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172:, an educational resource about homosexuality. The introduction to the publication explained that its purpose was to "answer some basic questions and explore various viewpoints which affect a large part of the human spectrum of sexuality". It is recognized by the Lesbian and Gay Liberation in Canada project as "one of the first education-information publications of the Canadian gay movement." 213:. In a response, Faulkner acknowledged that while the project was controversial, it had been "carefully scrutinized" and the creators confirmed that no unsolicited copies would be distributed to minors. He also made reference to various people who supported the project and acted as resource consultants. 197:
prompted Margaret Murray to write her letter responding to claims the handbook was being forced on people: "It is not a sexual manual with picture illustrations. All photos are of individuals doing everyday-type things. It is a booklet verbalizing many facts about homosexuality, which are very seldom
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The name of group was changed to Gay Liberation of Waterloo in 1980 and to Gays & Lesbians of Waterloo in 1985, introducing the acronym which is the basis for Glow Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity. Run entirely by student volunteers, the group offers education resources and peer support in
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Four thousand copies of the handbook were printed and sent to schools across Canada, including universities, colleges, crisis centers, and high school guidance departments. Demand for the handbook was high with letters of thanks arriving at WUGLM offices from individuals and organizations. Based on
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as saying: "This project was highly supported by professionals and our selecting committee and had letters of support from psychologists, nurses, and social agencies." In addition to facts about homosexuality, the handbook included a question-and-answer section, articles about homosexuality with
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despite being located on the University of Waterloo campus. Within 18 months of the group's founding WUGLM president John Dunbar told reporter Paul Kidd that membership was about 150 men and women, including some faculty members.
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The Glow Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity was founded in 1971 as the Waterloo Universities Gay Liberation Movement (WUGLM). The reference to Universities reflected that the group was open to students at
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addition to holding social events and advancing advocacy issue. Glow is the longest running student-run 2SLGBTQ+ organization in Canada. Speaking at the group's 25th anniversary event, Canadian NDP MP
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was funded by a $ 9,290 Opportunities for Youth grant from the federal government. At the time of the funding announcement, the grant project officer was reported in
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said: "It would never have been possible for me to come out publicly if it had not been for the work of individuals like these."
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group. Founded in 1971 as the Waterloo Universities Gay Liberation Movement, the group is run by student volunteers.
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Anger about the perceived intent of the handbook eventually gained national attention leading Liberal Senator
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In 1973, members of what was then the Waterloo University Gay Liberation Movement (WUGLM) produced the
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regards to the law and the church, and the contact information for gay resources centers in Canada.
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Despite the positive reception from readers, critical views shared in letters to the editor of the
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Jackson, Richard (2 August 1973). "Now: a federal grant for a book on homosexuality".
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to call for examination into government financing of the publication. Conservative MP
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the response, the editors looked into raising additional funds for a second printing.
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Kidd, Paul (19 January 1972). ""Sex fest" wasn't quite as sexy as it sounded".
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Etherington, Frank (16 November 1973). "Collegiates get book on homosexuals".
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Murray, Margaret (29 November 1973). "Letters: That handbook clarified".
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Schuck, Paula (11 March 1996). "Robinson praises work of gay group".
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Jackson, Richard (16 November 1973). "Grant to OFY sets off fuss".
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removed homosexuality from Canada's criminal code as part of the
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voiced. It is an attempt to destroy some of the myths."
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LGBT student centre
University of Waterloo
Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association
wusa.ca/glow
University of Waterloo
Canada
2SLGBTQ+
Wilfrid Laurier University
Svend Robinson
The Canadian Press
Kitchener-Waterloo Record
Raymond Perault
Alfred Hales
Hugh Faulkner
Pierre Trudeau
Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1968–69
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Security Service



"Glow Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity"
"A Waterloo pioneer for LGBTQ rights"
"We're here, we're queer, and it's been 45 years"
"Events in Grand River Rainbow Communities: 1970"


"2SLGBTQIA+ History in Waterloo Region"
"UW Celebrates Glow's 50th Anniversary, International Women's Day"
Operation Socrates handbook
"LGLC - Summer Waterloo, Ont. Operation […]"

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