# Ottawa's Hidden LGBTQ+ History

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Podcast: [Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canada-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590263)
Published: 2026-06-26T10:06:27+00:00
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## Resource

Ottawa’s LGBTQ+ history is a powerful tale of courage, resilience, and quiet revolution—often overlooked but vital to understanding today’s Pride. Through Glenn Crawford’s Village Legacy Project, voices from the past come alive: activists, dancers, and organizers who risked everything for equality. In the turbulent 60s and 70s, being gay meant facing career ruin, discrimination, and fear—even love was dangerous. The 1971 “We Demand” march on Parliament Hill was a turning point. But the pain was real too: the 1975 outing of accused men, including Warren Zufelt’s tragic suicide, exposed the deadly cost of visibility. Yet through it all, the community forged an unbreakable bond—especially during the AIDS crisis, when neighbors became lifelines. This legacy of struggle and solidarity still pulses through Ottawa’s vibrant Pride today. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a1d7225926db0a7d

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