes an insightful, poignant look at Bank Street's LGBTTQ+ history, and includes an interactive website and mobile app with short documentaries (villagelegacy.bankstreet.ca).
Check out the articles below for feature interviews, and a sneak-peak in to the beautiful archival images included in the project:
Village people: Take a tour of Ottawa's LGBTTQ+ past
Interview with Glenn Crawford on The Village Legacy Project and the historical significance of the Bank Street area
Walking Through the History of Ottawa's Gay Village
A look at The Village Legacy Project app, with remarks from Bank Street B.I.A Executive Director Christine Leadman and Glenn Crawford
From the legal rights campaigns to pick-up hot spots
CBC Ottawa All In A Day interview with Glenn Crawford on the history of the Village on Bank
Keep checking back, new articles will be added!